Fred Schmidt, President & COO of Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates, offers his thoughts on the integration of online and physical retail in the latest issue of Shopping Centers Today. The article, titled “Taming the Internet” by Joel Groover (page 174), references Coldwell Banker Commercial’s survey data on shifting consumer expectations.
Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates announced that Fisher & Associates, LLC in Overland Park, Kansas has joined the Coldwell Banker Commercial franchise system and will now operate as Coldwell Banker Commercial Fisher & Associates.
Each year, the CoStar Power Broker Awards are presented to firms and individuals who closed the highest transaction value in commercial property sales and leases in their respective markets. We’ve rounded up the list of CBC professionals and companies who achieved these prestigious awards. Congrats to all!
More and more professional services firms are focusing on the needs of their employees rather than on what executives want when it come to the workplace. This is a useful strategy for attracting and retaining top talent, and it’s changing the way that those firms choose office space.
Coworking has really just been around for about a decade, and it’s already cutting its hair and putting on a tie. The practice was born in the start-up culture, favored by entrepreneurs, freelancers, and independent innovators. In recent years, co-working has matured, and is now an option that’s appealing to more structured corporate organizations as well.
“Millennials” may rank as one of the most-used words in the English language in recent months, but it’s for good reason. This generation, born roughly between 1980 and 2000, make up more than one-third of the U.S. population, making them easily the country’s largest demographic.
If you’re reading this, you probably have a sneaking suspicion that you’re not getting all that you could be from your CRM software, and you’re probably right.
To best appeal to international clients, you need to have some understanding of the culture and conditions in the target country. Creating content that is accessible to international prospects may involve setting up a website in the native language, or at least providing a translation feature. It can be very good practice to contract with an agent or representative “on the ground” who can filter and enhance your message to suit local tastes and interests.
The commercial real estate industry’s foundation is personal connection, and a big part of the day is occupied in reaching out to clients, colleagues, and competitors. The right contacts make a critical difference in our ability to identify opportunities and get the job done. Meetings and conferences are a golden opportunity to improve our industry knowledge while expanding our network and exploring new possibilities. Here are some networking tips to help you make the most of your time.
In the CRE industry, conducting business on the fly is becoming the norm. Clients, colleagues, and competitors all expect more responsiveness and flexibility than ever before. Making use of mobile technology is a must, and there is no shortage of options. Really. SO many options.