Entries by John McDermott

5 Reasons You Need A CRM For Your CRE Business

We would all agree that investors play a valuable role in the success of your Commercial Real Estate (CRE) business, however, the time it takes to manage these relationships can be overwhelming. Maintaining existing contacts as well as cultivating new ones are two key factors for your success.  Many CRE businesses realize and understand this, […]

Investor Management Services Appoints SaaS Industry Veteran as New CEO and Announces Major Investment to Accelerate Platform Innovation

Investor Management Services (IMS), the award-winning software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider for commercial real estate owners and operators, announced today that Chris Atkinson has joined the company as CEO. Mr. Atkinson is a 20-year software veteran with a track record accelerating revenue growth and operational excellence.

IMS Donates to Operation Gratitude’s Halloween Candy GIVE-Back

Are you dealing with the same problem we are right now? Too much leftover Halloween candy? Don’t throw it out. Don’t eat it until your stomach aches. Donate it! The team at Investor Management Services, LLC has banded together to donate all our leftover candy to the troops. The Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy program is […]

BOMA Releases List of Most and Least Expensive Office Markets

Ever wonder how your city’s office costs compare to other cities? The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International has answered that question for you using data from its 2016 Office Experience Exchange Report (Office EER). They have compiled a list of the most and least expensive cities, in terms operating expenses and rental rates, to […]

The Impact of Hurricane Matthew on the Commercial Real Estate Market

CRE owners and investors are aware of the risks of building in areas prone to hurricanes and natural disasters, but Hurricane Matthew makes the concern a reality yet again. In dealing with the aftermath of the storm, construction companies will most likely experience influxes in residential and commercial real estate projects that could cost well […]

IMS Would Like to Congratulate Client, RADCO, on Successfully Obtaining $32 Million in Financing to Purchase Two Apartment Communities

$32 Million in financing for Stanton Place Apartments in Acworth, Ga, and The Reserve at Ashley River in North Charleston, SC was secured by Cushman and Wakefield on behalf of The RADCO Companies. C&W’s Atlanta Equity, Debt & Structured Finance Group, led by Mike Ryan, Telly Fathaly and Brian Linnihan are responsible for securing the short-term, floating-rate loan for the properties’ acquisition and capital improvement plans.

Your Distribution Waterfall May Be Costing You Millions

Did you know that 88% of spreadsheets have at least one error? The distribution waterfall models built in Excel are no exception. One incorrect keystroke could cause distributions to be calculated inaccurately, leading to incorrect payouts that will either hurt your bottom line or damage your relationship with investors. The average benchmark for data entry […]

Charlotte Business Journal Does a Feature on IMS

Investor Management Services was recently featured in the Charlotte Business Journal. IMS was recognized by the NREI and IMN for Innovation in CRE Technology and has recently rolled out updates to the software solution. To read more, please visit the CBJ’s site.

Brexit’s Impact on the Commercial Real Estate Market

Brexit has only begun to cause investors to feel unsettled. During such a period, it is common for investors to seek calmer shores for their money and a decent yield. Real estate investment trusts ran counter to the U.S. stock market recently. REITs are considered safe but those wanting higher returns had begun exploring other […]