Quinton Dothard, Commercial Real Estate Advisor

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives serving our country. Wishing everyone a safe holiday weekend and time well spent with family and friends.

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness continue to inspire us both personally and professionally.

At Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers, we are grateful for those who served and for the freedoms their sacrifices protect every day. Today, we remember our heroes and extend our deepest gratitude to the military families who carry their legacy forward.

05/16/2026

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible mothers who balance family, leadership, and success every day.

In commercial real estate, we understand the value of building strong foundations—whether it’s for businesses, communities, or families. Today, we celebrate the mothers whose dedication, resilience, and vision inspire growth in every space they touch.

Wishing all the amazing moms a day filled with appreciation, joy, and the recognition they deserve. Your impact is truly immeasurable!

05/05/2026

Vacancy is not always a market problem. It’s often a strategy problem.

Here’s a hypothetical example of how I’d approach a strip center space that’s been sitting:

Instead of marketing it broadly as “retail,” I’d narrow the focus to service-based tenants that actually fit the location and traffic.

Pricing would be aligned with what similar spaces are leasing for right now — not based on expectation, but on real activity.

Then the listing gets repositioned with clear use cases and direct outreach to business owners, instead of waiting on inbound leads.

The biggest difference comes from the landlord’s decision to adjust the strategy early.

If you own a strip center and have a vacancy, I’ll walk the space with you and give you a direct assessment of what I’d change.

Call or text me at 678.463.5368

Quinton Dothard
Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers

05/05/2026

Celebrating the rich history, culture, and spirit of the Mexican people. Happy Cinco de Mayo.

05/04/2026

A business owner reached out to me after already touring a space and getting close to signing. Terms looked “fine” on the surface — $28/SF, minimal TI, standard lease.
But once I reviewed it, there was room to improve.
We repositioned the conversation with the landlord based on market comps and the tenant’s long-term value.
Here’s what changed:
• Rent reduced from $28/SF to $25.50/SF
• Secured a $20/SF tenant improvement allowance (original offer was $5/SF)
• Added an exclusivity clause to protect their use in the center
Same space. Completely different deal.
Most tenants think negotiation ends at rent. It doesn’t.
Structure, concessions, and protections matter just as much — and that’s where deals are won or lost.
If you’re close to signing a lease, that’s the time to get representation involved — not after.
Quinton Dothard
Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers
678.463.5368

04/29/2026

04/28/2026

3 reasons strip center spaces sit vacant longer than they should:

1. Pricing based on what you need, not what the market supports. Tenants move on quickly when it’s off.

2. Chasing any tenant instead of building the right mix. That slows deals and weakens the center long term.

3. Weak marketing. If your space isn’t reaching decision-makers, it’s invisible to qualified tenants.

Vacancy isn’t always a market issue. More often, it’s positioning.
If your space has been sitting, something in that equation is off—and it’s fixable.

I run market analysis calls for landlords. We break down pricing, tenant strategy, and how your property is positioned—no pressure, just real numbers.

Call or text: 678.463.5368
Quinton Dothard | Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers

04/25/2026

The migration surge that reshaped commercial real estate is starting to level out. While Sun Belt markets continue to grow, population gains are slowing and spreading across a wider range of regions, including secondary markets and parts of the Midwest.

For commercial real estate, that means the focus is shifting. Long-term success will depend less on rapid population inflows and more on fundamentals like job growth, affordability and economic stability. Explore what this shift means for multifamily, retail and industrial strategies in our blog: https://bit.ly/4tWxrVJ

04/21/2026

Congratulations to Chris and Cammi at The Sticks Society on their recent grand opening.

Located at 4809 Augusta Road in Garden City, this veteran-owned boutique cigar lounge and retail shop is a strong addition to the Savannah market—offering curated premium ci**rs, guided service, and a welcoming lounge experience rooted in Southern hospitality.

Proud to have worked alongside them on securing their first location and seeing the vision come to life.

If you’re in the Savannah area, make sure you stop by and check them out.

The Sticks Society
4809 Augusta Road
Savannah, GA 31408
912-200-7944
[email protected]