The term “shop for rent” is confusing for many people looking to rent industrial space or commercial property for rent. The reason for that confusion is that “shop for rent” can mean different things to different people.
With that in mind, we will do our best, in this article, to clarify the murky waters surrounding shop for rent. We are RDS Real Estate, serving the Greater Fort Worth Metro area with affordable and flexible industrial property for lease and commercial property for rent. Call us at 817-439-3224 for more information about Fort Worth industrial space or commercial property for rent.
What is a shop for rent?
Most of you went to high school and most likely your school had a shop class where you could learn carpentry or auto repair or some other skill. This is one use of the term “shop for rent” which many people relate to.
When you think of industrial shop space, what comes to mind? Perhaps visions of a small workbench with a vise and some measuring tools. Or maybe you are thinking of something larger—like a garage or warehouse with whirring saws and clanging hammers. But industrial spaces are much more than these antiquated notions. In fact, industrial spaces have evolved quite a bit over the last decade, especially with the rise of e-commerce and logistics services. Industrial Shop Space is used by manufacturers to house production machinery, raw supplies, and other related functions within the same building or campus.
However, there is another use for the term shop for rent, or shop space for rent.
Or an alternative definition.
The other definition of a shop space relates to retail sales.
Retail space refers to commercial property specifically designed for the sale of goods and services to the public. Retail space encompasses a wide range of environments, from traditional brick-and-mortar stores to innovative kiosks and pop-up shops. The primary purpose of retail stores is to serve as a platform for facilitating transactions between businesses and consumers. They provide a space for showcasing products, engaging with customers, and driving sales.
This definition derives from the Middle Ages, with a “shoppe” being a place where consumer goods were sold. We still use it today, of course i.e. the ice cream shop or the coffee shop or jewelry shop, and because we still use it today, it can cause some confusion when looking for retail space for rent or industrial space for your metal shop.
Does it matter?
It most definitely does matter for the type of business you operate and the zoning in an area you are considering for rental property. Your real estate broker can help you with this, but the bottom line is be very clear what kind of shop space you are looking for and the specific use of that space. The location for your shop can mean the difference between success and failure.
A final word about RDS Real Estate.
RDS Real Estate is locally owned and operated, and we have Fort Worth covered like your favorite blanket. Call us today, tell us what you need, tell us your budget for your mortgage payment, and we will find it for you. No matter what you need i.e warehouse for rent, garage for rent, office space for lease, or studio for rent, we have it.