Firstly, the mood was more upbeat and optimistic. Most people agree that the past few years were terrible but since the end of last year activity has increased. Nationwide, there is agreement that we have a bifurcated market with quality, institutional grade and trophy properties hitting 5% cap rates. Prices for these properties have returned to previous highs. Meanwhile, everyday buildings that most of us broker are still in the doldrums. In order to capitalize on this divergence investors are focusing on the $1MM to $5MM market where high returns exist.

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Our MAPP Program was recently featured in the Cover Story of SIOR Professional Report. The article describes out GIS/Data program for Los Angeles Commercial Real Estate.

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The biggest surprise this year is how many buildings have been bought up at fairly high prices. We are not out of the doldrums, but there is a scarcity of property for sale. Many buildings that have been sitting around for years are now subject to competitive bidding. Brokers are out looking for “off-market” deals – not for speculative investors, but for Users. While pricing is not at the highest levels, they are in a lofty range and somewhat removed from an otherwise weak leasing market.
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The business is changing when we can be at a property and hold a video conference with a customer while he is making a final selection with recently emailed photographs. Or we can look at sites on an aerial, upload the geocode information to the GPS for a property tour and fax the offer from the car.

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