Commercial Real Estate Leasing Training

From institutional portfolios to private family holdings, the demands on leasing professionals have intensified. They are now facing the most informed and sophisticated decision-makers ever. To succeed in this environment, precision and technology are not just an advantage; they are requirements.


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The Tenant is Evolving
Prospects today don’t just tour space; they audit it. Armed with AI-driven market data and deep comparables, they are raising complex objections that traditional scripts can’t answer.


To maintain their edge, leasing professionals must do more than just keep up; they must synchronize their skills with the pace of the market.

LIFT integrates the sharpest list of AI tools into all its courses to equip leasing agents with the modern capabilities needed to compete.

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The Role has Expanded
It is no longer enough to be a great salesperson. To secure top-tier terms today, leasing agents must think like asset managers, marketers, and risk analysts simultaneously.

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The Technology Has Accelerated

AI is doing more than just streamlining administrative workflows; it is redefining how business is won. Leasing teams must now leverage AI for hyper-accurate prospecting to cut through market noise.

OUR COURSES

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    THE LEASING PLAN

    A successful leasing campaign doesn't happen by accident, it is engineered. This course guides you through building a comprehensive Leasing Plan that serves as the 'Source of Truth' for your asset.

    We cover the three critical phases of setup: Alignment, ensuring your goals match the owner’s investment thesis; Positioning, using real data to define your building’s unique identity against competitors; and Marketing, constructing a robust Go-to-Market strategy. We determine the optimal brokerage model (in-house or external) and ensure your property is visible, findable, and positioned to reach the right audience. By the end, you will have a clear blueprint to take your asset from vacancy to fully leased.

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    FINDING TENANTS: PROSPECTING & BROKER MINDSHARE

    Prospecting is no longer about volume; it is about precision. This course equips leasing professionals with the modern toolbox to find tenants. We merge AI-driven intent data and digital tracking with proven 'boots on the ground' tactics to create a scientifically targeted pipeline. Simultaneously, we teach how to systematically build meaningful relationships and 'Broker Mindshare,' ensuring that when a tenant enters the market, the community advocates for your brand and your property. By mastering both digital intelligence and personal influence, you stop competing for leads and start attracting them.

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    INBOUND LEAD MASTERY: RESPONSE & QUALIFICATION

    A prospect’s intent is at its absolute peak the moment they reach out. Data confirms that the first landlord to respond gains an immediate competitive advantage, often anchoring the relationship before competitors even verify the lead. We teach the right protocols efficient tools to capitalize on this Strike Zone and how to combine speed with a rigorous filter to ensure conversion to tours, with high potential tenants.

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    MASTERING THE TOUR

    The physical tour is the pivot point of the transaction, the moment where interest is either converted into commitment or lost to indifference. This hands-on, tactical module transforms the tour into a choreographed sales event. We focus on the physical psychology of selling space and the executive demeanor required to command the room. We teach how to project authority, control the environment, guide the narrative, and manage resistance in real-time to drive the deal forward.

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    ADVANCED NEGOTIATION & VALUATION STRATEGY

    A lease is more than a legal agreement; it is the blueprint of an asset’s value. This course shifts the focus from 'closing deals' to 'engineering exits.' We deconstruct the math behind the market to show how every decision—from the initial LOI to the final clause—impacts Net Operating Income. We arm your team with the tactical skills to defend that value, navigating the top 25 most frequent objections by restructuring the trade-off rather than conceding price. We teach them to recognize the hidden costs of a bad deal before it is documented and the difference between a signed deal and a valuable asset.

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    THE ART OF RENEWAL: RETENTION AS A STRATEGY

    Retention is (almost) always the most profitable transaction in commercial real estate, avoiding vacancy loss, construction risk, and heavy leasing commissions. Yet, many teams approach renewals defensively, waiting for the tenant to signal intent or reacting to a broker's RFP. This module shifts the dynamic to offense. We teach how to treat every renewal as a new acquisition, re-recruiting the tenant with sophisticated strategies that quantifies their leverage and locks in value before the market can compete.

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    THE VIRTUAL PITCH: MASTERING DIGITAL LEASING

    In a hybrid leasing environment, your ability to present through a screen is just as critical as your ability to tour in person. This course bridges the gap between traditional sales acumen and digital delivery, equipping leasing agents with the technical skills and narrative strategies needed to command the Digital Stage. Moving beyond basic Zoom etiquette, this masterclass dives into the mechanics of persuasion in a remote setting. Agents will learn how to engineer a broadcast-quality presence, navigate 3D digital twins (Matterport) with cinematic fluidity, and craft data-driven narratives that hook prospective tenants instantly.

Q&A

  • No. We do not teach generic sales tactics. Our program sits at the cross-road of a Leasing and an Asset Management curriculum.

    While junior agents benefit from AI-driven Intake Protocols, senior deal-makers gain a competitive edge through our Advanced Negotiation and Financial Modeling modules. We show experienced professionals how to deploy AI as a high-level analyst, using it to instantly run complex valuation scenarios, abstract lease data during due diligence, and uncover leverage points that manual analysis might miss.

    We challenge experienced agents to stop thinking about exclusively "filling vacancy" and start using these tools to structure deals that maximize Exit Valuation.

  • We move beyond theoretical discussions of 'the future of AI' to focus entirely on immediate, practical application. In our courses, you won't just learn about technology; you will build a personal tech stack that functions as your own digital support staff.

    Our pedagogy combines industry best practices with an App-First framework. Beyond GenAI, we leverage over 20 of the most accessible, mobile-ready tools, enabling leasing professionals to compete with the best in the industry, faster.

  • All workshops are delivered exclusively in-person at your offices. We structure this as a private "In-Company" strategic session rather than a public seminar. We supports this delivery model for three reasons:

    • Confidentiality: You need the freedom to discuss your specific rent rolls, vacancy issues, and negotiation bottlenecks without competitors in the room.

    • Portfolio Specificity: A retail landlord deals with co-tenancy clauses; an industrial landlord deals with clear heights. Generic public seminars cannot address these nuances and the specific challenges of your team effectively.

    • Organizational Fit: Every real estate company has a unique structure. Whether you are a vertically integrated REIT or a private owner utilizing external brokers, we adapt the curriculum to match your specific workflow, approval committees, and decision-making hierarchy.

  • The curriculum is fully modular. We can deploy a single half-day workshop to address a specific pain point, such as Prospecting or Negotiation, without requiring a multi-day commitment.While we offer the Full LIFT Curriculum for comprehensive team transformation, most clients begin with a 3 modules workshop spanning on 1 ½ day.

  • Sort answer: it depends. Each module is designed as an intensive workshop, typically running between 4-8 hours depending on comfort with technology and exposure to our content in previous courses. This duration provides enough time to cover the core strategies in depth while leaving room to workshop your specific challenges. We don't just lecture; we use the time to solve the actual bottlenecks your team is facing right now.

  • Absolutely. While your external broker works to find your next tenant, your internal teams are responsible for approving the deal economics, managing the broker's performance, and retaining existing tenants. This training equips your internal team to better audit broker performance, negotiate the financial structure of the LOI, and master the renewal process—areas where external brokers are often less involved.

  • Our experience spans across commercial real estate, namely industrial, office, retail, and mixed-use portfolios. Beyond asset types, we focus on the principles that drive leasing success: leasing experience, process, and strategy.