Josh Seamans, CCIM, SIOR

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Managing Partner / Owner Agent at WSG CRE

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Overview

Josh Seamans is a Managing Partner and co-founder of WSG CRE, specializing in commercial real estate brokerage, investment sales, and development consulting. A University of Northern Iowa graduate with elite SIOR and CCIM designations, he is known for his data-driven approach to complex transactions for national and local clients.

He stays informed on broader market trends by following major business publications. His long-standing career in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area, coupled with his local education, suggests a strong connection to the communitys growth and economic development.

In 2023, he co-founded WSG CRE, uniting several of the regions top real estate professionals into a new, collaborative team.

Personality Overview

Self-Disciplined

Fact-Driven

Objective Thinker

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Commercial Development
He frequently represents landlords in new construction and build-to-suit projects, recently securing major retail tenants like Chipotle, Starbucks, and Jersey Mike's for new developments.
Investment Sales
His expertise includes investment strategy and disposition, demonstrated by recent successful sales of large acreage parcels for development and other commercial investment properties.
Retail Site Selection
With over 16 years of experience, he has represented a wide range of national and regional retail clients in securing optimal locations throughout Iowa.

Media Appearances

Josh has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Managing Partner / Owner Agent at WSG CRE
1-2019 - 6-2025
Senior Vice President at Cushman & Wakefield Iowa Commercial Advisors
5-2010 - 1-2019
Retail Specialist at GLD Commercial Real Estate
6-2006 - 5-2010
Commercial REALTOR at NAI Iowa Realty Commercial
1-2003 - 5-2006
Property & Casualty Insurance Agent at Security 1st Insurance

Education

1998 - 2002
BA from University of Northern Iowa

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Insights For Selling To Josh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Preferably use email to follow up with them instead of phone or Linkedin, engage by asking question or opinions
  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.
  • Actively address their concerns around change, risk, and acceptance by users

DONT's

  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well
  • Avoid emotional and informal language, stay objective and to the point instead
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Josh is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Josh

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Josh move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Josh take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Josh

Personality Compatibility


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