Why do some commercial properties lease quickly while others sit vacant? Increasingly, the answer comes down to how brokers are using AI, data, and market knowledge to gain an edge.
In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, Aviva Sonenreich sits down with Liz Hart, President of Leasing at Newmark, to discuss how AI is reshaping commercial real estate leasing, negotiations, brokerage strategy, and the future of the industry.
Key Topics Discussed:
- How AI is changing commercial real estate leasing and brokerage
- Why brokers still matter in an AI-driven world
- How landlords can better position assets in today’s market
- Why move-in-ready space is outperforming outdated inventory
- The future of office leasing, Class B assets, and tenant demand
- How younger brokers are using LinkedIn, AI, and digital tools to win
- The role of resilience and adaptability in commercial real estate success
About the Guest
Liz Hart is President of Leasing for North America at Newmark, where she leads leasing strategy across one of the world’s largest commercial real estate services firms. She has helped drive leasing growth through strategic collaboration and the integration of AI and technology. Liz specializes in workplace strategy, commercial leasing, portfolio optimization, and the future of office real estate, and is widely recognized for her insights on AI, workplace trends, and the evolving commercial real estate landscape.
About the Host
Aviva Sonenreich is the Managing Broker and Owner of the Warehouse Hotline, a Denver commercial real estate brokerage specializing exclusively in industrial properties. She leads the firm’s brokerage operations, negotiates industrial sales and leasing transactions, advises clients on acquisition and disposition strategies, and oversees the company’s marketing and business development efforts. Through Commercial Real Estate Secrets, she interviews leading investors, brokers, developers, and industry experts to provide actionable insights on commercial real estate investing, brokerage, leasing, development, and market trends.
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