Property Scorecard

Weighted scoring system for evaluating and comparing potential locations.

Property Information

FieldValue
Property Address:
Square Footage:SF
Asking Rent:$/SF
Lease Type:NNN / Modified Gross / Gross
Listing Source:
Listing Agent:
Date Evaluated:
Evaluated By:

1. Location Score (30 points max)

CriteriaPoints PossibleScoring GuideYour Score
Road Visibility0-10Direct from major road = 10, Side street = 5, Interior/hidden = 0
Traffic Counts0-5>20K ADT = 5, 10-20K ADT = 3, <10K ADT = 1
Access Ease0-5Signalized intersection = 5, Right-in/out = 3, Difficult = 0
Signage Rights0-5Monument + facade = 5, Facade only = 3, None = 0
Neighbor Quality0-5Complementary (gym/spa/medical) = 5, Neutral = 3, Competing = 0

Location Subtotal: ____ / 30

2. Parking Score (25 points max)

CriteriaPoints PossibleScoring GuideYour Score
Ratio per 1,000 SF0-15>5 spaces = 15, 4-5 spaces = 10, <4 spaces = 0 (DEALBREAKER)
Weekend Availability0-5Dedicated/ample = 5, Shared adequate = 3, Constrained = 0
Proximity0-5Front door (<50 ft) = 5, Nearby (<100 ft) = 3, Far (>100 ft) = 1

Parking Subtotal: ____ / 25

CRITICAL: If parking ratio < 4 spaces per 1,000 SF, this is a dealbreaker. Score = 0 and do not proceed.

3. Lease Economics Score (20 points max)

CriteriaPoints PossibleScoring GuideYour Score
Rent vs. Market0-8Below $25/SF = 8, At market $25-30/SF = 5, Above $30/SF = 2
TI Allowance0-7>$30/SF = 7, $20-30/SF = 5, <$20/SF = 2
Free Rent0-5>3 months = 5, 1-3 months = 3, None = 1

Lease Economics Subtotal: ____ / 20

4. Zoning & Compliance Score (15 points max)

CriteriaPoints PossibleScoring GuideYour Score
Current Zoning0-10Permitted use (C1/C3/C4) = 10, Conditional = 5, Variance required = 0
Prior Salon/Similar Use0-5Yes (salon/spa) = 5, Similar (medical/retail) = 3, No = 1

Zoning & Compliance Subtotal: ____ / 15

Note: Verify zoning by calling (703) 777-0246 before signing any LOI.

5. Buildability Score (10 points max)

CriteriaPoints PossibleScoring GuideYour Score
Plumbing Capacity0-4Adequate for 18 suites = 4, Upgradable = 2, Major work needed = 0
Electrical Capacity0-3400A+ service = 3, 200A service = 2, Upgrade needed = 1
HVAC0-3In place/adequate = 3, Upgradable = 2, New required = 0

Buildability Subtotal: ____ / 10

Total Score Calculation

CategoryYour ScoreMax Points
1. Location/ 30
2. Parking/ 25
3. Lease Economics/ 20
4. Zoning & Compliance/ 15
5. Buildability/ 10
TOTAL/ 100

Score Interpretation & Recommendation

Score RangeRatingAction
80-100STRONG CANDIDATEPursue aggressively - submit LOI quickly
65-79VIABLENegotiate terms carefully - can work with right lease
50-64MARGINALOnly pursue if no better options available
< 50PASSFundamental issues - do not pursue

This Property's Rating:

Score: ______ / 100

Rating: [ ] STRONG [ ] VIABLE [ ] MARGINAL [ ] PASS

Recommendation:

Notes & Observations

Strengths

Concerns / Red Flags

Questions to Ask Landlord

Next Steps

  • Verify zoning (call (703) 777-0246)
  • Schedule Saturday site visit (10am-2pm)
  • Request full CAM/NNN breakdown
  • Bring contractor for infrastructure assessment
  • Request prior tenant history
  • Submit LOI (if proceeding)

Cost Estimation (If Proceeding)

ItemEstimate
Base Rent (annual):$
CAM/NNN (annual):$
Total Occupancy (annual):$
Total Occupancy (monthly):$
TI Allowance (total):$
Estimated Build-Out Cost:$
Net Build-Out (minus TI):$

Document: Property Evaluation Scorecard Phase: 06 Site Selection Framework Created: 2026-01-17

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