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Team Utah Commercial Real Estate
RE/MAX Associates
Nobody Markets Commercial
Property the way we do.

Robert Farnsworth  801-898-8810

Randy Cummins  801-641-8004

Ashlee Bonham  801-602-6850

Stockton Farnsworth  801-664-3370

Commercial Due Diligence Checklist

Protect your investment with a comprehensive due diligence process. Track every critical step from environmental review to lease analysis before closing on your next commercial property.

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Environmental
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Legal & Title
Zoning & Permits
0 / 4
Physical Inspection
0 / 5
Financial Analysis
0 / 5
Tenant & Lease
0 / 4
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Cost estimates are typical Utah ranges. Actual costs vary by property size, complexity, and provider.

Due Diligence Items

Environmental 0/5

Reviews historical property use, regulatory records, and site conditions to identify potential environmental contamination risks.
$2,000 - $3,500
Involves soil, groundwater, or building material sampling to confirm or rule out contamination flagged in Phase I.
$5,000 - $15,000
Required for buildings built before 1980. Identifies hazardous materials that may require abatement before renovation.
$500 - $2,000
Checks for registered or abandoned USTs on the property that could pose contamination liability.
$300 - $800
Reviews DEQ records and prior reports for any known soil contamination issues on or near the property.
$200 - $500
Confirms clear ownership, reveals liens, judgments, and any clouds on title that must be resolved before closing.
$500 - $1,500
Verifies property boundaries, building footprint, setbacks, and identifies encroachments or boundary disputes.
$2,000 - $5,000
Identifies utility easements, access rights, CC&Rs, and other encumbrances that may limit property use.
$500 - $2,000
Uncovers any mechanic's liens, tax liens, or UCC filings against the property that must be cleared.
$300 - $800
Confirms the selling entity is authorized to convey the property and that the signatory has proper authority.
$200 - $500
Confirms the property's current zoning designation and whether the intended use is permitted or requires a variance.
$200 - $500
Verifies the planned business use is allowed under the zoning code, including parking requirements and signage.
$100 - $300
Reviews whether the building meets current building codes or has been grandfathered under previous standards.
$300 - $1,000
Ensures a valid C/O exists for the property's current use and verifies any conditional requirements are met.
$0 - $200
Evaluates foundation, walls, columns, and load-bearing elements for cracks, settling, or structural deficiencies.
$2,000 - $5,000
Assesses roof condition, remaining useful life, existing warranties, and estimates replacement cost if needed.
$500 - $1,500
Reviews heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for age, condition, efficiency, and deferred maintenance.
$300 - $1,000
Checks electrical capacity, panel condition, wiring, plumbing age, water pressure, and sewer line condition.
$300 - $1,000
Evaluates accessibility including ramps, doorways, restrooms, parking, and signage for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.
$500 - $2,000
Cross-references the rent roll against actual leases to confirm tenants, rates, terms, and payment history.
$500 - $2,000
Analyzes three years of operating statements to identify trends, anomalies, and deferred maintenance patterns.
$1,000 - $3,000
Assesses the financial strength and payment reliability of major tenants to gauge income stability risk.
$200 - $500
Reviews current assessed value and tax rate to project future tax obligations, especially post-acquisition reassessment.
$200 - $500
Obtains insurance quotes and reviews current coverage to identify gaps, exclusions, and potential cost changes.
$300 - $800
Summarizes key terms from each lease: rent, term, options, escalations, expense stops, and special provisions.
$500 - $2,000
Written tenant confirmation of lease terms, rent amounts, deposits, and any landlord obligations or disputes.
$0 - $500
Confirms all security deposits are accounted for and will be properly transferred to the new owner at closing.
$0 - $200
Maps all lease expirations to identify rollover risk, renewal probability, and re-leasing exposure windows.
$200 - $500

Typical Due Diligence Timeline

Inspections

Physical inspections, structural assessment, environmental Phase I ordering

Week 1-2

Environmental

Phase I results, Phase II if needed, environmental clearance review

Week 2-3

Financial & Legal

Rent roll audit, title review, lease abstracts, zoning confirmation

Week 3-4

Final Review

Estoppels, final walkthroughs, contingency resolution, closing preparation

Week 4-5

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Our team coordinates the entire due diligence process for commercial property acquisitions throughout Utah.

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