Your church holds more value in that lease than you think.
Before you sign the carrier's offer, get an independent review from the team that has helped churches secure an additional $300K, $500K, even $1.58M from the same leases they almost signed away.
Three things change the day you engage us.
We benchmark the carrier's offer against comparable deals so your board sees real numbers, not guesses.
Higher rent, better escalators, fairer buyout language, and protections for your property and ministry.
We handle the negotiation end-to-end so your leadership stays focused on your congregation, not contract language.
One deal. Twenty-five years of consequences.
Your church was approached by a carrier or a buyer...
The offer sounds generous...
The deadline feels tight...
The contract runs sixty pages...
And the person across the table negotiates leases like this every week.
Most churches face one tower deal in a lifetime. Carriers negotiate hundreds. Once the lease is signed, the terms lock in for 25 to 50 years, and most clauses cannot be revisited.
That is not a fair starting position. Your church was never meant to be a telecom contracts department. You deserve someone on your side of the table.
Before you sign, talk to us.
Thirty minutes. No fee. An honest read on whether the offer is fair.
We used to play the game.
Now we help you win it.
We have sat in your seat. We know what it feels like to weigh a large check against years of ministry needs, to wonder if the offer is fair, and to worry about making a decision the next rector or finance council will have to live with.
18+ years inside telecom.
Nigel spent years negotiating for the carriers before becoming a landowner advocate. He knows how the offers are built, where the flex is, and how to push back without blowing up the deal.
100+ deals. $24M+ in prepayments. $33M+ in rent.
Real numbers across churches, districts, and private landowners.
Church-specific experience.
We have represented both denominational and nondenominational congregations. We understand vestries, finance committees, diocesan approval, and the pace of ministry decisions.
Why churches hesitate, and what we tell them.
Most churches hesitate to bring in an advisor for five reasons. Here is how we answer each one.
"We don't want to pay a big fee up front."
You don't. Our fee is aligned with your outcome. If we cannot improve your deal, there is nothing to pay.
"The carrier said we need to decide quickly."
Most deadlines are negotiating pressure, not real constraints. In almost every case we have worked, a short extension is available for the asking. We help you ask.
"Our current offer already seems like a lot of money."
It might be. It also might be 20% to 30% below market. A 30-minute Clarity Call tells you which side of that line you are on, at no cost.
"We don't want to damage our relationship with the carrier."
Good news: this is the carrier's job. They expect negotiation. A professional counterparty at the table usually speeds the deal up, not down.
"Our finance committee needs to approve any outside advisor."
We are used to presenting to vestries, finance councils, and diocesan leadership. We provide a written engagement, documented benchmarks, and clear fee terms your board can review and vote on.
What they say about us
Your Trusted Experts in Cell Tower Lease Consulting.
Initial offer: $1,200,000.
Final negotiated amount: $1,580,000.
The proceeds paid off the church's mortgage, covered past-due operating expenses, and built financial reserves. All with a shorter effective lease term than originally proposed.
What is a Clarity Call and what does it cost?
A 30-minute conversation with Nigel, our principal. You walk us through the offer and the property. We give you an honest read on whether the terms are fair and what your options look like. No fee, no pressure.
How does Aries get paid?
Our fees are aligned with your outcome. For lease prepayments, we typically charge around 5% of the improved value at close. For new leases and renewals, the fee structure is a small flat fee plus a percentage of the improved value. Either way, if we do not improve your deal, there is nothing to pay.
How long does a typical engagement take?
Most church prepayments close in 45 to 90 days from engagement. New lease negotiations and renewals vary depending on carrier timelines, typically 60 to 120 days.
Do you only work with churches in certain denominations?
No. We have represented all types of churches. Our approach adapts to your governance structure, whether that is a vestry, a finance committee, a diocesan approval process, or a pastor-elder board.
What if we already signed the carrier's offer?
If you have signed a term sheet or letter of intent but not the final lease, there is often still room to improve. If the final lease is already executed, we can still review it for future amendments, renewals, or buyout opportunities. Book a Clarity Call and we will tell you honestly what is possible.
Who actually does the work on our file?
Nigel leads every negotiation personally. He has 18+ years inside telecom and has closed 100+ deals. You are not handed off to a junior associate.