Know the Network
In commercial real estate, who you know is sometimes as important as what you know.
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Networking is a critical element to navigating the strong community of experts and practitioners working together to meet the changing demands in a profession that is nuanced, complex and ever-changing.
If you’re looking to expand your network in commercial real estate, it’s important to take advantage of connections with the numerous real estate associations. While each association has its own mission and personality, they all share the common goal to provide trusted guidance, thought-leadership, education and inspiration for current and aspiring real estate professionals.
Every association offers a robust catalog of tools and resources, so how do you take full advantage of the perks of networking and associations?
- Business opportunities – building relationships can be an overlooked asset in commercial real estate, but still very important. The more people you know and connect with, the greater number of opportunities you will have to find clients, investors, partners and tenants. Every connection expands your network and increases your financial potential.
- Market knowledge and trends – Tapping into associations and networks helps you stay up to date on the latest trends, market conditions and industry insights. Participating in events and discussions can help you make better investment opportunities by staying on top of the emerging trends to make informed business decisions.
- Continuing education – Many associations offer workshops, courses and seminars to help maintain necessary continuing education credits.
- Partnerships – Learn to leverage others’ areas of expertise and focus to build collaborative relationships where you can pool resources and contacts that may result in shared projects, joint ventures or partnership on complex deals.
- Referrals and recommendations – In real estate, word-of-mouth and your reputation go a long way. Building trust and credibility in your network can help foster those deeper relationships whether you’re looking for a new job opportunity or a new business opportunity.
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