Education and Resources to support small business owners secure a commercial lease in Seattle
Workshops
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Securing a Commercial Lease in Seattle: Featuring a panel of local business owners (2024)
In September 2024, Seattle Restored hosted three local business owners who shared their experiences securing commercial leases in Seattle.
Commercial Lease Workshop Slide Deck (2024)
Michelle Linden and George Maroussis of Atelier Drome offer in this insightful slide deck from their recent in-person workshop. The slide deck guides you through assessing a space’s feasibility to accommodate your vision.
Finding & Securing Your Commercial Lease (2023)
TEMPLATES
The materials below may be helpful for business owners in securing a commercial lease. While they may not always be required, they will significantly improve your likelihood of securing a lease. We would suggest working on these materials in advance of approaching commercial brokers or property owners. They can be revised as you grow your business.
If you need support in developing these materials, Seattle’s Office of Economic Development offers businesses limited no-cost support through its Accounting and Business Consulting (ABC program).
Referrals
Real Estate Agents & Commercial Brokers
Represents you as a business owner and assists with negotiating and preparing the lease. Typically, costs are paid for by the landlord upon closing of the transaction.
Rooted Northwest
West Coast Commercial Realty
Engel & Völkers Seattle Downtown
Architects & Designers
Your advocate to listen and translate your dream into a design that can be permitted and built. Coordinates other consultants and obtains permit approval.
Builders & General Contractors
Utilizes the architect’s drawings to build your space. Responsible for coordinating many different sub-contractors (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, low-voltage, sprinklers, framing, drywall, etc.).
Real Estate Attorneys
Helps business owners review a lease to ensure it is fair and comprehensive.
Communities Rise Legal Clinic and Direct Representation
Rational Unicorn Legal Services
Additional Questions?
Contact us at info@seattlerestored.org.