As the effects of the pandemic continue to reverberate throughout the commercial real estate industry, it’s crucial that brokers assess the impact on their local markets and get a read on current trends and forecasts in Colorado. Market-level insights, macroeconomic trends, and emerging technology all have a direct effect on brokers’ ability to meet client demands and preemptively identify problems and opportunities. What overarching challenges from COVID-19 are disrupting the way brokers operate in their local Colorado markets, and how can they adapt?
Join us for an in-depth discussion of the Colorado CRE market as we bring together subject matter experts from across Moody’s Analytics and the local brokerage community to discuss:
- Insights on regional macroeconomic trends and their effect on the CRE industry throughout Colorado.
- The systems, tools, and data that allow brokers to wield data effectively.
- Current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins markets.
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Agenda
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Thursday, April 29 (in MDT)
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09:00
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09:20
Panel 1: Technology & Innovation (30 min)
As technology in the CRE space begins to evolve more quickly, it’s vital that brokers identify the systems, tools, and key data points needed to continue working successfully.
This panel will cover:- How to use CRE data and marketing platforms to brokers’ benefit
- Tools brokers are using to be competitive
- How advances in technology are affecting forward-thinking analytics
- Implementing data and wielding it effectively in client and prospect meetings
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09:50
Panel 2: Market Insights (45 min)
As the lingering effects of the pandemic continue to impact CRE sectors, local expert insights can help Colorado brokers keep a pulse on the market and plan for the future. (45 minutes)
The panel will cover:- Trends, challenges, and opportunities in Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder and Fort Collins.
- Trends, challenges, and opportunities in Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder and Fort Collins.
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Victor Calanog, Ph.D. CRE® is the Head of Commercial Real Estate Economics at Moody’s Analytics. He and his team of economists and analysts are responsible for the firm’s commercial real estate market forecasting, valuation, and portfolio analytics services.
Dr. Calanog's research has received awards and fellowship support from several institutions, including the Ford Foundation, the Russell Sage Foundation and the Penn Lauder Center for International Business Research.
Allen Benson, Catylist's Chief Information Officer has more than 25 years’ experience in cutting-edge real estate technology. Starting out as CTO of Windermere Real Estate, the largest regional franchised real estate company on the West Coast, Benson took the company online and was the first in the country to put the entire MLS online for the public to search. In 1997, Allen founded eProperty Data with the goal of bringing the commercial real estate industry technology up to the level of the residential industry. Once the technology was introduced and adopted by the commercial practitioners, the next step was to provide a fully researched solution to the industry. After bringing multiple markets online, eProperty Data was purchased by the National Association of Realtors® in 2007. Allen went back to the grassroots and worked hand-in-hand with commercial brokers to find the void in the industry. In 2016, Allen joined up with Catylist to once again help advance the commercial industry through the use of technology.
Steig Seaward is the national director of research and oversees the research and GIS teams for the United States. A proven CRE tech leader, Steig brings 25+ years of experience providing research and analysis, product design and customer retention strategies across the information technology and commercial real estate industries.
Prior to joining Colliers, Steig spent nine years as the senior research director overseeing research and marketing operations for the east coast region of Grubb & Ellis and more recently was the EVP of Customer Success at Xceligent, a full service-SAAS based commercial real estate information provider. Steig also served as the national director of Business Development and Client Services during his 13-year career at Xceligent. In addition, Steig also gained valuable experience as the director of sales for IdealSpot, a demographic and site selection software provider, VP of Technology & Member Services for the Denver Metropolitan Commercial Association of Realtors and began his career as a research analyst for the Resolution Trust Corporation.
Erik Abrahamson is a First Vice President with CBRE Advisory & Transaction Services in Boulder, Colorado. Erik’s focus is on the office and flex market in the Highway 36 corridor, encompassing all of Boulder and Broomfield County. With a background that includes commercial property development, acquisitions/dispositions and brokerage, he has comprehensive knowledge of the office and flex real estate market in the Boulder/Denver region.
Known for bringing a sense of urgency to every client engagement, Erik has been involved in more than $291.53 million in transaction value. His real estate acumen coupled with relentless follow through, superior communication and seamless service delivery ensures his clients make real estate decisions that enhance value, reduce cost and manage risk. Erik’s focus is agency representation in the Boulder market. Erik partners with Jeremy Kroner to provide their clients with comprehensive service delivery that covers office, flex and industrial product lines.
Erik earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin and completed his graduate coursework at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Steve Kawulok serves as managing director for SVN / Denver Commercial, LLC. He is licensed as an employing/responsible broker in Colorado and Wyoming. With more than 25 years of experience, Kawulok has successfully supervised or participated in $2.5 billion of real estate activity over this time period. He was recently named an "Icon of the Industry" by a leading Colorado real estate trade journal.
Previously, Kawulok served in the construction industry as a CFO of a commercial firm, then as project manager in the industrial property development sector, before entering the brokerage side of the real estate industry. He has served as a commercial broker and then as a managing broker during this time.
Kawulok is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Colorado Association of Realtors, Wyoming Association of Realtors, Denver Metro Commercial Association of Realtors, and the Northern Colorado Commercial Association of Realtors, (where he served three terms as a director and president). Kawulok has earned a Paul Harris Fellowship from Rotary Club International. He has been an invited speaker on multiple industry trade meeting panels, and writes monthly social media and website submissions chronicling the area commercial real estate trends and activities.
Kawulok earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance and a bachelor's degree in Organizational Management, both from the University of Colorado. He currently resides in Boulder, CO with his wife Mary, and has two adult children. He enjoys playing basketball, family events, travel, and participating in community events.
Mr. Smith is a principal at Colliers International and works primarily in the company’s Investment and Leasing divisions. T.J. is widely recognized as a leader in the brokerage community. He provides a full range of services to his clients, including but not limited to: acquisition and disposition services, tenant representation, landlord representation, strategic planning and scheduling, market information and product consultation, negotiation support, analysis of offers and identifying comparables.
In recent years, T.J. has completed over 1,000 transactions consisting of more than 12 million square feet with an estimated transaction volume in excess of $1 billion.
Brian L. Wagner provides specialized brokerage advisory services to institutional property owners and entrepreneurial business owners, focusing on office and medical office properties in Colorado Springs. Working with a team of highly experienced brokerage professionals, he offers a full range of consulting and marketing services including lease review, property analysis, market positioning, tenant representation and transaction management. He is particularly known for his client-centered focus and diligence at guiding clients to achieve their goals.
Brian joined the Newmark in 2014. Previously, he was with Sierra Commercial Real Estate, where he handled approximately 2 million square feet of office and medical properties. His dedication and tenacity drove his achievements, and he was consistently recognized as a Top Producer within both his firm and the greater Colorado Springs community.