In this episode, Drew has an inspiring conversation with Yannis Papadakis, a key player at Commercial Real Estate Exchange, Inc. (Crexi), a groundbreaking tool in commercial real estate.
Crexi started out as a for-sale and for-lease listing marketplace, but it is much more than that today. Yannis shares his journey from a real estate broker to a pivotal role at Crexi, revealing how the platform transformed his approach to property marketing. His foray into Crexi began while building a team at Marcus & Millichap, utilizing the platform's unique features to elevate his marketing game and currently, he focuses on business development, especially the auction platform.
Highlights:
01:37 - Transitioning into Yannis’s background and his journey into the real estate
06:15 - How CREXI's transformative impact led Yannis’s to join the tech side.
13:40 - Exploring CREXI’s Pro Tools and subscription service
17:48 - Teasing upcoming innovations and improvements within Crexi
23:19 - How the buyer premium works and the benefits for both buyers and sellers.
28:10 - Emphasizing transparency and how CREXI is leveling the playing field.
32:05 - Benefits of the auction experience.
37:46 - The increasing role of AI in different industries, including real estate.
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