CRECo.ai Roundtable: Technology, Marketing, Brokerage, Government Policy, Capital, Construction & Cyber Security in Real Estate with Andreas Senie

AMERICA AT 250: TRUST BUT VERIFY AI VS. INSTINCT: THE NEW RULES OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

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This month’s Real Estate Roundtable, hosted by Andrea Senny (also referenced as Andreas), brings together industry voices to tackle the intersections of AI, politics, construction, and commercial real estate—framed by America’s 250th anniversary. The panel covers workforce development for data centers, the evolving role of AI in research and productivity, the enduring importance of human connection, and the ongoing political battle to protect the 1031 exchange. The episode closes with Fourth of July sign-offs and community-oriented plugs.

Hosts: 

Andrea Senie: Host; CEO of Collaborative Brokerage and EAC Properties.

Dan Wagner: Senior VP of Government and Policy at Inland.

Chris Abel: Vice President, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Connecticut.

Rebecca “Becca” Carlson: CEO, Carlson Integrated.


Major Takeaways

  • Defend free enterprise and property rights: The real estate industry must stay politically engaged, especially around the 1031 exchange.
  • Data centers and AI are reshaping the landscape: Corporate investments and programs like America’s Workforce Academy signal long-term demand for specialized construction skills.
  • AI is a powerful tool—human oversight remains essential: It accelerates research and productivity but can hallucinate; “trust but verify” is mandatory for high-stakes work.
  • Professionals must adapt to instant-answer expectations: Clients can access “good enough” AI answers quickly; advisors need to provide higher-order synthesis and judgment.
  • In-person connection is irreplaceable: Authenticity, collaboration, and deal-making thrive face-to-face; don’t get lost behind the screen.
  • Embrace the diversity of the nation: Technology’s reach isn’t uniform—real-world experiences and travel keep perspective balanced.


Don't miss upcoming dates: 

  • July 17, 2026: Chris Abel’s guest appearance on ABC Voices podcast with Chad Prinke.
  • October 20–21, 2026: CREtech New York conference.
  • October 2026: ICSC events in the Midwest (Chicago) and New York.
  • December 2026: Inland’s Oak Brook HQ target move-in date.


External Resources Mentioned

  • America’s Workforce Academy (Meta + ABC National)
  • https://www.abc.org/
  • Meta: https://about.meta.com/
  • Microsoft Copilot (AI assistant)
  • https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot
  • AI Platforms
    • Claude: https://claude.ai/
    • ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/
    • Google Copilot (referenced as Google’s AI assistant; Google’s AI overview): https://ai.google/
  • Organizations and Companies
    • Inland: https://www.inlandgroup.com/
    • Carlson Integrated: https://carlsonintegrated.com/
    • National Association of Realtors (NAR): https://www.nar.realtor/
    • NAI Helfman (Benny Helfman reference; regional NAI offices directory): https://www.naiglobal.com/
    • Fairfield County Commercial Brokers Network (local network; reference via CRE Collaborative)
    • Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/
    • Costco: https://www.costco.com/
  • Real Estate AI Tool
    • Deep Blocks (Olivia Ramos): https://www.deepblocks.com/
  • Education and Training
    • New England Institute of Technology: https://www.neit.edu/
    • ABC of Connecticut: https://www.ctabc.org/
    • Construction Education Center (CEC): https://www.ctconstruction.org/cec/
  • Events
    • CREtech New York (Oct 20–21, 2026): https://www.cretech.com/events/
    • ICSC (Innovating Commerce Serving Communities): https://www.icsc.com/
  • Community and Media
    • Hartford Athletic: https://www.hartfordathletic.com/
    • ABC Voices Podcast (ABC National): https://www.abc.org/
    • Well Built Consulting (Chad Prinke): https://www.wellbuiltconsulting.com/
    • CRE Collaborative
      • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRECollaborative
      • Website: https://creco.ai/
  • Travel
    • Mount Rushmore: https://www.nps.gov/moru/index.htm

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Andreas Senie

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Chris Abel

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Dan Wagner

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Darren Hayes

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Rebekah Carlson

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Saul Klein

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