Why Commercial Real Estate Can Make or Break an Exit Plan

In this episode of Poised for Exit, Anna Coskran, President of NTH, Inc. joins the show to discuss why commercial real estate can play a major role in business transitions and exit planning. Drawing from nearly three decades of experience in commercial real estate and construction management, Anna shares practical insight into how real estate decisions can either support or complicate a successful transition.The conversation explores how leases, building ownership, and property-related obligations can impact business value, flexibility, timing, and buyer appeal. Topics include landlord approval rights, personal guarantees, long-term lease commitments, deferred maintenance, and how overlooked real estate details can create unexpected challenges during a sale or succession process.The episode also covers the differences between leasing and owning during a transition, including sale-leaseback structures, succession planning considerations, and how real estate strategy can affect valuation. Anna shares real-world examples of business owners navigating lease renewals, ownership transitions, and changing market conditions, along with the importance of having the right advisory team in place early.The discussion also touches on today’s commercial real estate market, changing workplace expectations, the importance of flexibility, and why business owners should view real estate as a strategic business tool rather than simply a financial asset.Connect with Anna Coskran hereConnect with NTH, Inc. hereConnect with Julie Keyes, Keyestrategies LLCFounder, Consultant, Author, Pod-caster and Instructor