This month, we're looking at one of the most consequential and least visible problems in economic development: what happens when site selectors screen your market before you ever know they were looking.
Inside this issue, you'll find a breakdown of how that early-stage screening process works and what it means for your data strategy, a spotlight on our partnership with Dewey and the universities putting verified CRE data to work in the classroom, and three reads worth your time from across the industry.
As always, thanks for reading.
The Data Point
Why Site Selectors Dismiss Markets with Incomplete Data
Site selection is not a negotiation. It's an elimination tournament. Before a consultant ever reaches out to a civic organization, they have already screened hundreds of markets against a set of criteria their client has defined. Markets that don't clear that initial bar don't receive a courtesy call. They simply don't advance.
According to the 2024 State of Site Selection report published by the Site Selectors Guild and Development Counsellors International, 96% of site selectors said that access to development-ready sites will significantly impact the future feasibility of industrial projects.
Site searches are also beginning earlier in the process, before any community engagement takes place. The first screen is happening without your input.
The early-stage screen is almost entirely data-dependent and based upon what can be found online. If your market's data isn't complete, accurate, and accessible on the platforms selectors use, you're not losing at the final round. You're not even in the running.
Read our full breakdown of getting properties visible. Read the article
Client Spotlight
Higher Education Meets CRE Data: Dewey Partnership
We're proud to partner with Dewey to provide CRE data for research and educational purposes to thousands of colleges and universities across the country, including University of Chicago, NYU, MIT, UC Berkeley, Princeton University, University of Texas, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Michigan.
"Resimplifi's reliable commercial real estate listings give our students and researchers access to the kind of real-world data they'll encounter in their careers, delivering a competitive advantage through comprehensive coverage and proven experience in the CRE market. By integrating Resimplifi into Dewey's academic data platform, we're able to support richer coursework, more rigorous market research, and hands-on learning experiences for colleges and universities."
Learn more about our institutional-grade CRE data. Book a demo with our team
On Our Radar
Three Reads Worth Your Time
Our team tracks dozens of CRE and economic development sources every week. Here are three pieces that stood out, and why they matter to you.
Austin Business Journal
Austin Retools Economic Development Strategies as it Loses Businesses to Suburbs
"Our number one weapon should be speed in development. The city needs to evaluate its own economic development operations while growth has slowed so it can be well positioned for when the market goes back into growth mode."
CBS News
Chicago Ranked No. 1 MSA for Corporate Relocations in 2026
With more than 600 corporate end-user facility projects in 2025, the Chicago area ranked No. 1 in the nation, ahead of Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, New York-Newark, and Atlanta.
Site Selection Magazine
Legal Services: A Change of Venue for Law Firms
Corporations are used to consulting legal counsel as they formulate location strategy. What about when the law firms themselves are the workspace occupiers?
From the Platform
Exciting Updates from Q1
A few highlights from what we shipped this quarter:
- Refined Analytics Dashboard: Track current and historical trends with listing inventory in your community, as well as demographic trends and listing activity.
- Client Incentives: Add and tag incentives to listings based on geographical area, to more precisely fine-tune your targeting.
- Vacancy and Absorption Calculations: Determine vacancy and absorption rates to understand the pulse of your market.
- And much more.
Book a demo with our team for the full scoop on what's new. Book a demo
On the Calendar
Events and Webinars
We're deep in planning mode for ICSC ReCon next month. Come visit us in the new PropTech section at #51PT in Central Hall.
Resimplifi in the News
Inc.'s 2026 Fastest-Growing Companies
We are honored to share that Resimplifi has been named one of Inc.'s 2026 Fastest-Growing Companies in the Southeast region.
This recognition reflects the dedication and excellence of our team and their ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace defined by integrity, collaboration, and innovation in the CRE tech space.
We are proud of how far we've come, and even more motivated by the opportunities that lie ahead.