Access real estate equity
Convert an illiquid asset into capital that can support acquisitions, equipment, expansion, debt reduction, or other corporate priorities.
Corporate real estate advisory
Turn owned real estate into capital—without leaving it.
A sale-leaseback converts real estate equity into working capital while your business continues operating under a long-term lease. Stonecliff structures the real estate, lease, and investor positioning as one coordinated transaction.
The transaction at a glance
Owned real estateCapital held in a fixed asset
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Investor saleMarketed with a new long-term lease
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Operating capitalLiquidity unlocked; occupancy continues
Why owners consider it
Capital flexibility without operational disruption.
For companies with meaningful equity tied up in their facilities, a sale-leaseback can provide more liquidity than conventional real-estate financing. The right structure balances sale proceeds with sustainable rent, operating control, and long-term business plans.
Remain in place
Continue operating from the property under a negotiated lease designed around the company’s occupancy needs.
Evaluate financing alternatives
Compare sale-leaseback proceeds, rent obligations, and flexibility against mortgage or corporate-debt alternatives.
Reach specialized buyers
Position the opportunity for net lease and 1031 exchange investors who understand newly created corporate tenancies.
Coordinated execution
The lease and the real estate must work together.
Sale price is shaped by tenant credit, rent, lease term, increases, property fundamentals, and market conditions. We evaluate those variables together before going to market.
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Define objectives
Clarify liquidity goals, timing, use of proceeds, operating requirements, and the company’s long-term plans for the location.
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Structure the lease
Work with ownership and counsel to evaluate term, rent, increases, expenses, renewal options, and control provisions.
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Position the credit
Present the business, financial story, property, and lease in a clear investment narrative for qualified buyers.
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Market and close
Run a focused process, compare proposals on both economics and terms, and coordinate diligence through closing.
Who we advise
Real estate-intensive businesses across multiple sectors.
Industrial &
manufacturing
Facilities supporting production, distribution, logistics, or equipment-intensive operations.
Retail &
franchise groups
Operating locations that can support expansion, recapitalization, or new-unit growth.
Medical &
healthcare
Clinical and specialized properties where continuity of occupancy is essential.
Sale-leaseback FAQ
Questions to resolve before going to market.
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How is a sale-leaseback valued?
Investors evaluate the property, tenant credit, lease term, rent, increases, location, market conditions, and alternative uses. These factors together influence the cap rate and value.
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How long is the new lease?
Many transactions use long-term leases, but the appropriate term depends on the company’s operating horizon, marketability, rent, and desired flexibility.
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Does the highest price always produce the best outcome?
No. Sale proceeds should be weighed alongside rent, escalation, renewal rights, expense obligations, closing certainty, and the buyer’s ability to perform.
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What should happen before marketing begins?
Ownership should align with legal, tax, accounting, and financial advisers on transaction structure, potential tax consequences, and use of proceeds.
Confidential valuation
Understand the value—and the lease behind it.
We can evaluate likely investor demand, sale proceeds, lease structure, and execution strategy before you decide whether to proceed.
Request a confidential consultationStonecliff provides real estate brokerage and advisory services. Clients should consult their legal, tax, accounting, and financial advisers regarding transaction-specific consequences.