How to Get Your Commercial Property Ready to Sell

access_timeSeptember 19, 2018personCraft Commercial

There are many components to successfully selling commercial property in the Greater Raleigh area. What it all really boils down to is: -What’s the potential buyer looking for? -You had them at the curb -When the price is right -Know your buyer/investor -The value of a GREAT broker What’s the potential buyer looking for? […]

Full-Service Real Estate – Linda Craft & Team REALTORS and Craft Commercial

access_timeSeptember 5, 2018personCraft Commercial

We are all very fortunate to live in an area where the entrepreneurial spirit is very much alive and flourishing. Raleigh and the Triangle area continue to be a hotbed for creative new business owners with fabulous product ideas they want to introduce to the world marketplace. Because of this unique market, it makes sense […]

Keeping a Healthy Credit Score – DOs and DON’Ts

access_timeAugust 9, 2018personCraft Commercial

How many times have you been told how important it is to keep a healthy credit score? The biggest benefit of keeping a healthy credit score is that you will enjoy the benefits of lower interest rate, especially when you go to finance a home, buy a car, or invest in property for your business. […]

Tips on Asking the Right Questions Before Signing a Lease

access_timeJune 28, 2018personCraft Commercial

Need a new space for your business? Making sure you find just the right spot is essential to the success of your business. As you go through the process of exploring what’s available in Triangle commercial real estate, consider potential hidden costs and fees with many leases. Before signing a lease be very cautious and […]

6 Important Facts about the Land Entitlement Process

access_timeApril 18, 2018personCraft Commercial

When developing land in the Raleigh area, it is important to understand certain things about permits and zoning. Part of the process of developing land includes seeking approvals for your plans from local regulatory agencies and the community. It is no small fete getting entitlement accomplished! The process can take anywhere from three months to a year […]

What You Need to Know About Building Classifications in the Triangle

access_timeMarch 2, 2018personCraft Commercial

Commercial buildings are classified in order to give owners and potential buyers some standard to gauge market value. These building classifications will more than likely be different in various sub-markets, but for the general Raleigh area, here’s a look at each category and some idea of what requirements are needed in each. One caveat – […]

3 Factors to Understanding Usable Square Footage, Load Factor & Rentable Square Footage

access_timeFebruary 19, 2018personCraft Commercial

Are you in the market to lease new space to house your business in the Greater Raleigh area; whether you’ve outgrown your old space, ready for a second location, or just starting out in a brand new business? If you are, it will be important for you to understand the terminology and math when calculating square […]

2018 – Buying or Leasing Commercial Real Estate in the Triangle

access_timeDecember 4, 2017personCraft Commercial

Don’t Wait – Get Ready NOW! The New Year will be here before you know it. Do you have big commercial real estate plans for your business in 2018? Have you outgrown you space or are you a first-time investor getting ready to take the plunge in the New Year? It might be a good […]

Is Brick and Mortar Retail Dying?

access_timeOctober 2, 2017personCraft Commercial

Online Shopping Is Growing Fast! Tension has been building regarding the future of brick and mortar retail for years. Yes, online is growing at a faster rate than retail as a whole, but does that mean the success of online somehow dramatically diminishes retail sales in actual stores? The answer is not all that simple. […]