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What experimentation with AI reveals about how the real estate industry is transforming
I recently read an article published in Property Week written by our very own Chief Innovation Officer, Nihar Malik. In it, he charts how sustainable competitive advantages from artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate will be created, and where t…
Why investing in people is the next stage for AI in real estate
There’s no question that artificial intelligence (AI) has become important to the real estate industry. The more important conversation organizations are having now is about how to maximize AI’s investment value. The key point I’ve learned is that th…
From CIO to Orchestrator in Chief: How today’s real estate tech leaders are making change make sense
The role of the real estate CIO has always been strategic. Long before digital transformation became a constant topic of conversation, technology leaders in this industry were responsible for aligning systems with leasing operations, financial report…
The CIO reset: What real estate tech leaders expect from property management software in the AI era
For decades, property management software was evaluated like most enterprise systems: by features, functionality, deployment timelines, and how well it served a specific purpose. Today, real estate tech leaders face a different reality. Portfolio com…
How to determine fair market value of commercial property
Interest rate swings over the past two years have put commercial real estate valuation back at the center of every major decision — refinancing, acquisitions, dispositions, and lease negotiations alike. Owners and investors who once treated an apprai…
Sustainable Property Management: An ESG Guide for Property and Portfolio Managers
Sustainability in real estate used to live in a separate binder from day-to-day operations: a compliance checklist reviewed once a year and otherwise left alone. That separation is closing fast. Sustainable property management now sits at the center …
What does a leasing agent do? Duties, skills, and day-to-day responsibilities
The U.S. rental market has stayed surprisingly competitive even as vacancy rates have climbed back toward historical norms. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancy Survey, the national rental vacancy rate stood at approximately 6.…
Can you change property managers mid-lease? – How to change property management
Changing property managers can feel like a daunting process, especially if you are mid-way through an active lease. Property owners may worry about disrupting tenants, breaching contracts or creating financial complications. And the switch could leav…