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Sometimes. Cam researches who owns a building and approach owners who may sell but haven’t listed. Nothing is guaranteed, and he’ll give you an honest read on what’s realistic for your budget.

Often the seller pays a fee that’s shared with the buyer’s brokerage. If not, we agree on the fee in writing, through Coldwell Banker Prestige Realty, before Cam starts.

Usually more than on a home. It depends on the property, the tenants and your finances, so talk to a commercial lender early.

Zoning and permitted uses, the building’s condition, any environmental history, the leases and tenants, and the real operating costs. Most of this happens during the subject period after your offer is accepted.

Yes. BC property transfer tax applies to commercial purchases, and GST often applies too. Your lawyer and accountant can confirm the amounts before you commit.

Yes. Cam is in touch with private equity groups and long-term holding buyers who are looking for BC businesses, and he takes care of the real estate side of the sale: the lease assignment, landlord consent, or the property if you own it. The first conversation is confidential.

Yes. We can approach selected buyers first, and they sign a confidentiality agreement before they see the details. Tenants and staff don’t need to know until you decide.

It depends on the property, the price and the market. Plan for preparation, a few months of marketing, then a subject period and completion. Cam can give you a realistic timeline once he’s seen the property and the leases.

That depends on how you own the property, what you paid, what you claimed over the years and how the sale is set up. Talk to your accountant before you list.

Sometimes. Some buyers want both, and some only want the business with a lease from you. Each changes the price and who’s interested, so think it through early.

On most commercial leases the landlord pays the leasing fee, and part of it goes to the brokerage that represents the tenant. If a landlord won’t pay, the fee is agreed up front, in writing, through Coldwell Banker Prestige Realty, before any paid work starts.

For most small and mid-size spaces, 12 to 18 months ahead. Check your renewal notice deadline first, because it can be 6 to 12 months before the lease ends.

Yes. Cam shows you any suitable space, whoever lists it, plus space he hears about before it’s advertised.

On most commercial leases you pay base rent plus your share of the building’s property tax, insurance and upkeep. That share is additional rent, and it can add a lot to the monthly cost, so ask for the current estimate.

Yes. Small offices, studios, kiosks and first shops are a big part of what Cam does.

In most BC home sales, the seller’s brokerage shares its commission with the buyer’s brokerage. Before we start, you get the BC disclosure forms and we put how Cam is paid in writing.

In BC, most home buyers have a three business day rescission period after acceptance. If you back out in that time, you pay a fee of 0.25% of the price.

Yes, if you qualify. BC’s first-time home buyers’ program can reduce or remove the tax, depending on the price. Your lawyer or notary will check it before completion.

Yes. Cam can help you search, view places with you and look over the tenancy agreement before you sign. We agree on how that works and what it costs in writing first.