Emilee Collins-Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate

Call Directions Website Contact the practice

Emilee Collins-Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Specialist in NC / Sales and Leasing Commercial Real Estate / Community Connector https://pickettsprouse.com/brokers/emilee-collins

Focusing on projects in the I-85 Corridor spanning the Triangle and Triad regions, Emilee brings a multifaceted skill set to serve her clients who are Sellers, Buyers, Landlords, and Tenants. Her primary area of specialization lies in industrial properties, where her expertise, meticulous planning, and unwavering commitment to understanding her clients' needs are at the forefront.

10/14/2026

A floor plan on paper only goes so far.

On Behind the Building, Ryan Cavanaugh, Senior Associate at Strata, shares how his team helps clients see a finished space before construction starts, from the very shell they’re standing in.

👉 Watch or listen to the full episode now! https://youtu.be/fGwHerzKguQ

What’s helped you picture a space before it’s built? 👇

🎙️ NOW STREAMING! 🚀An architect doesn’t see a building for what it is today. They see what it could become, and they hel...
10/13/2026

🎙️ NOW STREAMING! 🚀

An architect doesn’t see a building for what it is today. They see what it could become, and they help clients see it too.

In the latest episode of Behind the Building, Ryan Cavanaugh of Strata and I talk about how a building’s flaws can become its identity and how his team helps clients picture the finished space while standing in an empty shell. We also get into why bringing a designer on tours leads to faster decisions, and why early, back-of-the-napkin conversations between brokers and architects matter so much.

👉 Watch or listen to the full episode now! https://youtu.be/fGwHerzKguQ

What does an architect see when they walk into an empty building that the rest of us miss? 🏗️On the next episode of Behi...
10/12/2026

What does an architect see when they walk into an empty building that the rest of us miss? 🏗️

On the next episode of Behind the Building, I sit down with Ryan Kavanaugh, Senior Associate at Strata, a Triangle-based architecture firm.

We dig into what separates a space that works for a business from one it struggles with every day, down to the back-of-house details that never make the marketing brochure.

For anyone about to sign a lease or buy a building, this one is practical. We cover what to check before you commit, how to put your budget where it matters most, and how the right second-generation space can save serious time and money.

The full episode drops tomorrow. 🎙️

Cary has approved a 22-acre mixed-use rezoning that still includes office space.The Town Council's unanimous vote moves ...
10/09/2026

Cary has approved a 22-acre mixed-use rezoning that still includes office space.

The Town Council's unanimous vote moves the site on Highway 55, across from Alston Town Center, from an office and research district to mixed-use. The new zoning allows 500 to 625 multifamily units alongside up to 200,000 square feet of office and 55,000 square feet of retail.

For the office market, this project is a clear example of new office space being planned as part of a mixed-use development rather than on its own, and it's a pattern worth watching across the Triangle.

👉 Read the full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/09/28/cary-rezoning-highway-55-development.html

Passing down a commercial property through inheritance isn't the same as having a plan for it.That plan is about more th...
10/08/2026

Passing down a commercial property through inheritance isn't the same as having a plan for it.

That plan is about more than who inherits it. It's about deciding whether the property should be held, sold, exchanged, or restructured, and what role it should play for the next generation.

Start with a few honest questions:

- Does it still make sense to hold this property?
- Does the next generation actually want to manage it?
- Do multiple heirs have competing goals?
- Is the property tied to a business that's also changing hands?
- What is it worth in today's market?

Keeping the property in the family isn't automatically the goal. Making sure it serves the family's long-term interests is the most critical consideration.

The earlier you start, the more options you keep. If a transition is anywhere on your horizon, send me a message and let's start with what your property is worth today.

Some of the biggest economic development wins start with a conversation, not a pitch.ProVia was weighing a site in Kanna...
10/07/2026

Some of the biggest economic development wins start with a conversation, not a pitch.

ProVia was weighing a site in Kannapolis for a new 400-job manufacturing facility. Then a Mocksville resident heard about the expansion from a ProVia employee he sings with in a local choir and suggested Davie County instead. Within days, ProVia executives were walking the site.

The relationship opened the door, and site readiness closed the deal. TriWest Business Center, developed by Crown Cos., already had the interstate access, zoning, utilities, and pre-graded land to move quickly.

Everyday conversations carry weight, and the relationships built outside the office can open doors for an entire community.

👉 Read the full story here: https://www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2026/08/28/provia-mocksville-davie-county-choir.html

Policy set in Raleigh shapes the market I work in every day.I recently attended CREDA Triad‘s luncheon at Grandover Reso...
10/06/2026

Policy set in Raleigh shapes the market I work in every day.

I recently attended CREDA Triad‘s luncheon at Grandover Resort & Spa in Greensboro — "Policy That Moves Markets," featuring North Carolina State Senator Steve Jarvis and State Representative Jeff Zenger. The discussion focused on how public policy drives economic growth, business development, and the commercial real estate landscape across our state.

Legislative decisions set the conditions my clients buy, sell, and lease in. Hearing directly from the people making those decisions, alongside other professionals working the same corridor, is time well spent.

Thank you to CREDA Triad for facilitating, and to Senator Jarvis and Representative Zenger for the conversation.

The next generation of commercial real estate talent is getting its own stage in North Carolina.On November 12, NC-CCIM ...
10/05/2026

The next generation of commercial real estate talent is getting its own stage in North Carolina.

On November 12, NC-CCIM hosts its inaugural Collegiate CRE Competition in Charlotte. Students from area universities will compete, connect with industry professionals, and put their skills to work in a real-world setting.

I'm proud of my colleague Matthew Morton and our NC-CCIM board for bringing this event to life. Developing strong, well-prepared talent is an investment in the future of our industry, and it starts with opportunities like this one.

Registration is limited. For companies that want to invest in the next generation of CRE leaders, sponsorship opportunities are available. Thank you to UNC Charlotte Center City for serving as site sponsor.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4xuGAGq

Day Two covered a lot of ground — economic outlook, leadership transition, and a look ahead for Asheville's CRE market.C...
09/23/2026

Day Two covered a lot of ground — economic outlook, leadership transition, and a look ahead for Asheville's CRE market.

Christopher Chung of Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) and Sheila Knight, CCIM walked through the wins happening across the state as EDPNC works to keep North Carolina competitive for business. We also voted in the 2027 NC-CCIM leadership team — many thanks to Debbie Gallimore, CCIM, CIPS for her leadership this year, and congratulations to André Collins, SIOR, CCIM as he steps into the role for 2027.

On the data side, Bethany Greene, an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, brought a wealth of insight on labor, inflation, manufacturing, savings rates, and GDP. Michael Reeves, CCIM, 2026 CCIM Institute Treasurer-Elect, spoke on the Institute's plans to expand its core courses with more AI and technology — a real signal of where the industry is headed. Jessica Auge, CCIM closed it out leading a panel on the opportunities ahead for Asheville's CRE landscape.

Many thanks to this year's sponsors: Dewey Property Advisors, Likewise Commercial Real Estate - Formerly Carla & Co., NAI Earle Furman, First National Bank, Neoscape, SCS Engineers, RealtyAds, ECS, and Investors Title Exchange Corporation

And a special thank you to Clear Choice Appraisals, Kimberly Lavallee, and Michael D. Lavallee for the welcome bags that kept us hydrated and fueled all conference long.

👉 Full sponsor list: https://northcarolinaccimchapter.growthzoneapp.com/events/Details/2026-nc-ccim-state-conference-1591969?sourceTypeId=Website

Sledd Thomas Steve Rich, CCIM Bo Winn, CCIM Matthew Morton

North Carolina's rural manufacturers are tapping into a talent pipeline most companies overlook: engineering students ea...
09/23/2026

North Carolina's rural manufacturers are tapping into a talent pipeline most companies overlook: engineering students eager for real-world experience.

N.C. State's Rural Works program pairs engineering students with paid summer internships at manufacturers in the state's Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties, connecting them with businesses far outside the usual recruiting radius. One recent placement paired an industrial engineering student with a Siler City furniture manufacturer, where an inventory improvement project delivered an estimated $350,000 in cost reductions. The program has grown from four students at two companies in 2018 to more than 700 internships since 2019 — last year alone drawing over 5,000 engineering applicants for roughly 190 available slots.

The model works because it solves a real cost barrier: an engineering enhancement fee paid by students helps small manufacturers offer a competitive $25 hourly rate, making rural placements financially viable for both sides.

As North Carolina's manufacturing and industrial sectors continue expanding outside the state's major metros, programs like this are quietly building the workforce pipeline that growth depends on.

👉 Read the full story here: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/09/11/nc-state-program-boosts-rural-manufacturing.html

Address

1901 Hillandale Road, #100
Durham, NC
27705

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19197307040

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Emilee Collins-Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Emilee Collins-Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate:

Shortcuts

Share

Category