DOWNLOAD: The Most Common Misconception about Touring Space - and How to Avoid It!

You've got your business plan, you understand your "must haves" and you're ready to get to the fun part - touring retail spaces! 

Your broker has set up a full day for you and you are jazzed - finally, you get to be the person on the other side of the House Hunters camera, shopping for spaces, trying on different visions for your business, giving each option a snappy, shorthand name...

Not so fast, my friend! Touring for retail space is actually not really like shopping at all.

It's really more like...a job interview. Decidedly less stressful, but no less true.

When you tour a retail space, you're not only trying a space on for size for your business, you're auditioning for the other broker or landlord. These visits are for their benefit just as much as yours - remember, ultimately, the decision of whether to lease to you is entirely their decision (like offering a job, get it?) 

So, a super successful day touring is one where you've got multiple landlords clamoring for YOU - your concept and vision. 

Even if you didn't like any of their spaces. 

Because there will always be more spaces, but being an in-demand tenant is invaluable. Seriously - doors open and concessions (money and goodies they'll toss your way) pile up.

So come prepared, nail your pitch, and leave the sweatpants at home.

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