By Brett Hayes, PE, National Client Manager, of Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. | Published March 11, 2026 on GlobeSt.com
Commercial real estate transactions in 2026 are increasingly defined by due diligence. Higher borrowing costs, more selective capital, and tighter underwriting have changed how buyers evaluate deals. Investors, lenders, and equity partners are examining risk more closely, and the physical and environmental condition of a property has become a central factor in how assets are priced and negotiated.
In this Globe St. article, Brett Hayes discusses how sellers who complete due diligence before going to market can reduce retrades and keep deals moving forward.

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