Requirement brief
Square footage, frontage, power, grease, parking and delivery access documented before we tour anything.
Tenants and landlords
Commercial leasing
King Street retail, Upper Peninsula offices and warehouse space, represented from tour to build out.
For tenants and landlords of Charleston commercial space
What this actually
looks like
Our commercial desk is small and local. We work King Street retail, the Upper Peninsula office conversions and light industrial space north of the Crosstown, and we say no to assignments outside that footprint.
Tenants get honest guidance on what a space will actually cost once you add triple net charges, a build out and the eight weeks the permit office will take. Landlords get a leasing plan with a covenant target rather than a first-come lease.
Included as standard
What is in the service
Market survey
Every available space in your band, including the ones that are quietly available but not advertised.
Cost modelling
Base rent, NNN, utilities, build out and the rent-free window modelled across the full term.
Letter of intent
We draft it, negotiate it and keep your attorney informed without letting the deal go quiet.
Build out support
Introductions to contractors and expediters who have been through Charleston's review process before.
Landlord leasing plans
Positioning, target covenant mix, marketing and a tenant vetting process for owners of retail and office space.
How it runs,
step by step
Five stages, each with a named owner and a date. You always know what happens next.
- 01
Brief
A working session on operations, timing, budget and the trade area you need to be in.
- 02
Survey and tour
A written survey of the market, then tours grouped into one or two days.
- 03
Model the deal
Full occupancy cost over the term, not just the headline rate per square foot.
- 04
Negotiate
Letter of intent, lease comments with your attorney, and a signed deal with clear delivery conditions.
- 05
Open
Permit timeline, contractor introductions and a delivery walkthrough before you take possession.
Sample market ranges
Sample asking ranges for illustration only, taken from our 2025 assignments. Actual rates vary by block, frontage and condition.
| Item | Sample figure | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| King Street retail | $48 - $92 / sq ft NNN | Upper King trades below the 200 block by a wide margin. |
| Upper Peninsula office | $28 - $42 / sq ft | Converted warehouse space, often with parking included. |
| Light industrial | $14 - $19 / sq ft | North of the Crosstown, subject to clear height and dock access. |
| Tenant representation | Paid by the landlord | In most assignments. Where it is not, we agree the fee with you in writing first. |
Questions about
commercial leasing
More answers live on the FAQ page, grouped by what you are trying to do.
Read all questionsAcross our 2025 King Street assignments, triple net charges added a sample $9 to $16 per square foot. We model it before you tour so the headline rate never misleads you.
Plan on eight to sixteen weeks from permit application for a restaurant fit out, less for a straightforward office. We build the rent-free window around that.
Yes, on separate assignments, and we disclose any dual interest in writing before you tour a space we also list.
Often our best value. We survey the market so your renewal negotiation is grounded in what a new space would genuinely cost you.
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Relocation concierge
Landing in the Lowcountry from out of state, without three exploratory trips.
Let's talk about your next Charleston move
Whether you are selling in the spring, landing from out of state or handing over a rental, start with a conversation and no pressure.
Sample figures shown across this site. 4.9 average from 187 closed clients.
