How to Value and Sell a Commercial Office Condo!
Thinking of selling your office condo? Here’s how we price, position, and promote office properties to get top dollar in the Raleigh-Durham market.
The Triangle’s office condo market has surged as professionals seek ownership over leasing. Whether you’re a medical practitioner in Durham or a business owner in Cary, selling your office condo requires a precise valuation strategy and marketing plan.
1. Determining True Market Value
Unlike larger investment assets, office condos vary widely in size, condition, and finish quality. Key valuation drivers include:
Price per square foot of recent nearby sales
Building condition, HVAC age, and roof maintenance
HOA financial health and reserves
Tenant mix (if multi-tenant) and owner-occupancy rate
Your broker should analyze comps within the same submarket—for example, comparing South Durham office condos near Highway 55, not those in Downtown Raleigh.
2. Preparing for Market
Before listing, order:
Professional photography and 3D tours
Updated floor plans and square footage verification
HOA documents and budgets
Buyers and lenders will request these early, so having them ready speeds up the process.
3. Marketing the Office Condo
A well-executed marketing plan includes:
Targeted exposure on LoopNet, CoStar, CREXi, and MLS
Broker-to-broker email campaigns
Local outreach to owner-users and investors
Social media reels showing location, parking, and interior flow
Highlight ease of access (I-40, NC-147, or 540), visibility, and flexibility of use (medical, professional, flex).
4. Structuring the Sale
Commercial office condos often attract SBA or conventional buyers. Work with your broker to:
Confirm association approval process
Manage lender coordination and estoppel requests
Negotiate clean closing timelines and deposit terms