Philadelphia Market Waves and Cultivating Market-Wide Expertise

The Crexi Commercial Real Estate Podcast: Conversations in All Things CRE

This episode explores building market-specific expertise, current trends and relevant insights into the Philadelphia CRE market with Adam Gillespie, Principal at Avison Young.

The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. 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.

This episode of The Crexi Podcast features Shanti Ryle, host and Director of Content Marketing at Crexi, in conversation with Adam as they discuss his 24-year career in commercial real estate, deep diving into his early experiences, the lessons learned, and his transition from Ohio to Philadelphia. They explore Adam's insights on the current Philadelphia investment real estate market across different asset classes, investment strategies, and the importance of relationships and integrity in business.

Adam also shares personal stories, including his nickname 'Huss,' and thoughts on the future of real estate amidst changing economic factors. This episode is packed with valuable advice and reflections on long-term success in commercial real estate.

• Meet Adam Gillespie: A Real Estate Veteran
• Adam's Background and Early Life
• From Ohio to Philadelphia: Career Journey
• Lessons Learned and Career Advice
• Day-to-Day Life of a Real Estate Broker
• The Importance of Note-Taking and Database Management
• Tools and Strategies for Effective Operations
• Qualities of Good Buyers and Sellers
• Personal Mission and Career Reflections
• Favorite Transactions and Memorable Deals
• Philadelphia Market Overview and Trends
• Impact of Interest Rates and Economic Factors
• Long-Term Outlook and Sector Predictions
• Rapid Fire Questions and Fun Insights
• Final Thoughts and Parting Advice

About Adam Gillespie:

Adam Gillespie is a twenty-four year commercial real estate veteran specializing in selling investment real estate in the Philadelphia region. During his career, Adam has executed over $1.9 billion in transactions, including single-asset and regional portfolio sales ranging in size from $1 million to $133 million.

Adam has been recognized with multiple industry awards and earned a CCIM designation in 2015. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Dayton with degrees in Finance and Marketing. He moved from Ohio to Philadelphia in 2005 and has been an investment real estate broker specializing in the sale of industrial, apartments and office buildings since.

Adam is an active member of the Greg Wolf Fund, a non-profit dedicated to funding targeted blood cancer research and providing financial support to families battling leukemia. Adam currently lives in Fort Washington, PA with his wife and three children. He is an avid real estate investment advisor, dad, athlete and fly fisherman.

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