As technology continues to disrupt the commercial real estate sector, investors with countless data points at their fingertips are still finding value in the hyperlocal expertise that only a seasoned broker can provide. When the Daily Herald Business Ledger was looking for submitted content for its recent CRE issue, Taylor Johnson pitched a byline on the topic from client Interra Realty. The resulting thought leadership piece, drafted by Interra Managing Partner Patrick Kennelly, spelled out a range of benefits brokers bring to a real estate search, from off-market opportunities to a comprehensive overview of the local economy, existing ordinances and proposed legislation that might factor into an investment decision. Read more here.

Patrick Kennelly, a managing partner with Interra Realty, says data sourced from the internet should supplement, but not replace, broker insights that can save investors time, money and frustration.