5 CRE Networking Tips To Help You Stand Out

NETWORKING IS KING! Becoming a strong commercial real estate professional can rely on networking and establishing core connections. Networking is easy if you do it right, and can be done everywhere. Below, are five networking tips that allow you to stand out in CRE:

Getting Your Pot of Gold: Commercial Real Estate Prospecting Ideas

It takes more than the Luck of the Irish to secure a new commercial real estate client. Prospects are barraged more than ever with emails, LinkedIn messages and messaging from every which direction. Here are 10 commercial real estate prospecting ideas to get your name in front of your prospect and make the connection to take them to client status:

The 5 CRE Twitter Handles to Follow

Twitter is an excellent source of real-time news and content and the commercial real estate industry is tweeting along on this social platform with its own insight. There are some commercial real estate handles that stand out from the rest with exceptional information. Here are the 5 commercial real estate handles to follow on Twitter:

The 5 Best CRE Organizations To Be Involved With

Enriching a commercial real estate professional outside of work with networking and personal development leads to success in a long-term career. As we discussed in our previous blog post about the importance of getting involved, networking is a fulfilling way to build your connections and your resume. Below, we have the 5 best CRE organizations to be involved with (in no particular order):

Creative Office Solutions for the Modern Workplace

What does going green, technology, job cuts, and a recession all have in common?  

They are all factors in why office rehabilitation is currently a trending topic in the office industry. Keep reading to learn more about how being aware of these changes in the marketplace can help YOU as a commercial real estate professional make the best decisions on behalf of your clients: 

KC CCIM Message From the President, Don Gessen

The Kansas City Chapter of CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) is pleased to publish its annual market update, which includes articles from chapter members that address current trends in the local commercial real estate market. Our chapter is dedicated to providing our members with networking, education and technology

training opportunities so that our designees and members can offer excellent services to those who need commercial real estate expertise. If you need commercial real estate services,  CCIM is the first place to look.  Only 6% of commercial real estate practitioners in the United States hold this coveted designation. To attain this designation, they must complete a curriculum that covers many critical skills, including financial analysis, market analysis, user decision-based analysis and ethics.  They must develop a portfolio of experience that demonstrates a depth of real estate experience. And they must pass a comprehensive examination. 

Starting a Career In Commercial Real Estate

The Allen Block Scholarship Recipient shares how he approached starting a career in Commercial Real Estate and the lessons he has learned thus far...

In Fall 2011, I received the Allen Block Real Estate Scholarship, established in memory of Allen Block, a respected member of the commercial real estate community. The scholarship helped me complete my Master’s of Business Administration with an emphasis in Real Estate and Finance from UMKC. Since graduating, I have gotten married, switched positions within the General Services Administration, and started my first side business. I have learned life-long lessons even in my first years in commercial real estate. Here is an overview of some of the things I have learned since entering my professional career:

To Lease or to Build?

It is a big decision for an organization to decide to relocate. If time provides, businesses should carefully consider their options with an open mind, as there are many opportunities for businesses to find a location with attractive scenery and an attractive price. In this post, we'll identify the benefits of building and leasing.

Creating A Winning Property Presentation

A property presentation is the unique opportunity to get in front of your potential client and have their undivided attention. There are none of the usual barriers that keep you from a potential client: secretaries, appointments, etc. You have the floor.  Now, how will you fill that time in the most effective way possible?

Going Green, Saving Money

Sustainability is a vital and recurring topic discussed throughout the commercial real estate realm. According to CoStar Group article about "Green Buildings", green practices are “reducing long-term operating and occupancy costs, improving occupant health and boosting employee productivity.” The study also found that “green building demonstrated higher average occupancy levels.” These findings show how sustainability is an essential feature in environmental and cultural preservation. Also, maintaining a healthy community and environment is an invaluable practice in commercial real estate.

How To Work Networking as a CRE Professional

As a CRE professional, your connections are everything. Your contacts are an important factor that supplies the business from which you sustain your living. Without your “rolodex”, you may as well roll out of real estate. Social individuals thrive in CRE because when you get down to it: it’s all about networking. However, time is money, so one must be sure to invest in the areas that are going to get a good return in the future.