Derek Daniels, Regional Research Director, Colliers
AI Giants Taking Over San Francisco Office Spaces
Guest: Derek Daniels, Colliers
Here's how AI is directly driving up real estate values.
My YouTube show/podcast guest this week is Derek Daniels, Regional Research Director for Colliers in the Bay Area.
Derek is a San Francisco office market expert and see first-hand the significant impact of AI on San Francisco's commercial real estate market.
This is a great episode if you are anywhere near an AI hub of activity (San Francisco and environs, of course, Seattle, Boston, NYC, and Austin).
You'll learn about the evolving dynamics of the commercial real estate market driven by AI and get insights into opportunities for adaptation, growth, and investment.
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In San Francisco along, AI companies have leased (at time of recoding) 1.5 million square feet of office space, representing 25% of new leases amidst a backdrop of 35 million square feet of vacant space.
Might not seem like a huge proportion - but for the owners of those office building…!
Listen in to learn about the variety of spaces AI companies are leasing, from Class C to high-end Class A offices, light industrial spaces, and why flexibility and hybrid work models are crucial for these companies.
And, as always, Derek was the proud recipient of my weekly three questions I ask of all guests.
Here are his answers:
Why should real estate professionals pay attention to AI today?
- AI tools can significantly enhance efficiency by automating routine tasks, allowing professionals to focus on high-impact activities.
- AI will create efficiencies and drive changes, some positive and some challenging, influencing the broader economy.
Practical AI use for real estate professionals:
- Use AI to consolidate notes, generate report outlines, and craft social media posts.
- AI can also assist in writing emails by organizing thoughts and adjusting formality levels.
Here are some easy win uses of AI that listeners can immediately try.
- Use AI tools to help write emails.
- Generate messaging for clients or prospects with paraphrasing models or text generators.
- Input your thoughts and let AI rearrange them for clarity and effectiveness.
- Adjust formality levels with AI to match the context [love this one. AG]
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