How it works

Oursqft Auction-based Leasing Markeplace

List your vacant units and submit to attract tenants interested in bidding for a lease

1.
Create Account

Register for a free account by selecting your user type, inputting basic personal information and verifying your email

2.
Upload Vacancies

Upload details and list at market rate or schedule a unit auction. Manage it yourself, work with your broker, or let our team assist

3.
Review Tenants

Approve or reject tenants interested in bidding for a lease, accept showing requests and get ready for auction day

4.
Select and Sign

Choose from shortlisted tenants, review tenant qualifications, lease term requests and award lease

How it works

Oursqft Auction-based Leasing Markeplace

List your vacant units and submit to attract tenants interested in bidding for a lease

1.
Create Account

Register for a free account by selecting your user type, inputting basic personal information and verifying your email

2.
Upload Vacancies

Upload details and list at market rate or schedule a unit auction. Manage it yourself, work with your broker, or let our team assist

3.
Review Tenants

Approve or reject tenants interested in bidding for a lease, accept showing requests and get ready for auction day

4.
Select and Sign

Choose from shortlisted tenants, review tenant qualifications, lease term requests and award lease

Watch the PROCESS IN ACTION 

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Tenants have options, don’t be a statistic, be realistic and lease your unit quicker

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The Chicago suburbs are home to thousands of small businesses needing office space

Faster Leasing Process
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Fill vacancies faster and minimize unnecessary haggling with our seamless leasing process.

Oursqft's Value for
Landlords

Explore the key features that give landlords full control, transparency, and security throughout the leasing process on Oursqft.

Easy Listings

Quickly upload photos and lease terms to attract tenants

Smart Bidding

Receive competitive offers from verified tenants

Maximized Returns

Lease to the highest bidder with data-driven insights

Streamlined Leasing

Finalize agreements quickly with secure
e-signatures

Tenant Insights

Access profiles with credit scores and references

Support at Every Step

From listing to onboarding, we simplify the process - get in touch!

From Vacancy
To Profit

Oursqft empowers landlords to simplify leasing with streamlined listing, bidding, and tenant connections. Save time, reduce vacancies, and maximize income effortlessly on our seamless platform.

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Theoretical Case Study

Discover how you can streamline your leasing process and minimize vacancies with Oursqft 

Waukegan Business Center

Located at 415 Washington St, Waukegan, IL, this 80,000+ sq ft property, renovated with ~$800,000+, boasts ~80% occupancy and serves government, legal, and consulting firms near Lake Michigan.
Challenge
Unit 003A, a 1,125 sq ft basement with three offices, stayed vacant for three years despite its prime location, $1,100/month rate, and broker efforts.
Oursqft Solution

Oursqft’s auction-based leasing marketplace resolved the vacancy with:

1. Marketing Period: 3-week targeted marketing campaign

2. Auction Duration: 7-day bidding period

3. Result: 3 pre-qualified bidders registered to participate

Result

Time to Lease: Under 31 days through Oursqft vs. 3 years with traditional methods

Average Discount: Only 25% below market rate over the 5-year term

Tenant Satisfaction: Competitive pricing with gradual increases

Owner Benefit: Vacant space converted to revenue-generating asset

Put Vacancies in the past with the Oursqft Platform!

List your vacant units and submit to attract tenants interested in bidding for a lease.

Current Listings

Explore available properties with detailed information to find the perfect match for your needs.
Crestwood Office Located Off of Midlo...

Crestwood Office Located Off of Midlo...

4721 W Midlothian Turnpike, Crestwood, Illinois

Crestwood Illinois

Crestwood Office Located Off of Midlo...

4721 W Midlothian Turnpike, Crestwood, Illinois

Lease TypeModified Gross

Unit Area850 Sq. Ft.

Starting Bid$110/mo

Auction Duration04/10/25 - 04/17/25

Lease Duration1 - 10 years

Lease Now$1,100/mo

Prime Office Location, Steps From Lak...

Prime Office Location, Steps From Lak...

415 Washington St., Waukegan, Illinois

Waukegan Illinois

Prime Office Location, Steps From Lak...

415 Washington St., Waukegan, Illinois

Lease TypeModified Gross

Unit Area1,140 Sq. Ft.

Starting Bid$120/mo

Auction Duration04/10/25 - 04/17/25

Lease Duration1 - 10 years

Lease Now$1,200/mo

Executive Office Suites in a Prime Lo...

Executive Office Suites in a Prime Lo...

1627 W Colonial Pkway , Palatine, Illinois

Palatine Illinois

Executive Office Suites in a Prime Lo...

1627 W Colonial Pkway , Palatine, Illinois

Lease TypeGross

Unit Area185 Sq. Ft.

Starting Bid$100/mo

Auction Duration04/10/25 - 04/17/25

Lease Duration1 - 10 years

Lease Now$500/mo

Executive Office Suites in a Prime Lo...

Executive Office Suites in a Prime Lo...

1627 W Colonial Pkway , Palatine, Illinois

Palatine Illinois

Executive Office Suites in a Prime Lo...

1627 W Colonial Pkway , Palatine, Illinois

Lease TypeGross

Unit Area195 Sq. Ft.

Starting Bid$100/mo

Auction Duration04/10/25 - 04/17/25

Lease Duration1 - 10 years

Lease Now$500/mo

Executive Office Suites in a Prime Lo...

Executive Office Suites in a Prime Lo...

1627 W Colonial Pkway , Palatine, Illinois

Palatine Illinois

Executive Office Suites in a Prime Lo...

1627 W Colonial Pkway , Palatine, Illinois

Lease TypeGross

Unit Area220 Sq. Ft.

Starting Bid$150/mo

Auction Duration03/27/25 - 04/03/25

Lease Duration1 - 10 years

Lease Now$500/mo

Executive Office Suites in a Prime Lo...

Executive Office Suites in a Prime Lo...

1627 W Colonial Pkway , Palatine, Illinois

Palatine Illinois

Executive Office Suites in a Prime Lo...

1627 W Colonial Pkway , Palatine, Illinois

Lease TypeGross

Unit Area220 Sq. Ft.

Starting Bid$150/mo

Auction Duration04/10/25 - 04/17/25

Lease Duration1 - 10 years

Lease Now$500/mo

Prime Office Location, Steps From Lak...

Prime Office Location, Steps From Lak...

415 Washington St., Waukegan, Illinois

Waukegan Illinois

Prime Office Location, Steps From Lak...

415 Washington St., Waukegan, Illinois

Lease TypeModified Gross

Unit Area1,144 Sq. Ft.

Starting Bid$220/mo

Auction Duration03/27/25 - 04/03/25

Lease Duration1 - 10 years

Lease Now$2,200/mo

Center Insurance & Financial Serv...

Center Insurance & Financial Serv...

2775 Algonquin Rd, Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Rolling Meadows Illinois

Center Insurance & Financial Serv...

2775 Algonquin Rd, Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Lease TypeGross

Unit Area1,883 Sq. Ft.

Starting Bid$1,004/mo

Auction Duration03/27/25 - 04/03/25

Lease Duration1 - 10 years

Lease Now$2,511/mo

Create a Free Listing or Schedule a Unit Auction

Gain Full Control over Tenant Selection, Unit Tour Requests & Lease Signing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get quick answers to all your questions and navigate your leasing journey with ease on Oursqft!

Oursqft offers landlords an effective alternative for leasing vacant spaces that have been challenging to fill through traditional methods. Our platform provides a seamless process for landlords to review and accept competitive bids from prospective tenants at or below market rates within their region. By streamlining the leasing process, Oursqft helps landlords quickly increase occupancy in their vacant spaces, providing a fast and efficient solution to boost tenancy and maximize revenue potential.

At this time the platform is free to use, list and lease via our listing and auction marketplace. 

Yes, you can create a traditional market rate listing, and any visitors to our website will be able to view your listing.

After uploading the building and unit details, landlords can select available days and times for tenants to request a tour. Tenants can then choose the day and time that suits them best and meet the landlord or property manager on-site prior to auction start date.

Yes, Oursqft understands that each property, lease, and/or other factors may be prohibitive from accepting certain businesses. Therefore, the landlord has the ability view all registered tenant information and has the ability to allow or reject any tenant from participating in the auction or from viewing the property.

Yes, all landlords will upload a copy of their required lease during the property listing submission. No terms other than rent price, security deposit, term, and TI would be affected by participating in an Oursqft auction.

The Landlord has about 48 hours after the Potential Tenant signs the lease to review the Potential Tenant’s information and either sign the lease or reject the bid. All Potential Tenant information, including credit, identification and criminal background checks, will be available for the landlord to review.

Oursqft realizes that unlike a sale, a lease is a long-term partnership between the tenant and the landlord. Because of this relationship, the Landlord retains the right of refusal, regardless of the auction results. There could be various factors for rejecting a winning bid, including the price being too low, financial concerns, past history, etc.

You can authorize your listing broker to manage specific parts or the entire process while retaining final lease approval and signing. Brokers can create profiles and manage all their associated listings.

Transitioning from a traditional listing to a schedule lease auction can be done with a few simple steps.

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