Boutique retail leasing agent for landlords

Commercial landlords, investors and owners of small shopping strips or single shops.

A leasing fee from the landlord when a lease is signed, usually linked to the rent. Income comes in lumps, so you may add other work like rent reviews or lease renewals.

• Negotiating and selling
• Knowing your local shopping strips
• Reading leases and keeping good records
• Building trust with owners and business owners

• Licensing rules and qualifications vary by state and territory, so check before you advertise or take any fee
• Professional indemnity insurance and public liability, and check what your licensing body requires
• Rules on trust accounts if you handle deposits or bonds
• Retail leasing laws differ by state, so check the rules on disclosure statements and what you must give tenants
• Income can be slow and uneven, so plan some cash reserves

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $4,000 to $15,000, depending on how you set up your agency. Income can be slow and uneven, so plan some cash reserves as well.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many shops you lease and the terms you agree. Income can be uneven, especially early on.

Licensing rules and qualifications vary by state and territory, so check before you advertise or take any fee. Also check professional indemnity and public liability insurance, trust account rules if you handle deposits or bonds, and retail leasing disclosure requirements.