Advisory and Consulting Services

Professional Real Estate Guidance Beyond Traditional Transactions

Real estate decisions often involve more than simply buying, selling, or leasing property. Many situations benefit from structured professional guidance before commitments are made, negotiations begin, or risks become costly.

Our advisory and consulting services are designed to assist individuals, investors, landlords, tenants, and businesses who require experienced real estate insight, transaction awareness, and practical guidance surrounding complex real estate decisions.

These services may be provided independently or alongside brokerage representation, depending on the nature of the assignment and the needs of the client.

Advisory & Consulting Services May Include

Investment Property Advisory

Professional guidance for investors evaluating residential, multi-residential, mixed-use, commercial, or industrial properties.

Services may include:

  • Preliminary investment property review
  • Income and expense awareness
  • Cap rate and cash flow discussion
  • Risk identification
  • Tenant and lease considerations
  • Market positioning observations
  • Redevelopment and future-use considerations
  • Property management awareness
  • Second suite and income optimization considerations

Commercial Lease Review Consulting

Commercial lease obligations can significantly affect operating costs, flexibility, and long-term business risk.

Services may include:

  • Lease structure review
  • Occupancy cost awareness
  • Additional rent and escalation considerations
  • Use clause considerations
  • Assignment and subletting awareness
  • Renewal and extension option review
  • Tenant improvement considerations
  • Expansion and relocation considerations
  • Industrial and commercial operational suitability discussion

These services are intended to provide practical business and transaction awareness and do not constitute legal advice.

Landlord & Tenant Risk Consulting

Guidance for landlords and tenants seeking a better understanding of operational, leasing, documentation, and occupancy risks.

Services may include:

  • Tenant screening considerations
  • Lease structure guidance
  • Risk reduction strategies
  • Documentation and communication practices
  • Occupancy and operational considerations
  • Property management awareness
  • Residential and commercial leasing considerations
  • Dispute prevention strategies

Transaction Structure Consulting

Many real estate transactions involve strategic considerations beyond price alone.

Services may include:

  • Transaction structure discussion
  • Conditional clause considerations
  • Due diligence planning
  • Timeline coordination
  • Financing and closing awareness
  • Assignment considerations
  • Risk allocation awareness
  • Transaction preparation support

Due Diligence & Risk Awareness Advisory

Professional guidance intended to help clients identify potential concerns before commitments are finalized.

Services may include:

  • Property and location observations
  • Lease and tenancy review considerations
  • Environmental and operational awareness
  • Commercial and industrial suitability considerations
  • Deferred maintenance observations
  • Risk awareness discussions
  • Documentation review preparation

Consulting Fee Structure

Our advisory and consulting services are structured to remain transparent, proportionate, and aligned with the nature of the assignment.

Strategic Consultation

A focused consultation for clients seeking professional real estate guidance before making a decision.

Typical consultation fee:
$295 to $395

Consultations may address:

  • Investment property questions
  • Commercial lease considerations
  • Landlord and tenant risk
  • Transaction structure
  • Property acquisition planning
  • Second suite considerations
  • Due diligence concerns
  • General real estate strategy

Where brokerage representation is later engaged, consultation fees may be credited toward future representation or transaction services at our discretion.

Flat-Fee Advisory Assignments

For more detailed review or project-based advisory work, services may be provided on a flat-fee basis.

Typical advisory assignment ranges:

  • Commercial lease review consultation: $495 to $1,500
  • Investment acquisition advisory: $750 to $2,500
  • Landlord risk and operational review: $495 to $1,500
  • Transaction structure consultation: $750 to $2,500
  • Due diligence coordination advisory: $1,000 to $5,000+

Flat-fee assignments are quoted in advance based on scope, complexity, timing, and the level of review required.

Advisory Plus Representation

In some situations, consulting services may be combined with future brokerage representation.

This may include:

  • Paid consultation followed by buyer, seller, landlord, or tenant representation
  • Flat-fee advisory combined with commission-based services
  • Consulting fees credited toward future representation where appropriate
  • Advisory support before formal transaction engagement

This structure allows clients to receive professional guidance early while preserving flexibility if the matter later becomes a brokerage transaction.

Retainer-Based Advisory

For investors, landlords, business owners, or repeat clients requiring ongoing guidance, monthly advisory retainers may be available.

Typical monthly retainer range:
$500 to $2,500+

Retainer services may include:

  • Ongoing acquisition discussions
  • Property review conversations
  • Lease and occupancy strategy
  • Landlord risk guidance
  • Investment planning support
  • Transaction preparation
  • Strategic real estate advisory

Retainer arrangements are customized based on client needs, anticipated time commitment, and scope of services.

Independent Consulting Only

Some clients may require independent consulting without brokerage representation.

Independent consulting may be appropriate for:

  • Investors evaluating opportunities
  • Business owners reviewing leasing options
  • Landlords considering operational risks
  • Tenants seeking occupancy guidance
  • Buyers or sellers requiring transaction awareness before proceeding

Independent consulting is provided within a clearly defined scope and does not replace legal, tax, accounting, engineering, appraisal, environmental, or other specialized professional advice.

A Professional Advisory Approach

Our approach emphasizes:

  • Informed decision-making
  • Transparency
  • Risk awareness
  • Structured communication
  • Practical real estate guidance
  • Clear scope of service
  • Professional accountability

“The objective is not simply completing transactions, but helping clients better understand the implications, risks, opportunities, and considerations surrounding important real estate decisions.”

Important Notice

Advisory and consulting services are intended to provide real estate insight, transaction awareness, operational perspective, and industry guidance based on professional experience.

Legal, accounting, engineering, environmental, appraisal, tax, insurance, financing, and other specialized professional advice should be obtained from appropriately qualified professionals where required.

Discuss Your Situation Confidentially

Real estate decisions often involve significant financial, operational, and long-term considerations.

Whether you are evaluating:

  • an investment opportunity,
  • commercial lease,
  • acquisition strategy,
  • landlord concern,
  • transaction structure,
  • or property-related risk,

professional advisory guidance may help improve clarity, organization, and decision-making before commitments are made.

Consultation and advisory services are available independently or alongside brokerage representation depending on the nature of the assignment.

To discuss your situation confidentially, please contact us to arrange an initial consultation.

E-mail: rodney@ourrealestateguy.com
Phone: +1 (905)447-8864
Office Address: Konfidis, Brokerage 200 – 47 Front Street East, Toronto, ON M5E 1B3

Considering Representation Instead?

Some clients initially seek independent advisory guidance before later proceeding with:

  • buyer representation,
  • seller representation,
  • investment acquisition,
  • commercial leasing,
  • landlord advisory,
  • or transaction support services.

Where brokerage representation is subsequently engaged, certain consultation fees may be credited toward future representation services at our discretion.

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