Growth as a Commercial Real Estate Broker
When you get your first job you expect to learn and grow… to be promoted, to gather experience under your belt, to become a subject matter expert. These things do not end when you hit a certain work milestone.
My Involvement in Retail Broker Network
Retail Broker Network is a professional network connecting brokers in major markets throughout the US. It is a place where like-minded brokers can share information, network and refer business.
Nashville, Why Nashville?
For locals, transplants, and visitors alike Nashville has become a city that delivers. I’ve had a front row seat throughout my career to the expansion in size and notoriety of this great market.
The Biggest Franchise Mistake & How to Avoid it
As a commercial broker, I talk with retail companies often. I have a unique insight from all sides of franchise development from the tenants to the real estate directors.
Site Selection Assumptions
Recently a trend has been emerging within the conversations I have with clients and prospective clients about sites for their restaurant and retail locations. They hear the buzz, look at the analytics, and then naturally make some assumptions about where they want to be.
What’s Going On With Corporate Real Estate Part 2: Analytics And Their Place in the Deal Process
The Nashville market is hot, and everyone wants to have a presence in Nashville, which has brought in a lot of corporate investors.
What’s Going On With Corporate Real Estate Part 1: The Restaurant Industry
When you think corporate real estate, the restaurant industry is probably not the first thing that comes to your mind but it is for me. This segment of the market is a specialty for me and holds a special place in my heart. It has seen significant changes the past 6 years with mass consolidation of the restaurant industry.
Letter of Intent
You are an owner or manger and you’ve been tasked with finding a new location for your business. You hear brokers using a lot of real estate terms, one of which is Letter of Intent or LOI. What exactly is an LOI and why would I use one?
Building Business Relationships
If I could ask you what you believe makes a successful real estate business, I am betting you would say: a company who knows the market and how to market their business while delivering amazing customer service. And that would be absolutely right.
Real Estate End of Year & Seasonality
As the year comes to a close, so does the deadline for many tax deductions, or so most people think. If you’re a real estate investor, especially this year, these deductions may be more top of mind. After all, one of the perks of investing in real estate is not just to generate income but also to reap some of the benefits at tax time.