Questions to Ask When Touring a Commercial Space

Touring a commercial space may leave you with all types of questions whether they’re about the interior, price, square footage, or amenities. Prior to viewing a commercial space, prepare a list of questions so you can feel confident with your leasing decision.

Below are some questions to consider when viewing a new commercial property:

• What’s the square footage of the office/building?
• What amenities are offered?
• How can we access the building after-hours?
• What other businesses are in the neighborhood? How safe is the neighborhood?
• Do we need to pay for parking?
• Is there public transportation?
• How recently was the office updated?

Some additional tips for touring office spaces:

• Limit yourself to three to four properties per day. If you view more in a day, you might stop paying attention to details.
• Think about the future. Do you see your company growing in the next year?
• Consider the needs of your clients. Will clients have easy access to your office? For international businesses that have clients fly in, see if there are hotel accommodations nearby.
• If your company constantly has visitors, pay attention to the building structure. Think about how you will explain to your guests how to get to your office.
• How clean is the lobby? The lobby will significantly impact how visitors view your business.

Lease an Office at Dunham Ridge in Beverly, MA

At Dunham Ridge in Beverly, you’ll find a variety of offices, from first-class office suites to medical offices to lab spaces. We’ll provide you with all the necessary information to make an informed decision when leasing an office. At our North Shore property, businesses will be accommodated with LED lighting, programmable thermostats, ribbon windows, and curtain wall systems.

Adjacent to Salem, Peabody, Danvers, Wenham, and Manchester-by-the-Sea, Beverly is a dynamic area with a thriving nightlife, quaint downtown, delicious restaurants, and lush public parks. Less than 30 minutes outside the city of Boston, Beverly provides easy access to the city without the traffic and congestion.