SNL Orchestrates Banfield Pet Hospital Sale
Matt Scow Represented Seller on Sale of Prime Virginia Real Estate to Local 1031 Buyer
June 26, 2024 — Secure Net Lease, a renowned brokerage firm specializing in the acquisition and sale of investment real estate, facilitated the all-cash sale of a newly renovated Banfield Pet Hospital in an attractive area of Midlothian, Virginia. The transaction was completed in late June, with the buyer being a local private investor from Virginia motivated by a 1031 exchange.
SNL’s Matthew Scow shared insights on the sale process: “We acquired this listing from another group, and the process was relatively slow at first due to the double net nature of the deal. To find a buyer, we reached out to numerous contacts in Virginia, aiming for a local purchaser. Eventually, we found the perfect match: a lovely couple from Virginia. They had land under contract with Home Depot, which allowed them to act quickly and meet the two-week closing requirement needed to start the exchange. This deal fit their needs perfectly. We listed the property at a 5.75% cap rate and ultimately closed at a 5.80% cap rate. The property, a former bank building, is in a prime location of Midlothian, Virginia. The couple toured the business and were very enthusiastic about it.”
The property, located at 13001 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA, near Richmond, VA, is positioned in a high-traffic area near several nationally recognized tenants such as Target, Starbucks, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. This prime location adds to the property’s attractiveness, making it a valuable investment.
“Banfield Pet Hospital, owned by the Mars Corporation, which is now one of the largest private companies in the U.S., brings strong financial backing to the table. Their solid credit helped mitigate concerns about the double net lease, making this deal more attractive to the buyers.”
This transaction highlights the continuing demand for prime real estate in Virginia and underscores the importance of local investment in driving economic growth. The sale of Banfield Pet Hospital to these local investors is a testament to the property’s value and the strategic planning involved in securing the right buyers.
About Secure Net Lease
Secure Net Lease is a nationally recognized brokerage firm with offices in Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA that specializes in the acquisition and disposition of investment real estate. With over 100 years of collective experience, over $7.4B in sales, and transaction history in 48 states, Secure Net Lease consistently ranks among the top 10 of all brokerage firms nationally within their niche. Secure Net Lease works with developers, tenants, private and institutional owners to achieve market-setting cap rates for single- and multi-tenant net lease investments across the nation. Historically, 88% of Secure Net Lease offerings are new construction leased to nationally known tenants with 10+ years remaining on the primary term.
Their solid credit helped mitigate concerns about the double net lease, making this deal more attractive to the buyers.
