The Rise of Commercial Real Estate Virtual Tours in the Era of COVID-19
Marketing across industries has seen a huge shift to digital in 2020. This year has posed some challenges – and not just for commercial real estate (CRE) agents. But CRE agents have noticed especially how their marketing needs have changed. They need to be more creative, savvy, meticulous, and understanding of prospects’ and clients’ changing […]
Is Commercial Real Estate in Trouble Due to COVID-19?
Is commercial real estate in trouble? When state governments started closing their economies during March 2020, people hoped that the disruption would only last a few weeks. Continued outbreaks made it obvious that businesses faced serious concerns that could last more than a year. Many of them worried about whether they could survive the pandemic. […]
4 Commercial Real Estate Technology Trends to Watch in 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic forced almost every sector to reinvent itself. The commercial real estate sector is no different. Historically, the real estate industry is not the quickest to adopt new technology. However, lockdowns forced employees to work remotely, which meant greater adoption of digital tools. The accelerated shift to digital, aided by the growth […]
4 Green Building Certifications That Make Properties More Appealing
Green building concepts usually focus on making residential, industrial, and commercial buildings more efficient. Green building certifications often identify a broad range of issues that contribute to reducing the negative impact that buildings have on the environment. According to the World Green Building Council, some of the most important features that make a building “green” […]
How Much Do Commercial Real Estate Agents Make?
A commercial real estate agent’s pay is different from most other jobs. There’s no salary involved most of the time, but agents instead work solely on commission. This means that while there’s no real cap to what an agent can make in a year, their livelihood depends directly on their ability to close deals. It […]
7 Commercial Real Estate Coaching Resources Worth Trying
You’ve likely heard the story about the young boy and his grandfather. The little boy is amazed at how his grandfather is able to tie a fly-fishing hook so perfectly. “Why can’t I tie the hook just like you, Grandpa?” “I’ve been doing it longer, son.” Such is everything in life—experience is how we learn. […]
How to Get into Commercial Real Estate
Are you thinking about becoming active in the commercial real estate industry? Maybe you’ve considered residential real estate but think you’d be a better fit on the commercial, or CRE, side of things. In residential real estate, it’s often easier to get started, and you’ll always have clients and potential transactions. But commercial real estate […]
5 Commercial Real Estate Events and Conferences Happening in 2021
Attending commercial real estate events and conferences taking place in 2021 could help you connect with potential business partners and learn more about how to succeed in the industry. The year offers events around the United States, so you may want to go to one or two in your region. If you want to expand your […]