An OM (O.M.) is an initialism for offering memorandum.


Frequently Asked Questions about OM (Offering Memorandum)

“OM” is an initialism for Offering Memorandum, a marketing and informational document used to present a real estate investment opportunity to potential investors.

An OM is designed to summarize key details of a deal — including property description, location, financials, tenant mix, comparable sales, and maps — to support investor decision-making.

Oftentimes, the OM is prepared by a broker or listing agent on behalf of a seller. In institutional settings, acquisitions teams or investor relations staff may also create internal OMs.

An Offering Memorandum is used to market an equity investment opportunity, while a Financing Memorandum typically targets lenders and highlights debt financing terms. Both share similar formats.

Typical OMs include property specs, tenant rosters, lease summaries, pro forma financials, market demographics, photos, maps, and recent sales/rent comps.



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