The Tech Platform Unlocking Commercial Real Estate for the Masses

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Franco Faraudo
July 16, 2025

Propmodo Technology

By Franco Faraudo · July 16, 2025

Greetings,

We recently covered the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Energy Star program and its central role in real estate compliance and benchmarking. This week, Measurabl reported that nearly 5,000 properties totaling 1 billion square feet have signed up for its new free sustainability tracking tool. The rollout comes as building owners look for alternatives in case Energy Star is defunded, with Measurabl positioning itself as one potential option. As cities and investors continue to rely on performance data, the question is no longer whether the industry needs a backup—but how quickly one can be trusted and scaled.

Also this week, in partnership with Cherre, we’re looking at how technology is expanding access and improving operations across CRE. On the investment side, new platforms are making it possible for individual investors to participate in deals that were once limited to institutions, using financial advisors and smart infrastructure to bundle smaller commitments into large-scale opportunities. At the same time, real estate firms are adopting AI tools that work within existing systems to clean data, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance decision-making. Instead of requiring full-scale overhauls, these tools fit into current workflows, allowing companies to modernize at their own pace.

Let’s go!

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Investment Management

The Tech Platform Unlocking Commercial Real Estate for the Masses

iCapital is transforming commercial real estate investing by using technology to give individual investors access to institutional-quality deals, streamlining the process through financial advisors and powering platforms for major firms like Blackstone and Citi.

https://propmodo.com/the-tech-platform-unlocking-commercial-real-estate-for-the-masses/

AI Is Letting Real Estate Catch Up Without Starting Over

Real estate firms that skipped early digital overhauls may now benefit as AI tools adapt to existing workflows, enabling gradual, task-based transformation without disrupting operations or overburdening teams.

https://propmodo.com/ai-is-letting-real-estate-catch-up-without-starting-over/

Bytes

🪜 Tier drop
A tech-focused MLS has introduced a tiered subscription to the MLS that allows agents to choose which features they want from their listing service.

💫 Falling star
Alternative platforms for tracking building energy efficiency are gaining traction as the government looks to phase out the Energy Star program.

🩸 Vascular buildings
Drawing inspiration from elephant ears, researchers have developed a new type of cement that can help buildings better regulate their temperature.

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Propmodo Technology is edited by Franco Faraudo with contributions from readers like you and the Propmodo team.

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