The commercial real estate industry continues to evolve and be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the recession. ICBR and CREA-IN created CRE Talks to bring members various experts in business areas. These sessions provide strategies,
projections and business tips to support commercial real estate.

Upcoming CRE Talks

‘Ask the Expert’ Virtual Sessions

We have a goal of boosting resources for those members early in their CRE career! These seasoned CRE professionals welcome your questions and have plenty of tips of the do’s and don’ts as you navigate the CRE industry.

Submit your burning question/topic when you register. Your questions will be answered quickly with the expert’s hot take on the situation. Virtual seats are limited as this to be a small group discussion.

No sessions currently scheduled, please check back soon!

CRE Talks Episodes

Episode 9 - SBA Lending Challenges and Updates for Q2

CRE Talks Live: SBA Lending Challenges and Updates for Q2

John Randall from Live Oak Bank presents SBA lending challenges and updates for Q2. Learn the most recent SBA lending updates and trends that could help your business as we move into the second quarter of the year.

He expands on three topics:

  1. Does “SBA Expansion Financing” really mean minimal down payment?
  2. What Cares Act incentives are in place for borrowers?
  3. What challenges can SBA 7(a) financing solve for buyers…and their brokers?

Episode 8 - How is the CRE Industry Mentoring the Next Generation of Professionals?

CRE Talks Live: How is the CRE Industry Mentoring the Next Generation of Professionals?

Sam Smith, Joshua Abrams, Mitch Doner and Evan Kroot – all from Bradley Co. – reflect on how they entered the CRE industry, the professional wisdom that has helped professionally and personally. Learn what you can be doing to invest in the industry.

 

Episode 7 - The Future of Medical and Healthcare Space

CRE Talks Live: The Future of Medical and Healthcare Space

Episode 6 - Downtown CRE Updates with Downtown Indy

CRE Talks Live: Downtown Indianapolis Update Recording

Recently, the Commercial Real Estate Alliance of Indiana and Downtown Indy, Inc. gave an update on downtown Indianapolis and the outlook for 2021 and beyond. Mayor Joe Hogsett and a panel of key stakeholders addressed the challenges and opportunities for the downtown real estate environment.

 

Opening Speaker:

Joe Hogsett, Mayor of Indianapolis | Bio

Panelists:

 

 

 

 

Eric Gershman
Principal, Gershman Partners |
Bio

 

 

 

 

Gavin Thomas
Vice President of Development, Hendricks Commercial Properties |
Bio

 

 

 

 

Kelly Mulder
Vice President of Development, Keystone Corp | Bio

 

 

 

 

Sherry Seiwert
President, Downtown Indy, Inc.

Episode 5 - CRE Trends in Higher Education

Episode 5 – CRE Trends in Higher Education

About this episode
In this episode we chat with:

We discuss what drives interest for students looking into joining the CRE industry, how established brokers can become mentors, college students’ housing needs, public/private partnerships, and more. Click below to watch the latest episode and subscribe to our YouTube channel to ensure you don’t miss new commercial real estate content.

Episode 4 - The Future of Office and Industrial CRE in Indianapolis

Episode 4 – The Future of Office and Industrial CRE in Indianapolis

About this episode
In this episode we chat with Steve Schaub, SIOR, Senior Vice President, and Bill Ehert, SIOR, Principal, both from Avison Young. We discuss how they got their start in commercial real estate, trends they are seeing in Indianapolis, and how the pandemic is affecting business.

Episode 3 - The Future of Office and Industrial CRE in the Evansville Area

Episode 3 – The Future of Office and Industrial CRE in the Evansville Area

About this episode
In this episode of CRE Talks, Lisa Moore, Director of Membership for ICBR and CREA-IN chats with Ken Newcomb, Jr., President of F.C. Tucker Commercial, and Jarrod Luigs, CCIM, Senior Advisor for SVN | The Martin Group to discuss the future of office and industrial CRE in the Evansville area. Watch now and learn how they got their start in commercial real estate, about trends they are seeing in Evansville, how the pandemic is affecting business.

Episode 2 - The Future of Office and Industrial CRE in Ft. Wayne

Episode 2 – The Future of Office and Industrial CRE in Ft. Wayne

About this episode
In this episode of CRE Talks, Lisa Moore, Director of Membership for ICBR and CREA-IN sits down with Steve Zacher, SIOR, CCIM, President of Zacher Company, to discuss the future of office and industrial CRE in Ft. Wayne and how the pandemic has affected the Ft. Wayne market.

Episode 1 - The Virtual Tour Gains Momentum

Episode 1 – The Virtual Tour Gains Momentum

About this episode
Over the last several months, we have seen commercial real estate companies using virtual tours more than ever. This episode of CRE Talks we learn how to bring attention to listings virtually.

Rich Forslund, Executive Vice President, and Christa Calderone, the manager for the Office Services Agency, share  how Collier’s International has embraced what the virtual tour can do to market properties. Property Buyers and Sellers Want Listings with 3D Tours: 95% of people for are more likely to call about properties with 3D virtual tours (Matterport)

Tips in getting started with virtual tours:

  1. Hire an experienced photographer familiar with an advanced technology, such a Matterport.
  2. Prepare the space for a photo shoot. Tidy up the space. Less is more – remove unnecessary furniture, clutter and people.
  3. The best lighting for exterior shots is at sundown.

View an example of a Collier’s Virtual Tour.