Author: Sarah Fisher

  • Commercial Real Estate Grows Stronger As Vacancy Rates Decline

    Improvements to real estate markets could boost the recovery of the U.S. economy. Organizations want to be ready for the return of consumer spending and are making the necessary moves to position themselves within the market. As a result, the commercial real estate sector is expected to see steady improvement over the next year, according…

  • Property Management Software and Space Management Play Nice Together

    Space management? Isn’t that a just leasing “thing”? Not anymore! Property management software and space management have been courting each other for a while now and have officially decided to tie the knot. Sorry, leasing.

  • The Property Team’s Guide To Destroying Productivity

    Lack of workforce efficiency is not just a frustrating reality – it’s a costly one. Every day property management teams strive to boost their bottom line and increase tenant satisfaction, but sometimes there are roadblocks on the path to CRE success. Many factors can lead to decreased productivity, from tackling too many tasks to forgoing…

  • Understand Your Tenants: 10 Facts to Help You Get Inside Their Minds

    We all believe we know our customers and what they want. But how often is it that we get to take a peek inside their minds? Return On Behavior Magazine posted a blog compiling 50 statistics from reputable sources that gives us compelling insight into consumer behavior and values. Here are the top 10 that…

  • CRE Tips For Going Green

    A concern for the environment is placing pressure on businesses in every industry to develop sustainable practices. For property managers, environmentally-friendly services and programs are a way to improve tenant satisfaction and reduce expenses.

  • 4 Tips To Fill Vacant Units Fast

    In an ideal scenario, when one tenant moves out, building managers have another occupant lined up. Short turnaround times for vacant offices can significantly improve cash flow and revenue. Finding and securing new tenants can be a challenging task for property managers who lack experience in sales or marketing. Fortunately, there are strategies that can improve…

  • New Technology Offers Tools For Collaboration, Communication

    Businesses in every industry need to react quickly to changing conditions. The faster companies are able to alter production, marketing or customer service strategies, the greater advantage they have over their competitors that are struggling to keep up

  • See The Future Of Real Estate With Building Engines, Honest Buildings

    Building Engines SVP to speak at Urban Green Council’s July Forum on technology and decision-making in Real Estate

  • Out of Sight, Not Out of Mind: Revitalizing Your Remote Workforce

    Building managers are continuously on the move. This can make it difficult to oversee the training and development of personnel who are essential to facility operations. Maintenance workers, security guards and other employees often work independently with little interaction between them. If property managers are not careful, this could lead to a breakdown in communication…

  • Energy Industry Fueling Commercial Real Estate Growth

    A push for more affordable fuel prices has created new opportunities for energy firms, which, in turn, is generating growth in the commercial real estate markets in several major cities.