Working on Deals and Cleaning Up Spills - Restaurant/Cafes/Bars
 RCB= Restaurants/ Café /Bars = RCB  


Remember a client's business space is like their second home. Many times business owners spend more time at the business location than at their residential home.  


If you are coming from a residential background you have the ability to offer more empathy to your clients that traditional commercial brokers who aren't thinking for their client in that matter.  


The traditional agents can't offer the empathy and encouragement of understanding like realtors can.  


My motto is:  


"Commercial real estate isn't just about buildings, they are where the people you Love, Live and Work."  
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As an agent representing a business owner or Landlord, when looking at a location what are some items to look out for? When you enter a commercial space for a RCB - you will know exactly what your client needs.  
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If you are representing the actual space as a Landlord rep, you will know exactly what your space has to offer.  


Here are a few items to take note of or look out for.  
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Grease Traps  
Hoods Type 1/ type 11  
Water/ Drainage  
appropriate number of sinks  
Bathrooms are they ADA  
Freezer  
Storage  
Uneven Flooring or concrete  
Safety  
Lighting  


Many times the Owners of the business will want to Lease or Sale their equipment and inventory included in the Lease. If so, here are some things that could be included:  


Ovens  
Ranges and ventilation  
Food processors  
Mixers  
Slicers  
Food prep counters and cutting boards  
Freezers and refrigerators  
Safety equipment  
Storage racks and shelving  
Cooking equipment  
Serving ware  
Storage containers  
Sinks  
Kitchen Display System  
Point of sale system  
Steam table  
Washing equipment  
Sharpening stone  
Microwave  
Ice maker  
Gas or electric grill  
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Small Things Make a Big Difference  
When looking for your clients spaces, you are looking out for them and should be looking ahead for them as well. Make sure to check if the space is ADA Compliant. Please check out the following links to stay informed of some important items that can make or break a deal.  
ADA= AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT  


[​Americans with Disabilities ACT ​](https://www.ada.gov/)  
[​ADA COMPLIANT RESTROOMS](https://www.buildings.com/articles/33806/ada-compliant-restroom) ​  
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Different Point of View  
Not all new construction or old construction were created equally. Look out for items to warn your client about, and if you are representing the Landlord make sure to get to know your property.  
Check to see if there are any items that need to be brought to the Landlords attention. This will save time later.  
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What Remains the Same  
Everyone wants a good deal. Business owners need to keep in mind that build out cost may be higher than anticipated, or change in the middle of the work. The supply chain shortage has caused construction prices to rise while creating delays in build out time. Make sure you protect your client - whether Landlord or Tenant by introducing clause ideas that will allot for construction and lease start dates. 

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The Best is Yet to Come,

Divine
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