Michelle Leigh Castro

Michelle Leigh Castro

Director Taicoon Property Partners

Main Day One - Tuesday, February 24, 2026

4:35 PM From Vacancy to Velocity: How Design Speed Translates into Market Advantage

In today’s competitive leasing landscape, speed to market is a strategic advantage, and design is the accelerator. Join Wayfair Professional and a real estate investment and development firm as they reveal how a partnership grounded in technology-enabled sourcing, curated design solutions, and nationwide fulfillment is transforming multiple spec suites across their portfolio. Together, they’ll share how Wayfair Professional’s end-to-end services, spanning design consultation, product selection, and rapid installation, enable owners and developers to reposition assets faster, scale consistent design across buildings, and unlock leasing velocity.
Through real-world examples and measurable outcomes, this session explores how speed, flexibility, and design intelligence can turn underutilized space into a competitive advantage, delivering value for tenants, investors, and the broader community alike
 

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