Choosing to make your commercial real estate property a source of income will be beneficial for you. Not only is commercial real estate always in demand, but it also generates a good income, especially if you work with a commercial real estate broker.

However, you have to ensure the listing is in good shape, clean, and repaired before selling, to increase its chances of getting chosen by a buyer or investor. Here are some tips for maintaining your commercial real estate listing to make it an attractive choice for potential buyers or investors.

1. Paint and Clean the Exterior

First impressions matter. No matter how good your property looks from the inside, buyers are likely to turn away if it is not well maintained from the outside.

Before putting up your listing, make sure the exterior is well painted, windows are clean, the parking lot is in good repair and the overall look from the outside is appealing. You may also have to spend money on any leakages that might be creating stains and get them repaired.

The better your listed property looks from the outside, the better the chances of it bringing in more money.

2. Repair the Mechanical Systems

Maintaining your commercial real estate listing is a process. Owners often keep visible parts of the properties well maintained but forget about the less visible mechanical systems, like the HVAC.

Make sure your HVAC systems are cleaned and well maintained to ensure they function properly. Serious buyers or investors may inspect them before finalizing their purchase decision. If the system is too old and breaks often, consider getting it replaced with a new one.

3. Clean Area Around the Listing

Aside from keeping the property itself maintained, you should also look at the condition of the immediate surroundings of your property. Buyers and investors are particular about the state of maintenance of pathways, alleys, stairs, etc. around the property. These places determine the property’s accessibility and value.

Therefore, when you get your property repaired, try extending it to the surrounding area as well to improve your chances.

4. Thoroughly Check for Disrepair

Get your listing thoroughly inspected for repairs and maintenance. Buyers and investors are very particular about properties before they make the purchase decision. Therefore, you need to consult your broker and get yours checked out.

Check all the surfaces, walls, roof, gutters, etc. to make sure they are in the right condition. This will help you drastically improve your chances of getting more hits on your listings and a better deal.

Conclusion

To sum up, maintaining your commercial real estate listing can make it more marketable and attractive. Keep your exteriors and surrounding areas painted and clean, repair your HVAC system, and get your property checked properly for necessary repairs.

If you want to improve your commercial real estate listing’s potential, please get in touch with the CHRE team. We have years of experience as commercial real estate brokers and will help you improve the response to your listing.