Rob then was invited to deliver “From Shanghai to Your Shelf” on May 4, 2016 for the Seattle Commercial Broker’s Association and the SIOR Washington Chapter. Over 60 attendees were present from economic developers to the premier industrial brokers and developers. Rob also toured the Seattle Port on a private presentation made to him in preparation for this presentation. His 4 hour CE approved program was delivered to its members in downtown Seattle (see photo). The presentation reveils how corporations use mathematical formulas in the site selection decision-making in the world of logistics/supply chain when importing from Shanghai to U.S. distribution centers and retail locations. Over 280 slides include presentations of a dozen U.S ports, inland ports, intermodal pros and cons, 3PL, logistic hubs and internal building technology that has revolutionized industrial real estate. This high powered presentation based on proprietary research has been highly touted and presented to over 20 SIOR, CCIM chapters and Commercial Boards nationwide.
Commercial Lease Analysis
Rob taught his Boston University Executive Semester Course “Commercial Lease Analysis” from April 29-May1, 2016 to industry real estate practitioners. The course was delivered at Boston University in a 28 hour format to a sold out class and included industry experts from both Brookline Bank, Stonewood Co., and former directors from SunMicro and Fidelity. The course dives into 55 commercial lease clauses from the perspective of the landlord, tenant and lender as well as the leasing process and financing/investment implications. The class attendees included real estate lenders, real estate directors of end-users, New England developers and brokers.
Discovering Commercial Real Estate
On April 26, 2016, the Central Massachusetts Association of Realtors Commercial Alliance engaged Rob to present the new NAR Commercial course “Discovering Commercial Real Estate.” This four hour program was delivered in Auburn, MA at the Board’s office and covered all phases of commercial real estate from marketing, to investment trends, industrial real estate and leasing nuances. This course was presented to new commercial brokers and was a good refresher for the seasoned attendees.
Commercial Lease Negotiations
During the Spring of 2016, Rob Nahigian, FRICS, SIOR, CRE, MCR of Auburndale Realty Co., Newton, Mass. was invited and spoke at a number of regional commercial real estate events throughout the U.S. as an industry subject matter expert and commercial industry leader.
Rob delivered the program “Commercial Lease Negotiations: When Know to Hold and Know When to Fold” to the Greenville (SC) Association of Realtors Commercial Division on March 11, 2016. Over 60 of the top commercial brokers, SIOR and CCIM members attended this full morning event in Greenville, SC. The course dissected the top 5 commercial lease clause issues for a landlord and for a tenant in today’s turbulent world of commercial lease negotiations. The lender’s perspective was incorporated into the subject issues as well and the pros and cons were debated.
Autumn Charlotte Annual Conference
In October 2015 The Counselors of Real Estate elected Rob Nahigian to its National Board of Directors at its Fall Charlotte Annual Conference. His term begins in 2016 to 2018. He recently completed his term as National Vice-Chair Liaison.
2015 Massachusetts Real Estate Educator of the Year
Rob Nahigian, FRICS, SIOR, CRE, MCR of Auburndale Realty Co, Newton, Mass. was recently awarded by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors as the “2015 Massachusetts Real Estate Educator of the Year.” The professional awards recognition was made on Sunday night, September 27, 2015 at the Mass. Association of Realtors State Convention’s Professional Awards & Recognition Dinner with approximately 220 people in attendance. The awards dinner and convention was held at the Double-Tree Hilton Hotel in Danvers, Mass. Annie Blatz, President-Elect announced the recipient of the award from four state-wide finalists. She stated to the audience that the award to Rob was in recognition of his demonstrated commitment to promoting the professional growth of agents and brokers through course instruction, curriculum development, and contributions of academic and/or written work to industry publications.
Negotiation strategies in real estate transactions
Auburndale Realty Co. is pleased to announce that its principal Rob Nahigian has been asked to be a key speaker at the CORFAC International real estate convention in Minneapolis on Friday, September 11, 2015. Rob’s discussion will be on negotiating strategies in real estate transactions. The convention will be held at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
The anticipated future location of a Midas Auto Service and Tires
The first tenant that committed to the project was Wendy’s International Hamburgers who agreed to a long-term ground lease and constructed a state-of-the art 2,500 square foot restaurant. This transaction occurred during the Spring of 2012. The second lot sale and user committed during July 2015 and is the anticipated future location of a Midas Auto Service and Tires. Construction has commenced during July, 2015.The final lot was sold during July, 2015 to an investor who acquired the Wendy’s ground lease and the third lot. The investor has not decided on a final plan for the third lot.
Completed a 6-year consulting assignment on 3 projects in Franklin
Rob Nahigian,FRICS,CRE,SIOR,MCR of Auburndale Realty Co., Newton, Mass. is pleased to announce that it has completed a 6 year advisory assignment on 3 projects in Franklin, Mass. during July, 2015. Rob served as the Real Estate Counselor and the counseling assignment collectively pertained to a 4 acre retail site acquired by J&J W. Central Trust, LLC in the spring of 2009 and industrial properties located at 5 and 7 Forge Parkway, Franklin, Mass.
Real Estate Licensing Commission
Auburndale Realty Co. is pleased to announce that its principal, Rob Nahigian,FRICS,SIOR,CRE,MCR of Auburndale Realty Co., Newton, Mass. on June 15, 2015 was appointed by the Mass. Real Estate Licensing Commission/Real Estate Board to its Education Subcommittee. Rob received a confirmation letter from Associate Executive Director Ann-Margarette Barry to inform him of the appointment. The Education Subcommittee reviews and recommends to the State’s Executive Director and Associate Executive Director the continuing educational requirements to remain a real estate licensed salesperson and/or broker. The Ed Subcommittee also recommends the hours required for educational requirements for all licensing issues and approves any new courses submitted by the public for review. They make recommendations to the course content and outline format both for residential and commercial real estate licensing practitioners. Rob will be serving as the representative involved in commercial real estate. He has been periodically working with the Ed Subcommittee since 1998 and in the last 4 years has developed voluntarily and submitted over 34 CE commercial courses.