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When should you sell a commercial property?

By Greg Bell

Owning a commercial property specifically for investment purposes is not a set-it-and-forget-it proposition. You need to consistently evaluate whether you're getting the most out of renting the property and, perhaps, what you could do to improve your position.

Sometimes, that evaluation should include whether you should simply sell the building. The following considerations will help you determine whether this is a good course of action for you:

Understand how the property affects your finances

One thing you must do when determining whether you should sell a commercial property is examine how it is performing relative to your expectations or needs, according to Property Cash In. If you went into ownership expecting to make a certain amount each month to generate some passive income, but are falling short of that mark consistently due to outside factors, bad tenants or anything else, you may need to consider your sales options.

Have a strategy to use the proceeds

If you're considering a sale but don't have next steps already considered, you might want to hold off. You may simply want to "cash out" and hold onto the potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars from the sales proceeds, but alternatively, you could reinvest in a different property or otherwise leverage the money. In other words, you need a clear plan in place before you put out the for-sale sign.

You're going through other life changes

Going through major life changes like having a child, moving to a different part of the country or retiring can be a great reason to sell a commercial property, according to Different. Here, too, you must evaluate a number of different factors to find out whether continuing ownership or selling will work for you, but this is the time to deeply assess your options.

It's time to shift to a different market

In some cases, the kind of commercial real estate you bought when it was highly valuable may not be quite so in-demand anymore. If you see that demand starting to ebb, it might be wise to sell before the market shifts entirely away from it. This requires the careful consideration of a wide variety of details, but knowing when to pull the trigger is a must.

When you're considering selling a commercial property, for any reason, it's vital to have a professional who can guide you through the process. At Ray White Surfers Paradise, we have closed countless commercial sales and helped maximise our clients' return on their initial investment, and we can do the same for you. Get in touch today to learn more about what we can do for you.

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