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Julie Smith

KW Commercial5.02 Google reviews

Commercial space negotiated by someone who has been the tenant

Commercial real estate advisor, KW Commercial, McKinney. Represents tenants, landlords and investors in office, retail and industrial property across Dallas–Fort Worth.

In business
In commercial real estate since 1999
Service area
Dallas–Fort Worth, from McKinney
Member
since 2019

What Julie does

  • Tenant representation
  • Lease renewals and renegotiation
  • Landlord leasing
  • Commercial sales and acquisitions
  • Space and lease strategy consulting
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Problems Julie solves

  • A lease renewal is coming and the landlord holds the cards
  • The company needs more space and nobody has time to search
  • A vacant property that is not leasing
  • Buying or selling a commercial building
  • A first commercial lease and no idea what to ask

Who should call

  • Business owners whose lease is up for renewal or expansion
  • Property owners with space to lease
  • Investors buying or selling office, retail or industrial property

The best introductionA business owner whose lease is up within a year and who has not yet talked to anyone on the tenant's side.

Not a fit for residential home buyers or sellers; the practice is commercial property only.

10 guides by Julie

Answers Julie gives clients every week

All commercial real estate guides
Commercial Real Estate Your lease is up in a year and the space no longer fits: renew, move or buy wisely The landlord's renewal letter arrived, the back office is full and nobody on your team has done this before. Here is how the commercial lease decision actually works, from the tenant's side of the table. 8 min read What mistakes do business owners make when buying their first commercial building? Buying your first commercial building: the mistakes that cost owners the most 7 min read Why is my commercial space not leasing, and what can a landlord do about it? Commercial space empty for months: why it is not leasing and what changes that 7 min read Can I negotiate a commercial lease myself, or do I need a tenant rep broker? Negotiating a commercial lease on your own: what you can handle and what it costs you 7 min read How do I choose the right office, retail or industrial space for my business? Office, retail or warehouse: how to choose space that fits the way your business works 7 min read How does selling a commercial building work, and how long does it take? Selling a commercial building: how the process runs from pricing to closing 7 min read Should a small business sublease, sign a direct lease or use coworking space? Sublease, direct lease or coworking: which kind of space fits a small business now 7 min read How do Texas property taxes affect commercial rent and ownership costs? Texas property taxes and your commercial lease: why the bill lands on the tenant 7 min read I just signed a commercial lease. What should I track so it does not cost me later? The lease is signed: the dates, bills and clauses to track for the next five years 7 min read What does leasing commercial space really cost beyond the rent per square foot? The rent per square foot is not the price: what commercial space really costs 7 min read

Why clients choose Julie

Proof, not promises

  • Licensed Texas commercial real estate advisor
  • KW Commercial, McKinney
  • Commercial real estate career since 1999, beginning at The Staubach Company
  • Former retail business owner
In business
since 1999

What clients say

Excerpts from public Google reviews of Julie Smith Commercial Real Estate Advisor, Dallas Fort Worth. Read all 2 on Google.

★★★★★4 years ago

Whether your needing property leased or searching for a property to lease look no further. Julie has been amazing from day 1. She is an absolute asset to have on your team no matter the circumstances. Julie has not only been available the majority of times we needed to communicate with her she continues to demonstrate her supremacy in her field by returning all missed communications in remarkable time as well as her flexibility in continuing to meet her clients needs. Julie, in my opinion, has to be one of the best in the business; not only is she extremely flexible and personable she is just as knowledgeable.

— Toby Aton
★★★★★5 years ago

Julie has been a tremendous resource in helping with my commercial real estate questions. She is very patient and takes the time to understand what I am looking for and how I intend to use the space. She is very thorough and helped advise me on the things I need to be prepared for and gave me important details that I didn’t think to ask about. I would recommend Julie to anyone that is considering buying or leasing commercial real estate.

— Jarrid Strand

In Julie's words

Situations Julie handles every week

A lease renewal is coming and the landlord holds all the cards

Tenants who negotiate alone rarely know what comparable space is leasing for or what concessions are on the table. Julie represents tenants in office, retail and industrial negotiations, drawing on leasing and tenant representation experience that began at The Staubach Company in 1999.

A growing company needs more space and has no time to search

Julie handles the search, the tours and the proposals so the owner can keep running the business. A client described her as patient, taking the time to understand what the space is for and how it will be used.

A vacant property that is not leasing

Owners who need property leased get a time-proven process for marketing the space and vetting tenants. One landlord client said that for property leased or a property to lease, there was no need to look further.

Buying or selling a commercial building

Brokerage for office, retail and industrial property, backed by the resources of the KW Commercial platform and years of operations and leasing experience.

A first-time commercial tenant who does not know the questions to ask

Julie has owned a retail business herself, so she knows the lease terms that matter to an operator, not just to a landlord. She consults as well as represents.

Services

Everything Julie offers

Tenant representationFinding and negotiating office, retail and industrial space on the tenant's side of the table.
Lease renewals and renegotiationRepresenting tenants when an existing lease comes up for renewal or expansion.
Landlord leasingMarketing vacant space and securing qualified tenants for property owners.
Commercial sales and acquisitionsBrokerage for buyers and sellers of office, retail and industrial property.
LandRepresentation on land transactions through KW Commercial's North Texas Commercial and Land Group.
ConsultingAdvice on space needs, timing and lease strategy for business owners and investors.

Service area: Dallas–Fort Worth, McKinney, Collin County, Dallas

About

Julie Smith

Julie Smith is a commercial real estate advisor with KW Commercial, working from the firm's McKinney office. She began her commercial real estate career in 1999 at The Staubach Company, and her experience since then covers operations, leasing and tenant representation, and brokerage across office, retail and industrial property.

She has also owned a retail business, so she has lived with a commercial lease as a tenant and knows how its terms land on a company's operations and cash flow. She pairs that background with KW Commercial's processes and resources, representing tenants, landlords, buyers and sellers across Dallas–Fort Worth and consulting on space needs, timing and lease strategy.

Why clients choose Julie

  • In commercial real estate since 1999, starting at The Staubach Company
  • Has owned a retail business, so she negotiates leases as an operator would
  • Experience across operations, leasing, tenant representation and brokerage in office, retail and industrial

Works alongside: Works alongside commercial lenders, business bankers, commercial builders and general contractors, attorneys and CPAs whose clients are leasing, buying or selling commercial space.

Member of BNI Preston Center since 2019.

FAQ

Questions people ask Julie

Does a tenant pay for representation?

Ask Julie about how commissions are structured for a specific deal. In commercial leasing the landlord typically pays the brokerage fee, but terms vary by property and should be confirmed in writing before engaging.

What kinds of property does she handle?

Office, retail and industrial, for both tenants and owners, plus land through KW Commercial's North Texas Commercial and Land Group.

How early should a tenant start before a lease expires?

Early enough to have real alternatives. Julie can review the lease and the market so the renewal is negotiated with options on the table rather than against a deadline.

Does she work outside McKinney?

Yes. Her office is in McKinney and she represents clients across Dallas–Fort Worth.

What is her background?

She started in commercial real estate in 1999 at The Staubach Company, has worked in operations, leasing, tenant representation and brokerage, and has owned a retail business.

Contact

Reach Julie

CompanyKW Commercial
Office7200 W University Dr, Suite 300, McKinney, TX 75071

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