I’m extremely grateful that I’m able to work in 2 fields that I thoroughly enjoy - fitness and commercial real estate. #TheFitBroker #CharlotteNC

Commercial tenants: stop using residential agents to negotiate your commercial lease. It’s not the same game — and here’s why 🧵

(1/5) Commercial and residential real estate are completely different animals. Different timelines. Different lease structures. A lot more room for negotiation.

(2/5) Residential agents are trained to help you buy or rent a home. That’s emotional. Commercial is business — it’s about leverage, operating costs, future growth, and risk.

(3/5) A good commercial broker understands: • Market rent vs. asking rent • TI allowances • CAM charges • Sublease clauses • Expansion options These aren’t part of the residential playbook.

(4/5) Landlords in commercial deals have pros on their side — attorneys, reps, property managers. You need an expert in your corner too. Not just someone with a license.

(5/5) Bottom line: If you’re signing a commercial lease, get someone who lives and breathes CRE. The wrong rep could cost you tens of thousands. #TheFitBroker #CRE #TenantRep #Industrial #Retail #Office #CharlotteNC

Emotional intelligence is a superpower.