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Navigating the CRE Negotiation Table in Today’s Market

Podcast

The Crexi Team

April 3, 2024

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This episode uncovers insights into the current world of CRE negotiations from Aaron Strauss, Managing Partner at A.Y. Strauss.

The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate.

Host Yannis Papadakis listens as Aaron Strauss shares insights from his extensive experience in dealing with billions worth of CRE transactions over his career. The conversation also delves into the transaction landscape today, how to select clients and deals wisely, and the impact of technological advancements and soft skills on the industry. Their wide-ranging discussion includes:

  • Meet Aaron Strauss: A Titan in Commercial Real Estate Law
  • Aaron's Journey: From Journalism to Leading Legal Advisor
  • Early Career Lessons and the Value of Mentorship
  • Embracing Mistakes and Building Sustainable Practices
  • Daily Habits for Success in Commercial Real Estate
  • The Entrepreneurial Leap: Founding A.Y. Strauss
  • Challenges and Triumphs of Starting a Law Firm
  • Showcasing Success: Memorable Deals and Client Relationships
  • Choosing Clients and Cultivating Trust
  • The Art of the Deal: Legal Insights and Market Trends
  • Launching a Podcast: The Dealmaker's Edge
  • Navigating Today's Transaction Landscape 
  • Rapid Fire Questions: Insights from Aaron Strauss
  • Final Thoughts and How to Connect

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About Aaron Strauss:

Aaron Y. Strauss is one of the leading legal advisors in the commercial real estate industry, having provided insight and guidance for billions worth of transactions during his career. As the firm’s founder and managing partner, he has positioned A.Y. Strauss as one of the region’s most respected law firms for commercial real estate owners, lenders and sponsors.

Aaron is responsible for establishing the firm’s long-term strategy and vision, overseeing a culture of excellence and respect that recruits, retains and supports a nationally-recognized team of attorneys and business professionals.

A dedicated dealmaker and connector, Aaron strives to identify and facilitate commercial real estate and other opportunities for clients and valued contacts. In 2021, Aaron launched The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss podcast highlighting the stories, successes, and struggles behind major commercial real estate investors.

Prior to founding A.Y. Strauss, Aaron practiced for several years at an international law firm in New York, and a prominent New Jersey-based law firm.

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.

Crexi is transforming commercial real estate with advanced, integrative technology and data analytics designed to accelerate every CRE stakeholder’s success. From trading properties to machine-learning-powered industry Intelligence, Crexi’s intuitive CRE solutions accelerate transaction velocity and have empowered over 2 million monthly users to close $$615 billion in deals and market over $7 trillion in property value. 

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