Free Up the Cash Stuck in Your Business’s Real Estate

Unlock capital from your owned property without disruption. CRE Demand’s sale-leaseback solution gives business owners a cash infusion for growth while you keep control of your facility.

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Flexible and Tenant-Friendly

We will stand behind our deals and work with you to get out of your lease in the event business circumstances change.

We never hold up the sale of a business and are all but silent with respect to change of control for PE companies.

We have a variety of capital sources and are not looking to fit any deal into a specific pricing or return bucket.

Always On Your Side

Extremely Creative

Your Partner in Sale-Leaseback Solutions

We connect you with our wide network of buyers and investors to get you a top-dollar sale on your property. On average, our clients receive sale proceeds at around a 7% cap rate (roughly ~14× annual rent) – meaning a higher upfront price and more cash for you

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Immediate Cash Infusion

Stay Operational, Keep Control

Selling doesn’t mean saying goodbye. You lease back your property on terms that fit your business. You keep running your operations in the same location, with no interruption to your business or customers. And you negotiate lease terms upfront, so you stay in control of your space.

Commercial Sale-Leaseback Solutions

Expert services for private equity firms, business operators, and investment bankers across the U.S.

Wide-Buyer Network

Leverage our extensive buyer network to maximize your sale-leaseback opportunities and achieve optimal results.

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Long-Term Partners

We are your long-term real estate partner, enabling you to grow from a few units to many.

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"We needed an influx of capital for upgrades, and CRE Demand’s team got us exactly what we needed. Best of all, we stayed in full control of our property throughout. This sale-leaseback has been a game-changer for our business."

CFO, Manufacturing Company

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Frequently asked questions

Will I have to move out after selling?

No – that’s the beauty of a sale-leaseback. You remain in your building as a long-term tenant. We’ll structure a lease that lets you operate as if you still own it, including control over maintenance and even future. Your customers and employees won’t notice a difference – except that your business now has a lot more cash on hand.

How is this different from taking a loan?

With a loan, you incur debt and have to make monthly payments with interest. Plus banks often impose covenants (rules about what you can/can’t do financially. A sale-leaseback is not a loan – it’s your own equity converted to cash. You will pay rent, but there’s no interest and typically no restrictive bank terms. It can actually improve your balance sheet by reducing debt and freeing up capital, without adding financial stress. Essentially, you’re funding your business with your own asset instead of borrowing from a lender.

What kinds of businesses/properties qualify?

Any established business that owns its commercial real estate should consider this. We work with manufacturers, distributors, healthcare providers, restaurants, retailers – you name it. The property can be anything from an office or a factory to a warehouse or a store. The key is that your business is stable enough to be a reliable tenant. If you’re not sure whether your property would interest investors, we offer a free consultation to evaluate it.

Who actually buys my property?

Our buyers are typically institutional investors, private equity real estate funds, or family offices that specialize in long-term real estate ownership. Because we work with a wide network of these buyers, we can create competition for your property, often driving up the purchase price and giving you better options.

What happens if my business grows or changes in the future?

We build flexibility into your lease terms. If you need to expand, renovate, or even exit down the road, we help structure those options upfront. That way you have room to grow and adapt without being locked into a rigid lease.

Is now a good time to do this?

Investor demand for sale-leaseback deals remains very strong, especially with stable business tenants like yours. The current market allows many owners to achieve high valuations and favorable terms. The sooner you explore your options, the more leverage you typically have — before market conditions shift.

Our Locations

CRE Demand operates nationwide, providing tailored commercial sale-leaseback solutions for private equity firms and investment bankers across the United States.

Headquarters

10 S LaSalle St, 16th Fl, Chicago, IL 60603

Hours

9 AM - 5 PM