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There’s Nothing Scarier Than Data Errors: How Bad Data Haunts CRE Teams

In the world of commercial real estate (CRE), there are few things more terrifying than data errors. Whether it's during an important transaction or the daily grind of asset management, bad data can haunt teams long after it’s discovered. These errors can have long-lasting financial impacts, derail decision-making, and leave teams scrambling to fix problems they never saw coming.

But why do these data errors happen so often? And what can be done to exorcise them from your workflow?

The Hidden Monsters in Your CRE Data

CRE deals with a massive amount of data, much of it trapped in leases, contracts, and other documents that are often difficult to manage and track. Manual processes, legacy systems, and the sheer volume of information make it easy for data errors to creep in. Inconsistent lease terms, inaccurate rent figures, and missing clauses—these are just a few of the nightmares waiting to jump out when least expected.

Worse yet, once these data errors are in the system, they have a way of multiplying. A single typo or misfiled document can ripple through entire portfolios, leading to incorrect rent rolls, improper billing, or even litigation over misinterpreted clauses. It’s not just a clerical error—it’s a full-blown haunting.

Common Data Errors That Haunt CRE Teams

1. Inconsistent Lease Terms
   Lease agreements often change over time, but without proper tracking, these changes can result in discrepancies between what's on paper and what's in the system. This leads to incorrect rent collection, lost revenue, and missed opportunities.

2. Missed Dates and Deadlines
   Forgetting about critical dates like renewal options or rent escalations can cost landlords and asset managers dearly. Data errors make it difficult to track these important milestones, leaving your team vulnerable to missed deadlines and costly penalties.

3. Rent Calculation Errors
   Manually tracking multiple rent structures across properties can easily result in errors. Whether it's calculating the wrong rent or failing to apply the right escalations, these mistakes can drastically impact cash flow.

4. Contractual Misinterpretations
   Incorrectly abstracting or understanding critical clauses in leases or contracts can lead to legal disputes, which can be expensive and time-consuming to resolve.

Why Manual Processes Are a Recipe for Disaster

Most of these errors can be traced back to one common source: outdated, manual processes. CRE teams have relied on spreadsheets, paper documents, and manual data entry for far too long. With each keystroke, each data transfer, the risk of errors increases. These processes are not only inefficient but leave significant room for human error.

Imagine a large portfolio with hundreds of leases, each containing unique clauses and rent structures. Manually entering and updating these variables across multiple spreadsheets isn't just time-consuming—it’s a breeding ground for data errors. In the end, these errors cost both time and money, draining resources that could be better spent on more strategic activities.

Prophia: Your Solution to Banish Data Errors

The good news is that there’s a way to break free from this haunting cycle. Prophia’s AI-powered lease abstraction tool eliminates the need for manual data entry and ensures your lease data is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.

By automating the abstraction process, Prophia dramatically reduces the risk of human error. Instead of pouring over documents and manually entering data into spreadsheets, your team can rely on Prophia to extract key data points with unparalleled accuracy. Not only does this improve data quality, but it also frees up valuable time for your team to focus on more important, value-driving tasks.

Don’t Let Data Errors Haunt Your CRE Team

The scariest thing about data errors is how easily they can fly under the radar—until it's too late. But with the right tools in place, your team doesn’t have to be haunted by bad data anymore.

Prophia's AI-driven platform takes the guesswork out of lease abstraction, ensuring that your data is accurate and actionable. Say goodbye to the nightmares of bad data, and let Prophia help your CRE team sleep a little easier at night.