On this episode of the Performance Mindset podcast, Amy interviews Cate Agnew, a distinguished leader in commercial real estate and Chief Valuation Officer at Natixis CIB Americas. Cate holds FRICS, CRE, and MAI designations, which showcase her expertise and commitment to excellence in real estate. She is also a Power Beacon, an organization dedicated to ensuring safety for women in the workplace and supporting their growing success in the commercial real estate industry. Cate is based in New York City.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. Cate Agnew’s experience in various locales around the U.S. and how she ultimately landed in the commercial real estate industry.
2. Her three industry designations, when she achieved each, and how she earned them.
3. How the designations have shaped her career and provided new opportunities.
4. The data Cate uses to set a property’s current valuation and predict its future value.
5. Why replacement cost is a significant factor in the investment side of a development.
6. The impact of cap rate on a property.
7. How she got involved with the Power Beacons and why she’s passionate about being a part of them.
8. Using process management and technology to free up brain power to focus on more important things.
9. A typical day for Cate Agnew and why writing things down on paper helps her stay on task.
10. Why Cate wants more women in the appraisal field and believes regulations should change.
11. The barriers to women receiving college degrees and why that regulation requirement prevents more women from joining the appraisal industry.

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