When Is the Right Time to Move Your Online Store Into a Brick-and-Mortar?
September 02, 2025
1. You’ve Outgrown What E-Commerce Alone Can Do For many online businesses, the decision to go physical doesn’t stem from lagging performance—it stems from momentum. If you're hitting consistent monthly revenue goals, and you're seeing high engagement on social platforms or frequent customer questions about local pickup, you may be approaching a ce...
Emma CarpenterBeyond the Perc Test: Why Soil Studies Are Essential for Land in North Carolina
August 22, 2025
What Is a Perc Test (and Why It’s Outdated)? A traditional perc test involved digging a hole, filling it with water, and measuring how long it took to drain. If the water absorbed at an acceptable rate, the soil “passed,” meaning it could likely support a septic system. While this approach gave some insight, it was limited. Drainage speed alone do...
Emma CarpenterPickett Sprouse Broker Vernon Averett Recognized in CoStar Powerbroker Quarterly Deals Awards
August 05, 2025
Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate is proud to announce that Broker Vernon Averett, CCIM has been recognized in the Q2 2025 CoStar Powerbroker Quarterly Deals Awards for his role in two high-profile transactions in the Raleigh/Durham market. Vernon served as the landlord representative in one of the quarter’s Top Retail Leasing Deals for his wo...
Robyn MooringFoot Traffic vs. Traffic Count: What Retail Tenants Need to Know
August 05, 2025
What Is Traffic Count? Traffic count refers to the number of vehicles that pass a specific point on a roadway over a given time period—usually measured as “Average Daily Traffic” (ADT). This data is collected by departments like NCDOT or city planning offices and is commonly cited on listing flyers for commercial spaces. Traffic count gives a good ...
Emma CarpenterGrand Opening Celebration to Be Held This Weekend for Popular Mediterranean Eatery Shawarma Stop’s New RTP Location
July 10, 2025
Morrisville, NC – July 10, 2025 – Shawarma Stop, a go-to spot for fresh, traditional Mediterranean food near North Carolina State University, is officially expanding into the RTP area. The popular locally-owned restaurant is opening a second location in The MarketPlace at Perimeter Park retail center in Morrisville at 10966 Chapel Hill Road. The re...
Robyn MooringWhat Is Flex Space? (And Why It’s in High Demand in the Triangle)
July 08, 2025
What Exactly Is Flex Space? Flex space is designed to be multifunctional. Unlike traditional office buildings or warehouses, these properties offer customizable layouts that can easily shift between office areas, storage rooms, manufacturing zones, or showroom space. The flexibility allows tenants to scale operations up or down without the need to ...
Emma CarpenterGrand Opening Ideas for Small Businesses in the Triangle Area
July 01, 2025
Plan Your Event Around Your Customers’ Interests Understanding what excites and attracts your target customers is key to planning a grand opening that feels inviting and engaging. Whether you’re launching a boutique, restaurant, or specialty service, tailor your event to what your community values most. This could mean offering exclusive discounts,...
Emma CarpenterLease-to-Own Commercial Property: What You Need to Know
June 18, 2025
What Is Lease-to-Own in Commercial Real Estate? Lease-to-own, also known as rent-to-own, typically takes one of two forms: a lease purchase or a lease option. A lease purchase is a binding agreement that requires the tenant to buy the property at the end of the lease term. A lease option gives the tenant the right, but not the obligation, to bu...
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