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Most investors have had a “commercial inspection.”Far fewer have had a Property Condition Assessment (PCA) that actually satisfies lenders. There’s a big difference. Under the updated ASTM E2018-24 standard, lenders and institutional investors aren’t looking for a checklist or a narrative report. They’re looking for a baseline risk document that
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A commercial buyer should be very careful about ordering a “home inspection” on a commercial building. That does not mean a home inspector cannot inspect commercial property. Many competent inspectors do both residential and commercial work. The problem is not the person’s background. The problem is the scope. A standard
Multifamily properties can look better on paper than they do in real life. The rent roll may look solid. The occupancy rate may look acceptable. The exterior may present well enough from the parking lot. A few renovated units may photograph nicely for the listing. On the surface, the deal
Commercial real estate buyers often focus on income, location, tenant mix, lease terms, and financing. Those things matter. But once the property closes, the physical building starts telling the truth. A commercial building can look profitable on paper while quietly carrying major capital risks. An aging roof, tired rooftop HVAC
Commercial buyers often underestimate HVAC risk. That is understandable. During a showing, the building may feel comfortable. Air may be moving through the registers. The broker may say the units are working. The seller may say there have not been any major issues. But in commercial real estate, “working today”
A commercial inspection report should not be a pile of defects. It should be a decision-making document. That matters because commercial property decisions are rarely made by one person alone. A residential buyer may read an inspection report at the kitchen table with their agent. A commercial report may be
Commercial property buyers do not just inherit a building. They inherit the cost of keeping that building functional. That is the part many buyers underestimate. The property may look stable during a walkthrough. The roof may not be leaking. The HVAC systems may be running. The parking lot may still
A commercial roof does not have to be actively leaking to be a serious financial risk. That is one of the most important things buyers, investors, trustees, lenders, and property owners need to understand before closing on a commercial building. During a walkthrough, the roof is often out of sight.
Warehouse and industrial buildings are often sold by the square foot. But buyers should be careful. In industrial real estate, square footage is only part of the story. The real question is whether the building can support the intended use without creating major repair costs, operational problems, safety concerns, or
Churches, schools, nonprofit campuses, and institutional properties are different from ordinary commercial buildings. They are not just assets on a balance sheet. They are places where people gather, worship, learn, work, volunteer, serve, and build community. Decisions about these properties are rarely made by one person sitting behind a desk.
