2026 CRE Industry Survey Results
We asked commercial real estate professionals to share their top priorities and biggest obstacles for the year ahead. Here's what they told us.
Top Priorities for 2026
Top Obstacles for 2026
Key Insights
Priorities Summary
The majority of respondents are focused on ERP-related initiatives, with implementation and configuration leading at 33%. Combined with reporting, training, and process improvement priorities, technology modernization represents over 70% of all 2026 priorities. A notable emerging theme is AI and automation, reflecting the industry's growing interest in leveraging new technologies.
Obstacles Summary
Resource and capacity constraints remain the dominant challenge, accounting for over 50% of responses. This encompasses time limitations, staffing shortages, and competing workload priorities. Training and knowledge gaps emerged as a significant concern, along with challenges around AI talent and ROI evaluation for new technology initiatives.
How We Can Help
Tackling Your Top Priorities
Lordae Properties
Yardi Implementation & Custom Development
Antiquated legacy system couldn't handle transaction volume for 104 commercial properties. Costly outside consultants weren't delivering the data they needed.
Goldfarb Properties
Custom Reporting & Yardi Development
A NYC residential operator needed reporting that matched their specific regulatory requirements and operational questions across five metro regions.
Overcoming Your Top Obstacles
Laramar Group
Multi-Market Yardi Support
A 6,500+ unit portfolio across 50+ markets required a Yardi partner who could scale with acquisitions and provide dedicated ongoing support nationwide.
RiseBoro Community Partnership
Training & Procurement Implementation
A 50-year-old Brooklyn nonprofit with six divisions needed to roll out Yardi purchasing while building lasting internal expertise across teams.
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