Dr. Rachel Faleide is a nurse practitioner and the owner of North Dakota Center for Weight Management, a Fargo-based clinic specializing in obesity treatment and women’s health. Her practice focuses on providing comprehensive medical care for obesity as a chronic disease, as well as menopause, perimenopause, and birth control management.

“We really believe that obesity isn’t a character flaw. It’s an actual disease process, and it deserves to be treated as such.”

Before founding her clinic, Dr. Faleide had limited experience navigating the commercial real estate market. Like many first-time business owners, she began by searching for available spaces online. When she found what seemed like a promising location, she worked with the listing agent provided by the property owner. Unfortunately, that agent’s lack of experience with commercial leases led to major complications.

“It led to me opening my company in December and being evicted in January. It pays to go with an experienced real estate agent and brokerage.”

This early setback made it clear that the right real estate partner would be essential to her long-term success.

The Solution

Dr. Faleide chose Goldmark Commercial because of its deep experience, trusted reputation, and established presence in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

“I chose Goldmark Commercial because I knew they had been in the Fargo-Moorhead area for a very long time and were very experienced. They have been a cornerstone in the real estate arena for years.”

Working with Andrew Hanson, a commercial agent at Goldmark Commercial, Dr. Faleide immediately noticed a difference in approach and professionalism.

“He talked to me. He didn’t just talk to my husband, which was very meaningful to me as a female business owner.”

Andrew went beyond finding a property. He connected Dr. Faleide with other professionals in the medical community, introduced her to trusted contractors, and guided her through every step of the leasing and buildout process.

“He wasn’t just looking for me to find the perfect place to start my practice. He was looking for me to succeed overall.”

Goldmark Commercial also helped simplify the construction process. Once the right space was selected, Andrew coordinated bids from multiple contractors, organized meetings, and made sure every step was clearly communicated and easy to understand.

“He took the part that was the most terrifying and made it less terrifying. He found construction crews, gathered bids, and broke everything down step by step. It made the process less scary and much more streamlined.”

Within just one month, Dr. Felaiti’s new clinic was completed, furnished, and ready to welcome patients.

The partnership with Goldmark Commercial allowed Dr. Faleide to move from a stressful start to a smooth and successful opening of her new clinic. The team’s expertise, responsiveness, and care for her business goals made all the difference.

“From start to finish, it took one month, and we were seeing patients.”

“The service I received from Goldmark Commercial was above and beyond. I couldn’t ask for better service. I would 100% recommend Goldmark Commercial to others. They were excellent, professional, and timely to work with.”

• Experience matters: A trusted brokerage with deep market knowledge can prevent costly mistakes.
• Support beyond the transaction: Goldmark Commercial connected Dr. Faleide with professionals who helped her succeed long after the lease was signed.
• Efficiency and care: With Goldmark Commercial’s guidance, the entire process, from selecting the property to seeing patients, took just one month.