Finding the perfect commercial real estate for lease is tedious. You spend a lot of time creating an initial space survey, touring places in person, and ultimately vetting numerous locations to ensure they meet your needs, both operationally and financially.

Before anything else, you need to decide what is a must-have and what is a nice-to-have in order to make the best lease investment for your business. Here are some examples of features you might consider needs or wants when considering a commercial lease:

Nonnegotiables

Square footage, prime location, or flexible contracts, are must-haves for your business. Down the road, you may need to expand, purchase, or terminate, and a good commercial real estate lease will provide that opportunity.…