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  • What the CBRE Floored deal really means to the CRE Tech sector….

    Michael Beckerman

    As I mentioned in a previous blog, I think 2017 will be the year of M&A in the CRE Tech sector. There are many reasons for this, including the challenges many sites are facing to raise money and scale as well as the consolidation of power in the hands of those with traction and resources. But I think another important trend will be the emergence of the largest industry players as major investors and acquirers in the RE tech scene. As they begin to take notice of what’s happening in the start…

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  • Another reason why I wouldn’t want to be in the ad business

    Michael Beckerman

    As if we need another example to show how the publishing world is a mess…Medium says it can’t make money selling ads so it’s laying off a third of its staffI am a huge fan of Medium and would consider myself an active user of the site. In my opinion, some of the best content on the web can be found on their site. The design, the quality of the content and the overall UX is really one of the best I have seen.There’s one problem, though and it’s actually a BIG problem…THEY CAN’T GENERATE A SUSTAIN…

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  • Directory Spotlight: VTS, Comprehensive Asset Management

    CRETECH

    Nick Romito and Ryan Masiello founded View the Space (now VTS) in 2012 to help commercial real estate owners and brokers streamline their workflow. The cloud-based VTS platform helps commercial real estate professionals manage their activity, identify trends, and quantify performance using a single easy-to-read dashboard accessible on mobile or desktop devices. The real-time analytics helps users manage the entire deal process from start to finish. VTS and Hightower merged at the end of 2016.VTS…

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  • 7 Strategies to Improve Marketing for Real Estate Agents

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    Gaining new client attention is tough in the saturated real estate market. The most successful agents constantly sharpen the tools they use to remain a top producer. For agents seeking to spice up their game, these seven strategies help real estate agents improve their marketing returns. 1. Drone Aerial Photography Video tours are the rage, but after a potential lead views six, eight, ten or more, the videos starting blending together. Bring a property to life with stunning drone aerial photo…

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  • Future Housing Hinges on Infrastructure Under President-Elect’s Plan

    CRETECH

    America’s bridges are falling down–and its roads are crumbling, water and sewer systems overdue for updates, amongst other infrastructure woes. President-elect Trump allocated a significant portion of campaign time on an ambitious plan to revitalize America’s infrastructure–emphasizing transportation over energy initiatives–to the tune of $1 trillion dollars. America’s economic outlook, including consumer confidence and increased spending in real estate, depends on the success of this propose…

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  • CBRE Group Expands Tech in 3D Innovator Floored Purchase

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    CBRE Group, the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm, grew a little larger Tuesday with the acquisition of Floored, a leading CRE tech innovator. Floored’s products will enhance CBRE’s commercial property marketing and the additional talent will develop technological applications to provide clients the upper hand in leasing. The company did not disclose the amount behind the deal.Floored, Inc. has developed 3…

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  • Q&A with Maggie Burns, VP of Real Estate at Breather

    CRETECH

    Q&A with #RETAS Sponsor and Breather’s VP of Real Estate, Maggie Burns. Can you describe your site?Breather is the leading provider of beautifully designed workspaces. We offer individuals and businesses practical, distraction-free spaces that can be reserved and accessed through our proprietary app and booking technology. With an expanding network of …

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  • 3 Ways to Be Super Productive in an Open Office Environment

    Digsy

    There’s a lot of discussion about the open office and whether it really helps you be more productive in a work environment. In a collaborative situation, it’s easy to see that having easier access to your colleagues could lead to better project collaboration and communication with the team. At the same time, if you need a lot of quiet concentration to get the job done, the open office plan may not be your first choice for an office environment. If you have never worked in a shared office before,…

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  • How Spotify is laying the groundwork for the future of real estate content

    Michael Beckerman

    As someone who spends most of their day consuming, creating and studying content, I know that we are living in transformative times in the news sector. Throughout most of my career on the PR side, the media had all the power. They were the ultimate arbiters of what was important and what was not. The all-powerful gatekeepers.When content migrated from print to digital, the media continued to have its grip on what was consumed by the business-to-business professional public. However, the media lo…

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  • 11 CRE Events to Attend in 2017

    CRETECH

    Just in time for your new 2017 calendar planners: the top commercial real estate events for industry professionals. Expect the CRE Tech revolution to continue with this year`s trade shows and conferences highlighting the technology changing how CRE professionals conduct business. DisruptCRE 2017 Meet with the top disruptors in Commercial Real Estate technology at DisruptCRE a full day conference hosted in several major cities around the United States. The presenters discuss how technology i…

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