Commercial Headlines from REALTOR.org

Fall RCA Report

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:48:03 -0500

This issue features distressed properties, regional economic commentary, regulatory reform efforts, affiliate news and highlights of the upcoming NAR Conference and Expo.

Commercial Podcast - October 27, 2009

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:46:35 -0500

2009 NAR Treasurer and commercial practitioner Jim Helsel discusses how the commercial industry is mobilizing to combat industry challenges, and November's Annual Conference.

RCA Chair Provides Updates

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:47:09 -0500

Bob Toothaker recounts NAR's efforts to keep key commercial messages before policy makers and Congress.

RCA National Awards Recognition

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:49:10 -0500

Congratulations to those who received an award for professional excellence from their local or state REALTOR® commercial group.

2010 Signature Series

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 13:43:15 -0500

Bring a nationally recognized commercial trainer to your Association to support your commercial initiatives.

Commercial Podcast - September 25, 2009

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:07:27 -0500

2009 NAR Treasurer and commercial practitioner Jim Helsel announces new tax rules that will help open up the commercial credit market.

Free December Webinar

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:47:16 -0500

December 9, Topic: "Building Effective Client Relationships". Learn more and register.

Free November Webinar

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:46:10 -0500

November 19, Topic: "How To Win Competition". Learn more and register.

Free October Commercial Webinar

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:44:17 -0500

October 14, Topic: "How to Develop a Powerful Personal Brand That Sells YOU". Learn more and register.

2009 Commercial Member Profile Released

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:42:38 -0500

Learn how REALTORS® are weathering the commercial real estate market.

Commercial Education Session at NAR's 2009 Conference

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 12:07:07 -0500

Peter Droubay, owner of Salestrainer.com and Top Dogs Commercial Real Estate Training, will lead a session at NAR's Annual Conference this November, "How to Generate Leads for Commercial Real Estate Transactions", from 8:30 - 10 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2009.

Technology and Intelligence Briefing Podcast: Interview with Peter Droubay

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 12:05:23 -0500

Peter Droubay owns Salestrainer.com and Top Dogs Commercial Real Estate Training, a company that teaches commercial brokers and agents how to excel in their profession. Peter gives an intro to his session that will be offered at NAR's Annual Conference this November, "How to Generate Leads for Commercial Real Estate Transactions", and offers great information about how to not only develop leads, but convert them into clients and develop systems to service them throughout the life of your practice.

August Commercial Podcast

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:43:01 -0500

2009 NAR Treasurer and commercial practitioner Jim Helsel discusses an extension on the TALF program and a commercial market outlook for 2010.

Technology and Intelligence Briefing Podcast: Interview with Richard Muhlebach

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:49:15 -0500

Muhlebach, CPM, CRE, a commercial property leasing and management expert with 40 years experience and coauthor of 17 books, discusses leasing commercial properties.

Commercial Education Sessions at Annual

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:56:23 -0500

Friday, November 13th through Monday, November 16th, 2009, follow the commercial track through annual convention sessions. Topics include Generating Leads for Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Transitioning from Commercial to Residential Real Estate, and more.

Commercial Caffeinated Breakfast Tickets Available

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:44:00 -0500

Don't miss this event at Annual! Hear from Sperry Van Ness executives while networking with colleagues.

Education - New Webinars

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:44:56 -0500

Check out the latest additions to the Commercial webinar schedule and register today.

Decline in Commercial Sectors Slowing

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:45:34 -0500

The severe credit crunch for commercial real estate sectors, sustained job losses and weak consumer spending seems to be slowing.

Summer RCA Report

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:46:51 -0500

Hot off the presses! Read how energy efficiency and Green initiatives are impacting the commercial real estate industry.

New! Commercial Podcast

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:46:53 -0500

2009 NAR Treasurer and Commercial REALTOR® Jim Helsel provides the first of monthly updates on NAR's efforts on behalf of commercial real estate.

Legislative and Advocacy Efforts

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:09:23 -0500

Read about all the ways NAR is working for you.

Commercial Programming at Annual

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:10:49 -0500

Join us for Commercial CONNECT at the Annual REALTORS® Conference and Expo in San Diego.

Helsel Testifies on Importance of Strong Commercial Market

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:07:02 -0500

Having a sound and well functioning commercial and multifamily real estate sector is critical to our country's economic growth and development.

Public-Private Investment Program Losing Steam

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:50:46 -0500

Buyers and sellers not enthusiastic about the PPIP. Big and small banks have fears.

Uniting for Commercial Real Estate

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:51:26 -0500

Read thoughts from NAR leader Gary Thomas on the recent gathering of commercial real estate associations and firms to find solutions to the industry's serious liquidity and credit issues.

NAR Hosts 18 Groups to Address Industry Challenges

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:52:37 -0500

NAR President Charles McMillian and RCA Chair Bob Toothaker met with commercial real estate industry leaders last week to discuss a holistic approach to the current commercial credit market crisis.

Commercial Property Management

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:19:27 -0500

Whether you are new to commercial property management or have been at it awhile, you're sure to find useful information concerning leases, safety and security, marketing, and maintenance for commercial properties in this Updated Field Guide. You'll have access to full-text articles, and book suggestions from the NAR library.

Commercial Broker Lien Laws

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:18:47 -0500

Commercial broker lien laws allow liens to be filed on commercial properties for the full payment of commissions. In states that have enacted commercial lien laws, there has been a dramatic decline in commission collection litigation and arbitration. This Updated Field Guide page provides links to the laws that have been passed in twenty-one states.

Need to Talk to Commercial Staff?

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 15:50:02 -0500

Call us at 800-874-6500. Email us at RCA@realtors.org.

Commercial Real Estate Hurt by Credit Crunch and Weak Economy

Wed, 20 May 2009 16:13:45 -0500

Read the latest news from NAR and view the Commercial Leading Indicator.

Investment Real Estate Webinar

Tue, 19 May 2009 16:19:59 -0500

REALTORS® Land Institute presents "Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Investment Real Estate Capitalizing on the Current Market Conditions" on Tuesday, June 3, at noon CDT. Learn strategies and tactics for success in today's land and commercial real estate markets.

2009 RCA National Awards

Wed, 6 May 2009 16:19:14 -0500

Recognize a commercial member at the national level for their outstanding professional achievements.

Affiliate Education Savings: Save 40% on CCIM Intro Course

Tue, 5 May 2009 16:48:28 -0500

Just register through the link above and receive your discount - no code needed.

Affiliate Education Savings: Save 40% on IREM01

Tue, 5 May 2009 16:45:39 -0500

Use code RCA01 to receive your 40% savings.

Commercial Leg/Reg Update

Mon, 4 May 2009 15:38:15 -0500

The latest issue of the eNewsletter includes updates on what the Commercial Legislative/Regulatory Subcommittee has been working on.

May Webinars

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:37:02 -0500

May 21: "Land Brokerage: What You Need to Know to Profit from Vacant Land" and May 22: "Automating, Outsourcing, and Delegating" How to Build the Ideal Team".

Associations: Earn up to 15% Comission for "Discovering Commercial Real Estate Course"!

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:24:32 -0500

Learning Library, the course provider of Discovering Commercial Real Estate, designed Learning Library Inc. Affiliate Program to be the best and easiest way to provide your visitors with value added education while concurrently creating a revenue stream for your organization.

NAR Letter to Geithner & Bair

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:18:07 -0500

Encourages PPIP program participants to take advantage of extensive experience of commercial and residential real estate professionals in managing and disposing of real property.

Commercial RE Market Survey Released

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 12:19:19 -0500

NAR Research's survey measures activity in commercial real estate, based on member responses, to gain a more timely measure of market activity.

New Online Commercial Course

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 12:16:37 -0500

Discovering Commercial Real Estate, brought to you by the RCA, provides a basic introduction to commercial real estate.

Commercial at Midyear 2009

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:05:33 -0500

There's a lot that Midyear has to offer commercial practioners! Follow the link below to connect to a complete schedule with details.

Get Connected

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:36:35 -0500

Follow RCA on Twitter, join our LinkedIn group, and become a fan on Facebook, too!

New Benefits Added to Commercial Services Accreditation

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:35:24 -0500

RCA has developed an enhanced set of benefits for accredited boards with new discounts and revenue sharing opportunities on programs including education and affiliate services.

Save 40% on IREM01

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:20:41 -0500

RCA and IREM offer a discounted rate of $60 on IREM01, the Intro to Real Estate Management online course. Use code RCA01 at the link below to receive your 40% savings.

Video: Advocating for the $6 Trillion Commercial Real Estate Industry

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 09:41:27 -0600

Learn how RCA Chair Robert Toothaker, industry leaders and NAR’s Government Affairs staff are working to have member interests represented in the Stimulus Package.

The All New RCA Report

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 09:40:31 -0600

To cover more topics and more strongly represent the voice of RCA members and NAR affiliate organizations, the RCA Report has been expanded to 16 pages, with expert guest columnists and new features.

Advocating for Commercial Real Estate Stimulus

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:38:42 -0600

The RCA is working overtime to help the industry during these challenging times.

TALF to Encourage Commercial Real Estate Investment

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:04:23 -0600

Read how NAR is advocating for opening of commercial real estate credit markets.

Free Educational Webinars from the RCA

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:03:50 -0600

Learn more about the RCA's FREE monthly webinars designed for RCA members and association staff.

RCA/Top Dogs Commercial Online Training Sessions

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:02:47 -0600

Top Dogs, a premier provider of commercial real estate training programs, in partnership with the RCA, offers semi-monthly online training sessions throughout 2009.

Call for Case Studies

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:40:49 -0600

Have you helped a client transact an interesting deal? Send us your story!

For AE's/Leadership: Offering Commercial Services to Your Members

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 14:40:02 -0600

In today's changing economic environment, attracting and retaining commercial membership is more important than ever. Register for this RCA course at Midyear today!

2010 Signature Series Call for Speakers

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:55:59 -0600

To learn more about the Signature Series and be considered as a 2010 speaker, please read and complete the speaker application.

NAR Economic Stimulus WorkGroup Presents Commercial Plan

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:16:09 -0600

NAR President Charles McMillan appointed several members, including a representative from each commercial affiliate, to a new work group tasked with addressing commercial economic stimulus proposals for the incoming Obama administration.

Association Profile Updates

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 15:14:18 -0600

If you are an Association Executive, please take a few minutes to update your Association Profile for your association/commercial group and commercial staff and leadership. Due date is March 3rd, 2009.

In Memoriam - Steven L. Good

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:13:46 -0600

The Commercial Real Estate industry was deeply saddened by the recent death of Steven L. Good.

February Commercial Webinars

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:07:01 -0600

The RCA announces two educational webinars in February.

Accelerate Your Earnings from Commercial Real Estate in 2009!

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:36:04 -0600

The RCA announces two educational webinars in January to start off the new year.

Commercial Real Estate Outlook Dampened

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:29:42 -0600

With the exception of cash transactions, investment in commercial real estate sectors is nearly at a standstill.

December Webinar

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:13:36 -0600

Listen in on "How to Take Your Commercial Real Estate Business to the Next Level in 2009"

2008 Conference Recordings

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:10:55 -0600

Recordings are now available online for purchase of Commercial Day sessions and others from the 2008 REALTORS® Conference and Expo.

Commercial Alliance Reception Wrap-Up

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:09:44 -0600

All the commercial stars were on the red carpet, November 8th - were you there? Check out the pictures and purchase one today!

RCA Accredits 27 at Annual Conference

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:06:23 -0600

Congratulations to those associations honored at the Annual Conference in Orlando for achieving the Commercial Services Accreditation, recognizing their commitment to commercial programming and services for their members.
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NAR Economist Reports Slowing Commercial Activity Expected

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:05:17 -0600

NAR released a statement regarding the Commercial Leading Indicator, a tool that assesses market behavior in thirteen major commercial real estate sectors.

October 22 Webinar Recording

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:01:55 -0600

Listen and view the October 22 RCA webinar to hear a commercial legislation, regulatory and public policy update.

2008 RCA National Awards

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:00:48 -0600

RCA congratulates NAR members and Institute Affiliates who have received a commercial award for professional excellence over the past year.

President's Podcast: Commercial Update

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 15:59:52 -0600

NAR President Dick Gaylord sits down with NAR Treasurer and commercial practitioner Jim Helsel to discuss current trends affecting the commercial segment, both in the marketplace and public policy arena.

RCA/CCIM Education Collaboration

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 15:58:57 -0600

RCA, in partnership with CCIM Institute, is pleased to announce a special discounted registration of only $149 on CCIM’s "CI Intro" online course.

2009 Signature Series

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:55:17 -0600

The Signature Series enhances commercial professional development at state and local associations. Learn more and apply for a grant.

June 25 Webinar

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:12:24 -0600

If you were unable to participate on the RCA's June 25 Webinar, "The RCA and Your Association - Six Months of Ideas to Get Your Members Involved", you can listen to a recorded version.

New Commercial Listings Web Site

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:53:20 -0600

Visit CommercialSource.com, the Commercial Real Estate Marketplace, and check out the new commercial property listings platform that gives listings national exposure to members at no charge. Get your association on board today!

Commercial Services Accreditation

Tue, 6 May 2008 15:52:10 -0600

Want to increase your Association's membership? Get accredited. Learn how your overlay board, structure or group can benefit from being recognized for the commercial services you provide.