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The Tenant warrants that s/he is not a party to any other current exclusive tenant brokerage engagement agreement and that all previous exclusive tenant brokerage engagement agreements entered into between the Tenant and any other real estate brokerage have either been terminated or have expired and not been renewed. TERM 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date of [SPECIFY] and shall continue through the date of [SPECIFY], unless otherwise terminated in accordance with this Agreement. BROKER'S DUTIES TO THE TENANT The Broker's sole duties to the Tenant shall be to: Make all disclosures required by law; Attempt to locate property suitable to the Tenant for lease; 3.1.3 Assist to the extent requested by the Tenant in negotiating the terms of and filling out a pre-printed real estate lease agreement; Comply with all applicable laws in performing its duties hereunder. TENANT'S DUTIES The Tenant agrees to: 4.1.1 Be reasonably available to see property with the Broker or property for which the Broker has arranged the Tenant to see; timely respond to communications from the Broker; provide the Broker with accurate and complete information; 4.1.4 inspect and become familiar with any potentially adverse conditions and conditions of special concern to the Tenant relating to the physical condition of any property in which the Tenant becomes interested, any improvements located thereon and the neighborhood surrounding such property; become familiar with the terms of any lease agreement and other documents which the Tenant may sign and comply with the duties and deadlines contained therein; work exclusively with the Broker (and not with any other real estate broker or licensee) in identifying, previewing, and seeing property for lease by the Tenant (since if the Tenant identifies, previews or sees property with another broker or fails to disclose to the listing broker that the Tenant is working with the Broker), a commission will likely not be paid to the Broker by the listing broker and the Tenant shall be responsible for the same; and disclose to the Broker at the commencement of this Agreement whether the Tenant previously worked with any other real estate broker and the addresses of the properties, if any, the Tenant made an offer to lease or for which the Tenant may owe a commission to another broker if the Tenant now purchases. FAIR HOUSING DISCLOSURE 5.1 The Tenant acknowledges that the Broker is committed to providing equal housing opportunities to all persons. While the Broker may show the Tenant properties of a type or in any specific geographical area requested by the Tenant, the Broker may not steer tenants to a particular area as based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. COMMISSION 6.1 The Broker shall seek to be paid a commission from the listing broker under a co-operative brokerage arrangement or from the owner if there is no listing broker. In the event that the owner or listing broker does not pay the Broker a Commission of at least [SPECIFY] Percent (%) of the total contract rent (including renewals and rent paid month to month) of all real property which the Tenant leases during the term of this Agreement (whether or not the property has been identified to the Tenant by the Broker), then the Tenant shall pay the Broker the shortfall at the commencement of the Lease so that the Broker receives a total leasing commission equal to the above-referenced commission amount. 6.2 If the Tenant enters into a lease/purchase contractor purchase and sale agreement to purchase all or any part of the leased property (including through an option contract) during this Agreement, and the Owner does not agree to pay the Broker at closing a real estate sales commission of at least [SPECIFY] percent(%) of the sales price of such property, the Tenant shall pay the Broker at closing the shortfall so that the Broker is paid a total sales commission equal to the above-referenced amount. 6.3 In the event that during the [SPECIFY] day period following termination of this Brokerage Agreement, the Tenant purchases, contracts to purchase, leases or lease purchases any property identified to the Tenant by the Broker during the term of this Brokerage Agreement, then the Tenant shall pay the Broker at closing or the commencement of any lease, if applicable, the commission or commissions set forth above. 6.4 The commission obligations set forth above shall survive the termination of this Agreement. LIMITS ON BROKER'S AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY 7.1 The Tenant acknowledges and agrees that the Broker: 7.1.1 May show property in which the Tenant is interested to other prospective tenants; 7.1.2 shall not be responsible to advise the Tenant on any matters including but not limited to the following: any matter which could have been revealed through a survey, title search or inspection of the property; the condition of the property, any portion thereof, or any item therein ;building products and construction techniques; the necessity or cost of any repairs to the property; mold; hazardous or toxic materials or substances; termites and other wood destroying organisms; the tax or legal consequences of this transaction; the availability and cost of utilities or community amenities; the appraised or future value of the property; any condition(s) existing off the property which may affect the property; the terms, conditions and availability of financing; and the uses and zoning of the property whether permitted or proposed. 7.1.3 The Tenant acknowledges that the Brokers are not experts with respect to the above matters and that, if any of these matters or any other matters are of concern to them, they should seek independent expert advice relative thereto. 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GRANT OF LEASE Landlord, in consideration of the rents to be paid and the covenants and agreements to be performed and observed by the Tenant, does hereby lease to the Tenant and the Tenant does hereby lease and take from the Landlord the property described in Exhibit \"A\" attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof (the \"Leased Premises\"), together with, as part of the parcel, all improvements located thereon. LEASE TERM Total Term of Lease: The term of this Lease shall begin on the commencement date, as defined in Section b) of this Article 3, and shall terminate on [DATE]. Commencement Date: The \"Commencement Date\" shall mean the date on which the Tenant shall commence to conduct business on the Leased Premised, so long as such date is not in excess of [NUMBER] days subsequent to execution hereof. EXTENSIONS The parties hereto may elect to extend this Agreement upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon in writing and signed by the parties at the time of any such extension. DETERMINATION OF RENT The Tenant agrees to pay the Landlord and the Landlord agrees to accept, during the term hereof, at such place as the Landlord shall from time to time direct by notice to the Tenant, rent at the following rates and times: Annual Rent: Annual rent for the term of the Lease shall be [AMOUNT], plus applicable sales tax. Payment of Yearly Rent: The annual rent shall be payable in advance in equal monthly installments of one-twelfth (1/12th) of the total yearly rent, which shall be [AMOUNT], on the first day of each and every calendar month during the term hereof, and prorata for the fractional portion of any month, except that on the first day of the calendar month immediately following the Commencement Date, the Tenant shall also pay to the Landlord rent at the said rate for any portion of the preceding calendar month included in the term of this Lease. Reference to yearly rent hereunder shall not be implied or construed to the effect that this Lease or the obligation to pay rent hereunder is from year to year, or for any term shorter than the existing Lease term, plus any extensions as may be agreed upon. A late fee in the amount of [AMOUNT] shall be assessed if payment is not postmarked or received by Landlord on or before the tenth day of each month. USE OF PROPERTY BY TENANT The Leased Premises may be occupied and used by Tenant exclusively as a [DESCRIBE], to be known as a [DESCRIBE]. Nothing herein shall give Tenant the right to use the property for any other purpose or to sublease, assign, or license the use of the property to any Sub-Tenant, assignee, or licensee, which or who shall use the property for any other use. RESTRICTIONS ON USE Tenant shall not use the demised premises in any manner that will increase risks covered by insurance on the demised premises and result in an increase in the rate of insurance or a cancellation of any insurance policy, even if such use may be in furtherance of Tenant's business purposes. Tenant shall not keep, use, or sell anything prohibited by any policy of fire insurance covering the demised premises, and shall comply with all requirements of the insurers applicable to the demised premises necessary to keep in force the fire and liability insurance. WASTE, NUISANCE, OR UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY Tenant shall not allow any waste or nuisance on the demised premises, or use or allow the demised premises to be used for any unlawful purpose. DELAY IN DELIVERING POSSESSION This lease agreement shall not be rendered void or voidable by the inability of Landlord to deliver possession to Tenant on the date set forth in Section 3. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant for any loss or damage suffered by reason of such a delay; provided, however, that Landlord does deliver possession no later than [date]. In the event of a delay in delivering possession, the rent for the period of such delay will be deducted from the total rent due under this lease agreement. No extension of this lease agreement shall result from a delay in delivering possession. SECURITY DEPOSIT The Tenant has deposited with the Landlord the sum of [AMOUNT] as security for the full and faithful performance by the Tenant of all the terms of this lease required to be performed by the Tenant. Such sum shall be returned to the Tenant after the expiration of this lease, provided the Tenant has fully and faithfully carried out all of its terms. In the event of a bona fide sale of the property of which the leased premises are a part, the Landlord shall have the right to transfer the security to the purchaser to be held under the terms of this lease, and the Landlord shall be released from all liability for the return of such security to the Tenant. TAXES Property Taxes: The Tenant shall be liable for all taxes levied against any leasehold interest of the Tenant or personal property and trade fixtures owned or placed by the Tenant in the Leased Premises. Real Estate Taxes: During the continuance of this lease Landlord shall deliver to Tenant a copy of any real estate taxes and assessments against the Leased Property. From and after the Commencement Date, the Tenant shall pay to Landlord not later than [NUMBER] days after the day on which the same may become initially due, all real estate taxes and assessments applicable to the Leased Premises, together with any interest and penalties lawfully imposed thereon as a result of Tenant's late payment thereof, which shall be levied upon the Leased Premises during the term of this Lease. Contest of Taxes: The Tenant, at its own cost and expense, may, if it shall in good faith so desire, contest by appropriate proceedings the amount of any personal or real property tax. The Tenant may, if it shall so desire, endeavor at any time or times, by appropriate proceedings, to obtain a reduction in the assessed valuation of the Leased Premises for tax purposes. In any such event, if the Landlord agrees, at the request of the Tenant, to join with the Tenant at Tenant's expense in said proceedings and the Landlord agrees to sign and deliver such papers and instruments as may be necessary to prosecute such proceedings, the Tenant shall have the right to contest the amount of any such tax and the Tenant shall have the right to withhold payment of any such tax, if the statute under which the Tenant is contesting such tax so permits. Payment of Ordinary Assessments: The Tenant shall pay all assessments, ordinary and extraordinary, attributable to or against the Leased Premises not later than [NUMBER] days after the day on which the same became initially due. The Tenant may take the benefit of any law allowing assessments to be paid in installments and in such event the Tenant shall only be liable for such installments of assessments due during the term hereof. 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NOW, THEREFORE THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS: CONSENT TO SUBLEASE The Landlord hereby consents the Tenant's Sublease of the Lease to the Subtenant on the terms of the Sublease of the Lease, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit B (the \"Sublease\"). The Landlord's consent to the Sublease does not constitute consent to any subsequent subleases or assignments of the Property. The Tenant shall provide the Landlord with a fully executed copy of the Sublease promptly after it is signed. CONTINUING LIABILITY OF TENANT The Tenant acknowledges that: It remains primarily liable for, and is not released from, the performance of all terms of the Lease, notwithstanding the Landlord's consent to the Sublease or any breach committed by the Subtenant under the Sublease, and The Landlord may pursue any remedies available if the Tenant breaches the Lease, without regard to the performance by the Subtenant of the terms of the Sublease. The Tenant shall be responsible for the collection of all Rent due it from the Subtenant, and for the performance of all the other terms and conditions of the Sublease. CONTINUING EFFECTIVENESS OF LEASE All other terms of the Lease remain in full force and effect, including the prohibition against further assignments and subleases without the Landlord's express written consent. MONTHLY BASIC RENT The Rent due from the Subtenant under the Sublease is not greater than the Rent due from the Tenant under the Lease. The Subtenant must pay monthly Rent of [MONTHLY RENT DUE], payable by [METHOD OF PAYMENT] on the [DAY OF MONTH] of each month as of [START DATE] until [END DATE]. SUBLEASE SUBORDINATE TO THE LEASE The Sublease is subject and subordinate to the Lease. Neither the Tenant nor the Subtenant may do or permit anything to be done in connection with the Sublease or the Subtenant's occupancy of the Property that would violate the Lease. SUBLEASE AGREEMENT The Tenant and the Subtenant hereby represent that a true and complete copy of the Sublease is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit B, and the Tenant and the Subtenant agree that the Sublease shall not be modified without the Landlord's prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. REPRESENTATIONS The Landlord hereby represents and warrants, as of the date hereof, that (i) the Landlord has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement, (ii) the Lease is in full force and effect, (iii) to the best of the Landlord's knowledge, the Tenant is not in default thereunder; and (iv) the Landlord has received no notice that it is in default under the Lease nor has the Landlord any knowledge of the existence of any condition or the occurrence of any event, which, if not acted on in a timely fashion, would result in the Tenant's default under the Lease. NO TRANSFER The Subtenant shall not further sublease the Sublet Premises, assign its interest as the Subtenant under the Sublease or otherwise transfer its interest in the Sublet Premises or the Sublease to any person or entity. 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Agent is experienced in the business of operating and managing real estate similar to the above-described property. Owner desires to engage the services of agent to manage and operate the property, and agent desires to provide such services on the following terms and conditions. In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree: EMPLOYMENT OF AGENT Agent shall act as the exclusive agent of owner to manage, operate and maintain the property. BEST EFFORTS OF AGENT On assuming the management and operation of the property, agent shall thoroughly inspect the property and submit a written report to owner. The written report shall contain the opinion of agent concerning the present efficiency under which the property is being managed and operated, and recommended changes, if necessary, in the management structure of the property, in the rehabilitation of the property, and any other matters that will improve the efficient management and operation of the property. After conferring with owner and obtaining approval to make any necessary improvements, agent shall undertake completion of the improvements. LEASING OF PROPERTY Agent shall make reasonable efforts to lease available space of the property, and shall be responsible for all negotiations with prospective tenants. Agent shall also have the right to execute and enter into, on behalf of owner, month-to-month tenancies of units of the property. Agent may negotiate all extensions and renewals of such month-to-month tenancies and leases. Agent shall not, without the prior written consent of owner, enter into any lease for a term less than [NUMBER] months or more than [NUMBER] months. Agent shall have the right to make concessions, including rental concessions, as inducements to prospective tenants to occupy the property. ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION Agent shall advertise vacancies by all reasonable and proper means; provided, agent shall not incur expenses for advertising in excess of [AMOUNT] during any calendar quarter without the prior written consent of owner. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND OPERATIONS Agent shall use its best efforts to insure that the property is maintained in an attractive condition and in a good state of repair. In this regard, agent shall use its best skills and efforts to serve the tenants of the property and shall purchase necessary supplies, make contracts for, or otherwise furnish, electricity, gas, fuel, water, telephone, window cleaning, refuse disposal, pest control, and any other utilities or services required for the operation of the property. Agent shall make or cause to be made and supervise necessary repairs and alterations and shall decorate and furnish the property. Expenditures for repairs, alterations, decorations or furnishings in excess of [AMOUNT] shall not be made without prior written consent of owner, except in the case of emergency, or if agent in good faith determines that such expenditures are necessary to protect the property from damage, to prevent injury to persons or loss of life, or to maintain services to tenants. EMPLOYEES Agent shall employ, discharge and supervise all on-site employees or contractors required for the efficient operation and maintenance of the property. All on-site personnel, except independent contractors and employees of independent contractors, shall be the employees of agent. Agent shall pay the salaries of such on-site employees and, to the extent there are revenues from the property available, pay all charges for services rendered by independent contractors and the employees of independent contractors. All salaries (including all contributions of employer not listed in the paycheck) of such on-site employees shall be charged to owner. To the extent there are insufficient funds available from revenues received from the operation of the property to reimburse agent for such salaries, owner shall directly reimburse agent within [NUMBER] days after demand by agent for reimbursement. Agent shall not be responsible or liable to owner for any act, default or negligence of on-site personnel, or for any error of judgment or mistake of law or fact in connection with their employment, conduct or discharge except that agent shall be responsible for any such act, default or negligence that is due directly or indirectly to its own negligent act or omission in the hiring or supervision of any such on-site personnel. On-site personnel shall include all resident personnel, including, but not limited to, managers and maintenance personnel, all recreational personnel (whether part-time or full-time), day-care center personnel, and all other individuals located, rendering services or performing activities on the property in connection with its operation. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS Agent shall manage the property in full compliance with all laws and regulations of any federal, state, county or municipal authority having jurisdiction over the property. INSURANCE Agent shall obtain the following insurance at the expense of owner, and such insurance shall be maintained in force during the full term of this agreement: Comprehensive public liability property insurance of [AMOUNT] single limit for bodily injury, death and property damage; Fire and extended coverage hazard insurance in an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the structure and other improvements situated on the property; and A fidelity bond in the amount of [AMOUNT] on each employee who handles cash, and workers' compensation and employer liability insurance to cover the agents and employees of both employer and agent. All of the policies shall name agent and owner as co-insureds as their respective interests may appear. Agent shall deliver certificates evidencing such insurance coverage to owner within [NUMBER] days from the issuance and renewal of the policies. Owner shall cooperate with agent and any insurer in the making and delivery of all reports, notices, and other items required in connection with any of the insurance policies. COLLECTION OF INCOME; INSTITUTION OF LEGAL ACTION Agent shall use its best efforts to collect promptly all rents and other income issuing from the property when such amounts become due. It is understood that agent does not guarantee the collection of rents. Agent shall, in the name of owner, execute and serve such notices and demands on delinquent tenants as agent may deem necessary or proper. Agent, in the name of owners, shall institute, settle or compromise any legal action and make use of such methods of legal process against a delinquent tenant or the property of a delinquent tenant as may be necessary to enforce the collection of rent or other sums due from the tenant, to enforce any covenants or conditions of any lease or month-to-month rental agreement, and to recover possession of any part of the property. No other form of legal action will be instituted and no settlement, compromise, or adjustment of any matters involved therein shall be made without the prior written consent of owner, except when agent determines that immediate action is necessary. 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NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. ","Independent Contractor Agreement","6",62,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/independent-contractor-agreement-D160.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/160.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#160.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[153],{"label":154,"url":155},"Consultant & Contractors","consulting-contractor-business","independent contractor agreement","/template/independent-contractor-agreement-D160",{"description":159,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":160,"pages":146,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":161,"thumb":162,"svgFrame":163,"seoMetadata":164,"parents":166,"keywords":165,"url":169},"SERVICE AGREEMENT This SERVICE AGREEMENT (\"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [COMPANY NAME] (the \"Contractor\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [COMPANY NAME] (the \"Customer\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] (The Contractor and the Customer shall be individually referred to as a \"Party\" and collectively referred to as the \"Parties\", as the context may require). WHEREAS A. Contractor has experience and expertise in [DESCRIBE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE]. B. Customer desires to have Contractor provide services for them. C. Contractor desires to provide services to Customer on the terms and conditions set forth herein (the \"Services\"). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the representations, warranties, and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are now acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: SERVICES PROVIDED Beginning on upon agreement to this contract, [CONTRACTOR] will provide to [CUSTOMER] the following service (collectively, the /Services\"): Description of the project: [DESCRIBE THE SERVICE REQUIRED]. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor agrees to provide Services pursuant to the Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (the \"Scope of Work\"). TERM Unless both parties mutually agree on an extension, this contract will automatically terminate on [SPECIFY]. PERFORMANCE The parties agree to do everything possible to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES In exchange for the Services rendered, a payment of [SPECIFY] will be made to the Contractor upon completion of the scheduled Services described in this Contract. If an invoice is not paid on the due date, interest will be added to the current balance. These amounts shall be payable, and the Customer shall pay all overdue amounts at the lesser of [SPECIFY] per cent per annum or the maximum percentage permitted by applicable law. Or Customer will pay Contractor as follows: [SPECIFY]. DELIVERY OF SERVICES The Contractor will exercise due diligence in the provision of services. However, the Customer acknowledges that the indicated delivery times and other payment milestones listed in Scope of Work are estimates and do not constitute final delivery dates. SECURITY The Contractor must make reasonable security arrangement to protect Material from unauthorized access, collection, use, alteration or disposal. OWNERSHIP RIGHT The Customer shall hold the copyright for the agreed version of the Services as delivered, and the Customer's copyright notice may be displayed in the final version. All works, ideas, discoveries, inventions, patents, products or other information that may be protected by copyright (collectively, the \"Work Product\" developed in whole or in part by the Contractor in connection with the Services, shall be the exclusive property of the Customer. Upon request, the Contractor shall execute all documents necessary to confirm or perfect the exclusive ownership of the Customer's \"Work Product\". The Contractor retains exclusive rights to pre-existing materials used in the Customer's projects. The Customer shall not have the right to reuse, resell or otherwise transfer material belonging to the contractor or third parties. The Contractor reserves the right to use the finished public product as an example of a product. RETURN OF PROPERTY Upon the expiry or termination of this Agreement, the Contractor will return to the Customer any property, documentation, records or Confidential Information which is the property of the Customer. COMPENSATION For all services rendered by the Contractor under this Agreement, the Customer shall indemnify the Contractor. In the event that the Customer fails to make any of the payments mentioned, the Contractor shall have the right, but shall not be obliged, to exercise any of the following remedies: ","Service Agreement","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/service-agreement-D12711.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12711.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12711.xml",{"title":165,"description":6},"service agreement",[167,168],{"label":32,"url":112},{"label":32,"url":112},"/template/service-agreement-D12711",false,{"seo":172,"reviewer":184,"quick_facts":188,"at_a_glance":191,"personas":195,"variants":220,"glossary":248,"clauses":282,"how_to_fill":333,"common_mistakes":374,"faqs":399,"industries":430,"comparisons":455,"diy_vs_lawyer":468,"jurisdictions":481,"related_template_ids_curated":502,"schema":511,"classification":512},{"meta_title":173,"meta_description":174,"primary_keyword":15,"secondary_keywords":175},"Exclusive Tenant Brokerage Agreement Template | Free Word Download","Free exclusive tenant brokerage agreement template for commercial leasing. Covers broker duties, exclusivity, compensation, and termination.",[176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183],"tenant brokerage agreement template","exclusive tenant representation agreement","commercial real estate broker agreement","tenant rep agreement template","tenant broker contract","exclusive buyer broker agreement commercial","tenant representation contract template free","commercial lease broker agreement word",{"name":185,"credential":186,"reviewed_date":187},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":189,"legal_review_recommended":190,"signature_required":190},"medium",true,{"what_it_is":192,"when_you_need_it":193,"whats_inside":194},"An Exclusive Tenant Brokerage Agreement is a legally binding contract between a commercial real estate broker and a prospective tenant that grants the broker the exclusive right to represent that tenant in identifying, evaluating, and negotiating a lease for commercial space. This free Word download gives you a professionally structured template you can edit online and export as PDF before signing.\n","Use it whenever a tenant engages a commercial broker to search for office, retail, industrial, or other commercial space and both parties want to formalize the scope of representation, exclusivity period, and compensation structure before the search begins.\n","Parties and engagement scope, exclusivity period, broker duties and services, tenant obligations, compensation and commission structure, protected transactions, confidentiality, termination conditions, indemnification, and governing law.\n",[196,200,204,208,212,216],{"title":197,"use_case":198,"icon_asset_id":199},"Commercial tenants","Formalizing broker representation before a multi-property office search","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":201,"use_case":202,"icon_asset_id":203},"Startup founders","Engaging a broker to find and negotiate a first commercial 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defined window — typically 90 to 180 days after termination — during which the broker remains entitled to a commission if the tenant leases a property the broker procured.",{"term":262,"definition":263},"Tenant Representation","A brokerage service in which the broker's fiduciary duties run exclusively to the tenant rather than to the landlord — including advice on market conditions, lease terms, and negotiation strategy.",{"term":265,"definition":266},"Commission (Leasing)","Compensation paid to the broker upon execution of a lease, typically calculated as a percentage of total lease value or a per-square-foot amount, and usually funded by the landlord.",{"term":268,"definition":269},"Dual Agency","A situation in which one broker represents both the landlord and the tenant in the same transaction — a conflict of interest that must be disclosed and is prohibited in some jurisdictions.",{"term":271,"definition":272},"Letter of Intent (LOI)","A non-binding document outlining the key proposed terms of a lease — rent, term, tenant improvement allowance, and options — before a formal lease is drafted.",{"term":274,"definition":275},"Tenant Improvement (TI) Allowance","Funds provided by the landlord to build out or renovate the space to the tenant's specifications, negotiated as part of the lease terms.",{"term":277,"definition":278},"Fiduciary Duty","A legal obligation to act in the best interests of another party — in tenant representation, the broker owes loyalty, disclosure, and confidentiality to the tenant.",{"term":280,"definition":281},"Right of First Refusal","A lease provision giving the tenant the option to match any competing offer on adjacent or additional space before the landlord accepts a third-party deal.",[283,288,293,298,303,308,313,318,323,328],{"name":284,"plain_english":285,"sample_language":286,"common_mistake":287},"Parties and engagement scope","Identifies the broker (firm name and license number) and the tenant (legal entity name), and defines the geographic market and property types covered by the engagement.","This Exclusive Tenant Brokerage Agreement is entered into on [DATE] between [BROKER FIRM NAME], a licensed real estate broker in [STATE/PROVINCE] ('Broker'), and [TENANT LEGAL NAME], a [ENTITY TYPE] ('Tenant'). Broker is engaged to represent Tenant in identifying and negotiating commercial [OFFICE / RETAIL / INDUSTRIAL] space within [GEOGRAPHIC AREA].","Using a trade name instead of the broker's licensed entity name. If the license is held by the firm rather than the individual agent, mislabeling the party can void the commission entitlement.",{"name":289,"plain_english":290,"sample_language":291,"common_mistake":292},"Exclusivity period","Sets the start and end dates of the exclusive engagement, after which either party may move on unless the agreement is renewed in writing.","This Agreement is exclusive from [START DATE] through [END DATE] ('Exclusivity Period'). Either party may extend the Exclusivity Period by mutual written agreement executed no later than [X] days prior to expiration.","Leaving the exclusivity period open-ended or tied to a vague milestone like 'until a lease is signed.' An undefined term makes it impossible for either party to exit a stalled engagement.",{"name":294,"plain_english":295,"sample_language":296,"common_mistake":297},"Broker duties and services","Lists the specific services the broker will perform — market surveys, property tours, financial analysis, LOI drafting, and lease negotiation support — creating a standard of care benchmark.","Broker shall: (a) conduct a market survey of available properties meeting Tenant's criteria as set out in Schedule A; (b) arrange and accompany Tenant on property tours; (c) prepare and present Letters of Intent on Tenant's behalf; and (d) advise Tenant on market conditions, rent benchmarks, and lease terms throughout the negotiation.","Listing broker duties only in vague terms like 'assist with leasing.' Without specifics, the tenant has no basis to claim the broker failed to perform if the search is inadequate.",{"name":299,"plain_english":300,"sample_language":301,"common_mistake":302},"Tenant obligations","States that the tenant will deal exclusively through the broker, promptly share relevant business requirements and financial information, and notify the broker of any direct landlord contact.","Tenant agrees to: (a) refer all inquiries and communications from landlords or their agents to Broker during the Exclusivity Period; (b) provide Broker with accurate information regarding Tenant's space requirements, budget, and timeline; and (c) notify Broker within [2] business days of any direct contact from a landlord or competing broker.","Omitting a tenant obligation to notify the broker of direct landlord contact. Without it, landlords can approach tenants directly to circumvent the broker, eliminating the commission and undermining the representation.",{"name":304,"plain_english":305,"sample_language":306,"common_mistake":307},"Compensation and commission structure","Defines how the broker is paid — typically a percentage of total lease value or a per-square-foot fee — who pays (usually the landlord), and what happens when the landlord refuses to pay.","Broker's compensation shall be [X]% of total base rent due over the initial lease term, or $[X] per rentable square foot, whichever is greater, payable upon lease execution. If the landlord declines to pay Broker's commission, Tenant shall be responsible for such compensation.","Failing to include a fallback tenant-pay provision. If the landlord refuses to cooperate or the search results in a direct-deal landlord, an undrafted fallback leaves the broker with no recourse.",{"name":309,"plain_english":310,"sample_language":311,"common_mistake":312},"Protected transactions and tail period","Protects the broker's commission for a defined period after the agreement ends on any property the broker introduced to the tenant during the engagement.","If Tenant executes a lease for any property shown or introduced by Broker during the Exclusivity Period within [180] days following termination or expiration of this Agreement ('Tail Period'), Broker shall be entitled to the full compensation set out in Section [X].","Setting a tail period shorter than 90 days. Commercial lease negotiations routinely take 60 to 120 days after the LOI stage — a short tail allows a tenant to terminate, wait out the clock, and sign without owing a commission.",{"name":314,"plain_english":315,"sample_language":316,"common_mistake":317},"Confidentiality","Requires the broker to keep the tenant's financial position, business plans, and negotiating strategy confidential and not to share them with landlords, competing brokers, or third parties.","Broker shall treat all Confidential Information of Tenant — including financial statements, business plans, budget constraints, and negotiating priorities — as strictly confidential and shall not disclose such information to any landlord, landlord agent, or third party without Tenant's prior written consent.","No definition of 'Confidential Information' in the agreement. Without a definition, disputes about what the broker was permitted to disclose to a landlord during dual-agency situations are unresolvable.",{"name":319,"plain_english":320,"sample_language":321,"common_mistake":322},"Termination","Describes how either party may terminate the agreement early, the required notice period, and the consequences — including which tail-period obligations survive termination.","Either party may terminate this Agreement upon [30] days' written notice to the other party. Termination shall not affect Broker's right to compensation for Protected Transactions completed during the Tail Period. Upon termination, Broker shall provide Tenant with a written list of all properties shown or introduced during the Exclusivity Period within [10] business days.","Not requiring the broker to deliver a protected-properties list upon termination. Without it, the tenant has no way to verify which properties are subject to the tail period, creating avoidable commission disputes.",{"name":324,"plain_english":325,"sample_language":326,"common_mistake":327},"Indemnification","Allocates liability between the parties — typically, the broker indemnifies the tenant for losses caused by the broker's negligence or misrepresentation, and the tenant indemnifies the broker for losses arising from inaccurate information the tenant provided.","Broker shall indemnify and hold Tenant harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from Broker's negligence, misrepresentation, or breach of this Agreement. Tenant shall indemnify and hold Broker harmless from any claims arising from inaccurate or incomplete information provided by Tenant.","One-sided indemnification that only protects the broker. Courts in several jurisdictions apply an unconscionability standard to indemnification clauses — a fully one-sided clause may be void or narrowed.",{"name":329,"plain_english":330,"sample_language":331,"common_mistake":332},"Governing law and dispute resolution","Specifies which jurisdiction's law governs the agreement and the mechanism for resolving disputes — arbitration, mediation, or litigation — and the venue.","This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [STATE / PROVINCE]. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be submitted to binding arbitration administered by [AAA / JAMS] in [CITY], except that either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.","Choosing a governing law that differs from the state where the property is located. Real estate transactions are subject to the law of the property's situs regardless of what the contract says, creating a conflict the clause cannot override.",[334,339,344,349,354,359,364,369],{"step":335,"title":336,"description":337,"tip":338},1,"Identify both parties with full legal names","Enter the broker's licensed firm name and license number, and the tenant's full registered legal entity name — not a trade name or individual's name unless the tenant is a sole proprietor. Confirm the broker's license is active in the relevant jurisdiction.","Check the broker's license status on the state or provincial real estate commission website before signing — representing a tenant through an unlicensed party can void commission entitlement.",{"step":340,"title":341,"description":342,"tip":343},2,"Define the search criteria in Schedule A","Complete the attached Schedule A with the tenant's specific requirements: property type (office, retail, industrial), minimum and maximum square footage, target submarkets, budget per square foot, required lease term, and any special use or infrastructure needs.","Tight criteria in Schedule A protect both parties — the broker can demonstrate delivery and the tenant can hold the broker accountable to the agreed scope.",{"step":345,"title":346,"description":347,"tip":348},3,"Set the exclusivity period with specific dates","Enter a defined start date and end date for the exclusivity period. Typical commercial searches run 90 to 180 days. Include an auto-renewal clause only if both parties agree on renewal conditions.","Shorter exclusivity periods — 60 days or fewer — rarely give the broker enough time to conduct a thorough market survey and negotiate, which leads to rushed deals.",{"step":350,"title":351,"description":352,"tip":353},4,"Specify the commission formula and fallback","Enter the commission rate or per-square-foot fee, confirm the payment trigger (lease execution), and include the tenant-pay fallback clause for situations where the landlord declines to pay.","Ask the broker to provide comparable commission rates for recent transactions in the target submarket — this benchmarks whether the agreed rate is within market range.",{"step":355,"title":356,"description":357,"tip":358},5,"Set the tail period duration","Enter the tail period length — 180 days is standard for commercial transactions. Confirm the broker's obligation to deliver a written protected-properties list within 10 business days of termination.","Review the protected-properties list as soon as it arrives and flag any properties you believe the broker did not actually introduce — disputes are far easier to resolve immediately than months later.",{"step":360,"title":361,"description":362,"tip":363},6,"Review and tailor the confidentiality and dual-agency provisions","Confirm the definition of Confidential Information covers your financial position, budget constraints, and negotiating priorities. If the broker may represent landlords in other transactions, ensure a dual-agency disclosure and consent procedure is included.","In jurisdictions where dual agency is prohibited — including many Canadian provinces — strike any dual-agency consent language entirely rather than leaving it as optional.",{"step":365,"title":366,"description":367,"tip":368},7,"Confirm termination notice and surviving obligations","Set the written notice period for early termination (30 days is standard) and confirm that the tail-period compensation obligation survives termination. Both parties should initial the termination clause.","If you anticipate the search may stall, negotiate a performance benchmark — for example, the broker must present a minimum of three qualified properties within the first 45 days — as a termination trigger.",{"step":370,"title":371,"description":372,"tip":373},8,"Sign before the broker begins any search activity","Both parties must sign the agreement before the broker conducts any market surveys, contacts landlords, or arranges property tours. Retroactive execution after work has begun creates enforceability ambiguity.","Use timestamped electronic signatures to create a clear record of when the agreement was executed relative to when broker services commenced.",[375,379,383,387,391,395],{"mistake":376,"why_it_matters":377,"fix":378},"Open-ended exclusivity period","Without a defined end date, the tenant cannot legally engage another broker even if the search has stalled for months, and the broker has no timeline obligation to produce results.","Set a specific end date — 90 to 180 days from execution is standard — and include a mutual written-extension process with a notice requirement of at least 10 business days before expiry.",{"mistake":380,"why_it_matters":381,"fix":382},"No protected-properties list requirement on termination","If the broker does not document which properties were introduced during the engagement, commission disputes after termination become a credibility contest with no objective resolution.","Include an express obligation requiring the broker to deliver a written list of all properties shown or introduced within 10 business days of any termination or expiration.",{"mistake":384,"why_it_matters":385,"fix":386},"Missing tenant-pay fallback for commission","In direct-deal or FSBO commercial transactions, no landlord broker exists to split the commission — if the agreement is silent, the tenant's broker has no contractual basis to demand payment from anyone.","Add a clause stating that if the landlord refuses to pay or no landlord broker is involved, the tenant is responsible for the agreed commission at the same rate.",{"mistake":388,"why_it_matters":389,"fix":390},"Vague broker duties with no deliverables","A clause that says only 'broker will assist tenant in finding space' creates no standard of care — the tenant cannot claim breach even if the broker shows two properties in 90 days and calls it done.","Enumerate specific deliverables: a market survey within the first 15 days, a minimum number of qualified property tours, written LOI preparation, and lease term comparison analysis before the tenant signs.",{"mistake":392,"why_it_matters":393,"fix":394},"Governing law that conflicts with the property's location","Real estate law is jurisdiction-specific and governed by the situs of the property — selecting a different governing state creates a conflict the contract cannot resolve and may void key provisions.","Set governing law to the state or province where the target properties are located. If the search spans multiple jurisdictions, use the jurisdiction where the broker is licensed.",{"mistake":396,"why_it_matters":397,"fix":398},"No dual-agency disclosure or prohibition","If the broker represents a landlord in one transaction while acting as the tenant's exclusive representative, fiduciary duties conflict — and in many jurisdictions, undisclosed dual agency is illegal and voids the commission entitlement.","Either prohibit dual agency outright for properties within the tenant's search criteria, or include a written disclosure and consent procedure that both parties sign before any dual-agency situation arises.",[400,403,406,409,412,415,418,421,424,427],{"question":401,"answer":402},"What is an exclusive tenant brokerage agreement?","An exclusive tenant brokerage agreement is a binding contract between a commercial real estate broker and a prospective tenant that grants the broker the sole right to represent that tenant in identifying and negotiating a commercial lease during a defined period. It establishes the broker's duties, the tenant's obligations, the commission structure, and the conditions under which either party may exit the arrangement. It is standard practice in commercial real estate before a broker begins a market survey or contacts landlords on the tenant's behalf.\n",{"question":404,"answer":405},"Why would a tenant sign an exclusive representation agreement?","Signing an exclusive agreement gives the tenant access to a broker who will invest significant time and resources into the search — market surveys, property tours, financial analysis, and lease negotiation support — knowing they will be compensated for that work. Without exclusivity, brokers have little incentive to dedicate full effort to a search that another broker might close. Tenants also benefit from having a single representative with a clear fiduciary duty to act in their interest rather than the landlord's.\n",{"question":407,"answer":408},"Who pays the broker's commission in a tenant brokerage agreement?","In most commercial real estate markets, the landlord pays the tenant's broker's commission as a leasing cost, funded from the landlord's economics. However, a well-drafted exclusive tenant brokerage agreement includes a fallback clause making the tenant responsible if the landlord refuses to pay — for example, in a direct-deal transaction where no landlord broker exists. Tenants should understand this fallback before signing and confirm the market-standard commission rate.\n",{"question":410,"answer":411},"What is a tail period in a tenant brokerage agreement?","A tail period — sometimes called a holdover or carryover period — is a defined window after the agreement expires during which the broker remains entitled to a commission if the tenant leases a property the broker introduced. The standard tail period for commercial transactions is 90 to 180 days. It protects the broker from a tenant who terminates the agreement and then completes a deal the broker procured without paying a commission.\n",{"question":413,"answer":414},"Can a tenant work with multiple brokers at the same time?","Not under an exclusive agreement. Exclusivity means the tenant is contractually required to channel all property inquiries and landlord contact through the appointed broker for the duration of the exclusivity period. A tenant who signs with multiple brokers while under an exclusive engagement may owe commissions to more than one broker for the same transaction. Tenants who prefer flexibility should negotiate a non-exclusive arrangement, though brokers typically invest less effort in non-exclusive searches.\n",{"question":416,"answer":417},"What happens if the broker fails to find a suitable property?","If the broker fails to perform — for example, by presenting fewer properties than agreed or missing negotiation deadlines — the tenant may have grounds to terminate for breach of contract, depending on how specifically the broker's duties were drafted. This is why enumerating specific deliverables in the duties clause matters: without defined performance standards, demonstrating breach is difficult. Some agreements include a performance benchmark as a termination trigger.\n",{"question":419,"answer":420},"How long should an exclusive tenant brokerage agreement last?","Ninety to 180 days is the standard range for commercial property searches. The right length depends on market conditions, the complexity of the tenant's requirements, and the number of viable properties available. Tight urban markets with low vacancy may justify a shorter period; searches for specialized industrial or medical-use space may need 180 days or more. Avoid open-ended terms — both parties benefit from a defined endpoint and a clear renewal process.\n",{"question":422,"answer":423},"Is an exclusive tenant brokerage agreement required by law?","No jurisdiction requires tenants to sign an exclusive brokerage agreement to engage a broker. However, most commercial brokers require one before investing time in a search. In some jurisdictions — including several US states and Canadian provinces — real estate licensing rules require a written agency agreement before a broker can legally represent a party in a transaction, making a written agreement functionally mandatory even if the exclusivity is not.\n",{"question":425,"answer":426},"What is dual agency and why does it matter in this agreement?","Dual agency occurs when the same broker represents both the tenant and the landlord in the same transaction. This creates a direct conflict of interest because the broker cannot fully advocate for both parties simultaneously. Most exclusive tenant brokerage agreements either prohibit dual agency entirely or require written disclosure and informed consent from both parties before the broker proceeds. Undisclosed dual agency is illegal in most jurisdictions and can void the commission entitlement.\n",{"question":428,"answer":429},"Do I need a lawyer to review an exclusive tenant brokerage agreement?","For straightforward searches in a single market with a standard commission structure, a well-drafted template is generally sufficient. Legal review becomes worthwhile when the lease value exceeds $500K in total rent, the search spans multiple jurisdictions, the commission fallback creates material financial exposure for the tenant, or the tenant's business requirements are highly specialized. A lawyer can review the agreement in one to two hours for $300 to $600 and ensure the broker's duties are specifically enough drafted to be enforceable.\n",[431,435,439,443,447,451],{"industry":432,"icon_asset_id":433,"specifics":434},"Technology / SaaS","industry-saas","Searches typically prioritize flexible lease terms, above-standard power and cooling infrastructure, and proximity to talent hubs — broker must document these criteria in Schedule A to benchmark performance.",{"industry":436,"icon_asset_id":437,"specifics":438},"Retail and Hospitality","industry-retail","Site selection criteria include foot traffic data, co-tenancy requirements, and exclusivity zones within shopping centers — all of which should be specified in the broker's duties clause.",{"industry":440,"icon_asset_id":441,"specifics":442},"Healthcare and Life Sciences","industry-healthtech","Searches require specialized zoning, ADA compliance, medical-grade HVAC, and sometimes Certificate of Need coordination — broker's duty clause should reference regulatory approvals as conditions of a qualified property.",{"industry":444,"icon_asset_id":445,"specifics":446},"Manufacturing and Logistics","industry-manufacturing","Dock doors, clear height, power capacity, and proximity to transportation corridors are quantifiable criteria that should anchor the Schedule A search parameters and broker performance benchmarks.",{"industry":448,"icon_asset_id":449,"specifics":450},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Class A office positioning, building prestige, and client-accessible locations drive search criteria; commission structures in premium markets may be negotiated on a per-square-foot rather than percentage basis.",{"industry":452,"icon_asset_id":453,"specifics":454},"Financial Services","industry-fintech","Regulatory requirements around data security, physical access controls, and proximity to financial district infrastructure must be documented as mandatory qualifiers in the broker's search mandate.",[456,459,462,465],{"vs":223,"vs_template_id":457,"summary":458},"D{NON_EXCLUSIVE_TENANT_REP_ID}","A non-exclusive agreement allows the tenant to work with multiple brokers simultaneously, with commission paid only to the broker who procures the executed lease. It gives the tenant maximum flexibility but reduces broker incentive to invest deeply in the search. An exclusive agreement is preferred when the tenant needs a dedicated advocate who will commit significant time and market expertise to a complex search.",{"vs":88,"vs_template_id":460,"summary":461},"commercial-lease-agreement-D12832","A commercial lease agreement is the binding document between landlord and tenant governing occupancy, rent, and lease conditions. The exclusive tenant brokerage agreement governs the relationship between the tenant and their broker before and during the lease negotiation — it is the engagement mandate that leads to the lease, not the lease itself. Both documents are needed to complete a represented commercial transaction.",{"vs":117,"vs_template_id":463,"summary":464},"property-management-agreement-D12848","A property management agreement engages a manager to operate a property on behalf of an owner — collecting rent, maintaining the building, and managing tenants. An exclusive tenant brokerage agreement engages a broker to represent a prospective tenant during a lease search and negotiation. The two serve entirely different parties and purposes within the commercial real estate ecosystem.",{"vs":235,"vs_template_id":466,"summary":467},"D{REAL_ESTATE_CONSULTING_ID}","A real estate consulting agreement compensates the broker on a flat-fee or hourly basis for advisory services, without tying compensation to transaction completion. An exclusive tenant brokerage agreement ties compensation to lease execution, aligning the broker's incentive with the tenant's outcome. Consulting agreements are better suited when a tenant wants market research or strategic advice without committing to a transactional search.",{"use_template":469,"template_plus_review":473,"custom_drafted":477},{"best_for":470,"cost":471,"time":472},"Single-market commercial searches with a standard commission structure and a lease value under $500K in total rent","Free","30–45 minutes",{"best_for":474,"cost":475,"time":476},"Searches spanning multiple jurisdictions, leases over $500K in total rent, or tenants with material commission fallback exposure","$300–$600","1–2 days",{"best_for":478,"cost":479,"time":480},"Large corporate relocations, multi-market portfolio searches, or highly specialized property types with complex regulatory requirements","$1,500–$5,000+","1–2 weeks",[482,487,492,497],{"code":483,"name":484,"flag_asset_id":485,"note":486},"us","United States","flag-us","Real estate brokerage is licensed at the state level, and many states require a written agency agreement before a broker may legally represent a tenant in a transaction. Commission structures vary by market — 4–6% of total lease value is common in major metros. Non-compete and dual-agency rules differ by state; California, New York, and Texas each impose specific disclosure requirements. The FTC's updated rules on non-compete provisions may affect broker non-solicitation clauses in some agreements.",{"code":488,"name":489,"flag_asset_id":490,"note":491},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Each province regulates real estate brokerage independently through bodies such as RECO in Ontario and RECBC in British Columbia. Written representation agreements are mandatory under most provincial rules before a broker may act on a client's behalf. Dual agency is prohibited in British Columbia and subject to strict disclosure requirements in Ontario. Quebec agreements must be drafted in French for provincially regulated transactions.",{"code":493,"name":494,"flag_asset_id":495,"note":496},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","Commercial tenant representation in the UK is governed by the Estate Agents Act 1979 and the RICS Code of Practice for Commercial Property. Brokers — typically called 'agents' — are not required to hold a government-issued license, but RICS membership is the market standard for credibility. Commission is typically a percentage of the first year's rent. Exclusive mandates are common in London's competitive office market and should include clear RICS terms of engagement.",{"code":498,"name":499,"flag_asset_id":500,"note":501},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","Real estate agency regulation varies significantly across EU member states — Germany, France, and the Netherlands each have distinct licensing and disclosure requirements. In Germany, broker commissions for commercial leases have historically been split between landlord and tenant; in France, only licensed agents (agents immobiliers) holding a carte professionnelle may receive commission. GDPR applies to any personal data about the tenant processed by the broker, requiring a data processing clause or addendum.",[503,247,243,503,504,505,506,507,508,508,509,510],"lease-agreement-D1179","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","service-agreement-D12711","real-estate-purchase-agreement-D13234","lease-termination-letter-D13724","general-power-of-attorney-D1037","consulting-agreement---long-D12543",{"emit_how_to":190,"emit_defined_term":190},{"primary_folder":112,"secondary_folder":513,"document_type":514,"industry":515,"business_stage":516,"tags":517,"confidence":523},"real-estate-and-leases","agreement","real-estate","all-stages",[518,519,520,521,522],"brokerage-agreement","commercial-real-estate","tenant-representation","exclusive-agreement","lease-negotiation",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is an Exclusive Tenant Brokerage Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>An \u003Cstrong>Exclusive Tenant Brokerage Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding contract between a commercial real estate broker and a prospective tenant that grants the broker the sole right to represent the tenant in identifying, evaluating, and negotiating a lease for commercial space during a defined period. By signing this agreement, the tenant commits to working exclusively through one broker — and the broker commits to acting as a fiduciary, placing the tenant's interests ahead of the landlord's at every stage of the search and negotiation. The agreement governs the broker's specific duties, the commission structure, the tail period protecting the broker's earned commission after termination, and the conditions under which either party may exit the engagement early.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Unlike a casual referral arrangement or an informal handshake with an agent, a properly drafted exclusive tenant brokerage agreement creates enforceable obligations on both sides: the broker must deliver defined services to a documented standard, and the tenant must channel all property inquiries through that broker for the duration of the exclusivity period. This template is a free Word download that covers all material clauses — from search scope and commission fallback to confidentiality and governing law — and can be edited online and exported as PDF before execution.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a written exclusive tenant brokerage agreement, both the broker and the tenant are exposed to significant risk. Brokers who begin market surveys, arrange property tours, and draft Letters of Intent without a signed agreement have no contractual basis to claim a commission — even when their work directly produces a signed lease. Tenants who engage a broker informally have no enforceable standard of care to hold them to, no clear fiduciary duty, and no protection if the broker discloses their budget or negotiating position to a landlord during dual-agency discussions.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The practical consequences are concrete: commission disputes that end in litigation, tenants who discover mid-search that their broker also represents the landlord in the same transaction, and brokers who walk away from a search when a competitor closes the deal after months of unpaid groundwork. A signed agreement, executed before the first property tour, eliminates all of these risks — it defines who owes what to whom, for how long, and on what terms. This template gives both parties a professional, market-standard starting point that takes under an hour to complete for most straightforward commercial searches.\u003C/p>\n",1779480619069]