The timeline varies depending on:

  • Property type
  • Size
  • Location
  • Budget
  • Availability
  • Required parking or access
  • Zoning
  • Permitted use
  • Construction needs
  • Lease negotiations

A straightforward office search may move relatively quickly. A specialized industrial, restaurant, medical, or manufacturing use may require a longer search and additional permitting or construction review. Businesses should begin the process well before their current lease expires or their anticipated opening date.