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Apr 13, 2016
Corporate America Opens Up to Co-Working
Coworking has really just been around for about a decade, and it’s already cutting its hair and putting on a tie. The practice was born in the start-up culture, favored by entrepreneurs, freelancers, and independent innovators. In recent years, co-working has matured, and is now an option that’s appealing to more structured corporate organizations as well.
Apr 6, 2016
4 Ways Millennials are Shaping the CRE Market
“Millennials” may rank as one of the most-used words in the English language in recent months, but it’s for good reason. This generation, born roughly between 1980 and 2000, make up more than one-third of the U.S. population, making them easily the country’s largest demographic.
Mar 30, 2016
4 Tips for Maximizing Your Real Estate CRM
If you’re reading this, you probably have a sneaking suspicion that you’re not getting all that you could be from your CRM software, and you’re probably right.
Mar 23, 2016
How to Appeal to International Clients
To best appeal to international clients, you need to have some understanding of the culture and conditions in the target country. Creating content that is accessible to international prospects may involve setting up a website in the native language, or at least providing a translation feature. It can be very good practice to contract with an agent or representative “on the ground” who can filter and enhance your message to suit local tastes and interests.
Mar 16, 2016
5 Smart Professional Networking Tips
The commercial real estate industry’s foundation is personal connection, and a big part of the day is occupied in reaching out to clients, colleagues, and competitors. The right contacts make a critical difference in our ability to identify opportunities and get the job done. Meetings and conferences are a golden opportunity to improve our industry knowledge while expanding our network and exploring new possibilities. Here are some networking tips to help you make the most of your time.
Mar 10, 2016
8 Commercial Real Estate Tech Apps to Download in 2016
In the CRE industry, conducting business on the fly is becoming the norm. Clients, colleagues, and competitors all expect more responsiveness and flexibility than ever before. Making use of mobile technology is a must, and there is no shortage of options. Really. SO many options.
Feb 3, 2016
Bigger Stakes in US REITs for Foreign Investors
Some of the U.S. restrictions on foreign investment in real estate were considerably eased at the end of 2015. This is likely to boost the already high volume of international CRE transactions in the coming years.
Jan 27, 2016
8 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Property Manager
Whether your property is a vacation home or a multi-family investment property, it’s likely that you will not be managing the day-to-day details yourself. Finding the right property manager can have a big impact on how your property retains its value, as well as how many headaches it may cause you.
Jan 20, 2016
3 Considerations When Selecting a CRE Brokerage
Working in the CRE industry demands both teamwork and personal initiative. We all have our professional niche, be it startup office space, mixed use properties, hotels, retail, etc.
Jan 6, 2016
Here's Where Businesses Want to Be in 2016
The economic recovery continues apace, and growth in some sectors has been very strong this year. Influenced by a wide range of factors, including everything from oil prices to interest rates to tech developments, economic growth and job creation help attract new businesses to metro areas.
