Site Selection | How Do I Make Data Useful for Critical Decisions?

Ah, site selection… let me know if this sounds familiar: We need a new data center! We need to open fifteen new locations every year for the next ten years! We need a new R&D center! You’re the director of real estate and you’ve been tasked with finding these locations.  What to do? Where to start? You could call a…

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BI Tools | Context is Key

Over the years I’ve been asked to review and assess clients’ internally developed business intelligence (BI) tools and platforms on more than a few occasions. Some of them are great, and some of them could use some work. As an example of the latter, a few years ago, I was working on one of these business…

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Seamless Integration: Integrating Cloud-Based Solutions with Existing Systems

Cloud-based solutions within the world of commercial real estate management have evolved significantly over the years. Technology plays a pivotal role in streamlining operations, enhancing efficiency, and optimizing decision-making for your business. Cutting-edge cloud-based tools, particularly those hosted in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud, provide robust property management and accounting capabilities. Solutions such as…

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Lease Administration Reporting: The Key to Efficient CRE Management

Effective lease administration reporting is essential for managing commercial real estate portfolios, ensuring compliance, and maximizing operational efficiency. Fischer Solutions’ ManagePath streamlines the lease management processes with one of the most important features being robust reporting tools. Lease administration reporting refers to the process of collecting, analyzing, and presenting data related to leased properties or…

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Business Intelligence: The “Owl” of Corporate Real Estate  

Business Intelligence tools transform raw data into consumable information, but translating the findings can oftentimes be difficult to interpret. The art of conveying ideas effectively is a timeless challenge that transcends boundaries. From subtle nuances lost in translation to finding the right words to captivate an audience, conveying ideas requires finesse.   Business intelligence (BI) refers…

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Location Analytics: When Location Matters

Location analytics has become an essential tool for businesses looking to expand or optimize locations for their operations. In the Business-to-Consumer (B2C) segment, this is a critical step in maximizing your return on investment. Location analytics refers to the process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to the physical location of a property. It…

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How to Benefit from Cloud Migration

In today’s digital age, Cloud Migration is a must. Businesses of all sizes are generating massive amounts of data. However, managing and storing data can be a significant challenge for many businesses. Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) may not have the necessary resources to manage their data efficiently. Migrating your data to a cloud-based solution,…

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A Guide to ESG in Commercial Real Estate

The future of commercial real estate is becoming increasingly tied to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations. Investors and tenants place greater emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility. In turn, companies are adapting by incorporating ESG principles into their operations. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) refers to the three key areas that companies and investors…

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NOTED: ESG Impacts to Healthcare RE Investment

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have become increasingly important in the real estate investment community. In healthcare real estate, ESG factors have emerged as critical drivers of investment decisions. ESG factors can impact investment returns and play a significant role in shaping the future of healthcare real estate. ESG in Healthcare Real Estate Healthcare…

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