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Commercial real estate agents: professional door unlockers? Commission collectors? People who magically know every property and every deal in town?

Not exactly.

On today’s episode of In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc, we’re busting the biggest myths about CRE brokers and commercial real estate firms. From the idea that “anyone can do it” to the classic “property management is just collecting rent,” Mike and Marc break down what actually happens behind the scenes: problem-solving, research, unpaid legwork, post-closing follow-up, local market knowledge, and yes, occasionally unlocking a door.

We also tackle company myths, including whether all firms are the same, whether small deals matter, and how a national platform can still be deeply local.

Spoiler: the hourly wage is sometimes sad, the work does not stop at signing, and small business deals matter a lot.

Thanks for tuning in to In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc—where we break down commercial real estate without putting you to sleep. Powered by NAI FMA Realty in Lincoln, Nebraska. For more, visit naifmarealty.com.

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NAI FMA Realty was voted 2026 Journal Star Lincoln’s Choice Award winner for Best Commercial Real Estate Company, and we’re cracking open the vault to talk about what that really means.

This episode features Alexandra “Alex” Cassidy, Vice President of Business Development, who joins Mike and Marc to discuss the award, the team behind it, and the clients and community who made it happen. We dig into NAI FMA Realty’s long-standing Lincoln relationships, a family business legacy that spans generations, and the foundation of ethics, integrity, and trust that continues to set the company apart.

Lincoln loyalty runs deep, and yes—we somehow end up talking about cute but smelly zoo animals.

Thanks, Lincoln. This one means a lot.

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In this week’s episode of In the CRE Vault, Mike and Marc from NAI FMA Realty dive into the real-world art of due diligence—aka the “tire kicking” phase where deals either get stronger… or fall apart.

From 30-day timelines (if you’re lucky) to buyers who want everything under the sun—and others who barely scratch the surface—the guys break down what actually happens once a deal goes under contract. Drawing on their experience in the Lincoln market, they walk through the big-ticket items like roofs, HVAC, and sewer lines, along with environmental concerns like Phase I reports and deferred maintenance.

They also unpack the details that can catch buyers off guard—title issues, easements, impact fees (a common factor locally), and even handwritten documents from the 1800s that still carry weight today. With insights from a team that knows the history behind many of Lincoln’s buildings, this episode highlights why “trust but verify” is more than just a saying.

Bottom line: You don’t really know what you’ve got until you do your due diligence… and sometimes, what you find might send you running.

Thanks for tuning in to In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc—where we break down commercial real estate without putting you to sleep. Powered by NAI FMA Realty in Lincoln, Nebraska. For more, visit naifmarealty.com.