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  • Apto is Crushing It!

    Michael Beckerman

    Building a startup from scratch is hard work. Really hard work. Most don’t make it. I think like 90% fail.As a founder myself, I know how there a million things you have to do to right just to survive. People think it’s about how much money you raise, and while that is indeed important, that really only ensures some time. It doesn’t have anything to do with ultimate success.Success is all about having a good team, putting in tremendous effort, the ability to constantly adapt and building a recur…

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  • 5 Ways Predictive Analytics Helps CRE Pros

    CRETECH

    Clients expect commercial real estate professionals to know their “stuff,” whether it’s leasing numbers or neighborhood trends. Mining the mountains of data to identify the essential numbers is one of the industry’s pain points. Predictive analytics is the CRE pro’s solution. Using the power of cloud computing and big data, predictive analytics finds patterns that otherwise wouldn’t be obvious, improving commercial real estate performance in numerous ways.Make better investment decisionsReal est…

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  • “X” Marks the Spot: 5 Location-Centric Data Providers for CRE

    CRETECH

    Location matters for commercial real estate. Retailers want prime foot traffic for their money, while the modern office space seeks to be close to amenities, and industrial spaces should be close to transportation hubs. When it comes to finding the best location for a client, investment, or development, turn to any of these apps.PiinPointBased in Canada, Piinpoint helps North American retailers strategically validate locations based on geospatial and consumer data. The platform is ideal for thos…

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  • Embrace the Machine: AI is the Future of CRE Tech

    Michael Beckerman

    I am fascinated by AI. And scared shitless too :)“Hey, Siri! What’s the weather like this weekend?”- Ding. “The forecast for this weekend is 79 degrees and sunny.”“Alexa, order me a copy of Walter Isaacson’s ‘Benjamin Franklin.’ ““Your order been fulfilled. Would you like to place another order?”Crazy!AI has created films, written pop songs, and won at Jeopardy. With AI applications permeating almost every aspect of our daily lives, it’s only a matter of time until it naturally begins to aggress…

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  • 7 Tech Providers Helping CRE Agents Capture Leads

    CRETECH

    ChimeFoster real estate relationships using Chime. For lead generation, Chime applies social intelligence using search engine marketing and social media campaigns to design advertising that lures qualified leads. The intuitive model is applied to drip email campaigns, ensuring the customers most likely to engage receive the information. The smart lead generation works with Chime’s other digital tools, including an integrated IDX website and CRM. …

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  • 5 Tips on Property Management Budgeting

    Planned Companies

    5 TIPS ON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BUDGETING We’re midway through summer which means one thing for Property Managers… BUDGET SEASON! If you haven’t put much thought into next year yet, now is the time to do so. It’s never too early to start mapping out numbers for next year. Here are 5 tips on property management budgeting. REVIEW NEW INDUSTRY DATA There is constantly new data and technology coming out in the industry. It’s important to look into all the new apps and information as something might pe…

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  • Five things I learned from my #Talkshop Live with Turner Levison of CommissionTrac…

    Michael Beckerman

    I had a great time at my recent Talkshop Live with Turner Levison of CommissionTrac. Really great interview with a passionate Founder. CommissionTrac is the type of product that will do well in this market cycle. Solutions that make professionals more efficient. From paper to digital. From snail-pace to real time. Actionable intelligence. In my opinion, this is what will be successful in the CRE tech space. And Turner is on this big time with his product. …

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  • Virtual and Augmented Reality Financing is on the Rise

    CRETECH

    Part of what makes a technology trending is the amount of financial investment into that particular niche. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) tech have landed on our top trends list for several years. The expansion of VR/AR applications mirrors the rising amount of capital flowing into software, hardware, and supporting providers working in the field.AR/VR tech is drawing huge quantities of funding across the board. In 2016, the 199 financing deals raised a combined 2 billion dollar…

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  • Q&A With Julia Davis, VP, Global Head of Broker & Real Estate Partnerships at WeWork

    Michael Beckerman

    I have a confession to make. I love WeWork! Always have. I think it’s just about one of the coolest startups I have ever seen (although I think they are far from actually still being a startup). I LOVE the concept. I love it as a tenant, as someone who is obsessed with tech and space trends, and as an admirer of any company that thinks out of the box.As someone who used to work in a boring corporate environment (my own) I always hated them. Thought they killed creativity and lacked in intimacy. …

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  • What Tech Startups Need to Know About CRE

    CRETECH

    Forbes says 90% of all startups fail. Even fewer of the surviving 10% move from startup to unicorn status. Starting a new business is tough, but we’re rooting for you. The commercial real estate industry needs the fresh ideas that make the entire industry more efficient and cost productive. Besides a solid idea, well-crafted business plan, and funding, what do startups need to succeed in CRE?1. Mobile app is a mustCRE professionals work on the go. Especially for brokers and agents, daily office …

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