Real Estate Center 4 Success

Are data centers the modern-day gold rush?

In this clip from Investing in Commercial Real Estate, James Nelson breaks down the explosive demand driven by AI, cloud computing, and hyperscalers.

He also explores the growing tension over where these massive projects can actually be built. From power constraints to zoning battles, the question is: where will they go next?

Manhattan developers are getting more creative.

Bernadette Brennan shares how developers are carving out portions of buildings instead of taking on entire assets.

At SERHANT. Commercial, she’s seeing deals where owners retain select floors while developers reposition the rest.

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“What did they say when they referred me to you?”

As Scott Harris points out, that answer tells you a lot about your real value. The reasoning is rarely just negotiation or market knowledge.

More often, it’s about how you communicate, how you show up, and how you make people feel. When you start hearing the same things over and over, take note.

A question agents hear all the time: “Who lives in the building?”

Even if it feels harmless, discussing the people or demographics can violate Fair Housing laws.

Neil Garfinkel advises reminding the buyer you can’t provide that information and directing them to do their own due diligence.

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Written communication can create liability.

Michael J. Romer, Esq. explains why agents and attorneys must slow down before responding to clients or even to each other.

Licensees are held to a higher standard, and what you put in writing often matters more than what you say. One careless message can trigger an investigation, delay a deal, or put your license at risk.

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Strong advertising is about specifics.

Marissa Ghesquiere encourages agents to skip phrases like “the best” and instead highlight what buyers actually value: quality materials, notable architects or designers, building features, and a sought-after location.

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