Throughout her career, Karen Simon has established herself as a seasoned and skilled professional in the commercial real estate industry. Her expertise spans a wide range of property types, including office, retail, and land, as well as both leasing and sales transactions.

Over the course of her career, Karen has executed over 2000 transactions, representing thousands of acres and six million square feet of property. Her extensive knowledge of the local real estate market and her ability to negotiate favorable deals for her clients have earned her a reputation as one of the top real estate professionals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Karen’s leadership and marketing skills have also been instrumental in driving success for the companies she has worked with. She currently leads marketing activities for three counties, helping to promote properties and attract potential buyers and tenants.

In 2016, Karen opened Emerson’s Tarrant County office, leveraging her extensive experience and knowledge in the industrial real estate arena. As the first female industrial realtor in Dallas and Tarrant counties, Karen has broken down barriers and paved the way for other women in the industry.

Karen’s dedication to her clients and her commitment to excellence have been the driving forces behind her success. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, she continues to lead the way in Tarrant County and beyond, helping her clients achieve their real estate goals and bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every transaction she executes.

The Beginning

Karen’s career took off in 1982 when she joined Henry S. Miller, which was the largest real estate firm in Texas at the time. Despite being a woman in a male-dominated industry, she became the first female broker to be named the highest industrial producer in the Dallas Fort Worth area before leaving the company six years later. Karen’s passion and determination have been the driving forces behind her success in every role she has taken on. From 2003 to 2014, she served as the managing partner of Bradford Company and built the entity board for the organization in Tarrant County, opening that location before moving to a similar position at TIG, another industrial and office group. Karen now leads Emersons Commercial Real Estate with the same drive, skills, and expertise as it continues to expand. In addition to her real estate expertise, Karen is also a talented custom jewelry designer and the owner of Rings from Things. She has been serving third-party customers since 2011 and has even done trunk shows with Neiman Marcus.

ECRC

Emersons Commercial Real Estate (ECRC) is a commercial real estate company that operates nationally, offering a range of services including property management, leasing, and investment services. With over 100 years of combined experience, the team at Emersons comprises professionals with expertise in various aspects of real estate including finance, accounting, leasing, development, construction management, property management, and tenant-in-common management. The company is committed to providing the benefits of in-house real estate management without the typical overhead and expenses associated with employing staff.

Emersons utilizes the internet and ASP software to provide its clients with secure, real-time access to property operating results, financial statements, and tenant information. Whether it’s retail, office, industrial, medical, multi-family, or mixed-use, Emersons is equipped to provide management solutions that enhance value and increase returns.

The firm was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Karen states, “Emersons Commercial Real Estate experience is across a broad range of asset classes, geographic regions, and encompassing a diverse tenant mix. Our comprehensive approach focuses on integrated leasing and marketing stagey to maximize occupancy and tenant retention, thus enhancing asset value. Our clients are our partners. We sit down with them to determine their situation, the short-term requirements, and the long-term vision for their property investments.” With the formation of 1045 in 2019 Emersons has been able to grow its management portfolio. Emersons along with Priority Properties formed the new company in order to acquire management of all the Kroger Real Estate nationwide.

Ahead in the Competition

ECRC and 1045 offers a range of benefits, including access to experienced professionals who understand the complexities of tenant-in-common ownership structures, centralized management that reduces overhead costs and enables economies of scale to be passed on to clients, flexible and customizable management and tenant-in-common reporting that can be tailored to meet individual needs, advanced property management software that is accessible at any time and from anywhere through a secure internet login, and the personalized attention and service of an in-house management team combined with the capabilities of a larger company.

“We are client satisfaction fanatics, and our clients always come first!”

Extensive Service Offerings

ECRC has developed a specialized management process that integrates leasing, maintenance, and capital improvements, while maintaining strong tenant relations. The company uses the latest technology to maximize net operating income (NOI) by creating operational efficiencies through the use of proprietary and customized software. This technology provides clients with real-time data to support decision-making and strategic planning, with the ultimate goal of increasing asset value.

ECRC is committed to meeting every client’s needs, including offering full-service, customized accounting that is readily available when needed. Karen says, “Whether you want to use all of our services or simply supplement your own, our experts are here to ensure that everything is properly recorded and in order.”

ECRC’s commercial real estate experience is across a broad range of asset classes and geographic regions, and encompassing a diverse tenant mix, uniquely positions us to provide leasing support, either directly or through our network of leasing partners. The company’s comprehensive approach focuses on an integrated leasing and marketing strategy to maximize occupancy and tenant retention, thus enhancing asset value for its clients.

Emersons’ Specialty Leasing program provides owners an opportunity to maximize returns and increase the value of their assets. “Our program markets the properties and/or portfolio manages all leasing and legal documentation and works seamlessly with property managers and stakeholders. Landlords love our program because we reduce drag on their resources, allowing them to stay focused on investing,” says Karen.

Emersons has plenty to offer when it comes to helping you see the construction of your new property through to completion. The team states, “We promise to take full advantage of our wide range of skill sets and expertise to ensure the process is as smooth as possible from start to finish.” It further adds, “Importantly, we couldn’t call ourselves CRE experts if we didn’t fully understand the state of today’s markets. Whether you’re buying, selling, or building, we tap into our extensive resources to make sure you attain the best possible results.”

Using Tech to Transform

ECRC is dedicated to leveraging the latest and most effective technologies to provide its clients with a competitive advantage in the marketplace. By lowering costs through increased efficiency and providing accurate and relevant data to support informed decision-making, ECRC helps its clients achieve their business goals. The company aims to please and will go the extra mile. Its service is customizable to our client’s needs.

The company’s advanced property management software, accessible through a secure internet login, provides clients with real-time data on property operating results, financial statements, and tenant information. This allows clients to stay up-to-date on the performance of their investments and make informed decisions about future strategies.

“We use and provide the most advanced, intuitive, client-friendly technology.”

In addition, ECRC utilizes proprietary and customized software to create operational efficiencies, maximizing net operating income (NOI) and increasing asset value. These technology-driven solutions enable ECRC to provide the highest level of service to its clients, streamlining processes and improving overall performance.

Expansion Strategy

ECRC’s commitment to providing the highest level of service to its clients is further strengthened by its strategic partnerships, which expand its national coverage and allow the firm to provide better value across the board. With offices located throughout the country and managing over 2900 properties across 40 states, ECRC has the capability to cover all markets.

This extensive reach enables ECRC to tap into a vast network of industry professionals, including brokers, lenders, attorneys, and other service providers, to provide clients with a comprehensive suite of services. These strategic partnerships also allow ECRC to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and regulations, ensuring that clients receive the best possible advice and support.