The Walker Webcast
Andy Florance, the Founder, Director, President, and CEO of CoStar Group
17 Nov 2020
In this episode, Willy interviews Andy Florance, the Founder, Director, President, and CEO of CoStar Group, Inc. He and Willy have a spirited conversation about commercial real estate markets and what Andy and his organization are seeing today as they work the markets. 0:48 - Willy introduces the episode and his guest, Andy Florance. 1:12 - First, Willy wants to speak with John Rice. 2:22 - Willy asks for ideas on how to act and lead, and John details three. 8:18 - Willy explains some steps toward diversity Walker & Dunlop has taken. 13:32 - Turning to Andy, Willy starts the interview with a fun fact! 15:01 - What was the genesis of Realty Info Group? 17:22 - Why the name change to CoStar? 18:52 - Andy fields a question from Brian Coulter about Jeff Goldblum. 21:37 - What’s been the biggest driver of CoStar’s success? 25:39 - Andy focuses not only on data, but also on community and standards. 28:45 - Willy asks about acquisitions and asset classes, starting with LoopNet and office space. 35:45 - Next, Willy turns to Apartments.com and the asset class of apartments. 49:29 - The two consider hospitality and STR. 53:34 - Finally, Willy introduces Ten-X and its work in online property sales. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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