Charlotte tenant & buyer representation
Get the right space at the best terms. We represent tenants and buyers only, never landlords, across office, industrial, retail and flex space.
Client-first advisory
Fowler Property Advisors works for business owners, executives and investors who lease or buy commercial space. Because we never represent landlords, our advice is built around one goal: the best outcome for your business.
From small local shops to Fortune 250 companies, we've helped clients define what they need, search the whole market, negotiate the full set of terms and finish the build-out.
Free, no obligation
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We never represent landlords, so there are no listings to push and no split loyalties.
Learn MoreWorking in Charlotte since 2006, with deep knowledge of submarkets on both sides of the state line.
Learn MoreListed, off-market and sublease options, compared side by side with true occupancy costs.
Learn MoreRent, free rent, TI allowance, term, renewal options and exit rights, negotiated directly by Barrett.
Learn MoreIntroductions to trusted attorneys, architects and contractors so your space is ready on time.
Learn MoreYou work directly with a CCIM-designated principal from first call to move-in, never a hand-off.
Learn MoreNow is the time to compare your renewal against the market. A quick call can show you where you have leverage.
Why tenant-only matters
Our services
Two services, one focus: representing the business or buyer on the other side of the table from the landlord or seller.
For businesses leasing commercial space in the Charlotte metro. New locations, relocations, expansions and lease renewals, with every term negotiated on your behalf.
For business owners and investors buying commercial property in Charlotte and the surrounding Carolinas. We find the right building and negotiate the purchase.
Our process
We pin down size, budget, location, timing and the details that make a space work for your business.
Listed, off-market and sublease options, toured together and compared with real occupancy costs.
Deals are about more than rent. Barrett negotiates the full suite of terms directly on your behalf.
Trusted attorneys, architects and contractors help turn the signed deal into a finished space.
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Our team
Barrett began his career at one of the world's largest financial institutions, managing deal-making across the Southeast and leading a national real estate disposition program. He went on to work in retail development, commercial lending and brokerage before founding Fowler Property Advisors in 2022.
He holds an MBA with a real estate concentration from the University of Georgia and the CCIM designation, has worked in Charlotte since 2006 and is licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.
Areas served
From Uptown to Lake Norman and across the state line to Fort Mill and Rock Hill, with one broker licensed in both North and South Carolina.
FAQ
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In most commercial lease transactions the broker commission is paid by the landlord as part of the deal, so tenants typically have no out-of-pocket cost. We confirm how compensation works for your specific deal before you commit to anything.
A tenant rep broker works only for the business leasing space. We define your requirements, search the full market including off-market options, tour and compare spaces, run the numbers, and negotiate rent, concessions, tenant improvement allowances and lease terms on your behalf.
Many brokerages list buildings for landlords and also advise tenants, which creates a conflict when the best option is a building they represent. We represent tenants and buyers only, so the person advising you never works for the building.
Start 12 to 18 months before your lease expires for office and industrial space, and earlier for larger requirements or build-outs. That window gives you leverage in a renewal and time to compare relocation options.
Buying builds equity and locks in long-term occupancy costs, but ties up capital and reduces flexibility. Leasing keeps cash free and makes it easier to grow or move. We run both scenarios with your numbers so you can compare them side by side.
“The right location can make or break your business. We'd love to help you find yours.”