Owner-users
Businesses buying an office, shop or warehouse to occupy, often as an alternative to rising rents.
Buyer Representation in Charlotte, NC
Owning your building can lock in occupancy costs and build equity. We help owner-users and investors find the right commercial property, understand what it's worth to them and negotiate the purchase. We never represent sellers.
Acquisitions
Who we help buy
Office, industrial, retail and flex property in Charlotte and the surrounding Carolinas markets.
Investors
Buyers acquiring commercial property in Charlotte and the surrounding Carolinas markets for income or appreciation.
1031 exchange buyers
Sellers who need a replacement property on a deadline, with introductions to a qualified intermediary.
What's included
- Property search. Candidates sourced through national databases and local networks, including properties not widely marketed.
- Financial analysis. Price, operating costs and buy-versus-lease comparisons using your numbers.
- Negotiation. Price, terms, contingencies and closing timeline.
- Due diligence & closing. Coordination with your lender, attorney, inspectors and surveyors.
Lease or buy?
Not sure which makes sense? We run both scenarios side by side, comparing total cost, cash required, flexibility and long-term value, so you can decide with real numbers.
Request a lease vs. buy comparisonHow it works
From first call to closing
Define Your Objectives
Price, timing, property type, location and, for investors, tenant credit quality.
Find Candidates
National databases, local networks and properties not widely marketed, toured and compared.
Negotiate the Purchase
Barrett negotiates price, terms, contingencies and timeline directly on your behalf.
Due Diligence & Closing
Coordination with your lender, attorney, inspectors and surveyors, then architects and contractors.
Buyer-only advice
The seller's broker works for the seller
We never take listings, so we have no properties to push. Every option is judged only on how well it fits your plans, and you work one-on-one with Barrett from first call to closing.
What it costs
In most purchases, the seller pays the broker commission as part of the deal, so buyers typically pay nothing out of pocket. We explain how compensation works for your deal before you commit.
How we are compensated →Do I need a broker to buy a commercial building?
It isn't required, but the seller's broker works for the seller. Having your own representation gives you an independent view of value, a wider search and someone negotiating only for you.
Should my business lease or buy its space?
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.
How are you paid when I buy a property?
In most purchases, the broker commission is paid by the seller as part of the deal, so buyers typically pay nothing out of pocket. We explain how compensation works for your specific deal before you commit to anything.
Can you help with a 1031 exchange?
Yes. We help sellers find a replacement property within the exchange deadlines and introduce you to a qualified intermediary, who handles the exchange itself. Talk with your tax advisor about whether an exchange fits your situation.
Can you help if I've already found a property?
Yes. We can step in to evaluate the property against comparable options, check the economics and negotiate the purchase on your behalf, even late in the process.
Ready to talk about buying?
Tell us what you are looking for and we will start with a free conversation about your goals.