Landlord Leasing
Fill vacancies faster with qualified tenants. I market, screen, and negotiate so your property performs.
Quick Answer
Landlord leasing is the process of marketing vacant commercial space, qualifying tenants, and negotiating lease terms on behalf of the property owner. Vacant commercial space costs landlords real money every month in taxes, insurance, and debt service with zero income to offset it — making fast, professional leasing critical to protecting net operating income.
Vacancy Costs You Money Every Day
With 23+ years of real estate experience, Barrett Henry knows exactly how much every vacant day costs a commercial landlord. As a REMAX Commercial broker, he leverages the largest real estate network in the world to fill your vacancies faster. Every month your commercial space sits empty, you are paying carrying costs with zero income. Taxes, insurance, maintenance, and debt service do not pause because the space is vacant. You need a broker who treats your vacancy with the same urgency you feel.
Barrett creates a leasing strategy tailored to your property — competitive pricing based on real market data, professional marketing materials, and targeted outreach to active tenants and tenant reps in the market. He does not just post your listing and wait. He works the phones, taps his network, and drives qualified prospects to your door.
When prospects show interest, Barrett handles showings, qualifies tenants, negotiates LOIs, and works through lease execution. He structures terms that protect your interests — favorable escalations, appropriate TI exposure, personal guarantees when warranted, and clear default provisions.
Barrett leases commercial properties across all Florida markets, including Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties.
Who This Is For
- ✓Commercial property owners with vacant space
- ✓Investors who need professional leasing representation
- ✓Property management companies seeking leasing support
- ✓Landlords with expiring leases who need renewals or replacements
- ✓Owners of multi-tenant properties with ongoing turnover
- ✓Developers with newly constructed commercial space
The Process
- 1
Property Assessment
Barrett tours your property, reviews financials, and assesses market positioning.
- 2
Pricing Strategy
Comp analysis to set competitive asking rent and concession packages.
- 3
Marketing Launch
Professional materials, online listings, broker outreach, and sign installation.
- 4
Prospect Qualification
Barrett screens tenants for creditworthiness and business viability.
- 5
Negotiation
LOI drafting, term negotiation, and TI/concession structuring.
- 6
Lease Execution
Attorney coordination through executed lease and tenant onboarding.
Barrett negotiates leases for all property types — retail, office, and industrial — across Florida.
Stop Losing Money to Vacancy
Let Barrett put a leasing plan together for your property. Free consultation.
What Does Vacancy Really Cost?
These are the typical carrying costs landlords face during vacancy periods — costs that continue regardless of whether a tenant is paying rent.
| Expense Category | Typical Annual Cost | Impact of Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| Property Taxes | $2-$8/SF | Paid regardless of occupancy |
| Insurance | $1-$3/SF | Required even when vacant |
| Maintenance | $1-$4/SF | Deferred maintenance reduces value |
| Debt Service | Varies | Mortgage payments continue regardless |
Understanding your true vacancy cost — and understanding how CAM charges and lease structures work — helps Barrett price your space competitively while protecting your net income. For NNN-leased properties, the calculation is even more direct: every vacant month is pure carrying cost with no offset.
Barrett serves landlords in Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Manatee, and all 67 Florida counties.
Landlord Leasing — Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to lease commercial space?
Leasing timelines vary by property type and market conditions. Well-positioned retail or office space in high-demand submarkets can lease within 30 to 60 days. Specialized or larger spaces may take 90 to 180 days. Barrett's aggressive marketing approach targets the shortest possible timeline.
What marketing do you use to fill vacancies?
Barrett uses a multi-channel approach: listings on LoopNet, CoStar, and Crexi, direct outreach to active tenant reps, broker network activation through REMAX Commercial, signage, and targeted email campaigns to qualified prospects in your submarket.
How do you determine the right asking rent?
Barrett conducts a comparable rent analysis pulling recent lease comps from the submarket. He factors in property condition, location advantages, concession packages, and current vacancy rates to set an asking rent that maximizes income while attracting qualified tenants quickly.
Do you handle tenant screening?
Yes. Barrett screens prospective tenants for business financial health, credit history, operational track record, and use compatibility with the property and existing tenant mix. Only qualified prospects make it to the LOI stage.
What types of commercial properties do you lease?
Barrett leases all commercial property types — office, retail, industrial, warehouse, flex, medical office, and mixed-use — across all 67 Florida counties. He is anchored in Tampa Bay with offices in Tampa, Largo, and Brandon.
What lease terms should landlords focus on protecting?
The most important lease protections for landlords are rent escalation clauses, personal guarantees from business owners, permitted-use restrictions, early termination penalties, and clear default and cure provisions. Barrett structures leases that protect your income stream and minimize exposure if a tenant fails.
Sources
- CBRE Research — U.S. Commercial Real Estate Vacancy and Leasing Trends
- National Association of REALTORS — Commercial Real Estate Market Report
- CoStar Group — Florida Market Analytics
- REMAX Commercial — Leasing Services Standards
Last updated: July 2026