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Measure the Premises Twice: Cut the Deal Once

Measuring the premises in advance of the letter of intent can help to avoid backtracking on points and re-negotiating the business deal during the lease negotiation process.

19 minute read January 31, 2008 at 12:29 AM
By
Glenn I. Becker
Measure the Premises Twice: Cut the Deal Once

Fans of the television shows This Old House and The New Yankee Workshop know that master carpenter Norm Abram repeatedly cautions his viewers by reciting the age-old adage: 'Measure twice, cut once.'

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