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    Checklist: Documents Needed to Sell Commercial Property

    Get the complete list of documents needed to sell commercial property. Stay organized and confident throughout the transaction process.

    Cameron Samimi

    Written by Cameron Samimi

    EVP, Investment Sales · DRE #02035763

    Reviewed by the Samimi CRE Advisors transaction desk

    February 5, 2026Updated on March 24, 2026

    Checklist: Documents Needed to Sell Commercial Property

    Being organized before you list your commercial property saves time, builds buyer confidence, and reduces the chance of deals falling apart during due diligence. Here's the complete checklist of what you'll need.

    Financial Documents

    • Current rent roll (all tenants, unit numbers, rents, lease expiration dates)
    • Past 2–3 years of profit & loss statements (P&L)
    • Current year-to-date income and expense report
    • Utility bills (if owner-paid)
    • Property tax bills
    • Insurance declarations page

    Lease Documents

    • All signed tenant leases and any amendments
    • Month-to-month rental agreements
    • Any outstanding eviction notices

    Property Documents

    • Deed / title report
    • Survey and legal description
    • Any existing liens or encumbrances
    • Zoning verification letter
    • Building permits for any renovations

    Inspection Reports (if available)

    • Recent property inspection report
    • Roof inspection
    • Plumbing/electrical reports
    • Environmental Phase I report (especially for commercial)

    Samimi CRE Advisors helps sellers prepare all of these documents and present them in a professional Offering Memorandum. Contact us to get started.

    Cameron Samimi

    Written by

    Cameron Samimi

    EVP, Investment Sales — Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate · 334+ transactions, $446M+ volume

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