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April 24, 2012: Advocacy and Advantage

2012 NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong encourages commercial practitioners to attend the Rally to Protect the American Dream on May 17—an event that will promote not just home ownership but all real property. Find out what REALTORS will be asking Congress to take action on during the Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. Plus, get an update on strong support building in the Senate for a credit union lending cap increase that would be a great source of liquidity for the commercial sector.

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March 27, 2012: Rally for Real Estate in Washington

NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong explains why REALTORS in the commercial sector need to be at the Rally to Protect the American Dream, taking place on May 17, in Washington, D.C.

Accredited Associations

NAR Commercial would like to congratulate those listed below in recognition of achieving the Commercial Services Accreditation.

Full list of accredited associations. (PDF: 253KB)

Arizona

Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®, Scottsdale, AZ

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Feb. 28, 2012: Get Ready to Rally

NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong provides highlights of the latest quarterly commercial forecast from NAR. Plus, he discusses a new study on a proposed lease accounting rule that demonstrates the negative impact it would have on the entire economy. Finally, Bill explains that the REALTOR® Rally taking place in D.C. on May 17 isn't just about housing; REALTORS® are also there to remind Congress about how vital commercial real estate is to the economy.

Jan. 31, 2012: The Advantages of NAR Commercial Membership

NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong highlights benefits of NAR membership for commercial REALTORS®, ranging from advocacy power at national, state, and local levels to:

Top-notch research
Robust property tools
Educational and networking opportunities
A host of benefits for your business and personal life

Legislation and Advocacy

Commercial Real Estate Advocacy Timeline

The latest version of the Commercial Real Estate Advocacy Timeline cites NAR's recent action on lease accounting. For a longer view, take a look at the timeline from 2008 to present.

2012 Commercial Issues and Actions

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National Awards

The National Awards Program, exclusively for associations that have earned Commercial Services Accreditation, was created to highlight and honor NAR members who have distinguished themselves in their communities.

Congratulations to all of the members recognized with this year's National Commercial Award from the National Association of REALTORS®. See... Read More

Commercial Information Exchange Comparison

The National Association of REALTORS® has established two types of Commercial property services ("Services"): the Commercial Information Exchange and the Commercial/Industrial MLS. While both are designed for the orderly correlation and dissemination of listing information so that participants may better serve their clients and the public, there are distinct differences between them. The following summary highlights their similarities and differences. A "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) section regarding the operation of CIEs may be found at the end of this... Read More

Educational Opportunities

NAR Commercial Webinars

Access FREE on-demand education by downloading monthly webinars brought to you by NAR Commercial. To learn more about each session and the speakers who will be presenting, follow the link below.

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Affiliate Education

The following NAR Affiliate organizations provide educational programs that promote professionalism and offer real estate designations.... Read More

Affiliate Organizations

The CCIM Institute confers the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation to commercial real estate professionals through an extensive curriculum of 200 classroom hours, in addition to industry experience. The CCIM education curriculum addresses financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis and investment analysis - the cornerstones of commercial investment real estate. There are 9,500 CCIMs in 1,000 markets worldwide. An additional 9,500 practitioners are pursuing the designation. Headquartered in Chicago, CCIM Institute is the largest... Read More

Educational Opportunities

NAR Commercial Webinars

Access FREE on-demand education by downloading monthly webinars brought to you by NAR Commercial. To learn more about each session and the speakers who will be presenting, follow the link below.

Affiliate Education

The following NAR Affiliate organizations provide educational programs that promote professionalism and offer real estate designations. Click on each to read more about their educational offerings.

Affiliate Organizations

The CCIM Institute confers the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation to commercial real estate professionals through an extensive curriculum of 200 classroom hours, in addition to industry experience. The CCIM education curriculum addresses financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis and investment analysis - the cornerstones of commercial investment real estate. There are 9,500 CCIMs in 1,000... Read More

Dec. 27, 2011: A Look Ahead for 2012

In the Dec. 27 podcast on commercial real estate, NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong takes a look at the top three issues that are at stake for the industry in 2012 and highlights the latest commercial forecast for 2012. He also provides details on a commercial refinancing program that has recently been expanded.

Dec. 2, 2011: A Legislative Look Back at the Commercial Sector

NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong takes a look back at some of the important legislative issues for the commercial sector in 2011, related to flood insurance, lease accounting, and refinancing. He also talks about the latest commercial economic forecast and highlights a new member benefit from Chrysler.

Winter 2011: Top Tips for Doing More Commercial Business from 'Mr. Shmooze'

Brett Hunsaker, executive vice president of Grubb & Ellis and marketing personality 'Mr. Shmooze,' leads the firm's national marketing efforts and is quite active in the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®. The 3,000-member group named Brett their 2010 REALTOR®-of-the-year. This podcast includes the top tips for doing more business along with numerous marketing tactics and strategic reminders to help keep REALTORS® on top of their game.

Winter 2011: Rich Resources in University Commercial Real Estate Programs

Beau Beery, CPM, CCIM, VP of Commercial Real Estate at AMJ Inc., Gainesville, FL, speaks this month on how REALTORS may get involved with university real estate programs. Beau is responsible for brokerage and asset management at AMJ, and he also serves as Regional Director for the University of the Florida Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies. There are numerous ways to be involved to learn, mentor, and network in one of the many university programs across the country.

Winter 2011: The 3 Keys to Building Relationships

Frequency, Relevancy, and Sincerity: These are the three keys to building relationships online and in life. Ravit Lichtenberg of Ustrategy advises companies and individuals on elevating their e-commerce strategies and their clients' user experience. Listen as she suggests how to integrate marketing and communications tactics with your online activity to create a stronger role as an industry leader.

Much of your business information will soon be in a 2-inch-by-3-inch device; get ahead of the curve with these innovative guidelines and suggested resources.

Spring 2011: Getting Paid Beyond the Transaction

Popular Signature Series speaker, Dr. Drew Stevens offers some great advice about how to adapt to the nuances of selling today in this Commercial Briefing podcast. Cold calling is dead; endorsements and referrals is where it at. Differentiating yourself and adding value to the relationship with your clients—not just a transaction—is key; listen to four more tips.

Spring 2011: An Option to Fund Commercial Loans Coming Due

In the current podcast, attorneys Rick Chess and Rob Kaplan describe how Regulation D transactions, which have a registration exemption if the transaction issuer doesn't include a public offering, can be an option for funding a commercial transaction. Listen to hear the details and to learn about REISA.

Spring 2011: Anatomy of the Relationship

Sam Foster, CCIM is an EVP and leads the tenant rep group at Jones Lang LaSalle. He has a long and effective relationship with Amy Nawrocki, CCIM and Director of Real Estate, Cogent Communications—a multinational, Internet service provider. Their discussion is revealing in what they each bring to the table to ensure successful commercial transactions.

Oct. 25, 2011: Making Progress on Flood Insurance

2011 NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong provides an update on a temporary extension of the National Flood Insurance Program and other news from Washington affecting commercial REALTORS®. He also offers a preview of what commercial REALTORS® can expect at the 2011 REALTORS® Conference & Expo.

Sept. 27, 2011: Skin in the Game? Not Really the Same

NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong explains why when it comes to commercial real estate, the concept of lenders having "skin in the game" by holding them partially responsible for loans, doesn't work and could actually harm the industry.

Aug. 30, 2011: Lease Accounting, Liquidity, and Term Extensions

In just about a week, Congress returns to Washington. NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong highlights three commercial issues they must address to ensure the commercial market can recover as quickly as possible: lease accounting, liquidity, and term extensions.

July 26, 2011: Industrial Sector Making Progress

In this month's edition of the Commercial Podcast, NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong updates members on the industrial sector. He discusses the increased demand for industrial space—from 11.2 million square feet in 2010 to 126 million square feet in 2011—and provides insight on the increase in U.S. manufacturing and exports.

Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
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June 28, 2011: Dangers of Qualified Commercial Real Estate Loan Standards

In this month's edition of the Commercial Podcast, NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong updates members on a policy proposal that could be disastrous for commercial real estate. It's called QCRE, and it refers to "qualified commercial real estate" loan standards proposed by the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Law. NAR is thoroughly reviewing this proposal and issuing comments to regulators.

May 31, 2011: Answer the Call for Action

In this month's edition of the Commercial Podcast, NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong urges all REALTORS® to answer the Call for Action on the MID. He also updates members on the commercial market forecast and our work to bring prosperity back to commercial real estate.

RealtorActionCenter.com

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April 26, 2011: REALTORS® Make Progress on Lease Accounting Rules

In the April 26, 2011, edition of the commercial podcast, 2011 NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong reports on three important wins REALTORS® gained recently concerning lease accounting rules, refinancing commercial loans, and the repeal of the 1099 rule.

Issue summary: All About Lease Accounting Rules
Related news: SBA Expands Temporary Refinance Program
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March 29, 2011: New Legislation to Open Commercial Real Estate Markets

In the March 29, 2011, edition of the commercial podcast, 2011 NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong discusses legislation concerning credit unions, accelerated depreciation, and a covered bond market that could bring more liquidity into the commercial real estate market.

NAR Goals for Addressing Commercial Real Estate Liquidity Issues (PDF: 450KB)