Commercial Real Estate Makes a Comeback 🏢

But Offices Miss the Party 📉

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Anne Morgan
May 22, 2025

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Hello, Commercial Real Estate Pros! 🏢

This week, we're diving into the latest trends shaping commercial real estate—from surging sectors to innovative tech changing the game.

📰 Upcoming in this issue

  • 🏢 Commercial Real Estate Rebounds—But Not Everywhere

  • 📞 Mastering Commercial Real Estate Prospecting: How to Source Deals Like a Pro

  • 🏢 PropTech: The Future of Commercial Real Estate Is Here

🏢 Commercial Real Estate Rebounds—But Not Everywhere

Commercial real estate sales are picking up momentum, but sector performance varies dramatically, revealing where investors are betting big in 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • 📦 Industrial Surge: Industrial properties see a significant sales increase, up 27% year-over-year.

  • 🏘️ Multifamily Momentum: Multifamily sector remains strong, up 20% from last year despite recent dips.

  • 🛍️ Retail Recovery: Retail sales volume rises by 30%, showing renewed investor confidence.

  • 📉 Office Struggles: Office sector lags, down sharply as hybrid work reshapes market demand.

📞 Mastering Commercial Real Estate Prospecting: How to Source Deals Like a Pro

Discover practical tips on consistently generating off-market deal flow, leveraging CoStar data, and quickly connecting with motivated sellers and buyers.

Key Takeaways:

  • 📊 Data-Driven Prospecting: Use targeted criteria like vacancy rates and property size to identify motivated sellers.

  • 🤝 VIP Buyer Network: Quickly test deals by presenting them to a trusted group of buyers for rapid feedback.

  • 💡 Deal Structuring: Choose between wholesaling, off-market brokering, or listing based on potential profit margins.

  • 🔑 Public Data Power: Easily find qualified buyers by reviewing recent local property transactions and contacting active investors directly.

🏢 PropTech: The Future of Commercial Real Estate Is Here

Discover how PropTech innovations are transforming commercial real estate operations, boosting tenant satisfaction, and driving smarter management decisions.

Key Takeaways:

  • 📲 Digital Transformation: PropTech platforms centralize property data, eliminating outdated paper-based systems.

  • 🌟 Enhanced Tenant Experience: Mobile apps and tenant portals streamline service requests and building access.

  • 📈 Data-Driven Decisions: Real-time analytics optimize property management, energy efficiency, and asset performance.

  • 🚀 Rapid Growth: The PropTech market is projected to hit $86.5 billion by 2030, signaling widespread industry adoption.

Why It Matters

Understanding these shifts matters because knowing where the market is headed can make all the difference for your investments, strategies, and long-term growth.

Stay informed, and stay ahead!

Anne Morgan
Editor-in-Chief
Commercial Real Estate Weekly

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