Podcast: Building an AI-Powered CRE Operation – Boxer Property President Justin Segal
Why this matters
The integration of artificial intelligence into commercial real estate operations, as exemplified by Boxer Property’s leadership, signals a growing institutional recognition that technology is no longer ancillary but central to competitive positioning. For allocators and capital providers, this development underscores a shift in how value is extracted from office portfolios amid persistent sector headwinds. AI-driven platforms promise enhanced operational efficiency, from leasing to asset management, potentially mitigating some of the margin pressures caused by elevated vacancy and tenant churn. Moreover, the emphasis on AI reflects a broader recalibration of risk and return expectations, where data analytics and automation become critical tools for underwriting and portfolio optimization. This evolution also hints at a bifurcation within the office sector: operators who can leverage technology to adapt to hybrid work patterns and tenant demands may sustain or even grow cash flows, while those reliant on traditional management approaches risk obsolescence. For lenders and capital markets, the adoption of AI-enabled operations could influence underwriting models and due diligence, as more granular, real-time data becomes available. Ultimately, this trend is a bellwether for how institutional capital is seeking to future-proof office assets in a market still grappling with structural change.
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- Disclosed office deal value tracked in July 2026: $22.3B across 73 reported transactions. All Office coverage →
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Justin Segal is President of Boxer Property , where he oversees operations, leasing, technology, and marketing across a national portfolio of office, retail, and hotel assets. He co-founded Brava Systems, an AI-enable…
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