Owner-User Building Sales & Acquisitions
For many businesses, buying a building is the best real estate decision they will ever make, and the hardest one to find. Owner-user inventory in the Kent Valley is scarce and often trades before it is listed.
Buying your building
We define the requirement, source on- and off-market candidates (including approaching owners directly), coordinate with SBA and conventional lenders, negotiate price and terms, and manage inspection, environmental, and closing.
Selling your building
Owner-user buildings often command a premium over investment value. We market to both owner-user and investor pools to find the highest and best buyer.
Lease vs. buy analysis
Not sure? We will run the numbers on your specific situation, including financing, tax treatment, and opportunity cost.
See how we did this
Case studies from Mike Hemphill and The Andover Company.
Fatigue Technology, Inc.
$3,150,000 off-market purchase in a sub-5% vacancy market
Represented by Michael Hemphill
Kuni Automotive (Kuni Lexus)
$4.5 million below-market land purchase
Represented by Mike Hemphill
Frequently asked questions
Can a small business buy an industrial building in Kent with an SBA loan?
Yes. SBA 504 and 7(a) loans allow as little as 10 percent down for owner-occupied commercial property. We work with lenders who specialize in these and can introduce you.
How do I find off-market buildings for sale?
That is most of what we do in owner-user work: identify buildings that fit and approach the owners directly.