Anthony Graziano on 2026 CRE Values, AI, & Appraisal Realities
Podcast
The Crexi Team
December 17, 2025
What does 2026 hold for CRE values? Anthony Graziano explains market resets, debt myths, and the evolving role of appraisal.
The Crexi Podcast connects CRE professionals with industry insights built for smart decision-making. In each episode, we explore the latest trends, innovations and opportunities shaping commercial real estate, because we believe knowledge should move at the speed of ambition and every conversation should empower professionals to act with greater clarity and confidence.
In this episode of The Crexi Podcast, Shanti Ryle, Director of Content Marketing at Crexi, sits down with Anthony Graziano, CEO of Integra Realty Resources (IRR). Anthony, an expert with decades of experience in real estate economics and valuation, shares his journey from growing up in a commercial real estate-focused family to becoming a leading figure in the industry.
The conversation covers a broad spectrum of topics including the importance of storytelling in appraisals, the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies like AI, and the evolving landscape of commercial real estate. Anthony also discusses the importance of ethical standards, overcoming bias, and maintaining data security in today's digital age. Listeners will gain insights into the intricacies of valuation, current market trends, and strategies for new entrants in the appraisal industry.
- Meet Anthony Graziano: A Real Estate Expert
- Anthony's Journey into Real Estate
- The Evolution of Integra Realty Resources
- Mentorship and Learning in Real Estate
- Leadership and Growth at Integra
- Challenges and Unique Valuation Cases
- Current Market Trends and Predictions
- The Introduction to Bias in Appraisals
- Understanding Personal Bias
- The Brookings Institute Study of Appraisals
- Its Impact on the Appraisal Industry
- Future of Real Estate Valuation
- Cybersecurity and AI in Appraisals
- Rapid Fire Questions
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About Anthony Graziano:
Anthony Graziano is one of the nation’s foremost experts on real estate economics and value drivers with over 30 years of experience providing valuation and advisory services to clients. He now serves as the CEO of Integra Realty Resources (IRR) responsible for executing the strategic growth objectives of Integra’s 55+ offices in the US and Caribbean.
The firm’s 500+ professionals provide services to government, institutional and private owners that include market feasibility studies and forecasts, expert witness testimony, economic damage assessment, and valuation and counseling on all classes of commercial and major residential and mixed-use projects. Anthony is the Chair of ULI Southeast Florida | Caribbean District Council and Chair of the Florida Counselors of Real Estate.
About Crexi’s Commercial Real Estate Podcast:
Crexi’s commercial real estate podcast features conversations across all aspects of commercial real estate with industry leading investors, developers, brokers, and professionals. Among the top 5% of commercial real estate podcasts, The Crexi Podcast sits down with industry experts to investigate trends, educate listeners, and uncover the latest happenings and news in the world of commercial real estate. To listen to all episodes for free, check out The Crexi Podcast's full library here.
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