The listing said: "Move-in ready"
The leak behind fresh paint
Stains, soft drywall and drying equipment tell you the wall has a history. You want to know before it's your wall.
Leasing an Office in Another City? See It Before You Sign.
Listing photos show the space on its best day. TourNTell sends a certified local inspector to walk the office for you, and you get a photo-backed report within 24 hours. No flight. No guesswork.
- A local inspector who works for you, not the landlord
- Timestamped photos, scores and an action plan in 24 hours
- Before you sign, on move-in day and all through the lease
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- 24 hrsReport after the visit
- 24–48 hrsInspector dispatched
- 40+Timestamped photos
- 0Flights for you
- 100%Satisfaction guarantee
The out-of-town lease problem
You're committing years of rent to a space you've seen through someone else's camera
When the office is hundreds of miles away, everything you know about it comes from the people trying to lease it to you. The space looks finished in the photos. It always does.
- Listing photos are shot wide, bright and on the best day
- On a video tour, the other side decides where the camera points
- Flying in costs a flight, a hotel and a working day for one look
- After move-in, nobody from HQ sees the office until something breaks
Without TourNTellYou see what you're shownPhotos, a video call and a broker's word.
With TourNTellSomeone on your side walks itLocal, independent, report in 24 hours.
What TourNTell does
Your eyes on the ground, in their city
A remote office inspection is a visit by an independent, certified inspector who lives near the office and walks it on your behalf. You see the space the way you would if you'd flown in, without flying in.
Tell us the address and what you care about. A background-checked local inspector walks the suite, the building and the shared areas, scores what they find and photographs every finding.
The report lands in your dashboard within 24 hours of the visit. Forward it to your team, your broker or your attorney while the lease is still negotiable.
One partner for the whole lease
Every stage of a long-distance lease
The distance doesn't go away after you sign. Neither do we.
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01 · Before you sign
Compare the shortlist
Get the same scored report on every space you're considering.
- Spot repairs while terms are open
- Check the building, not just the suite
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02 · Move-in day
Record what you inherited
A timestamped photo baseline of the space the day you take it over.
- Confirm promised work was done
- Proof of condition for later
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03 · During the lease
Check in unannounced
Monthly or quarterly visits that nobody at the office hears about first.
- Cleaning and building upkeep
- Landlord repairs actually done
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04 · Before move-out
Hand it back on record
Document the condition before you return the keys from a thousand miles away.
- Compare against move-in photos
- Fewer surprises at handover
What the listing leaves out
The things a video tour walks right past
None of these show up in a listing. All of them show up in an inspection.
The listing said: "Recently updated"
The ceiling nobody looked up at
Missing or stained tiles, dead fixtures and open plenum space get photographed and rated, not skipped.
The listing said: "Class A building"
The safety items in the corner
Visible fire safety, exits, signage and hazards are checked and photographed, so your team isn't the first to notice.
What an office inspection covers
The suite, the building and everything in between
Your inspector follows a standard checklist, scores each area and backs every finding with timestamped photos. Tell us what matters most and we'll add it.
- Building exterior & entrance
- Lobby, elevators & hallways
- Walls, ceilings & flooring
- Signs of leaks & water stains
- Windows, doors & locks
- Visible lighting, HVAC & electrical
- Restrooms & kitchenette
- Fire safety, exits & signage
- Parking & building access
- Cleanliness & upkeep
Inspections are visual and non-invasive. They don't replace a licensed engineer, a code review or legal review of your lease.
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What you receive
A report your whole team can read in five minutes
Every report is verified before delivery and organized by area, so the person signing the lease and the person running the move see the same thing.
- Overall and per-area scores
- 40+ timestamped photos
- Flagged issues by urgency
- Prioritized action plan
- Access-denied areas documented
- Easy to forward to anyone
Office inspectionSuite 410 · 4,200 sq ftAustin, TX · Report delivered in 21 hrs
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Water damage, east wallPhoto 12 of 46 · 10:42 AM
UrgentCeiling tiles missing, room 3Photo 19 of 46 · 10:58 AM
Repair
Common corridor clean, well litPhoto 31 of 46 · 11:15 AM
GoodIllustrative example. Your report covers your space.
Your options from out of town
How else would you see the space?
Every other option either costs you a trip or puts the camera in someone else's hands.
| What you need | Listing photos | Video tour by the other side | Flying in yourself | TourNTell inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Someone on your side | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sees the whole space, not a curated path | No | Rarely | Yes | Yes |
| Timestamped photo evidence | No | No | Only what you shoot | 40+ photos |
| Scored against a standard checklist | No | No | No | Yes |
| Costs you no travel day | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Repeatable all through the lease | No | No | Each trip | Monthly or quarterly |
Skip the trip
The inspector is already in that city.
The inspector is already in that city.
You don't need to be.
Keep your calendar. Read the report from your desk the day after the visit.
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Who uses it
Built for anyone leasing space they can't easily visit
Companies opening a new office
Expanding into a new market and choosing a first location from a shortlist you've never walked.
Remote-first teams taking a hub
Leasing a shared space for a team spread across cities, with nobody local to check it.
Businesses relocating
Moving headquarters and signing the new lease before the team arrives in town.
Multi-location operators
Running branch offices or clinics in several cities and needing the same standard everywhere.
Operations & facilities leads
Responsible for offices you visit twice a year and hear about the rest of the time.
Tenant reps & advisors
Representing an out-of-town client and wanting independent proof of condition to back your advice.
How it works
From address to report in four steps
Send the address
Share the office, the lease stage and anything you're worried about. Takes about a minute.
We dispatch locally
A certified, background-checked inspector near the office is typically on site within 24 to 48 hours.
The walkthrough
A one to two hour visit through the suite, the building and shared areas, scored and photographed.
Report in 24 hours
Scores, photos, flagged issues and an action plan in your dashboard. Repeat whenever you need.
100% satisfaction guarantee. If a report falls short, we re-inspect for free or refund you.Every inspector is background-checked and insured.
Your first inspection is on us
Don't sign for a space you haven't really seen
Send us the address. A local inspector walks it for you, free, and within 24 hours of the visit you'll know exactly what you're leasing.
- Call (888) 337-0808 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm ET)
- Email sales@tourntell.com
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FAQ
Questions about out-of-town office inspections
Can you inspect an office before I sign the lease?
Yes. Send us the address and when the space can be accessed. A certified local inspector walks the suite and the building, photographs what they find and scores it, and you get the report within 24 hours of the visit, while the lease terms are still open.
Do I need to be there, or fly in?
No. That is the point. The inspector is local to the office, so you stay where you are and read the report from your dashboard. You can forward it to your team, your broker or your attorney.
Can the visit be unannounced?
Building entrances, lobbies and other shared areas can be visited without telling anyone in advance. The inside of a suite usually needs access arranged through the landlord or broker. If access is refused anywhere, that is documented in the report. Once you hold the lease, we can check your own office unannounced on a schedule.
Who does the inspector work for?
You. The inspector is sent by TourNTell on your behalf, not by the landlord, the building or the listing broker, so the report records what is there rather than what anyone wants you to see.
How fast do I get the report?
A local inspector is usually dispatched within 24 to 48 hours of booking. The walkthrough takes one to two hours, and the verified photo report reaches your dashboard within 24 hours of the visit.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the size of the space, what you want checked and whether you want a one-time visit or recurring inspections. Tell us the address and we will confirm the price before anything is booked. Your first inspection is free.
Do you cover the city my office is in?
TourNTell works through local inspectors, so the person who walks your office lives and works near it. Share the address in the form and we will confirm coverage before you book.
Does this replace a building inspection or a structural engineer?
No. It is a visual, non-invasive inspection of condition, cleanliness, upkeep and visible safety items, documented with photos. It does not replace a licensed engineer, a code compliance review or the legal review of your lease.
Are your inspectors vetted and insured?
Yes. Every inspector is background-checked and insured with general liability and professional liability coverage.
Can you keep checking the office after we move in?
Yes. You can set monthly, quarterly or custom recurring inspections, so someone independent looks at the office, the cleaning, the building upkeep and the shared areas on an ordinary day.