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My original intention with the property was to keep it and divide the building into multiple spaces that could be leased out individually. It was a good plan financially, but it also meant continuing to deal with tenants, vacancies, build-outs, property management and everything else that comes with owning a commercial building. When I was introduced to this team, they didn’t try to force me into selling. Instead, they showed me another way to look at the property. We were able to structure a sale where I could step away from the day-to-day responsibilities of being a landlord while essentially becoming the bank on the transaction. Although the purchase price was lower than the original number I had in mind, the interest I receive over time improved the overall financial picture and made the terms much more attractive. The structure also allowed me to receive proceeds over time rather than having everything come to me at once, which was another important consideration for me. What I appreciated most was the flexibility. They listened to what mattered to me, found a buyer who understood the opportunity, and structured the deal around something that worked for everyone rather than trying to fit it into a traditional sale. I went from expecting to manage a multi-tenant commercial property for years to having a much cleaner exit while still benefiting financially from the asset. I would absolutely recommend them to another property owner who is open to thinking beyond a traditional cash sale. The seller’s original plan involved subdividing and leasing the commercial building, carrying ongoing vacancy, management and build-out responsibilities. Under the eventual structure, the seller shifted from landlord to lender and stood to receive additional financial benefit through interest and installment-style proceeds

I originally brought this opportunity forward expecting it to be a leasing assignment. The owner had a large commercial building and the initial plan was to subdivide the space, lease it to multiple tenants and continue holding the property. During our conversations, however, I realized the owner would consider selling if the right terms could be put together. That is where this team added tremendous value. Instead of looking at the opportunity only as a lease, they helped me completely rethink the transaction. We worked together to structure a seller-financed purchase that gave my client the ability to exit the property, reduce the headaches associated with managing multiple tenants, and still receive an attractive financial return over time. The seller had originally been looking for $800,000. We were ultimately able to create a deal around $750,000 where the overall structure and interest income made the transaction worthwhile to the seller. From my perspective as the agent, this was a home run. I was able to bring my client an option they hadn't originally considered, earn substantially more than I would have from simply completing a lease, and build an even stronger relationship with everyone involved. It was a great example of why having the right investor and creative-finance network matters. Sometimes the best opportunity isn’t the transaction you originally went looking for. The commercial case began as a proposed leasing assignment for a 10,770-square-foot former dealership before the seller revealed a willingness to exit. The team helped structure a $750,000 seller-payment arrangement intended to reduce management burden, generate interest income, and create a larger commission opportunity for the agent.

My family was going through an incredibly stressful situation and we felt like we were running out of options. We had already tried selling the house more than once, we had fallen behind on the mortgage, and foreclosure was becoming a real possibility. We were getting investor offers, but none of them actually solved the problem. Some would have still left us owing money just to get out of the house. When this team stepped in, the conversation was completely different. They took the time to understand our entire situation instead of just focusing on what they could buy the house for. They figured out a way to catch up the mortgage, stop the foreclosure situation from getting worse, cover the necessary transaction costs and still give us $5,000 at closing. They moved incredibly quickly and did exactly what they said they were going to do. For us, this wasn’t about trying to make a huge profit on a house. We needed a way to protect our family, get out from underneath a difficult situation and start over. They gave us that opportunity. I can’t thank them enough for how they handled everything and for treating us like people instead of just another distressed property. The family in the case study had a husband, wife, three children and pets, while foreclosure pressure was increasing; the completed solution prevented foreclosure, caught up arrears and provided the sellers $5,000 at closing.