Grain Valley Commons · Website Questionnaire

How much time have you got?

The whole thingAbout 15 minutes. Gives us everything we need. Quick versionAbout 6 minutes. Just the must-knows. We'll call about the rest.

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Step 1 of 9

About you

So we know who we're talking to.

Your name

What's your role?

Owner Developer Property manager Leasing agent or broker Other

Company or ownership name

Like “Grain Valley Commons, LLC”, if there is one.

Phone

Best way to reach you?

Call Text Email

Anyone else we should keep in the loop?

Partners, a broker, your builder. Names and how to reach them.

Step 2 of 9

The property

The basics about the building and where it is.

Property address

No address yet? Cross streets are fine.

Should the website show the address?

Yes, the full address Cross streets only Just “Grain Valley, MO” Not yet

How would you tell someone to find it?

Landmarks, highway exits, what it's next to.

Where do things stand right now?

Still planning Under construction Nearly finished Finished and ready for tenants Other

When do you expect to open, or have spaces ready?

How should the website put it?

Show the date Just the season or year Just “Coming soon” Not sure

Total building size

Square feet. A ballpark is fine.

Parking spots

Roughly how many?

Step 3 of 9

Spaces for lease

Your sign drawing shows 5 spots, and the hair salon has already signed on. Congrats! Tell us about the rest.

Are there 5 spaces in the building, like the sign shows?

Yes, 5 spaces No, a different number Not sure yet

Tell us about each space

Ballpark sizes are fine. We filled in the hair salon for you. Don't know the rest yet? Skip it and send a site plan later.

#SuiteSize (sq ft)StatusNotes

Can spaces next to each other be combined for a bigger tenant?

Yes No Maybe

Put lease rates on the website?

Yes, show rates No, “call for pricing” Not sure

Asking rate

What kind of lease?

NNN means the tenant pays rent plus their share of property taxes, insurance and upkeep. Gross means one all-in rent.

NNN Modified gross Gross Not sure

Estimated NNN or CAM charges, if you know them

How will spaces be handed over to tenants?

Bare shellFour walls and a roof. The tenant builds out everything. Also called a “cold dark shell.” Basic shellUtilities and heat & air are in. The tenant finishes the inside. Also called a “warm shell.” Ready to finishWalls, ceiling, lights and restroom are done. The tenant adds paint, flooring and fixtures. Also called a “vanilla shell.” Built to suitWe'll build it out the way each tenant needs. Not sure, or it dependsWe can talk it through.

Anything the spaces have that tenants would want to know?

Check all that apply.

Drive-thru End-cap spaces Patio or outdoor seating Restaurant-ready (grease trap, venting) Natural gas Separate utility meters Restroom in each space Fire sprinklers Spot on the big road sign Storefront signage Back door or loading access Not sure

What kinds of businesses would you love to have here?

Check all that apply.

Restaurant Coffee shop or bakery Medical or dental Physical therapy or chiropractic Fitness or yoga Wellness or spa Retail shop Professional office Pet services Kids: tutoring, dance, daycare Open to anything good Other

Anything off-limits, or promises already made to a tenant?

Like “no bars” or “only one hair salon.” We'll make sure the site doesn't advertise it.

Is it OK to show the hair salon on the website?

Yes, show it by name Just say “hair salon” for now Not yet Check with the salon first

The salon's name, the way it should appear

Anything else about leasing worth bragging about?

Step 4 of 9

Why here?

This is what sells a business owner on the spot.

Why is this a great place to open a business?

Tell it like you'd tell a friend. We'll polish it up.

What's nearby?

Big stores, schools, neighborhoods, highway exits. Anything that brings traffic.

Which of these are true about the location?

Check all that apply.

Close to the highway Busy road, lots of drive-by traffic Easy in and out Traffic light at the entrance Plenty of parking Easy to see from the road Growing area with new homes Near schools Near big-name stores Brand-new building

Do you have traffic counts or area stats, like on a broker's flyer?

Yes, I'll send them No Not sure

Step 5 of 9

The website

What the site needs to do, and who it sends people to.

What are the main jobs of the website?

Check all that apply.

Announce we're opening soon Get calls from businesses that want to lease Show the spaces and sizes available Show where we are Share construction progress Later: help shoppers find the stores You decide

Any of these you'd like?

Check all that apply. Not sure? We'll recommend what fits.

Leasing inquiry form Tap-to-call button Site plan showing each space Google map and directions Photos or drawings Downloadable leasing flyer (PDF) Countdown to opening Sign-up for opening news Facebook and social links You decide

Who should leasing calls and emails go to?

Me (my info above) Someone else Our broker

Their name, phone and email

Is it OK to show a phone number and email on the website?

Yes, both Phone only Email only Neither, just a contact form

Is a real estate broker or agent handling the leasing?

Yes No Not yet

Broker's name and company

Does their name or logo need to be on the website?

Brokers sometimes require it.

Yes No Not sure

Want an email address that matches the website?

Like leasing@grainvalleycommons.com. It can forward straight to the inbox you already use.

Yes please No thanks Not sure

Any pages we should link to?

Paste any links you have.

Is this site just for now, or for the long haul?

Just until we're leased up Keep it going after we open (store list, hours, events) Not sure

When a space leases or something changes, how should updates happen?

I'll text or email you the changes I'd like to make simple updates myself Not sure

Step 6 of 9

Rent payments

Want tenants to pay rent online? Here's what we need to set it up right.

Keep it safe

Please don't type bank account or card numbers anywhere in this form. We'll set up the money side with you directly.

Do you want tenants to be able to pay rent online?

Yes Maybe later No, not online Not sure

Which QuickBooks do you use?

Easy way to tell: if you sign in on a website, it's Online. If it's a program installed on one computer, it's Desktop. Your Intuit bill will say, too.

QuickBooks Online QuickBooks Desktop Not sure which We don't use QuickBooks

What should tenants be able to pay online?

Check all that apply.

Monthly rent NNN or CAM charges Security deposit Utility reimbursements Late fees Application fee (new tenants) Other

What will you use to bill tenants and track rent?

QuickBooks Property management software Square, Stripe or PayPal Our property manager handles it Not sure yet. Help us pick Other

Do you send invoices or take payments through QuickBooks now?

If customers can pay by card or bank transfer right from your invoice emails, QuickBooks Payments is already turned on.

Yes, I email invoices from it Yes, and customers pay online from them Not yet Not sure

Who takes care of your QuickBooks?

No passwords here, please. We'll set up access the safe way.

I do My bookkeeper or accountant Someone else

Will Grain Valley Commons have its own company in QuickBooks?

This decides where rent payments land in your books.

Yes, its own company No, it's in with another business Not set up yet Not sure

How should tenants be able to pay?

Check all that apply.

Bank transfer (ACH) Credit or debit card Autopay every month Checks are still fine too Not sure

Card payments come with processing fees, often around 3%. Who should cover them?

Bank transfers usually cost a lot less than cards.

The tenant pays the card fee We'll cover it Bank transfers only, no cards Not sure

What else should tenants be able to do online?

Check all that apply.

See their balance and payment history Get receipts by email Get rent reminders Send maintenance requests Download their lease and documents Get announcements from you Just pay. Keep it simple

When is rent due, and is there a late fee?

When does the first tenant start paying rent?

We'll aim to have payments ready before then.

Is there a business bank account for the rent to go into?

Just yes or no for now. No account numbers, please.

Yes Not yet Not sure

Who should get a heads-up when a payment comes in?

Names and emails, like you and your bookkeeper.

How do you feel about monthly costs for this?

Some setups only charge a small fee per payment. Full tenant portals usually add a monthly subscription.

Per-payment fees only, no monthly bill A monthly fee is fine if it saves time Not sure. Show me options

Step 7 of 9

Logo & look

Great-looking sign! A few questions so the website matches it.

Is the GVC logo on the sign final?

Yes, it's final Close, might still change It was just for the drawing Not sure

Can you send us the original logo files?

Best are .ai, .eps, .svg or .pdf files. Otherwise, the biggest and sharpest picture you've got.

Yes, I'll send them I'll ask whoever made it I don't have them

Who made the logo and sign design?

A name and phone or email, so we can ask for the files if needed.

Is the sign being built like the drawing?

Yes, that's the plan Something close to it It was just an idea Not sure

The sign says “Shop. Serve. Connect.” Is that your slogan?

Yes, keep it Open to other ideas No

The drawing also shows a dentist, physical therapy, a coffee shop and a wellness studio. Are those…

Just examples in the drawing The kinds of businesses we want Businesses we're actually talking to A mix

Which ones are real?

We won't put anyone on the website without your OK.

Can we show the sign on the website, with the open spots saying “Your Business Here”?

Yes, great idea Ask me first No

Should the website use the sign's colors?

OliveCharcoalCreamStone

Yes, match the sign Mostly, but open to ideas No, try something different

Any colors you love, or can't stand?

How should the website sound?

Friendly and down-to-earthLike how you'd talk to a neighbor. Polished and professionalButtoned-up, like a big commercial listing. Somewhere in betweenWarm, but still businesslike.

Any websites you like the look of?

Any kind of business. Paste links and tell us what you like about them.

Anything you definitely don't want?

Step 8 of 9

Photos & files

Good pictures make the site.

What do you have that we could use?

Check all that apply.

Logo files The sign drawing (full size) Building drawings or renderings Site plan or floor plan Photos of the property Drone or aerial photos Construction photos Leasing flyer or brochure Lease agreement (blank copy) Nothing yet

No photos yet? Is it OK to use stand-in pictures until real ones are ready?

Yes Ask me first No

Sending files

After you send this, we'll reach out to collect your files. Big files? A Google Drive or Dropbox link works great.

Step 9 of 9

Timing & wrap-up

Almost done.

When would you like the website live?

ASAP In the next couple of weeks Within a month By a certain date No rush

Any dates coming up we should know about?

Groundbreaking, a leasing open house, the grand opening…

Anything else?

Questions, ideas, worries. Anything goes.

Last step

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Answer what you can, then send it over.

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