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This episode of The Crexi Podcast explores grit, entrepreneurship, Louisville and mentorship with Stephanie Gilezan, Director of Growth at eXp Realty. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of commercial real estate in conversation with top industry professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in commercial real estate.  In this episode, Crexi's Ashley Kobovitch sits down with Stephanie to chat through her career path, establishing dominance in a market, creative ways to close deals, and much more.  Their wide-ranging conversation covers: Creative ways to provide value to property owners and win business.The importance of grit and resilience, knowing how many no’s it takes to get to a yes.Why mentorship is so important to the future of commercial real estate.The latest population trends, investing patterns, and future predictions for Louisville’s market.And much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Stephanie Gilezan:Stephanie Gilezan began her commercial real estate career at just 21 years old and quickly became a force in the industry. After struggling to find a mentor who would commit the time to teach her, Stephanie promised herself that she would dedicate her career to helping others. That promise has shaped her entire approach to business. Today, Gilezan is a successful land developer, owns and operates a real estate team in the top 5% of producers in Kentucky and Indiana.As the Director of Growth at eXp Commercial, Gilezan oversees the ancillary partnerships, technology, and growth of eXp Commercial domestically and internationally. She is a licensed broker with over 23 years of experience growing and managing real estate brokerages. Gilezan specializes in building real estate firms, scalability, license law, and product specialties in industrial, land, multi-family, bank asset liquidation, retail and offices. Gilezan is currently involved in $144M+ worth of development projects, with over $258M year-to-date sales and 144 complete projects in the last year. She was named GlobeSt.’s 2022 Best Bosses in CRE and is a 2022 Crexi Platinum Broker. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

This episode of The Crexi Podcast explores the potential of redeveloping shopping centers with Ben Hamd, Founder of Brookwood Capital Advisors.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of commercial real estate in conversation with top industry professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in commercial real estate.  In this episode, Crexi's Yannis Papadakis sits down with Ben to chat through shopping centers and the hidden opportunity to be discovered working with retail tenants and assets.  Their wide-ranging conversation covers: The importance of creating value for cities and identifying tenants to fill population needs, making shopping centers a point of pride.What goes into evaluating a potential shopping center deal, and what investors should keep in mind.Regional and historical differences in shopping center assets and where the larger retail asset class is headed.Success stories of creatively acquiring and flipping retail redevelopments.And much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Ben HamdBen is the Founder and Managing Director of Brookwood Capital Advisors. He speaks Arabic and English and will talk your ear off about value-add retail. Ben founded Brookwood Capital in 2016 to specifically address opportunity and investments in shopping centers, following a stint working as a Senior Associate at Triple Net Investment Group. He entered the commercial real estate industry working for Cushman & Wakefield, where he specialized in retail assets. Ben achieved his Bachelor’s of Science from The George Washington University. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

This episode of The Crexi Podcast explores the thriving world of Phoenix triple net leases with Phill Tomlinson.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of commercial real estate in conversation with top industry professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in commercial real estate.  In this episode, Crexi's Matt Cors sits down with Phill to chat through the current state of the Phoenix commercial real estate market, historical performance, and the future for this fast-growing metro.  Their wide-ranging conversation covers: The importance of on-the-job experience and taking advantage of opportunities to learn early on in a CRE career.What fundamentals set Phoenix apart from other regional markets and other Arizona cities like Tucson, Flagstaff, etc.The top performing assets in Phoenix and what buyers and tenants are looking for when it comes to investing in the region.The facility and importance of digital marketing tools when it comes to operating in an increasingly connected and faster-moving national commercial property market.And much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexiAbout Phill TomlinsonPhill Tomlinson is Vice President of Sales & Leasing at Commercial Properties, Inc. in their Scottsdale office. Phill has over 21 years of experience and specializes in sales, leasing and investments in office and retail space. He has established an aggressive performance standard for his team to reach continuous growth through various market conditions. Phill’s hard work, integrity, and dedication have proven beneficial to his clients’ successes. Phill is active in several professional organizations, including CORFAC International (a worldwide real estate brokerage network where he has been a speaker at many of their conferences). For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

Today is a very special day! We’ve officially reached our one-year anniversary of The Crexi Podcast. Thank you so much, dear listeners, we couldn’t have hit this milestone without your support and curiosity.To celebrate this special occasion – and in honor of Women’s History Month – we’re throwing it back to the episode that started it all. Listen to Wendy Mann, CEO of CREW Network, discuss the current state of diversity and inclusion in real estate, and much, much more. In this episode, Crexi’s Ashley Kobovitch sits down with Wendy to deep-dive into the state of DEI in commercial real estate as well as what’s happening to and within the industry in a post-COVID world. Their wide-ranging conversation covers:Actionable steps companies can take to drive diversity and equity within their organization.Successful methods of introducing new groups to the hidden world of commercial real estate and opening their eyes to the sector as a possible career path.How leaders in CRE can support and set up their teams for long-term growth and success.And much more! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately start browsing hundreds of thousands of available commercial property.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

This episode of The Crexi Podcast examines what's next for digital auctions and real estate with Brandy Smith and Sonya Bokano of Crexi's Transactions team.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of commercial real estate in conversation with top industry professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Yannis Papadakis sits down with Brandy, Crexi’s Head of Institutional Sales, and Sonya, Crexi's Head of Operations/Transactions, to learn more about the changing landscape of commercial property auctions  and how technology is transforming the space to simplify and popularize participation. Their wide-ranging conversation covers:Historical sentiment around auction processes in real estate and how that sentiment has changed over recent years.How CRE technology has made commercial property auctions more transparent and accessible, inviting more players into the space.What elements of the auction process make it a more viable method for selling and acquiring commercial property, including certainty of close, earnest money deposits, and upfront due diligence.What they’re most excited about coming up in the CRE auction space.The journey to become female leaders in commercial real estate and important lessons learned along the way.And much more! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Brandy Smith:Brandy Smith is a commercial real estate professional with 23 years of business experience, primarily within the commercial division of large financial institutions. Through a series of acquisition opportunities in the financial industry, Brandy worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank for 16 years in a variety of leadership roles. Brandy transitioned into a business development role at Auction.com, now Ten-X, in 2011 and quickly elevated into a sales leadership position, guiding the institution through a series of acquisition opportunities in the financial industry. Brandy now works with Crexi as the role of Head of Institutional Sales where in 2021, she successfully helped close all institutional deals brought to market, resulting in a 100% sell through rate.   About Sonya Bokano:Sonya Bokano leads Operations, Contract Compliance and Closing for the Transactions team at Crexi. She and her team support internal deal teams, along with broker, buyer, and seller clients, ensuring compliance and execution.  She is known for her hands-on approach and dynamic, passionate delivery while fulfilling the internal/external customer’s needs.She joined Crexi in 2019 bringing 12+ years of commercial real estate and transaction experience.  Co-managing Crexi’s largest Transactions client, Clark County, her expertise covers a broad range of strategic vision, solid execution skills and transaction lifecycle management. She stays well-connected with customers to ensure broad market needs are being incorporated into the product development.Along with her RE licenses, she has several years of formal training coupled with A Six Sigma belt in Project Management.  As a leader, her job is to develop more leaders, and challenge the status quo to improve product quality and obtain greater market share in the industry.  One goal is to grow the female presence in the CRE space opening future opportunities for women who have the desire to be a part of what is an always evolving, fast paced business. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

This episode of The Crexi Podcast explores how proptech will streamline future CRE investing with Jake Marmulstein, CEO of Groundbreaker Technologies. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of commercial real estate in conversation with top industry professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in the world of commercial real estate.  In this episode, Crexi's Yannis Papadakis sits down with Jake to discuss the story of founding a proptech company and how technologies will define and empower the future of commercial property investing. Their wide-ranging conversation covers: The initial challenges of entering the proptech space and how Groundbreaker overcame those obstacles.How specialized CRE technology works in partnership with investment groups to facilitate operational processes.The importance of intentional team building and empowering new hires to lead as a company grows.Trends in the adoption of commercial real estate technology and how the industry is becoming more confident in its usage.The importance of data in building out AI/machine-learning-powered processes. And much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexiAbout Jake Marmulstein:Jake is the Founder, President & CEO of the Real Estate Investment Tech SaaS company Groundbreaker Technologies. At Groundbreaker, Jake owns the Company's strategic vision, recruiting, fundraising, and company culture. Before founding the company, Jake held several roles in real estate and technology, supporting the growth of early-stage digital technology ventures. In 2011, he started his real estate career while underwriting distressed hotel investments for Watermark Capital Partners, a private REIT based out of Chicago. He graduated from The Hotel School at Cornell University with a concentration in Real Estate Finance. Before moving to Chicago, Jake lived abroad in Europe, Brazil, and Puerto Rico, learning both Spanish and Portuguese. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

This episode of The Crexi Podcast explores how digital tools can help brokers establish themselves featuring Tejas Gosai, CEO of Lehigh Valley Private Equity Fund.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of commercial real estate in conversation with top industry professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in the world of commercial real estate.  In this episode, Crexi's Ashley Kobovitch chats with Tejas about how he used digital marketing tools to establish himself as a regional leader in the Lehigh Valley commercial real estate sector. Their wide-ranging conversation covers: How to maximize existing digital tools to establish localized and national dominance as a broker.How to overcome preliminary challenges in your career and how early lessons learned are necessary to push towards success.Changing trends in how marketing tools complement traditional sales strategies, rather than replacing them entirely.Evolving investor sentiments surrounding proptech and how technology is used to make investment decisions.Upcoming commercial real estate trends in the Lehigh Valley and beyond in 2022.And much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexiAbout Tejas Gosai:Tejas Gosai has over twenty years of real estate experience, including development, property management, and commercial finance. Gosai started his career younger than most by earning a bachelor of science degree in less than three years from Ithaca College while double majoring in marketing and legal studies with a minor in economics. He became one of the youngest students of the 2006 class to attain a Juris Doctorate from the Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law. After completing graduate school, Mr. Gosai moved to his hometown, just south of Pittsburgh. He began a series of real estate development projects with a group of physicians, lawyers, and small family offices. With a focus on creating generational wealth for his investors, Tejas constructed, opened, and operated over a dozen major hotels, gas stations, multi-family assets, and developed retail & strip malls totaling over $75MM in real estate holdings.Combining his experiences, Mr. Gosai created one of the fastest-growing commercial real estate firms specifically focused on the Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton markets. He and his firm have closed over $100M in deal volume with an average of 26.4 listing days on market. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

Today, The Crexi Podcast covers how 2022 will change office acquisitions with David Wheeler and Anthony Trollope of Hartman Income REIT.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of commercial real estate in conversation with top industry professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in the world of commercial real estate.  In this episode, Crexi's Ryan Schlesinger sits down with David and Anthony, deep-diving into how the pandemic has changed businesses' needs and how both investors and tenants are preparing for 2022's upcoming office trends. Their wide-ranging conversation covers: How different-sized tenants are approaching their office spacing needs in different Texas metros.What principles guide Hartman's investment strategies in the new year and beyond the pandemic.The influx of businesses to Texas and what the state/local governments are doing right to attract tenants.What makes offices attractive to different-sized tenants, including outdoor spaces, flexible space, and other amenities.What's most exciting ahead about the office sector.And much more! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About David Wheeler:David Wheeler serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer for Hartman Income REIT Management, Inc. (Hartman) and Hartman Advisors.David has over thirty years of experience in the sale, acquisition, disposition, financing, and leasing of commercial real estate investments. Of his many responsibilities, David sources investment opportunities and oversees ownership transition for shopping centers, office buildings, and industrial properties. He leads the company's capital markets activities, including acquisition, financing, and disposition programs totaling over $1 Billion in transaction activity. He sits on the company's finance committee and spent two years on the firm's leasing committee, during which he directed all DFW leasing activity. He joined Hartman Management in January 2003, following his 16-year tenure with CBRE. During his time at CBRE, David was Vice President in the Investment Services Division where he successfully completed the sale of over nine million square feet of commercial properties throughout the South Central US. David holds an MBA with a concentration in Real Estate from Southern Methodist University and a BS in Civil Engineering with an option in Construction Management from Texas A&M University. About Anthony Trollope:Anthony Trollope is Hartman’s Director of Interactive Marketing and has more than 15 years of digital marketing experience.Before joining Hartman, Mr. Trollope was the Director of Digital Marketing and part of the senior leadership team at AMID, Inc., a Houston, Texas-based company specializing in medical devices. During his time at AMID, Inc., Mr. Trollope was responsible for a 7-figure digital ad budget, led the marketing team, and oversaw operations across web strategy, search marketing, social media, and content marketing.Previously, Mr. Trollope was the founder of Trade Intellect Limited, operator of the largest online B2B wholesale networking community and marketplace in Europe, serving over a quarter of a million members. Under his leadership, Mr. Trollope organically doubled the user base four years consecutively and led the business through to acquisition by private equity.Mr. Trollope is a graduate of the University of Portsmouth, England, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in E-Commerce.  For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

This episode of The Crexi Podcast explores what 2022 holds for the multifamily sector with Dan Blackwell, EVP at CBRE.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of commercial real estate in conversation with top industry professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in the world of commercial real estate.  In this episode, Crexi's Ashley Kobovitch sits down with Dan to explore both the fundamentals and recent trends surrounding multifamily investment properties, focusing on recent transaction volume and investor mindsets guiding the sector's future. Their wide-ranging conversation covers: What age and classes of properties are changing hands on a region-by-region basis.The differences in investment mindsets between institutional players and private investors.Cap rate changes,investor sentiments, and how current owners can maximize their ROI.The fundamentals of investing in multifamily in Southern California and how pending construction challenges and potential tax-code changes may impact the sector.Early lessons learned working during the Recession and cultivating a resilience mindset as a broker.And much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexiAbout Dan Blackwell:Dan Blackwell has specialized in Multifamily Investment Sales since 2008 and currently leads the Orange County Multifamily Investment Sales division for CBRE. He and his team have closed over $1 billion in multifamily property sales -- over 350 transactions and growing.  Dan believes an investor's interests are best represented through a relationship founded on trust and strengthened by longevity.  Dan is frequently quoted in the media about his thoughts on multifamily real estate trends and his recent transactions. His YouTube videos and on-camera guest interviews offer investors critical information and insights to help them become better multifamily investors, owners, and managers. Dan graduated from University of North Carolina, Wilmington, with a degree in finance and is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Apartment Association of Orange County (AAOC), and Apartment Association, California Southern Cities (AACSC). For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

We’re skipping our regular programming this week, but wanted to take a moment to share our appreciation. It’s that time of year, where business is settling down and we’re all feeling a little extra gratitude for one another. From all of us here at The Crexi Podcast, we extend a full-hearted thank you to all of our listeners. You are what makes this podcast so special, and we couldn’t have done it without your support. Thanks for listening, and get ready for next year – The Crexi Podcast is coming back bigger and better than ever with an exciting roster of CRE experts.  We’ll see you in 2022 – until then, goodbye, stay well, and be sure to tune in next time. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.