Tenant Replacement Calculator
Overview
Estimate the cost of tenant turnover to make informed decisions about lease renewals and negotiations. Adjust lease terms and expenses based on specific tenant and market.
The tenant replacement calculator calculates the estimated cost of losing a tenant by comparing the cost of replacing versus renewing a tenant.
DISCLAIMER:
The tenant replacement calculator is intended to be used for educational purposes only. Actual costs are subject to market fluctuations and will depend on a number of factors, including location, market conditions, and specific lease terms. The estimates are based on market averages and inputs you provide and may not include other fees and costs.
Key Features
Basic tenant replacement calculation
Advanced tenant replacement calculation
Add custom additional expenses
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Understanding the tenant replacement calculator
The tenant replacement calculator allows you to calculate the cost of tenant turnover, so that you can understand the difference in cost between replacing and renewing a tenant
Familiarize yourself with the layout and components of the Tenant Replacement Calculator.
Identify input fields for key parameters such as space size, effective rent, downtime, lease term, and other cost factors.
Basic tenant replacement calculation
The Estimated cost of tenant turnover is based on:
Space size: Total square footage occupied by the tenant at that property
If space size is not available, ability to add/edit on company
Effective rent: Average rent per square foot
This field contributes to the Rent per month
Rent per month = $ Rent per square ft x (Square ft / 12 months)
Default = $70.00
Downtime: Estimated duration of vacancy between tenants
This field contributes to the vacancy loss total applied to the Replace total
Vacancy loss total = Rent per month x Downtime (months)
Default = 9 Months
Adjust these factors as needed to reflect specific lease terms and market conditions
Review the calculated estimate for the basic cost of tenant turnover
Advanced tenant replacement calculation
Explore additional customization options available in the advanced mode:
Lease Term:
Lease Term refers to the duration of the lease agreement between the landlord and the tenant, typically measured in months or years.
Specify the duration of the lease for both renewal and replacement scenarios
Renew - Default = 84 Months
Replace - Default = 84 Months
Broker Commissions:
Broker Commissions represent the fees paid to real estate brokers or agents for their services in facilitating the lease transaction between the landlord and the tenant. Broker commissions compensate brokers for their efforts in marketing the property, sourcing potential tenants, negotiating lease terms, and finalizing the transaction.
Option to calculate Broker commission rates as a percentage or dollar amount
Percent %
Calculation for this field is: % Broker commission x Total rent obligation
Renew - Default = 4%
Replace - Default = 6%
Dollar $
Calculation for this field is: ($ Broker commission x Space size square ft) x (Lease term in years)
Renew - Default = $2.25
Replace - Default = $2.75
TI allowance
TI Allowance refers to the budget allocated by the landlord to improve or customize the leased space according to the tenant's needs. It covers costs associated with renovations, upgrades, or modifications to the premises to meet the tenant's specifications.
Calculation for this field is: $ TI Allowance x Square feet
Renew - Default = $100.00
Replace - Default = $175.00
Marketing costs
Marketing Costs represent the expenses incurred by the landlord to advertise and promote the available space to potential tenants. This may include costs for online listings, signage, brokerage fees, and other marketing efforts aimed at attracting new tenants.
Calculation for this field is: $ Marketing cost x Square feet
Renew - Default = $0.00
Replace - Default = $1.00
Landlord work
Landlord Work encompasses the costs associated with repairs, maintenance, or improvements to the leased premises that are the responsibility of the landlord. This may include routine maintenance tasks, repairs to building infrastructure, or upgrades to common areas within the property.
Calculation for this field is: $ Landlord work x Square feet
Renew - Default = $2.00
Replace - Default = $4.00
Legal fees
Legal Fees refer to the expenses incurred for legal services related to the lease agreement or tenant turnover process. This may include fees for drafting or reviewing lease documents, negotiating terms with tenants, resolving disputes, or seeking legal advice related to tenant matters.
Calculation for this field is: $ Legal fees x Square feet
Renew - Default = $2.00
Replace - Default = $6.00
Other expenses
Other expenses may apply during the lease negotiation process. Users have the ability to add other expenses or tenant offerings that may apply
Click “Other” field to label the description to identify the expense
Adjust the Renew and Replace values. Value gets added to the Total costs
If you have additional items to include, click the “Add” button
Adjust these factors as needed to reflect specific lease terms and market conditions.
Review the updated cost estimate based on the advanced calculations.
Other calculation definitions:
Total Rent Obligation = (Effective rent x Space size) x (Lease term in years)
Total Cost for Renew & Replace = Vacancy Loss Total + all Expenses
Estimated cost of tenant turnover = Total cost for Replace - Total cost for Renew
Analyzing Results and Comparing Scenarios:
Evaluate the estimated costs for renewing the lease versus replacing the tenant
Compare the total costs, including factors such as broker commissions, tenant improvement allowances, and marketing expenses, for each scenario
Estimated cost of tenant turnover is the difference between the expenses for Replace scenario minus the expenses for Renew scenario
Consider the financial implications and strategic implications of each option