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Leasing Brick & Mortar – Understanding the Commercial Real Estate Leasing Process

Feb 26 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm
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Leasing Brick & Mortar Understanding the Commercial Real Estate Leasing Process – In-person training session.

Thinking about opening a physical storefront or office?

This workshop is designed for business owners who want to better understand the commercial real estate leasing process—from choosing the right location to navigating lease negotiations with confidence.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will gain practical insight into: Commercial real estate terminology

Understand commonly used industry terms such as Gross Lease, Modified Gross Lease, Triple Net (NNN), Common Area Maintenance (CAM), and more.

Site selection strategy

Learn how to identify the type of commercial space that best fits your business and how to evaluate potential locations.

Rental rates & hidden costs

Understand how lease rates vary by location, what impacts pricing, and the additional fees that can affect your long-term bottom line.

Letters of Intent (LOI) What an LOI is, why it matters, and how it can be used as a negotiation tool.

Personal guarantees What they are, why landlords require them, and whether they can be negotiated.

Lease negotiations

Key sections to review carefully, red flags to watch for, and common negotiation considerations.

Additional resources & support When and why to seek legal, financial, or professional guidance during the leasing process.

This is a no-cost, in-person training!

When: 2/26/26 from 12p-1p

Where: 1792 Tribute Rd., Suite 455 Sacramento, CA 95815

The information provided in this webinar and any supplementary materials provided to registrants are intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial or legal advice. No registrant should act or fail to act on the basis of any material contained in this webinar without obtaining proper financial, legal or other professional advice specific to their situation. The Northern CaliforniaSmall Business Development Center, and its host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the information presented in this webinar. By registering for this webinar you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, accept and agree to the above disclaimer and that under no circumstances shall the Northern California Small Business Development Center or it’s host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, be held liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any kind or nature arising out of or in any way related to the information provided in this webinar and/or the registrant’s use of or reliance on said information.

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