Industry News and Articles
What it takes to win: On and Off the track!
By: Bob Dikman, ALC, CCIM, CRB, SIOR Chairman & CEO For those of you who know me well, you know that in addition to being involved in the commercial real estate industry, I am also very active in auto racing. It has been a hobby of mine for most of my...
Tenants, Buyers, Investors: It’s Time to Make a Deal
By: Bob Dikman, ALC, CCIM, SIOR, CRB, Chairman & CEO We have all heard the 'doom and gloom' stories about the commercial real estate market for several years now. I don't know about you, but I am tired of it! I have always been a 'glass half full' kind of guy and...
Why it is important to hire an SIOR
(Reprinted from SIOR.com) The SOCIETY OF INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE REALTORS® is the leading professional commercial and industrial real estate association. With more than 3,000 members in more than 580 cities in 28 countries, SIOR represents today’s most knowledgeable,...
Five Tech Tips to Increase Your Business
By: Bob Dikman, Chairman & CEO Tackle the times, Embrace the technology! During my 30-plus years as a commercial real estate broker, I have seen many changes in our industry. Whether those changes were caused by emerging global trends, challenging market...
Why it’s important to work with a skilled’ Negotiator’ in commercial real estate transactions
Everything is negotiable; you just have to know what to ask for. When negotiating a deal, there are three important rules of thumb that apply: Do the research Don’t rush - Take your time Be prepared to walk away from the deal if it doesn’t meet your expectations These...
Experience and Expertise count when working with a Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Let me ask you a question. If you found out that you needed to have surgery performed, whom would you rather have perform that surgery: 1) The experienced surgeon who had performed this specific surgery numerous times over the past 20 years; 2) the brilliant young...
What you need to know before hiring a Commercial Real Estate Broker
Hiring a qualified commercial real estate broker is not difficult, as long as you do the proper homework to ensure that you make the right choice in brokers. You see, not all Commercial Real Estate brokers are alike. You want to work with a commercial real estate...