Commercial real estate brokers juggle complex responsibilities: negotiating deals, aligning buyer and seller expectations, and ensuring due diligence is properly addressed. One tool that can significantly reduce friction and increase confidence in transactions is the Cost-to-Cure Report. These reports provide a clear, quantified roadmap of anticipated building expenses over the next decade. For brokers, this isn’t just a technical document; it’s a negotiation tool, a risk management strategy, and a way to add real value for clients.
Read MoreCommercial loan underwriting is one of the most complex steps in any real estate transaction. Lenders must weigh the financial health of the borrower against the physical condition of the collateral—the building itself. While financial statements, rent rolls, and market analyses are common parts of underwriting, the physical risk of the property is just as important. That’s where Property Condition Assessments (PCAs), guided by ASTM E2018 standards and performed by qualified commercial building inspectors, play a vital role.
Read MoreDiscover 15 reasons why home inspectors are not qualified to perform commercial building inspections. Learn the key differences between residential and commercial inspections, the importance of ASTM E2018-compliant Property Condition Assessments, and how professional commercial inspectors protect your investment through Cost-to-Cure reporting, ADA compliance evaluations, and risk management.
Read MoreMost of our commercial clients—88% to be exact—request an opinion of immediate repair costs alongside their inspection report. But 12% choose not to, often because they’re trying to save time, reduce the upfront fee, or believe they’ll “figure it out later.” While that might seem reasonable in the short term, it can be a costly oversight in the long run.
Read MoreHow Owners, Tenants, and Buyers Make Smarter Office Building Decisions
These buildings serve some of the most vulnerable populations—children, students, and elderly residents. Whether public or private, owner-occupied or leased, these facilities carry significant responsibilities tied to life safety, code compliance, accessibility, and operational continuity.
Read MoreKeep Your Restaurant Safe, Compliant, and Ready to Serve
Our work starts with people. Here are the client types we most often serve during office building inspections and what they’re looking for.
Read MoreKeep Your Storage and Warehouse Facility Safe, Functional, and Ready to Perform
These properties serve as logistical powerhouses—whether storing raw materials, inventory, or equipment. For owners, tenants, and investors, the value of a warehouse lies in its structural integrity, operational efficiency, and code compliance.
Read MoreWhat sets commercial inspections apart is the business lens through which they’re conducted. These inspections are not just about whether something is broken—they help clients understand how the property will perform as an income-generating asset and what hidden costs or risks may be involved in its operation or ownership.
Read MoreThe Industrial Inspection That Supports Safety, Compliance, and High-Performance Operations
These buildings don’t just store goods—they house operations. And those operations are often capital-intensive, high-risk, and tightly regulated.
Read MoreMarket Snapshot: Small Deals Are Holding Strong
In the first quarter of the year, commercial property prices overall showed mixed signals. Large, high-priced property sales in major cities dipped slightly (about 0.5%). But smaller deals — think less expensive buildings in secondary or tertiary markets — actually went up by 2.6%. That’s a noticeable bounce after three straight quarters of decline.
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