What are off market commercial properties? Off-market commercial properties are those that are not listed publicly by a brokerage on the marketplace for sale or lease. Instead, they are handled privately, often through personal connections or specialized networks. These investment properties are not advertised or promoted to the general public, which means they can be [...]
In the competitive world of commercial real estate, establishing yourself as a thought leader is a game-changer. It's not just about selling spaces; it's about shaping the narrative and becoming the go-to expert in your field. Let's explore some powerful ideas on how you, as a commercial real estate agent or broker, can build a [...]
Back in 2021 to 2022, commercial real estate was going crazy! You were all answering calls, writing contracts, and closing deals. None of you were buying websites. My business slowed down. Did I spend time staring into the sky wondering when the market would turn? NO! During 2019 to 2020 I maxed out on the [...]
I’ve been hearing a lot of objections when it comes to showing up on social media, email, newsletters, video, etc. The number one objection I get is, “I tried it for awhile, but no one responded / liked / commented.” The problem with using “engagement” as your main metric, is that it’s simply a vanity [...]
If your deals have slowed down a bit and you’re wondering how you can temporarily branch out to get some cash flow, here are some ideas for a commercial real estate agent to supplement their income. #1 Property Management. Offer property management services to your clients, where you can handle the day-to-day operations, maintenance, [...]
If you’ve gone to the planning and development office and they gave you a “nope” on a rezone, OR your client has decided against the rezoning process, here are some creative ideas on how to use an office space without much investment on your client’s part. Co-working Space. Convert the office into a co-working [...]
We talked about adding rezoning into your specialty in the last article. Now let’s talk about ideas on rezoning a struggling office building for other uses. Here are some ideas for potential rezoning opportunities: #1 Retail or Mixed-Use Development. Rezone the office building for retail or mixed-use development is great way to diversify [...]
Rezoning an office building typically involves several steps and may vary depending on your local planning and development office. Honestly, this is something your clients are going to need to take the reins and work on themselves. However, just having the general knowledge and steps to get started will be all your client needs to [...]
Gone are the days when a newspaper ad would bring in plenty of leads and not break your bank. Now-a-days, we have to think about different ways to get in front of our potential clients without going over budget. Here are seven ideas on how you can advertise your commercial real estate business without spending [...]
When I first started working in a commercial real estate office I was surprised that many of the agents had college degrees. After-all, you just have to take a few weeks of classes and pass a test. Does it help to have a college degree? Do you need one? Here are my opinions based on personal observations.