The real Estate sector has undergone significant transformation in recent years. Real estate service providing platforms are becoming increasingly popular as more people look to buy or sell property online. These platforms offer a convenient way for buyers and sellers to connect without the need for face-to-face interactions. This is especially important in today’s world where people are increasingly relying on digital solutions to conduct transactions. 

Emersons Commercial Real Estate (ECRC) is a firm in the commercial real estate industry that delivers property Management, leasing, and investment services. Its operations span across the United States. The Emersons platform is a result of over a century of collective experience in commercial real estate. Its team comprises professionals with diverse backgrounds, including expertise in banking, finance, accounting, leasing, development, construction management, property management, and tenant-in-common management.  

Emersons strives to offer the benefits of in-house real estate management to its clients without the typical overhead, expense, and problems associated with maintaining their staff. By leveraging internet and ASP software, Emersons can offer clients secure, real-time access to property operating results, financial statements, and tenant information. In essence, Emersons is uniquely positioned to deliver management solutions that enhance value and increase returns for various property types, including retail, office, industrial, medical, multi-family, or mixed-use. 

ECRC was founded in 2004 and has its headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Karen Simon, the President and Managing Partner of the Tarrant County Division of ECRC, shares the firm’s leadership approach and plans for continued expansion. Karen states, “Emersons Commercial Real Estate experience is across a broad range of asset classes, geographic regions, and encompassing a diverse tenant mix. Our comprehensive approach focuses on integrated leasing and marketing stagey to maximize occupancy and tenant retention, thus enhancing asset value. Our clients are our partners. We sit down with them to determine their situation, the short-term requirements, and the long-term vision for their property investments.” 

Meet the Leader 

Karen Simon is the President and Managing Partner of Emersons Commercial Real Estate, which is a full-service commercial real estate firm that provides property management, leasing, and sales services in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. The company has offices in Oklahoma City, Dallas, and Fort Worth areas and manages over seven million square feet of property in the Dallas area alone and 100 million across the country through its partnership with 1045. With more than 30 years of experience, Karen has executed over 2,000 transactions across thousands of acres and 6 million square feet of property. She specializes in the office, retail, industrial, and land sectors in both leasing and sales, and leads marketing activities for three counties. Karen opened Emersons’s Tarrant County office in 2016 and is recognized as the first female industrial realtor in Dallas and Tarrant Counties. 

Karen started her career in 1982 with Henry S. Miller, which was the largest real estate company in Texas at that time. She was the first female broker to be named as the highest industrial producer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area before leaving six years later. Karen’s passion and determination have driven her success in every role she has taken on. She served as the Managing Partner for Bradford Company from 2003 to 2014 and built the entity board for the organization in Tarrant County, opening that location before serving in the same position for Tig, another industrial and office group. Karen is a custom jewelry designer and the owner of Rings from Things since 2011, where she specializes in serving third-party customers and has done trunk shows with Neiman Marcus. 

Exclusive Real Estate Offerings   

ECRC offers a range of services that include experienced and knowledgeable professionals who specialize in tenant-in-common ownership structure, centralized management to reduce overhead and realize economies of scale, customizable management and tenant-in-common reporting, advanced property management software accessible via secure Internet login, and the ability to offer big company abilities with personal service.  

 ECRC’s specialized management process is designed to seamlessly integrate leasing, maintenance, and capital improvements using cutting-edge technology, while also maintaining strong tenant relations. This approach aims to maximize Net Operating Income (NOI) by leveraging advanced technology systems with proprietary and customized software to create operating efficiencies. Clients benefit from tangible, real-time data that supports decision-making and strategic planning to increase asset value. ECRC is dedicated to meeting clients’ every need, including offering full-service customized accounting, which can be used in conjunction with their own accounting services. The firm’s experts ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded and organized. 

ECRC’s extensive commercial real estate experience spans a broad range of asset classes and geographic regions, and encompasses a diverse tenant mix. This uniquely positions the firm to provide leasing support directly or through its network of leasing partners. ECRC’s comprehensive approach centers on an integrated leasing and marketing strategy that maximizes occupancy and tenant retention, thereby enhancing asset value for clients. 

The Specialty Leasing program offered by Emersons provides property owners with an opportunity to maximize returns and increase the value of their assets. The program markets properties and/or manages all leasing and legal documentation, working seamlessly with property managers and stakeholders. Landlords benefit from the program by reducing drag on their resources, allowing them to remain focused on investing. 

Emersons offers a wide range of skill sets and expertise to assist clients with the construction of new properties from start to finish. The firm promises to provide a seamless process, utilizing its extensive resources to ensure that the project is completed as smoothly as possible. “Importantly, we couldn’t call ourselves CRE experts if we didn’t fully understand the state of today’s markets. Whether you’re buying, selling, or building, we tap into our extensive resources to make sure you attain the best possible results,” says Karen. 

The firm provides individually tailored services that allow clients to be as hands-on or hands-off as they prefer, including full-service management such as property management and construction management, as well as single solutions like accounting and financial processing. ECRC also expanded its services to include brokerage services for buying and selling various properties. 

Leading by Leveraging Modern Tech Advancements  

ECRC is dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to offer its clients a competitive edge in the marketplace by increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and providing precise and relevant data to facilitate informed decision-making. The company’s strategic partnerships enhance its national coverage, enabling it to provide superior service and greater value across the board. With offices in 14 regions and a portfolio of over 2900 properties in 40 states, the firm has the ability to cover all markets. “We use and provide the most advanced intuitive, client-friendly technology,” says Karen. 

Future Endeavors  

Karen has set her sights on several goals for the future. She is determined to continue growing her company while also nurturing her employees and supporting women in reaching their professional goals. She hopes to maintain this trajectory to ensure consistent returns for agents, owners, and employees while providing ample opportunities for her team to explore their potential. Karen is committed to fostering innovation and growth while also preserving her ideal work-life balance.  She is optimistic about the growth of Emersons and her own office. She believes that the company will continue to expand and is hopeful that some of the opportunities that arise for the company as a whole will also be available to her office.