OUR PROCESS & WHAT TO EXPECT
A Clear Roadmap for Leasing &
Purchasing Commercial Real Estate
At Rise Realty Partners, we believe in making real estate decisions simple, transparent, and strategic. Whether you’re leasing or purchasing, we follow a proven process that ensures your interests are protected at every step.
What to Expect Working With Us:
8 Steps of Leasing Process
Discovery Conversation
Goals, experience, timing, leasing vs. purchase. Typical timeline: within 1 week to schedule.
Market Research & Planning
Compile opportunities, evaluate options.
Property Tours & Education
Visit 6–10 properties, review delivery conditions and lease types. Discovery to tours: typically ~2 weeks.
Preliminary Terms Discussion
Explore rent rates, TI, LOI/RFP overview.
Shortlist & Negotiation
Narrow to top 2–3, submit and negotiate LOIs/RFPs.
Tours to final LOI: typically 30–60 days (can be faster or slower depending on negotiations).
Design & Construction Kickoff
Space planning, contractor introductions, design-build vs. architect + GC.
Note: This often begins in parallel with the lease drafting stage to save time.
Lease Draft & Legal Review
Ensure LOI alignment and attorney review.
Draft lease received from LOI execution: usually 1–2 weeks.
Draft lease review to execution: typically 2–6 weeks.
Closing & Move-In Support
Lease execution, permitting, and construction kickoff.
Discovery Conversation
Goals, experience, timing, leasing vs. purchase. Typical timeline: within 1 week to schedule.
Market Research & Planning
Compile opportunities, evaluate options.
Property Tours & Education
Visit 6–10 properties, review delivery conditions and lease types. Discovery to tours: typically ~2 weeks.
Preliminary Terms Discussion
Explore rent rates, TI, LOI/RFP overview.
Shortlist & Negotiation
Narrow to top 2–3, submit and negotiate LOIs/RFPs.
Tours to final LOI: typically 30–60 days (can be faster or slower depending on negotiations).
Design & Construction Kickoff
Space planning, contractor introductions, design-build vs. architect + GC.
Note: This often begins in parallel with the lease drafting stage to save time.
Lease Draft & Legal Review
Ensure LOI alignment and attorney review.
Draft lease received from LOI execution: usually 1–2 weeks.
Draft lease review to execution: typically 2–6 weeks.
Closing & Move-In Support
Lease execution, permitting, and construction kickoff.
Note: All timelines are subject to change depending on landlord response times, negotiations, and legal review.
10 Steps of Purchase / Acquisition Process
Discovery & Goals
Practice plan, market, budget, ownership goals.
Timeline: within 1 week to schedule.
Financing Prep
Healthcare lender intros, SBA vs. conventional, down payment planning.
Market Search & Shortlist
Buildings/land, zoning, demographics, competition.
Timeline: 2–6 weeks.
Tours & Evaluation
Buildout conditions, high-level capex, ADA/code review.
Timeline: typically 1–3 weeks depending on number of properties.
Preliminary Economics
Purchase comps, TI/capex, lease vs. own analysis.
Offer Strategy & LOI Negotiation
Work together to structure the Letter of Intent (LOI), outlining purchase price, contingencies, due diligence periods, and seller deliverables. This stage often involves back-and-forth negotiation with the seller until favorable terms are reached.
Timeline: 1–2 weeks, though complex negotiations can take longer.
Due Diligence
Title, survey, environmental, inspections, zoning, design/cost estimates, lender appraisal.
Timeline: 30–60 days (standard due diligence period, varies by complexity).
Design & Preconstruction
Space planning, design-build vs. architect + GC.
Timeline: often runs in parallel with due diligence (2–4 weeks).
Purchase Agreement & Closing
Drafted by buyer’s attorney, align with LOI, finalize closing items.
Timeline: 30–60 days from signed purchase agreement to closing.
Post-Close & Build-Out
Permits, mobilize contractors, construction oversight, move-in.
Discovery & Goals
Practice plan, market, budget, ownership goals.
Timeline: within 1 week to schedule.
Financing Prep
Healthcare lender intros, SBA vs. conventional, down payment planning.
Market Search & Shortlist
Buildings/land, zoning, demographics, competition.
Timeline: 2–6 weeks.
Tours & Evaluation
Buildout conditions, high-level capex, ADA/code review.
Timeline: typically 1–3 weeks depending on number of properties.
Preliminary Economics
Purchase comps, TI/capex, lease vs. own analysis.
Offer Strategy & LOI Negotiation
Work together to structure the Letter of Intent (LOI), outlining purchase price, contingencies, due diligence periods, and seller deliverables. This stage often involves back-and-forth negotiation with the seller until favorable terms are reached.
Timeline: 1–2 weeks, though complex negotiations can take longer.
Due Diligence
Title, survey, environmental, inspections, zoning, design/cost estimates, lender appraisal.
Timeline: 30–60 days (standard due diligence period, varies by complexity).
Design & Preconstruction
Space planning, design-build vs. architect + GC.
Timeline: often runs in parallel with due diligence (2–4 weeks).
Purchase Agreement & Closing
Drafted by buyer’s attorney, align with LOI, finalize closing items.
Timeline: 30–60 days from signed purchase agreement to closing.
Post-Close & Build-Out
Permits, mobilize contractors, construction oversight, move-in.
Note: Timelines are approximate and depend on property type, lender speed, and negotiation complexity.