CRE Prompt Library

Before you begin, ask me for the property's state, county, and city, then wait for my answer.

You are a commercial real estate analyst. I'm going to paste a lease or lease excerpt. Summarize it in plain English with these sections:

1. KEY DATES: Commencement, expiration, renewal options, notice deadlines
2. FINANCIALS: Base rent schedule, CAM/NNN structure, rent escalations, tenant allowances
3. USE & EXCLUSIVES: Permitted use, exclusivity provisions, co-tenancy clauses
4. LANDLORD/TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES: Who pays what, maintenance obligations
5. RED FLAGS: Any unusual, risky, or tenant-favorable provisions

Be concise. Flag anything that needs attorney review.

LEASE TEXT:
[PASTE LEASE EXCERPT HERE]

Before you begin, ask me for the property's state, county, and city, then wait for my answer.

Draft a Letter of Intent for a retail lease with the following terms. Professional CRE language, 1 page max. Mark unfilled fields as [TBD].

PROPERTY: [PROPERTY NAME & ADDRESS]
TENANT: [TENANT NAME & ENTITY TYPE]
PREMISES: [SUITE/SPACE, SF]
TERM: [LENGTH] commencing [DATE OR 'upon delivery']
BASE RENT: [$/SF/YR or monthly], [NNN or Gross]
RENT ESCALATIONS: [e.g. 3% annually]
TI ALLOWANCE: $[AMOUNT] per SF
DELIVERY CONDITION: [As-is / Cold dark shell / Warm shell]
PERSONAL GUARANTEE: [Yes/No, duration]
EXCLUSIVITY: [Category if any]
OTHER DEAL POINTS: [LIST ANY]

End with standard non-binding disclaimer and signature block.

Write a follow-up email to a broker I met at [TRADE SHOW / EVENT]. Under 150 words. Warm but professional. Reference something specific from our conversation.

BROKER NAME: [NAME]
THEIR COMPANY: [COMPANY]
DEAL/TENANT WE DISCUSSED: [TENANT NAME OR DEAL TYPE]
KEY THING WE TALKED ABOUT: [1 SENTENCE]
MY ASK OR NEXT STEP: [e.g. send deal terms / schedule a call / share availability]
MY NAME & TITLE: [YOUR NAME, TITLE, COMPANY]

Tone: collegial, not salesy. Like a note from someone they'd actually want to hear from.

I'm analyzing the tenant mix at [PROPERTY NAME], a [TYPE: strip center / power center / lifestyle center / mixed-use] with [SF] of GLA.

Current anchor/major tenants: [LIST]
Current inline tenants: [LIST]
Trade area demographics: [KEY STATS OR DESCRIBE]
Top competitor centers nearby: [LIST]

Please:
1. Identify obvious tenant category gaps
2. Suggest 5-8 specific national or regional tenants that would perform well here, with reasoning
3. Flag any co-tenancy conflicts or cannibalization risks
4. Recommend which tenant categories to grow vs. reduce

Be specific. Skip generic advice.

Write a concise IC deal memo for the following transaction. 1-2 pages max. No fluff.

DEAL TYPE: [Acquisition / Lease / Disposition / JV]
PROPERTY: [NAME, ADDRESS, TYPE]
SIZE: [SF / ACRES]
PRICE / RENT: [$ OR $/SF]
CAP RATE: [%]
KEY TENANTS: [LIST]
WALE: [YEARS]
THESIS: [1-2 sentences on why we're doing this]
RISKS: [LIST TOP 3]
RETURNS: [IRR, EM, HOLD PERIOD if available]
RECOMMENDATION: [Proceed / Pass / More DD]

Structure: Executive Summary → Property Overview → Market Context → Financial Summary → Risk/Mitigants → Recommendation

Write a cold email to a retailer we want to attract. Under 120 words. Goal is to get a response, not close a deal.

RETAILER: [BRAND NAME]
MY PROPERTY: [PROPERTY NAME, CITY, SF AVAILABLE]
WHY THIS IS A FIT: [1-2 compelling reasons: demographics, traffic, co-tenants]
WHAT I WANT THEM TO DO: [Reply / Schedule a call / Review the package]
MY NAME & CONTACT: [NAME, TITLE, COMPANY]

Rules: No cliche subject lines. No jargon. Sound like a person, not a press release.

Write a retail property description for a leasing flyer and CoStar listing.

PROPERTY: [NAME & ADDRESS]
TYPE: [Strip / Power / Lifestyle / Pad / Inline]
AVAILABLE SPACE: [SF range or specific suite]
ANCHORS / CO-TENANTS: [LIST]
TRAFFIC COUNT: [VPD]
DEMOGRAPHICS: [3-mile pop, avg HHI, daytime pop]
KEY SELLING POINTS: [LIST 3-5]
TARGET TENANT: [Category or specific use]

Two versions:
1. SHORT (50 words) - LoopNet/CoStar headline
2. LONG (150 words) - flyer body copy

No broker-speak without specifics. Make it concrete.

Write a LinkedIn post announcing a completed deal. Professional but with personality — not a press release.

DEAL: [Lease signed / Sale closed / Grand opening]
TENANT/BUYER: [NAME]
PROPERTY: [NAME, CITY]
SF / DEAL SIZE: [DETAILS]
MY ROLE: [Landlord rep / Tenant rep / Owner]
INTERESTING BACKSTORY: [Optional: how long it took, why this tenant is a great fit]
TONE: [proud / grateful / excited / reflective]

Format: 3-5 short punchy paragraphs. End with question to drive comments. Include 3-5 hashtags.

Analyze the following lease comps and write a 1-page market rent memo for [SUBMARKET / PROPERTY TYPE].

COMPS:
[PROPERTY | TENANT | SF | DATE | BASE RENT | STRUCTURE | TI | NOTES]

SUBJECT PROPERTY: [NAME, SF, LOCATION]

Include:
1. Rent range, median, and weighted average
2. Outliers and why they're high/low
3. Recommended asking rent range for the subject
4. Trends (tightening, softening, TI compression)
5. Data quality flags

Prepare talking points for a lease renewal negotiation.

TENANT: [NAME]
CURRENT RENT: $[AMOUNT]/SF/YR
MARKET RENT: $[AMOUNT]/SF/YR
LEASE EXPIRY: [DATE]
TENANT HEALTH: [Strong / Stable / At risk - explain]
THEIR LEVERAGE: [e.g. below-market rent, anchor draw]
OUR LEVERAGE: [e.g. waitlist of tenants, strong sales]
OUR GOAL: [e.g. mark to market, retain at slight discount]

Give me: 3 opening positions, 3 concessions we could offer, 3 walk-away signals to watch for, and suggested deal structure.

Generate a detailed due diligence checklist for the following acquisition.

PROPERTY TYPE: [Retail strip / Power center / Mixed-use / Single-tenant NNN]
DEAL SIZE: [$AMOUNT]
HOLD PERIOD: [SHORT / MEDIUM / LONG]
KNOWN RISKS: [e.g. anchor vacancy, deferred maintenance, ground lease]

Organize by: Physical/Environmental | Legal/Title | Financial/Leasing | Operational | Market/Zoning

Flag each item as CRITICAL / STANDARD / NICE TO HAVE.

Before you begin, ask me for the property's state, county, and city, then wait for my answer.

I'm going to paste a lease clause. Explain it in plain English, then tell me:

1. What this clause does and why landlords/tenants typically want it
2. Whether this version favors the landlord, tenant, or is neutral
3. What a more landlord-favorable version would look like
4. What a more tenant-favorable version would look like
5. Red flags or unusual language to flag for my attorney

Note: For informational purposes only, not legal advice.

CLAUSE:
[PASTE CLAUSE HERE]

Act as a retail real estate site selection analyst. Score the following site for [RETAILER / CONCEPT TYPE] on a 1-10 scale.

Address: [ADDRESS]
Available SF: [SF]
Anchors / Co-tenants: [LIST]
Traffic Count: [VPD]
3-Mile Demographics: [Pop / HHI / Daytime Pop]
Visibility / Access: [DESCRIBE]
Rent: $[AMOUNT] NNN or Gross
Competition nearby: [LIST]

Score: Demographics fit | Traffic & access | Co-tenancy | Competitive position | Rent vs. sales potential | Visibility & signage

Final grade (A/B/C/D) + 3-sentence Go / No-Go recommendation.

Write a quarterly investor update for a retail property. Professional, transparent, no spin.

PERIOD: [Q and YEAR]
PROPERTY/PORTFOLIO: [NAME]
OCCUPANCY: [%] (vs [%] last quarter)
KEY LEASING ACTIVITY: [New leases, renewals, terminations]
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: [NOI, collections, notable variances]
CAPITAL PROJECTS: [Any in progress or completed]
MARKET CONDITIONS: [1-2 sentences]
CHALLENGES: [Be honest - investors respect candor]
OUTLOOK: [Key milestones, deals in negotiation]

Tone: Confident, factual, respects reader's intelligence.

Write a LinkedIn post sharing an observation from retail real estate. NOT a deal announcement. Goal: thought leadership.

TOPIC/OBSERVATION: [e.g. 'Smaller format retail is dominating in secondary markets' / 'What I keep seeing at ICSC that no one's talking about']
MY TAKE: [Your actual opinion - the spicier the better]
EVIDENCE FROM MY EXPERIENCE: [1-2 real examples, anonymized if needed]
QUESTION FOR AUDIENCE: [Something that invites debate]

Format: Hook line -> 3-4 short paragraphs -> question -> 3 hashtags
Tone: Smart, direct, slightly opinionated.

Before you begin, ask me for the property's state, county, and city, then wait for my answer.

Review this estoppel certificate and flag:

1. Discrepancies between what the tenant is certifying and what I'd expect
2. Qualifications or carve-outs the tenant has added (red flags)
3. Missing or incomplete fields
4. Anything that could affect enforceability in a sale/financing scenario
5. Suggested follow-up questions for the tenant

Format: Summary -> Red Flags -> Missing Info -> Recommended Follow-Up

ESTOPPEL:
[PASTE HERE]

Write a professional explanation of a CAM reconciliation to send to a retail tenant.

Lease type: [NNN / Modified Gross]
Annual CAM estimate paid: $[AMOUNT]
Actual CAM charges: $[AMOUNT]
Amount owed (or credit): $[AMOUNT]
Main cost driver(s): [e.g. snow removal, insurance increase, roof repair]
Unusual items: [DESCRIBE OR N/A]

Explain the math in plain English. Acknowledge cost surprises. Reference the lease. Under 250 words. Professional but not cold.

Run a SWOT analysis on a competing retail property vs. mine.

MY PROPERTY: [NAME, TYPE, SIZE, LOCATION]
COMPETING PROPERTY: [NAME, TYPE, SIZE, LOCATION]

ABOUT THE COMPETITOR:
Anchors: [LIST]
Occupancy: [%]
Recent activity: [New tenants, renovations, rezonings]
Perceived strengths: [YOUR OBSERVATION]

Output a clean SWOT table, then write 3 strategic recommendations for how to position against this center in leasing conversations.

Summarize this CRE market report for a retail landlord. Extract only what's actionable.

Focus on:
- Vacancy rates and direction (improving/softening?)
- Asking rent trends
- Absorption (positive or negative, and why)
- Active tenants in the market right now
- New supply / construction pipeline
- Submarkets performing above/below average

Skip: methodology, disclaimers, historical tables.

Output: 10-bullet executive summary I can share in a leasing meeting.

REPORT TEXT:
[PASTE HERE]

Analyze upcoming lease expirations and recommend a retention/re-leasing strategy.

PROPERTY: [NAME, TYPE, TOTAL GLA]
EXPIRING LEASES (next 24 months):
[TENANT | SF | EXPIRY | CURRENT RENT | RENEWAL OPTION? | RENEWAL LIKELIHOOD]

MARKET CONDITIONS: [tight/soft, rent trend]

Provide:
1. Tiered risk assessment (High / Medium / Low) for each tenant
2. Priority order for outreach
3. Suggested strategy per tier
4. Overall rollover risk score and valuation implication

Act as my pragmatic, risk-aware COO. Draft a one-page AI acceptable-use policy for a commercial real estate team of [SIZE]. Cover approved tools, what data must never be pasted into AI, client-confidentiality rules, when a human must review output, and where staff go to ask “is this okay.” Keep it plain English, one page, no legalese.

You are an operations analyst. Ask me 5 sharp questions about my weekly tasks, then identify the single task that eats the most hours and is safest to automate with AI. Give me a step-by-step plan to automate it, the tools to use, and how to measure the hours saved.

Help me redesign one CRE workflow around AI instead of bolting AI onto it. The workflow is [LEAD INTAKE / LEASE ABSTRACTION / QUARTERLY REPORTING]. Map the current steps, mark which to keep human and which to automate, and define what “good output” looks like at each step. Output a before/after view in plain text.

Build me a 5-hour AI training plan for a commercial real estate team, split into five 1-hour lunch-and-learns. For each session give the topic, a hands-on exercise using real CRE tasks, and one win people should be able to do by the end. Assume zero prior AI experience.

Before you begin, ask me for the property's state, county, and city, then wait for my answer.

Act as a CRE analyst. I will paste a commercial lease. Extract key terms into a clean table: parties, premises, term, rent schedule, escalations, renewal options, key dates, and any unusual clauses. Flag anything ambiguous that a human must review. Do not guess; if something is not in the text, say “not stated.”

LEASE TEXT:
[PASTE LEASE HERE]

You are a CRE research assistant. Give me a one-page market brief for [SUBMARKET / ASSET CLASS]. Include recent rent and vacancy trends, notable transactions, and demand drivers. For every figure, name the source and date, and flag anything you are not confident about. Do not invent numbers.

Act as my AI governance lead. Write a short, non-judgmental survey (8 questions max) I can send my team to learn which AI tools they actually use, for what tasks, and with what data. The goal is visibility, not punishment. Then tell me what red flags to watch for in the answers.

You are an AI coach for executives. Give me a 2-week “lead from the keyboard” challenge: one small, real AI task per workday that a CRE leader can do in under 15 minutes, building toward genuine fluency. End each day with a one-line prompt I can copy. No theory, just reps.

Help me build the ROI case for one AI automation. Ask me for the task, hours per week it takes, and a loaded hourly rate. Then calculate annual hours and dollars saved, payback vs. the tool cost, and give me a 3-sentence version I can put in front of leadership.

You're my analyst. Read the [document / email thread] below and give me the 5 things that actually matter for [my goal], as short bullets, then one line of “so what.” Flag anything I should double-check.
[Paste text]

Turn these rough notes into a [polished email / summary / post] for [audience]. Keep it [tone] and under [length]. Before you write, ask me anything you need.
Notes: [paste]

I want to use you for [task] but I'm not sure how to ask. Break it into steps and tell me exactly what to include in a strong prompt for this.

Take this [case study / update] and give me three versions: a LinkedIn post (hook + 3 bullets + CTA), a short client email, and a one-paragraph blurb. Our voice is [describe].
Source: [paste]

You're a CRE marketer. Write a listing description using only the facts below; lead with [location / access / amenities]. Give me a 75-word and a 150-word version.
Facts: [paste fact sheet]

Draft a short, warm prospecting email to a [role] at a [company type] about [property / service]. One clear CTA, no fluff, under 120 words.
Context: [paste]

Summarize this market report into 5 client-ready bullets plus 2 talking points for a call. Plain English, no jargon.
[paste/attach] (Premium: attach the file instead of pasting.)

Write a follow-up email after a tour with [prospect]. Recap what they liked, answer [their question], and propose a next step.
Notes: [paste]

Summarize this meeting: decisions, action items with owners and due dates, and any risks. Then draft a short follow-up email to the team.
[paste/attach transcript]

Draft a professional, courteous tenant notice about [topic, e.g., scheduled maintenance] at [property]. Include date/time and who to contact.
Details: [paste]

Analyze this rent roll: total occupancy, expirations in the next 12 months, and the top 3 tenants by rent. Put it in a clean table.
[attach]

Outline this month's owner report for [property] — occupancy, financial highlights, leasing activity, capital projects, issues. Then draft the leasing section from these notes: [paste]

Draft our monthly newsletter from these updates. Sections: intro, 3 highlights, one client spotlight, a CTA. Voice: [describe].
Material: [paste]

Write a LinkedIn post and a short invite email for [event] on [date]. Benefit-led, one CTA.
Details: [paste]

Tighten this company boilerplate into 60- and 100-word versions. Don't add any claim that isn't in the source.
Source: [paste]

Before you begin, ask me for the property's state, county, and city, then wait for my answer.

You're a CRE analyst. Abstract this lease into a clean table: Property, Tenant, Landlord, Lease type, SF, Term, Commencement, Expiration, Base rent, Escalations, Renewals, Security deposit, Permitted use, Notable clauses. Flag anything unusual or that a human must verify. Ask me anything before you start.
[attach lease]

Before you begin, ask me for the property's state, county, and city, then wait for my answer.

Compare these two versions of [clause]. Show the differences in a table (Version A / Version B / What changed / Why it matters). Just surface differences, no legal advice.
[paste both]

Before you begin, ask me for the property's state, county, and city, then wait for my answer.

From this agreement, list key dates, deadlines, renewal/termination windows, and ongoing obligations in a table. Mark anything ambiguous for my review.
[attach]

Summarize this offering memorandum into a one-page snapshot: property, price, key metrics, tenancy, risks, and 3 questions I should ask.
[attach]

Compare these [3] deals side by side in an Excel table — a column per deal, rows for the key metrics, plus a 'flags / verify' row.
[attach/paste]

Outline a credit memo for [borrower/deal], then draft the executive summary from these facts: [paste]. Note any assumptions I should confirm.

Turn this deck and these financials into 8 board talking points and 3 likely questions with suggested answers. Keep it high-level.
[attach]

Summarize my last week of emails on [project] into: decisions made, open items, and what needs me.
[On Basic: paste the threads]

Give me a quick, sourced scan of recent news on [market / asset class]. Cite links and flag anything uncertain. Then 3 implications for us.