Proper due diligence will ensure that both parties fully understand their contractual obligations. : In commercial real estate, buyers and sellers alike are often very eager to sign a contract and get the deal underway. However, this eagerness to close shouldn’t eclipse the need to properly review the terms of the sale. Members of Forbes Real Estate Council detail warning signs to look out for in a commercial real estate contract. Make sure you have a right to give back space in the first five years.