Ideas for Establishing a Commercial Real Estate Client Focus Group

In commercial real estate agency you can learn a lot from your marketplace through the establishment of a client focus group.  You can interact with that focus group specifically to learn their priorities and perceptions when it comes to sales, leasing, and property management activity. Every town and city will have special and unique factors…

Priority Marketing for Your Commercial Real Estate Business

In most towns or cities there are plenty of agents that claim to be ‘experts in commercial real estate’.  The claim is however in many cases far from the truth.  Some brokers and agents have very little understanding about the complexities of the property market segment, particularly with: Lease documentation and rent strategies Sales and…

Tips for Listing and Selling a Commercial Investment Property Today

Tips for Listing and Selling a Commercial Investment Property Today

When it comes to listing and selling a commercial or retail investment property, a number of things should be investigated that could have an impact on the promotional campaign and outcome.  It may be the right or wrong time to sell and on that basis all things should be looked at in balance and any…

Marketing Standards and Systems in Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

Marketing Standards and Systems in Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

There are many marketing standards and systems to consider in commercial real estate brokerage.  Importantly, they should all be well planned to match the local market conditions and the required branding of the office. Consistent branding and market penetration will help consolidate commission and listing opportunities for the brokerage.  The same can be said for…