Jenny Willardson, CCIM

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Aug 7, 2020

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Jenny Willardson, CCIM, is a Wasilla-based commercial real estate broker and the Founder of Elevate Commercial, a leading Alaska brokerage serving the Mat-Su Valley and Anchorage markets. She provides expert guidance in commercial property sales, leasing, and property management, helping investors, business owners, and landlords make informed decisions backed by local market intelligence. Drawing on CCIM-caliber advisory skills, Jenny delivers data-driven strategies for acquisition, disposition, and portfolio optimization, positioning clients for long-term success in Alaska’s evolving commercial real estate landscape.

Posts (23)

Jun 2, 2026 ∙ 3 min

Commercial Real Estate Is a Different Game - Your Representation Should Be Too

If you're looking at commercial real estate, whether you're buying a building, leasing office space, or acquiring an investment property, you may already have a real estate agent in mind. Maybe it's the same person who helped you buy your home. They know you, you trust them, and it feels like a natural fit. Here's the thing: commercial real estate is a fundamentally different discipline. And the gap between a generalist residential agent and a dedicated commercial specialist can cost you real...

May 26, 2026 ∙ 3 min

Which Office Tenants Hold Up in an AI Economy — And Why It Matters for Your Building

If you own office space in Alaska, vacancy isn't just a market problem — it's a tenant selection problem. And in an economy where AI is reshaping how companies use space, who you lease to matters more than it used to. Some tenants are genuinely insulated from AI-driven workforce changes. Others are sitting in space they may quietly downsize out of in three years. Knowing the difference before you sign a lease is one of the most valuable things a commercial broker can do for an office building...

Apr 25, 2026 ∙ 3 min

The Most Expensive Number in Commercial Real Estate Is the Outdated One

In commercial real estate, the most expensive number is rarely the highest one. It's the outdated one. Published rent comparables, closed-sale prices, vacancy figures, and cap rates almost always lag the real market by three to twelve months — and in smaller markets like Alaska, the gap is wider. Decisions made on those numbers are decisions made on a market that no longer exists. For property owners pricing a sale or a lease, and for tenants and investors evaluating the Alaska commercial...