CRE AI Prompt Library

I'm a retail leasing broker in [MARKET]. A tenant recently vacated [BUSINESS NAME] at [ADDRESS]. Write a short, direct email to the building landlord introducing me and offering to help find a new tenant. I have [TENANT TYPE] looking for space in this corridor. Keep it under 80 words. No fluff, no generic opener. Assume they're busy and getting multiple calls.

Write a cold email to a commercial property seller who recently closed on a [PROPERTY TYPE] in [NEIGHBORHOOD] for [SALE PRICE]. I'm a CRE broker with a [REPLACEMENT PROPERTY TYPE] available at [PRICE RANGE] that could work as their 1031 exchange replacement. They likely have [X] days left in their identification window. Be direct, reference the timing urgency, and offer a specific reason to reply. Under 100 words.

[BRAND NAME] is actively expanding in [MARKET/CITY]. Write a short broker-to-tenant-rep email pitching a space at [ADDRESS] — [SF] sq ft, [RENT/SF], [CORRIDOR NAME]. Lead with what makes this location interesting for their expansion thesis, not a generic pitch. I know they've opened [X] locations in [TIMEFRAME]. Reference that. Under 90 words.

I emailed [CONTACT NAME] at [COMPANY] [X] days ago about [TOPIC — e.g. a specific vacancy, a tenant introduction]. No response. Write a one-paragraph follow-up that references my original message, adds one new piece of information or urgency (the tenant has [X] days of exclusivity remaining / I have a second showing scheduled this week), and ends with a specific question. Under 60 words. Don't apologize for following up.

Write a short email reconnecting with a landlord/tenant I worked with on a deal at [ADDRESS] that closed in [TIMEFRAME]. I want to check in and mention that I have [NEW MARKET INTEL — e.g. "a strong F&B tenant looking for 1,500–2,500 sf in your corridor"]. No recap of our past deal — just context that makes the email worth reading. Under 70 words.

Write a LinkedIn connection request note to [NAME], who is [ROLE] at [COMPANY]. Context: [WHY YOU'RE CONNECTING — e.g. "They manage retail portfolio in SoHo, I have a tenant looking"]. 300 character limit. Be specific about the reason for connecting. Don't use "I'd love to connect" or any generic opener. Make it feel like a real reason, not a mass outreach.

Give me a quick brief on [BRAND NAME] for a prospecting call. Cover: current store count and key markets, recent expansion announcements, store format (inline, standalone, pop-up), typical SF requirements if known, who makes real estate decisions (Director of Real Estate, VP Expansion, etc.), and any recent news I should reference. Format as bullet points. Focus on what's useful for a broker trying to pitch them space.

Which [CATEGORY — e.g. fast-casual food, boutique fitness, specialty retail] brands are actively expanding in [MARKET — e.g. NYC, the Northeast, nationally] in 2025–2026? Focus on brands that have announced new store openings or are in growth stage — not mature brands in contraction. For each, note approximate SF requirements and target demographics if known. I'm looking for real prospects, not brands I already know.

I'm preparing to call the owner of [ADDRESS]. Based on public records, the building is owned by [ENTITY NAME]. Help me research: what other properties this entity likely owns, any recent sale or refinancing activity, whether they're an active investor or long-term holder, and what I should know before the call. Format as a call prep brief — what to lead with, what to ask, what to avoid.

[TENANT NAME] has been operating at [ADDRESS] since approximately [YEAR]. Retail leases in this market are typically 5 or 10 years. Help me think through: when their lease might be expiring, what signals I should look for that they're evaluating renewal or relocation, what their space requirements might be based on their current location, and how I should frame an outreach conversation if I think they're approaching lease expiration.

Here is a commercial lease. Extract and format the following key terms: Tenant name, Landlord name, Premises address, Rentable SF, Lease commencement date, Lease expiration date, Base rent schedule (list each period), Annual rent escalations, Free rent period, Security deposit, Tenant improvement allowance, Permitted use clause, Exclusivity (if any), Renewal options, Personal guarantee requirements, Assignment/subletting rights. If a term isn't found, say "not found" rather than guessing. [PASTE LEASE TEXT HERE]

Review this commercial lease and flag any clauses that are unusual, aggressive, or potentially problematic for the tenant. I'm looking for: co-tenancy clauses, kick-out/recapture rights, above-market rent escalations, restrictive permitted use language, unusual default triggers, personal guarantee scope, and anything else a sophisticated tenant rep would push back on. Be specific — quote the clause and explain why it's notable. [PASTE LEASE TEXT HERE]

Summarize this offering memorandum as a one-page brief for an investor. Cover: property type and location, asking price and cap rate, current NOI and how it's derived, occupancy and lease expiration schedule, investment thesis (as the seller presents it), key risks not mentioned in the OM, and whether the underwriting assumptions look realistic. Flag anything that seems optimistic. [PASTE OM TEXT OR KEY SECTIONS HERE]

Here is a rent roll for a [PROPERTY TYPE] at [ADDRESS]. Analyze it for: total in-place NOI, lease expiration risk (which leases expire in the next 24 months), any below-market or above-market rents relative to [MARKET], tenant credit quality based on what you know about each tenant, and overall rollover risk for the next 3 years. What are the two or three things a buyer should probe in due diligence? [PASTE RENT ROLL HERE]

Compare these two commercial properties side by side for a buyer deciding between them. Property A: [ADDRESS, PRICE, CAP RATE, KEY DETAILS]. Property B: [ADDRESS, PRICE, CAP RATE, KEY DETAILS]. The buyer's priorities are: [e.g. stable income, value-add potential, location quality, financing]. Produce a structured comparison table and then 2–3 paragraphs explaining which property better fits the stated priorities and why, including any risks on the preferred option.

Write a 200-word property narrative for an investment sales OM. Property: [ADDRESS]. Type: [PROPERTY TYPE — e.g. mixed-use retail/residential]. Built: [YEAR]. SF: [TOTAL SF]. Ground floor retail: [SF, current tenant, lease terms]. Asking price: [PRICE]. Cap rate: [%]. The narrative should describe the property compellingly but accurately — no generic superlatives. Reference the location specifically (corridor name, nearby anchors, neighborhood). End with one sentence on the investment thesis.

Write 5–7 investment highlights for an OM on [PROPERTY ADDRESS]. Key facts: [list the relevant ones — price, cap rate, tenant credit, lease term remaining, location, value-add opportunity, etc.]. Each highlight should be one tight sentence that makes a real point — not generic ("Prime NYC location"). Reference specific data where possible. Format as bulleted list.

Write a 150-word market overview for an OM on a property in [NEIGHBORHOOD], [CITY]. Cover: overall retail market conditions in the area, corridor strength and recent leasing activity, demand drivers (demographics, foot traffic generators, nearby tenants), and any relevant market trends that support the investment thesis. Be specific to this neighborhood — don't write generic city-level content. Cite specific street names and anchor tenants where relevant.

Write a 250-word executive summary for an investment sale at [ADDRESS]. Include: property overview, financial highlights (price, cap rate, NOI), tenancy summary, location context, and the investment thesis in the last paragraph. Tone should be professional but direct — no marketing fluff. The reader is a sophisticated investor who has seen hundreds of OMs. Lead with the most compelling fact about this asset.

Draft a letter of intent for a retail lease with the following terms. Tenant: [NAME]. Landlord: [NAME]. Premises: [ADDRESS, FLOOR, SF]. Base rent: [AMOUNT/SF/YEAR or monthly]. Lease term: [YEARS] with [X]-year option(s) at [ESCALATION]. Free rent: [MONTHS]. TI allowance: [AMOUNT or "landlord's work"]. Permitted use: [USE]. Personal guarantee: [SCOPE]. Target delivery date: [DATE]. The LOI should be structured in standard sections, flag items still to be negotiated, and note that this is non-binding. Format for printing.

Explain the following lease clause to a retail tenant who has never signed a commercial lease. Use plain language — no legal jargon. Explain what it means in practice, what the risk is if they agree to it, and whether it's standard or something worth negotiating. Keep it under 150 words. [PASTE CLAUSE HERE]

My tenant client has two lease offers. Compare them on true all-in occupancy cost, flexibility, and risk. Offer A: [ADDRESS, SF, BASE RENT, TERM, NNN EXPENSES, TI, FREE RENT, OPTIONS]. Offer B: [ADDRESS, SF, BASE RENT, TERM, NNN EXPENSES, TI, FREE RENT, OPTIONS]. Calculate year-one all-in cost for each, 5-year total occupancy cost, and flag any non-financial differences (location, landlord quality, flexibility). Conclude with a recommendation based on the numbers.

I'm negotiating a retail lease at [ADDRESS] for a [TENANT TYPE]. Current landlord ask: [KEY TERMS]. My client's position: [KEY TERMS]. Prepare negotiation talking points for a call with the landlord. Cover: the 3 items to push hardest on and why, 2 items where I have flexibility to trade, and the framing I should use (market comps, tenant credit, timing). Keep it in bullet format — this is a prep sheet, not a script.

Write a 200-word market update for [NEIGHBORHOOD] in [CITY] for [MONTH/QUARTER] [YEAR]. Cover: recent leasing activity (any notable deals), recent closings, vacancy trends, asking rent ranges, and one observation about where the market is heading. Write it in the voice of a broker who works this market — specific, not generic. Format as 3 short paragraphs.

Write a 150-word broker commentary on NYC retail leasing conditions in [QUARTER] [YEAR]. Include: overall demand picture, which corridors are active vs. slow, any notable trends in tenant categories (what's expanding, what's pulling back), and one observation about rents or availability. Write it as a broker's point of view — not a press release. Can mention Station CRM as the source of the market intelligence.

Here is vacancy data for [CORRIDOR NAME]: [PASTE DATA OR DESCRIBE — e.g. "12 of 38 ground-floor retail spaces vacant, up from 8 a year ago"]. Write a 3-sentence broker commentary explaining what this data means for the market — what's driving it, what type of landlord or tenant should care, and whether it represents a buying opportunity, a warning sign, or both. Be direct.

Write a brief post-tour summary email for a tenant client who just toured [X] spaces with me. Properties toured: [LIST ADDRESSES + SF + RENT]. For each, one sentence on the upside and one on the concern I noted. End with my recommended next step and which space I think they should prioritize, with a one-sentence reason. Professional but not stiff — I work closely with this client.

Write a brief weekly deal status update email for [CLIENT NAME] on the transaction at [ADDRESS]. Current stage: [e.g. LOI submitted, lease under negotiation, waiting on landlord counters]. What happened this week: [DESCRIBE]. What's next: [WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN]. Any blockers: [IF ANY]. Keep it under 100 words — no unnecessary framing, just the update. Close with a clear action or ask.

Explain cap rate to a client who is buying their first commercial property and has no real estate investment background. Use a concrete example with round numbers. Explain: what cap rate measures, how to calculate it, what a "good" cap rate means (and why it depends on the market), and the relationship between cap rate and risk. Under 200 words. Write like a broker explaining it on the phone, not like a textbook.

Write a brief email to a new retail tenant client explaining the typical timeline from executed LOI to signed lease. Cover: LOI negotiation (1–2 weeks), lease drafting and review (4–8 weeks), common causes of delay (landlord attorneys, tenant build-out scope, financing contingencies), and what they should be doing in parallel (preparing personal guarantee documentation, finalizing build-out plans). Keep it conversational — this is an introduction to the process, not a legal memo.

Write a short email presenting market comps to support a sale price recommendation for a property at [ADDRESS]. Comps: [LIST 2–3 COMPARABLE SALES — address, sale price, cap rate, date]. My recommended ask: [PRICE / CAP RATE]. Frame it as: here's what the market is telling us, here's where I think we should price to attract qualified buyers while leaving room for negotiation. Under 150 words.

Create a 1-page call prep brief for a call with [CONTACT NAME], [TITLE] at [COMPANY]. Background: [WHAT I KNOW ABOUT THEM — portfolio, past conversations, relationship stage]. Purpose of this call: [e.g. pitch a specific tenant, discuss a vacancy, follow up on an LOI]. Key talking points: [1–3 SPECIFIC POINTS]. What I want to learn on the call: [WHAT INFORMATION WOULD MOVE THIS FORWARD]. Potential objections and responses. Keep it scannable — I'll read it 5 minutes before the call.