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Homeowner questionnaire

Commercial Property Questionnaire

For commercial, industrial and mixed-use buildings and land — for sale or for lease

Thank you for filling this out. Your agent already has the basics from your listing appointment and from public records. These questions cover the details only you know, so your property is described fully on the MLS.

  • Skip anything you're not sure about. Your agent will fill in the rest.
  • You don't have to finish today. Your answers are saved on this device as you go. Come back to this same page on the same device to pick up where you left off.
  • Prefer paper? , fill it in by hand, and give it to your agent.
All sections
  1. Your name & agent
  2. About the property
  3. The building
  4. Loading, parking & equipment
  5. Inside
  6. Heat, power & water
  7. Construction & roof
  8. Outside & the lot
  9. Association
  10. Apartments or living quarters
  11. Leasing & tenants
  12. Sale, business & income
  13. Documents & anything else
  14. Review & send

Step 1 of 14

Your name & your agent

Just two names, so we know whose property this is. Everything after this is about the property itself.

If you were sent a link, this may already be filled in.

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Step 2 of 14

About the property

What the property is and how it's used.

Is it new construction?
What kind of property is it?

Pick up to 5.

Office & retail

Industrial

Hospitality & food

Auto

Other uses

What business uses it now?

Pick the closest one or two.

Auto

Food & drink

Shops

Services

Health & care

Lodging & fun

Industry & land

Other

Possible uses

Check all that apply.

Zoning

Check all that apply.

Is the current use allowed by zoning?
Location

Check all that apply.

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Step 3 of 14

The building

Sizes are fine as estimates.

Space by type

Fill in only the kinds of space the building has.

Total sq ftAvailable sq ftCeiling height (ft)
Office
Retail
Warehouse
Manufacturing
Residential
Leased now
Vacant now
Building class

A = newest / best, C = older / basic. Skip if you're not sure.

Is it attached to another building?
Is it an investment property (rented to others)?
Shared walls

Check all that apply.

Where is the space in the building?

Check all that apply.

Elevator type

Check all that apply.

Condition

Check all that apply.

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Step 4 of 14

Loading, parking & equipment

How trucks, cars and equipment work at the property.

Loading

Check all that apply.

Building extras

Check all that apply.

Shop & warehouse

Offices & public space

Outside & signs

Safety

Other

Parking

Check all that apply.

Other equipment that stays with the property

Check all that apply.

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Step 5 of 14

Inside

Finishes, floors, basement and accessibility.

Building features

Check all that apply.

Floors

Check all that apply.

Basement

Check all that apply.

Size

Finish

Getting in & out

Other

Kitchen & countertops (if any)

Check all that apply.

Kitchen

Countertops

Dining

Appliances that will stay with the property

Check all that apply.

Cooking

Cold

Cleaning

Other

None

Windows & doors

Check all that apply.

Windows

Window coverings that stay

Doors

Accessibility features

Check all that apply.

Getting in

Inside

Kitchen & bath

Other

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Step 6 of 14

Heat, power & water

Heating, cooling, electric and water.

Heating & cooling

Check all that apply.

Heating

Air & cooling

Heating fuel

Check all that apply.

Boiler type

Check all that apply.

Electric service

Check all that apply.

Electric company
Water & sewer

Check all that apply.

Fuel tanks, solar & wind

Check all that apply.

Fuel tanks

Solar & wind

None

Other utilities

Check all that apply.

Gas

Internet, TV & phone

Other

Energy-saving & green features

Check all that apply.

ENERGY STAR

Indoor air

Water saving

Building & certification

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Step 7 of 14

Construction & roof

What the building is built of and what's on top.

Construction materials

Check all that apply.

Foundation

Check all that apply.

Roof

Check all that apply.

Insulation

Check all that apply.

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Step 8 of 14

Outside & the lot

The land and the surroundings.

Road frontage

Check all that apply.

Who maintains the road?

Check all that apply.

Distance to public transportation
Which way does the building face?

Check all that apply.

About the lot

Check all that apply.

Road & location

The land

Rules & special areas

Other buildings & structures

Check all that apply.

Barns & farm buildings

Homes & living space

Garages & sheds

Outdoor

Outdoor features

Check all that apply.

Yard

Fun & entertaining

Other

Fencing

Check all that apply.

Safety & security

Check all that apply.

View

Check all that apply.

Current use of the land (farm or animals)

Check all that apply.

Horse amenities

Check all that apply.

Is the property on the water?

Lake, pond, river, creek, reservoir — any water the property touches or has rights to.

What kind of water?

Check all that apply.

Waterfront features

Check all that apply.

Access

On the shore

Other

How is the frontage held?

Check all that apply. Ask your agent if you're not sure.

Riparian rights (rights to use the water next to your land)?
Is the property on an island?

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Step 9 of 14

Association

Only if the property is part of an association or business park.

Is there an association?
How often is it paid?
Amenities the association provides

Check all that apply.

What the association fee includes

Check all that apply.

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Step 10 of 14

Apartments or living quarters

Only if people live in part of the property.

Are there apartments or living quarters?
How many of each?
How many
Studios
1-bedroom
2-bedroom
3-bedroom
Living quarters are…

Check all that apply.

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Step 11 of 14

Leasing & tenants

Only if the property has tenants now, or will be leased.

The lease includes

Check all that apply.

Type of lease

Check all that apply.

Lease length

Check all that apply.

Renewal option?
Option to buy?
Build to suit?
Sublease allowed?
Other lease terms

Check all that apply.

Who pays for each?

Pick one for each line. Leave a line blank if you're not sure.

Owner / landlord paysTenant paysDoesn't apply
Rent
Real estate taxes
Building insurance
Repairs & maintenance
Common area maintenance
Association fees
Electric
Heat
Gas
Oil
Water
Sewer
Trash collection
Snow removal
Grounds care
Janitorial services
Security
Management
Hot water
Central air
Internet
Cable TV
Telephone
Parking fees
Garage fees
Special assessments
Other utilities

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Step 12 of 14

Sale, business & income

What a sale would include, any business at the property, and income.

If it's for sale, the sale includes

Check all that apply.

Is there a business operating at the property?
Is it a franchise?
Operating expenses include

Check all that apply.

These income and expense numbers are…

Check all that apply.

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Step 13 of 14

Documents & anything else

Last questions.

Documents you have

Check all that apply.

What you can provide

Check all that apply.

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Step 14 of 14

Review & send

Here is everything you filled in. Use “Change” to fix anything, then press Send to my agent.