This year is almost in the books. As a CRE agent, that just means that it’s time to take a look at your CRE pipeline. Are you ready for 2018? Will you be stuck priming the same pumps as you did this year or do you want to refresh your strategy to build a pipeline of leads for a strong new year? If you want to refresh and reenergize your CRE pipeline for 2018, here are 6 tips to help fuel your lead generation strategy.   #1: Make Personal Contact with Potential Leads First things first, you n... read more

With new stadiums being built across the United States, now’s certainly an exciting time to be a sports fan. Over the years, the nature of new stadiums has changed. Some are committed to sustainability and going green, whereas others are aiming to provide an all-around entertainment experience. New Stadiums A good example of this stadium experience is the proposed Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park, a “sports and entertainment district” that first broke ground in November 2016. But LA S... read more

Historically, commercial real estate has been a field that’s a little slower to change. It’s a field that requires industry professionals to build connections and hold negotiations. But in today’s market, smart technology has become more than helpful – it’s become an asset. Even Baby Boomers who’ve stuck to their briefcases and Rolodexes are making the switch over to cloud technology and smart devices to help them improve their work performance. If you’re an agent, b... read more

It’s often said that it’s not what you know but who you know. But as any successful commercial real estate professional will tell you, it’s not enough to just know the right people or to just have the industry knowledge. And at the CCIM Institute, we know that it’s not just “who” or “what.” Coldwell Banker Commercial realizes the same thing, which is why the organization has more CCIM members than of any brokerage worldwide. With an emphasis on practical applicatio... read more

By all estimates, the back-to-school season will have pulled in more than $75 billion dollars. It is second only to holiday shopping in the highest grossing retail season. With more consumers shopping via mobile than ever before, where can retailers expect to see the highest sales this holiday; online or in store retail? Mobile Will Factor Big this Holiday Shopping Season For retailers, the best of both worlds is seeing high sales figures coming from online retail as well as their brick-and-mortar stores. A r... read more