Visual Lease Named 2026 GlobeSt. Influencer in CRE Technology

Key Terms

cre technology technical

CRE technology means the digital tools and software used to buy, sell, manage and analyze commercial real estate—offices, retail centers, warehouses and similar properties. Think of it as the apps and systems that help landlords, brokers and managers run buildings more efficiently, from tracking tenants and rent to using data to set prices and predict maintenance needs. Investors care because these tools can boost income, cut costs and make property values and risks easier to see and compare, much like inventory software improves the performance and predictability of a retail chain.

lease management technical

Lease management is the ongoing process of tracking and overseeing rental contracts for property, equipment or other assets, including payments, renewal dates, maintenance responsibilities and contract terms. For investors, it matters because these agreements affect a company’s future cash flows, obligations and operational flexibility—much like how managing a home rental portfolio shapes household budget and options—so good lease management can reduce surprises and improve valuation clarity.

accounting standards regulatory

A set of agreed rules and practices that companies use to record and report their financial results so those numbers are consistent, comparable and understandable. Like traffic laws or a common recipe, these rules let investors compare different businesses, judge profitability and risk, and trust that reported figures aren’t misleading, which directly affects investment decisions, valuations and the ability to spot trends or problems.

advanced analytics technical

Advanced analytics involves using sophisticated techniques and tools to examine large amounts of data, uncover patterns, and generate insights that might not be obvious at first glance. For investors, it’s like using a high-powered microscope to see details that help predict future trends or make better decisions. This approach helps turn complex information into clear, actionable knowledge.

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Visual Lease (“VL”), a CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) brand and platform for integrated lease management, accounting, reporting and analytics, today announced it has been honored as a 2026 Influencer in CRE Technology by GlobeSt.

GlobeSt.’s program recognizes the outstanding individuals, organizations, and teams shaping the future of commercial real estate technology. The award is given to industry leaders who have contributed innovations that move the commercial real estate business forward, underscoring Visual Lease’s pioneering work in delivering actionable insights that help finance and real estate leaders navigate complexity, manage risk and plan strategically.

CoStar Group acquired Visual Lease in 2024 to complement its CoStar Real Estate Manager business line. By centralizing lease data and applying advanced analytics, Visual Lease enables finance and real estate leaders to gain real-time visibility into lease obligations, costs, risks, and opportunities across their portfolios. The platform supports compliance with accounting standards, enhances collaboration across finance, real estate, legal, and IT teams, equipping organizations with the flexibility to adapt as their needs evolve.

“As innovation continues to transform the commercial real estate landscape, organizations need actionable intelligence as opposed to traditional compliance tools,” said Mark McDonald, President of Visual Lease and CoStar Real Estate Manager. “We are honored by this recognition, which reinforces our mission to empower finance and real estate leaders with accurate, centralized lease data to support their goals.”

This latest recognition reflects Visual Lease’s status as a trusted technology partner for enterprises seeking to modernize lease management and accounting while driving measurable business impact across their real estate portfolios.

About Visual Lease (VL)
Visual Lease (“VL”), a CoStar Group company, is a premier platform for integrated lease management and lease accounting, trusted by enterprises worldwide to navigate complex portfolios with precision and ease. As the centralized system of record for all lease-related financial, operational, and legal data, VL is purpose-built to support every team involved in managing a company’s leased and owned assets. Informed by nearly three decades of experience, our platform integrates lease management, lease accounting, and sustainability reporting, enabling organizations to save time, mitigate risks, reduce costs, and support sustainability initiatives. Our award-winning software is used by 1,500+ organizations to manage more than 1 million real estate, equipment, and other leased asset records globally. For more information, visit VisualLease.com.

About CoStar Group
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, online marketplaces, and 3D digital twin technology. Founded in 1986, CoStar Group is dedicated to digitizing the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

CoStar Group’s major brands include CoStar, a leading global provider of commercial real estate data, analytics, and news; LoopNet, the most trafficked commercial real estate marketplace; Apartments.com, the leading platform for apartment rentals; Homes.com, the fastest-growing residential real estate marketplace; and Domain, one of Australia’s leading property marketplaces. CoStar Group’s industry-leading brands also include Matterport, a leading spatial data company whose platform turns buildings into data to make every space more valuable and accessible, STR, a global leader in hospitality data and benchmarking; Ten-X, an online platform for commercial real estate auctions and negotiated bids; and OnTheMarket, a leading residential property portal in the United Kingdom.

CoStar Group’s websites attracted over 139 million average monthly unique visitors in the fourth quarter of 2025, serving clients around the world. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, CoStar Group is committed to transforming the real estate industry through innovative technology and comprehensive market intelligence. From time to time, we plan to utilize our corporate website as a channel of distribution for material company information. For more information, visit CoStarGroup.com.

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Matt Blocher

CoStar Group

mblocher@costargroup.com

202.346.6775

Source: CoStar Group