What to Expect from Your Membership
Buy and Sell Properties
Gain access to the Property List page. There are typically 1-4 new post offices available per month and they typically sell within 24-48 hours. You can also list your own property for sale for free!
Get 24/7 Expert Help
Save thousands of dollars through expert advice on lease terms, option rents, and addenda. We will also keep you up-to-date on the latest news with our email newsletters.
Once the $100 annual payment is received, there are no additional costs and all calls are toll free. APO will search its database of post offices and compare your lease and income with other comparable facilities.
This information will help you negotiate on a more level playing field with the expert real estate specialists who work for the USPS. Even if you own dozens of post offices, you are invariably outgunned when dealing with these USPS specialists, unless you have access to resources from other investors.
Membership FAQs
How do I sign up for a membership?
Signing up for an APO membership has never been easier. Just click on the "JOIN" button in the top right hand corner of the screen. Then scroll down until you see three options: Pay by credit card, Pay by PayPal, or Pay by Check. If you pay by credit card or PayPal, you can just fill in your information directly on the website, and you'll be immediately signed up for an account. Unless you cancel your subscription (see below), you'll be charged $100 every year going forward for your membership. If you decide to pay by check, just download the form and mail it to us along with a check for $100. Every year, you'll receive an invoice for $100 to renew your membership.
I signed up hoping to buy some post offices, but there is nothing available on the Property List page right now! Why?
American Postal Owners has an exceptional record matching buyers and sellers. Most properties listed on the Property List page sell within one week, usually within 24-48 hours. If there are no available properties right now, don't worry! There will always be new properties cropping up, and we will e-mail you a notification when they are added.
How do I cancel my membership?
If you would like to cancel your annual subscription, just log into the Member Area and navigate to the Welcome section. Then click on My Profile and scroll to the bottom of the page. Click "Cancel Subscription" and follow the prompts. See the GIF below for step-by-step instructions.
How can I list my property on the Property List page?
Just send us an e-mail with your property's information and some photos and we will add it to the page.
How can I get advice about my lease and option renewals with C.B. Richard ellis and/or the U.S. Postal Service?
You can call or e-mail us anytime for advice. This service is free-of-charge as it is included in your membership.
Why was I charged $100?
When you sign up for a membership, you agree to renew your membership every year. However, it's very easy to cancel your membership before the renewal if you are not satisfied with the service. Just follow the instructions in the question above. If you weren't expecting to be charged and would like a refund, please e-mail us and explain the circumstances immediately. If a significant amount of time has passed since you were charged, we will not be able to issue a refund.e.
What happens to my post office when the lease terms expire?
In the overwhelming majority (99%+) of cases, the USPS will renew the post office's lease once it expires. However, in the very rare case that a post office becomes vacant, it is typically easily retro-fitted to be a professional office (law office, accounting office, etc.) with very high rents. This is because the buildings are built to extremely strict postal service specifications, which can cost ~$200+/- per square foot to build (compared to regular commercial buildings which typically cost $30-$40 per square foot). Some post offices have even become banks after lease terminations due of the solidity of the structure and the loading docks.