Is a Sale-Leaseback Right for You?
If your business owns its building, a sale-leaseback can turn that equity into cash without moving — you sell the real estate and stay on as a tenant.
The short version
In a sale-leaseback, a business that owns its building sells the real estate and immediately leases it back, so operations never move. It converts the equity locked in the building into cash while the company stays put as a tenant. It’s a common way for an owner-operator to free up capital — or to exit ownership gradually — without disrupting the business.
Why owners do it
Unlock capital tied up in real estate for the business, retirement, or other investments; remove the building from the balance sheet; or begin an exit while keeping continuity for staff and customers.
The trade-offs
You gain cash and flexibility but take on rent and give up future appreciation on the building. Whether it nets out depends on your rate, your lease terms, and what the capital does for you.
How it can work with a direct sale
When you sell to us, a short or longer lease-back can be part of the conversation — useful if you’re retiring on a timeline or need months to transition. (Lease terms and tax treatment are specific to your situation; consult your advisors.)
Sale-leaseback questions owners ask
Can I sell my building but keep operating in it?
Yes — that’s a sale-leaseback. You sell the real estate and stay on as a tenant.
Is a sale-leaseback a loan?
No — it’s a sale plus a lease; you become a tenant rather than a borrower.
Will you do a lease-back?
It’s one structure we can discuss as part of a direct purchase.
Where owners go from here
Thinking about selling but staying put?
Tell us about the building and your timeline. A lease-back can be part of the conversation — free, confidential, no obligation.