25 Years of Doing One Thing and One Thing Only
May 15th, 2019 marked my 25th anniversary in commercial real estate. I remember that day in 1994 vividly, and my heartfelt enthusiasm remains a fond memory as I walked into […]
The Secret to Success in a Commercial Real Estate Career
If you are considering commercial real estate as career, or find yourself within the industry looking for ways to accelerate your growth, the one piece of advice I will offer […]
Merging Talent, Experience and Values as a Client-Centric Team
Patrick Toomey and Tom Lagos have joined forces at JLL. While running competing teams in the industry, they found that they shared a deep conviction in a client-first approach to the business. Tom […]
Retail is Not Dying it is Thriving. Time to Change the Message.
Every week the newspapers paint a dire picture of the retail industry – one where the retail industry is driving off a cliff, much like the iconic scene in Thelma […]
Boomers and Millennials – How Two Generations are Transforming Retail
Contrary to popular belief, internet retailers are not the sole drivers behind the closures of some of the most iconic retail brands of the last 50 years. Brand names such […]
How Leasing Agents Can Create Value In The Sales Process
As a commercial real estate broker specializing in the sale of shopping centers, I value the relationships that I have built with retail leasing agents over the years. In fact, my […]
Don’t Be a Lone Wolf: How leveraging Your Team’s Strengths Can Increase Your Deal Flow.
Growing your commercial real estate business can seem overwhelming within the dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. Many young brokers come into the business with the dream of making their dent, often never […]
5 Battle Tested Ways to Avoid a Re-trade
Caveat emptor (let the buyer beware) is the contract law principle that controls the sale of shopping centers. Buyers must conduct their own due diligence, and in many times these […]