The A.CRE Excel library is large. Readers reached out regularly not knowing which model fit their deal, and finding the right one used to mean scrolling through everything or asking us directly. So I built a filterable Google Sheet that maps every model, module, tool, and tutorial in the library to the property type and […]
Elegir las herramientas de automatización para bienes raíces comerciales solía ser una pregunta sencilla. Escoja la plataforma más fácil, conecte sus aplicaciones, ahorre tiempo. Ese enfoque tenía sentido hace un par de años. Ya no encaja del todo. MCP cambió el contexto. Si ha seguido esta serie, sabe que MCP (Model Context Protocol) es lo […]
Choosing the right automation tools for CRE teams used to be a straightforward question. Pick the easiest platform, connect your apps, save time. That framing made sense a couple of years ago. It does not quite fit anymore. MCP changed the context. If you have been following this series, you know that MCP (Model Context […]
Hace unas semanas le pedí a Claude Desktop que reorganizara una carpeta en mi computadora. Revisó toda la carpeta: cada archivo y subcarpeta, propuso una nueva estructura y, una vez que la aprobé, hizo los cambios por sí solo. No configuré nada. No conecté nada. Solo pregunté. Lo que no sabía en ese momento es […]
A few weeks ago I asked Claude Desktop to reorganize a folder on my computer. It reviewed the entire folder: every file and subfolder inside it, proposed a new layout, and once I approved it, made the changes itself. I didn’t set anything up. I didn’t connect anything. I just asked. What I didn’t realize […]
En el sector de bienes raíces comerciales, todos hablan de los agentes de IA en este momento. Pocos se están preguntando qué es MCP, la infraestructura que hace que esos agentes sean realmente útiles. Si no ha escuchado el término todavía, lo escuchará pronto. MCP son las siglas de Model Context Protocol (Protocolo de Contexto […]
Everyone in commercial real estate is talking about AI agents right now. Fewer people are asking what is MCP, the piece of infrastructure that makes those agents actually useful. If you haven’t heard of it yet, you will. MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. Anthropic introduced it in late 2024, and within about a year […]
In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, the team issues a practical challenge: become AI capable in just 30 days. Sam sets the stage for listeners who feel AI is “too techy” or overwhelming, and Spencer outlines a step-by-step roadmap that anyone—regardless of background—can follow to build real AI fluency. From understanding […]
In this finale to Season 6 of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Sam, Spencer, and Michael share an exciting new initiative: AI Edge—a first-of-its-kind program designed to help CRE professionals become AI native. After a season exploring the power, complexity, and opportunity of artificial intelligence in real estate, the team turns their attention to […]
In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Sam, Spencer, and Michael tackle a challenge many CRE professionals face in the AI era: overwhelm. From doomscrolling LinkedIn headlines to the fear of missing out on the “next big thing,” it’s easy to feel lost in a flood of innovation. The trio explores how […]
In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, the team explores one of the most important traits for professionals in the AI era: becoming AI native. Spencer defines the term and outlines what sets apart those who will truly thrive—from instinctively using AI tools to knowing which model is best for the job […]
In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Sam shares a surprising encounter in Boise that sparks a bigger conversation: is AI a true paradigm shift or just another passing trend in commercial real estate? Spencer introduces a bold thesis—those who ignore AI risk becoming the Kodaks of CRE—and Michael pushes back with […]
In this opening episode of Season 6, the Adventures in CRE team—Sam Carlson, Spencer Burton, and Michael Belasco—returns with a powerful message: the age of AI in commercial real estate has arrived. Kicking things off with energy and insight, the trio shares why this season is laser-focused on artificial intelligence and how it’s reshaping the […]
Welcome to Season 5 of the A.CRE Audio Series! Join Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco as they kick off an exciting new season filled with insights into the future of commercial real estate. While co-host Sam Carlson couldn’t make it due to snowy conditions in Idaho, Spencer and Michael bring the heat from sunny Miami. […]
In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco catch up on what’s new—both personally and professionally—and share exciting updates from A.CRE. They reflect on Michael’s RV@Olympic development project, where they overcame challenges like building the largest septic system in Clallam County, while also teasing plans to expand the […]