SAN FRANCISCO—“Owners really want to be in on the leading edge of innovation.” That is according to Colliers International's Jim Osburn, who was recently named managing director of real estate management services for the brokerage firm's San Francisco office, as GlobeSt.com previously reported.
Osburn tells GlobeSt.com that owners understand that it is “not reasonable to expect values will continue to appreciate at current rates so they are really seeking to differentiate their buildings through service, amenities, energy efficiency, cost containment and space design.” And the tenants, he says, are responding in-kind, demanding flexible space design, amenities, connectivity and mobility.
“Owners are busy and are requiring more from their property managers such as LEED services, major renovation oversight and implementation of energy savings initiatives,” he tells GlobeSt.com. “There is a tremendous opportunity for real estate managers step up and fill in the gap between property management and ownership.”
To check out more from our exclusive conversation with Jim Osburn on his plans in his new role, agenda for 2015 and on regional challenges and economic drivers, check out our recent in depth Q&A by clicking here.
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Natalie Dolce
Natalie Dolce, editor-in-chief of GlobeSt.com and GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, is responsible for working with editorial staff, freelancers and senior management to help plan the overarching vision that encompasses GlobeSt.com, including short-term and long-term goals for the website, how content integrates through the company’s other product lines and the overall quality of content. Previously she served as national executive editor and editor of the West Coast region for GlobeSt.com and Real Estate Forum, and was responsible for coverage of news and information pertaining to that vital real estate region. Prior to moving out to the Southern California office, she was Northeast bureau chief, covering New York City for GlobeSt.com. Her background includes a stint at InStyle Magazine, and as managing editor with New York Press, an alternative weekly New York City paper. In her career, she has also covered a variety of beats for M magazine, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, FashionLedge.com, and Co-Ed magazine. Dolce has also freelanced for a number of publications, including MSNBC.com and Museums New York magazine.
