Comments on: Putting A Face On Commercial Real Estate – Adapt or Get Eliminated http://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/ News, insights, tools, and inspiration for business owners and professionals Wed, 16 May 2012 17:25:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Office Space Chris Hancockhttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-48122 Office Space Chris Hancock Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:36:47 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-48122 Nice hand, well played. The beauty of this article is how relevant it is to what I envisioned as I walked through the doors into the commercial real estate world 2 years ago. Having just recently hopped on the wagon, I don't know any different than where the current market is performing. Good market? Bad market? Its the only market I know, and the guys of yesteryear are gone. There is a new identity, especially in the newest generation of commercial deal makers. Its time to adapt or find another game to play. Nice hand, well played. The beauty of this article is how relevant it is to what I envisioned as I walked through the doors into the commercial real estate world 2 years ago. Having just recently hopped on the wagon, I don’t know any different than where the current market is performing. Good market? Bad market? Its the only market I know, and the guys of yesteryear are gone. There is a new identity, especially in the newest generation of commercial deal makers. Its time to adapt or find another game to play.

]]> By: AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-86303 AgentGenius Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:52:00 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-86303 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow After being on the residential side of real estate for the past 5 years, I switched over to a commercial bro... http://bit.ly/5R6e9Q</span></span> #agnow After being on the residential side of real estate for the past 5 years, I switched over to a commercial bro… http://bit.ly/5R6e9Q

]]> By: Jason Sandquisthttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-46110 Jason Sandquist Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:51:59 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-46110 After being on the residential side of real estate for the past 5 years, I switched over to a commercial brokerage at the beginning of the year. After not even being in CRE for less than a month, this industry is so A** backwards it's unbelievable. Information is scattered all over the place, brokers work on PDF's only, the MLS search is obsolete even though it's web based, might as well have the books back. I have to use 3 different systems to find property and even then it is out dated. It's absolutely pathetic (and I use the term loosely) the ego issues some of these old school dudes have. They refuse to show property if it isn't between the hours of 8-5 Monday to Friday and if you are lucky enough to find the agents cell phone, it is usually off on the weekend. I've said it before and I will say it again, dinosaurs will die. Say buh-bye to the "good ole boys club" as long as I'm involved. They are in for a rude awakening. Keep fighting the good fight Duke After being on the residential side of real estate for the past 5 years, I switched over to a commercial brokerage at the beginning of the year. After not even being in CRE for less than a month, this industry is so A** backwards it’s unbelievable. Information is scattered all over the place, brokers work on PDF’s only, the MLS search is obsolete even though it’s web based, might as well have the books back. I have to use 3 different systems to find property and even then it is out dated.

It’s absolutely pathetic (and I use the term loosely) the ego issues some of these old school dudes have. They refuse to show property if it isn’t between the hours of 8-5 Monday to Friday and if you are lucky enough to find the agents cell phone, it is usually off on the weekend.

I’ve said it before and I will say it again, dinosaurs will die. Say buh-bye to the “good ole boys club” as long as I’m involved. They are in for a rude awakening.

Keep fighting the good fight Duke

]]> By: AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-86304 AgentGenius Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:50:23 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-86304 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow [...] a recent Agent Genius post, I stirred up the pot a little bit by stating my (god forbid) opinion about... http://bit.ly/5R6e9Q</span></span> #agnow [...] a recent Agent Genius post, I stirred up the pot a little bit by stating my (god forbid) opinion about… http://bit.ly/5R6e9Q

]]> By: The Crew – Why They Will Dominate Commercial Real Estatehttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-46091 The Crew – Why They Will Dominate Commercial Real Estate Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:50:23 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-46091 [...] a recent Agent Genius post, I stirred up the pot a little bit by stating my (god forbid) opinion about the lack of [...] [...] a recent Agent Genius post, I stirred up the pot a little bit by stating my (god forbid) opinion about the lack of [...]

]]> By: AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-86305 AgentGenius Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:34:27 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-86305 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow Thanks for the comment. http://bit.ly/5R6e9Q</span></span> #agnow Thanks for the comment. http://bit.ly/5R6e9Q

]]> By: Duke Longhttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-45681 Duke Long Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:34:26 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-45681 Thanks for the comment. Thanks for the comment.

]]> By: AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-86306 AgentGenius Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:45:06 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-86306 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow At least someone finally responded Duke, I've reached out to the "powers that be" a couple times in mortgage... http://bit.ly/5R6e9Q</span></span> #agnow At least someone finally responded Duke, I've reached out to the "powers that be" a couple times in mortgage… http://bit.ly/5R6e9Q

]]> By: daltonsbriefshttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-45668 daltonsbriefs Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:45:05 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-45668 At least someone finally responded Duke, I've reached out to the "powers that be" a couple times in mortgage lending and home building (my chosen fields here in NW Indiana) and they not only don't want to talk, they deny there's a problem in either industry. At least someone finally responded Duke, I’ve reached out to the “powers that be” a couple times in mortgage lending and home building (my chosen fields here in NW Indiana) and they not only don’t want to talk, they deny there’s a problem in either industry.

]]> By: AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-86307 AgentGenius Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:49:50 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-86307 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow David, First. I have been a member of the board for many years ..and of course we have never met..have we.... http://bit.ly/5R6e9Q</span></span> #agnow David,
First. I have been a member of the board for many years ..and of course we have never met..have we…. http://bit.ly/5R6e9Q

]]> By: AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-86308 AgentGenius Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:22:45 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-86308 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow DukeWhile I agree with a number of your comments and the "adapt or perish" sentiments, much of your arguemen... http://bit.ly/5R6e9Q</span></span> #agnow DukeWhile I agree with a number of your comments and the "adapt or perish" sentiments, much of your arguemen… http://bit.ly/5R6e9Q

]]> By: Duke Longhttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-45591 Duke Long Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:49:48 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-45591 David, First. I have been a member of the board for many years ..and of course we have never met..have we. In other words ,I did not just show up yesterday and start letting it rip without previous knowledge .I have no idea who the rep is for my district simply because my efforts to communicate and attempts to engage them have gone un answered and obliviously until I write something with an opinion needed or warranted any attention. second. I would love to meet you face to face and disuss any and all issues. But David think first. How many others in our profession don't have a soap box ,but have a 1000% more than me to give back to it. David,
First. I have been a member of the board for many years ..and of course we have never met..have we. In other words ,I did not just show up yesterday and start letting it rip without previous knowledge .I have no idea who the rep is for my district simply because my efforts to communicate and attempts to engage them have gone un answered and obliviously until I write something with an opinion needed or warranted any attention. second. I would love to meet you face to face and disuss any and all issues. But David think first. How many others in our profession don’t have a soap box ,but have a 1000% more than me to give back to it.

]]> By: David Nugent with some letters SIORCCIMPDQhttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-45569 David Nugent with some letters SIORCCIMPDQ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:30:30 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-45569 DukeWhile I agree with a number of your comments and the "adapt or perish" sentiments, much of your arguement for me was lost on you utter lack of knowledge of what is going on, especially in the past 2 years in the board, and particularly the districts. I am currently the Vice President of the Board and formerly the District 2 Director. That district, along with Distict 4 led the state in it's universal adoption of the ICREX system. That adoption has now led to an agreement that will put the state and local ED websites in the link with ICREX. The impact on broke relationships with LEDO's, I believe will be huge. Having chaired the district rep committee last year I can say they've made unbelievable progress on "putting a face", and on many other fronts. I also admit though there is a long way to go, especially in the two districts that are more spread out, Northwest and southeast. Rather than spend half my night informing on your misconceptions about the board and its accomplishments I simply suggest that you keep the drive and commitment to our profession that compelled you to write these comments but hold off on your conclusions until you've actually met the board members themselves and learned what is going on. Further, I'd like to offer you the opportunity to learn more by employing one of those archaic methodologies you referenced by inviting you to join me for a face to face meeting, possibly lunch. A golf game is not likely to break out. Final comment. Your spirit is exemplary. Your love of the profession inspiring. The laws we have guiding us today are a direct result of realtors 100 years ago coming together, recognizing that "times are changing" and then setting out to make a difference in our profession. That group eventually became NAR. All the best. DukeWhile I agree with a number of your comments and the “adapt or perish” sentiments, much of your arguement for me was lost on you utter lack of knowledge of what is going on, especially in the past 2 years in the board, and particularly the districts. I am currently the Vice President of the Board and formerly the District 2 Director. That district, along with Distict 4 led the state in it’s universal adoption of the ICREX system. That adoption has now led to an agreement that will put the state and local ED websites in the link with ICREX. The impact on broke relationships with LEDO’s, I believe will be huge. Having chaired the district rep committee last year I can say they’ve made unbelievable progress on “putting a face”, and on many other fronts. I also admit though there is a long way to go, especially in the two districts that are more spread out, Northwest and southeast. Rather than spend half my night informing on your misconceptions about the board and its accomplishments I simply suggest that you keep the drive and commitment to our profession that compelled you to write these comments but hold off on your conclusions until you’ve actually met the board members themselves and learned what is going on. Further, I’d like to offer you the opportunity to learn more by employing one of those archaic methodologies you referenced by inviting you to join me for a face to face meeting, possibly lunch. A golf game is not likely to break out.
Final comment. Your spirit is exemplary. Your love of the profession inspiring. The laws we have guiding us today are a direct result of realtors 100 years ago coming together, recognizing that “times are changing” and then setting out to make a difference in our profession. That group eventually became NAR. All the best.

]]> By: AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-86309 AgentGenius Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:37:09 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-86309 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow Wow Dino, Brilliant comment. If you don't mind ,I will probably use your response as an example in about ev... http://bit.ly/5R6e9Q</span></span> #agnow Wow Dino,
Brilliant comment. If you don't mind ,I will probably use your response as an example in about ev… http://bit.ly/5R6e9Q

]]> By: AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-86310 AgentGenius Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:27:56 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-86310 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow Duke, Interesting article I think in many ways you are correct about the traditional ways of doing business... http://bit.ly/5R6e9Q</span></span> #agnow Duke,
Interesting article I think in many ways you are correct about the traditional ways of doing business… http://bit.ly/5R6e9Q

]]> By: Duke Longhttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-45516 Duke Long Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:37:07 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-45516 Wow Dino, Brilliant comment. If you don't mind ,I will probably use your response as an example in about every possible situation I can for the next year. Thanks for the fuel !!! Wow Dino,
Brilliant comment. If you don’t mind ,I will probably use your response as an example in about every possible situation I can for the next year. Thanks for the fuel !!!

]]> By: Dino Busalachihttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-45514 Dino Busalachi Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:16:39 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-45514 Duke, Interesting article I think in many ways you are correct about the traditional ways of doing business and how they may be obsolete. I look at the problem from a technologist point of view and I can appreciate Ken’s comment about his tech savvy son. Ken’s point has allot of merit and he makes a good point. Imagine a building with a technology footprint that not only maximizes building automation system operations effectively and efficiently, but also provides tenants with technology services that they use every day to run their business integrated into the fabric facility, like a utility. I come from an IT engineering and manufacturing background and we use to have this saying about the future of automation in plant operations. All you need is a man and a dog to run the plant. The dog is there to keep the man from touching anything and the man is there to feed the dog. The technology exists today. The problem is the guy running the plant does not trust or understand technology well enough to see the value of how IT can solve real business problems. Hopefully all the old guys have tech savvy kids moving their businesses into the 21st century. Duke,
Interesting article I think in many ways you are correct about the traditional ways of doing business and how they may be obsolete. I look at the problem from a technologist point of view and I can appreciate Ken’s comment about his tech savvy son. Ken’s point has allot of merit and he makes a good point. Imagine a building with a technology footprint that not only maximizes building automation system operations effectively and efficiently, but also provides tenants with technology services that they use every day to run their business integrated into the fabric facility, like a utility. I come from an IT engineering and manufacturing background and we use to have this saying about the future of automation in plant operations. All you need is a man and a dog to run the plant. The dog is there to keep the man from touching anything and the man is there to feed the dog. The technology exists today. The problem is the guy running the plant does not trust or understand technology well enough to see the value of how IT can solve real business problems. Hopefully all the old guys have tech savvy kids moving their businesses into the 21st century.

]]> By: Duke Longhttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-45494 Duke Long Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:32:10 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-45494 Sherry, First thanks for the comments. I have very fond memories of the Palm Beaches. I met the wife at PGA National. (I can beat her at golf if I cheat.) Second the issues seem similar and yet still varied for many parts of the country. The conference call I was on today was a huge leap forward for my specific market . Third, I don't know if you have read some of my other posts but I am a huge advocate of the CREW. As for joining a chapter...I'm to scared ! Sherry,
First thanks for the comments. I have very fond memories of the Palm Beaches. I met the wife at PGA National. (I can beat her at golf if I cheat.) Second the issues seem similar and yet still varied for many parts of the country. The conference call I was on today was a huge leap forward for my specific market . Third, I don’t know if you have read some of my other posts but I am a huge advocate of the CREW. As for joining a chapter…I’m to scared !

]]> By: Janie Coffeyhttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-45493 Janie Coffey Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:00:50 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-45493 Small world Sherry, I was a 7 year borad member of the Miami Chapter and a past president. One of the best group of professional women I know! Small world Sherry, I was a 7 year borad member of the Miami Chapter and a past president. One of the best group of professional women I know!

]]> By: Sherry Canterbury Woodshttp://agbeat.com/commercial/putting-a-face-on-commercial-real-estate/#comment-45491 Sherry Canterbury Woods Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:29:14 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=22786#comment-45491 I have belonged (as a founding member) of CREW Commercial Real Estate Women, but we have a lot of men as members too, for the past 15 years and we are undergoing some of the same challenges, we are actually starting a new chapter in the Palm Beach/Treasure Coast because that is where the future growth lies and we need to network in these areas with the developers, brokers, appraisers, bankers, attorneys, etc. The statistics are that over 75% of all tope deals in the US, part of the team were CREW members. maybe you should join a chapter....... I have belonged (as a founding member) of CREW Commercial Real Estate Women, but we have a lot of men as members too, for the past 15 years and we are undergoing some of the same challenges, we are actually starting a new chapter in the Palm Beach/Treasure Coast because that is where the future growth lies and we need to network in these areas with the developers, brokers, appraisers, bankers, attorneys, etc. The statistics are that over 75% of all tope deals in the US, part of the team were CREW members. maybe you should join a chapter…….

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