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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDS | Q1.2018
May 2018
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS®
2018 LEADERSHIP TEAM
President
Elizabeth J. Mendenhall , ABR, ABRM, CIPS,
CRB, GRI, ePRO, LCI, PMN
President-Elect
John S. Smaby
Treasurer
Thomas A. Riley, CCIM, CRB
Immediate Past-President
Bill E. Brown
Vice President
Colleen A. Badagliacco, CRB, CRS, ePro,
GRI, SRES
Vice President
Kenny Parcell, ABR, BB, CRS
CONTENTS
1 | Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
2 | Investment Sales..………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
4 | Methodology………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13
Introduction
Q1.2018 Update
INVESTMENT SALES
Q1.2018 Percentage of REALTORS® Sales Volume Sales Prices
30%
Who Closed a Sale Transaction
65%
20%
10%
2010.Q4
2008.Q4
2009.Q2
2009.Q4
2010.Q2
2011.Q2
2011.Q4
2012.Q2
2012.Q4
2013.Q2
2013.Q4
2014.Q2
2014.Q4
2015.Q2
2015.Q4
2016.Q2
2016.Q4
2017.Q2
2017.Q4
-10%
-40%
+4.2% +6.7%
Our market is constrained by antiquated zoning
ordinances and the prolonged approval process,
INVESTMENT SALES
Historical low vacancy rates for industrial and Hospitality is very slow due to high down payments
multifamily required by all lenders
Increase in foreign investment, as well as new companies I do believe that changing marketing strategies could
relocating to Kentucky from the likes of California, Ohio, capture more of any given market by gaining market
Illinois, Michigan, New York, due to a more favorable share on the private sector buyers. Social Media is the
business environment, and quality of life. way to go in the future.
Desoto County has about 40% of the capital investment Influenced by national market projections. Concern
money in the 8 County Metro area Around Memphis. It is about inflation, rates and a 2020 possible downturn.
among the best growth area percent wise in the State Investment properties aren't hitting the market. Empty
and ranks high in the nation.
properties are hitting heavily.
Distressed Properties currently present many Lot of activity, however, the contracts and leasing activity
opportunities in MULTIPLE STATES. are lagging.
Commercial real estate is on a slight uptick compared to Market is in flux, but little to no industrial available, and
2018. Stock market is way too volatile to stay invested. new development of industrial very costly.
Bonds are on a major decline. Commodities are soon to
bounce back by end of third quarter. Real estate will rise Market is out of balance, costs are rising too quickly.
in value, especially multi-family. Market still strong looking stronger for next year or two
at least!
EVERYONE WANTS A DEAL. Most customers are
concerned of what the property will be worth if we have Not enough industrial. Not enough industrial land
another recession. available. Limited options for anything affordable.
The market is good, cap rates are down and prices are Other than the uncertainty of Amendment 2, we have a
up. Increasing mortgage rates will cause some prices to very positive market. Low inventory to lease and virtually
fall. no industrial on the market.
INVESTMENT SALES
11%
Office Industrial Retail International Transactions
Multifamily Hotel
12.0%
11.0%
10.0%
9.0%
Q1.2018 Average
8.0%
Number of Sales
3
7.0%
6.0%
5.0%
2010.Q1
2010.Q3
2011.Q1
2011.Q3
2012.Q1
2012.Q3
2013.Q1
2013.Q3
2014.Q1
2014.Q3
2015.Q1
2015.Q3
2016.Q1
2016.Q3
2017.Q1
2017.Q3
2018.Q1
6.8%
6.7 %
Industrial Class BC 7.2 %
Retail Class A 6.4 %
Retail Class BC 7.4 %
Apartment Class A 5.9 %
Apartment Class BC 6.9 %
Hotel Class A 6.5 %
Hotel Class BC 7.5 %
Source: National Association of REALTORS®
INVESTMENT SALES
Rarely 9% Rarely 5%
Never 1% Never 0%
Strong fundamentals, steady growth, extortionist The market overall is doing quite well. Occupancy rates
government officials (fees, regs); solid next 24-months. are up. Development is up. Construction is up. Parking
issues are negatively affecting leasing and occupancy. No
The market is looking optimistic. Good bit of activity but
real solution in sight for that.
no closings.
There is a strong shortage of properties. Sellers are
asking unrealistic prices, dangerous for unsuspecting new
investors.
LEASING FUNDAMENTALS
Q1.2018 Percentage of REALTORS® New Construction Leasing Volume
15%
Who Closed a Lease Transaction
59%
10%
5%
% Change, Quarter-over-quarter
0%
2014.Q2
2009.Q2
2009.Q4
2010.Q2
2010.Q4
2011.Q2
2011.Q4
2012.Q2
2012.Q4
2013.Q2
2013.Q4
2014.Q4
2015.Q2
2015.Q4
2016.Q2
2016.Q4
2017.Q2
2017.Q4
-5%
-10%
-15%
Q1.2018 Leasing Q1.2018 Leasing
Volume Rates -20%
LEASING FUNDAMENTALS
REALTORS® Commercial Vacancy Rates REALTORS® Q1.2018 Vacancy Rates
Office 12.7 %
Office Industrial Retail
30.0%
Industrial 7.4 %
Multifamily Hotel Retail 12.0 %
Multifamily 5.5 %
25.0%
Hotel 16.9 %
20.0%
2016.Q3
2010.Q1
2011.Q1
2011.Q3
2012.Q1
2012.Q3
2013.Q1
2013.Q3
2014.Q1
2014.Q3
2015.Q1
2015.Q3
2016.Q1
2017.Q1
2017.Q3
2018.Q1
90%
80%
70%
Over 100,000 sf
60% 50,000 - 100,000 sf
50% 10,000 - 49,999 sf
40% 7,500 - 9,999 sf
20%
2,500 - 4,999 sf
Under 2,500 sf
10%
0%
*Prior to 2010.Q4 "Under 5,000 sf was the lowest category available. Source: National Association of Realtors®
LEASING FUNDAMENTALS
REALTORS® Most Pressing Challenges Direction of Business Opportunity (QoQ)
100% 8%
90% 6%
Inventory Shortage 4%
80%
46%
51%
Pricing Gap: 2%
70%
Buyers vs Sellers
0%
60% Local Economy
2015.Q2
2008.Q4
2009.Q2
2009.Q4
2010.Q2
2010.Q4
2011.Q2
2011.Q4
2012.Q2
2012.Q4
2013.Q2
2013.Q4
2014.Q2
2014.Q4
2015.Q4
2016.Q2
2016.Q4
2017.Q2
2017.Q4
-2%
50% Financing
21% -4%
40% 19% Other
-6%
30% 9% National Economy
11% -8%
20%
12% Distressed
8% -10%
Properties
10%
6% 10% -12% Source: National Association of Realtors®
3%
0% 1%
2018.Q1 2017.Q4
Methodology
The REALTORS® Commercial Real Estate Market In April 2018, NAR invited a random sample of
Trends measures quarterly activity in the 61,242 REALTORS® with an interest in commercial
commercial real estate markets, as reported in a real estate to complete an on-line survey. A total of
national survey. The survey collects data from 876 complete responses were received, for an
REALTORS® engaged in commercial real estate overall response rate of 1.4 percent. The main
transactions. The survey is designed to provide an measure of central tendency employed in the
overview of market performance, sales and leasing analysis is the mean.
transactions, along with information on current
economic challenges and future expectations.
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