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Beyond the Sale · September 2, 2024 · 4 min readMastering the Art of Thoughtful Closing Gifts for Today's HomebuyersThe perfect closing gift represents far more than a simple gesture of appreciation—it creates a lasting connection between you and your customers that…
Investing in Commercial Real Estate · September 1, 2024 · 5 min read1031 Exchanges: Deferring Taxes When Selling Commercial Investment PropertiesIf there were a hall of fame for wealth-building tax strategies in commercial real estate, the 1031 exchange would undoubtedly have its own wing. Name…
Leasing Commercial Space · August 31, 2024 · 5 min readTenant Improvement Allowances: Negotiating Better Commercial Space CustomizationThe perfect commercial space rarely exists in its off-the-shelf form. Whether you're opening a restaurant that needs specialized kitchen equipment, a …
Legal & Compliance · August 29, 2024 · 5 min readZoning Laws and Commercial Properties: Navigating Use Restrictions"Sorry, that use isn't permitted in this zone." These seven words have derailed countless commercial real estate deals and business plans. From the ca…
Contract to Closings · August 28, 2024 · 5 min readTitle Insurance Essentials: What Agents Need to Know to Protect Their CustomersFew aspects of real estate transactions are as consistently misunderstood as title insurance. Yet as a real estate professional , your ability to expl…
Managing Commercial Leases · August 27, 2024 · 4 min readLease Management Software: Tools That Streamline Commercial Portfolio AdministrationIn the high-stakes world of commercial real estate, managing a portfolio of properties is a bit like juggling flaming torches while riding an unicycle…
BoldTrail Tutorials · August 26, 2024 · 1 min readEngage Buyers & Highlight Buyer Agency BenefitsIn this video, we guide CENTURY 21 Edge agents on how to effectively use the "Schedule Mass Email" tool in BoldTrail Pro (formerly known as kvCORE) to…
The 121% Mindset · August 26, 2024 · 1 min readSilencing Self Doubt: Embrace Your Power and Rise AboveSelf-doubt can be a powerful obstacle, but it doesn’t have to define your journey. In this motivational video, I’ll explore how to overcome the negati…
Market Trends & Insight · August 25, 2024 · 4 min readBuild-to-Rent Housing: The Hybrid Asset Class Bridging Residential and CommercialIn the ever-evolving landscape of real estate investment, a fascinating newcomer has been steadily gaining momentum: build-to-rent (BTR) housing. Neit…
Office Trends · August 24, 2024 · 5 min readWorkplace Analytics: Using AI to Measure and Optimize Office CollaborationIn the post-pandemic commercial real estate landscape, one question dominates conversations between tenants and property owners alike: "What makes an …
Property Management · August 23, 2024 · 6 min readCommercial Property Security: Modern Solutions for Building ProtectionIn the world of commercial real estate, a property's value isn't just measured in square footage or location—it's also determined by how safe tenants …
Site Selection · August 22, 2024 · 7 min readLocation Analytics: Using Data to Drive Commercial Site SelectionIn the world of commercial real estate, the age-old mantra of "location, location, location" hasn't lost its relevance—but it has undergone a dramatic…