Resources for Commercial Staff
Courses and Training
2008 Signature Series Grant Program
The Signature Series was created for the enhancement of commercial professional development at State and Local Associations. If you have an established commercial group at your Association apply today to be considered for a 2008 grant. Bring a nationally recognized commercial trainer to your Association to support your commercial initiatives.
2008 Signature Series Grant Recipients
The RCA is happy to announce the associations that received a 2008 Signature Series grant.
Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate
The Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate course is intended for residential real estate practitioners and others who know little or nothing about commercial real estate, but who want to learn more.
Content Resources & Marketing Materials
Web Sites of Excellence for RCA Groups
Are you developing a commercial Web site and looking for a place to start? The RCA recommends some model Web sites (PDF 24KB) for commercial overlay boards and local groups from across the country. Please feel free to contact someone on the list if you would like their input as you create your commercial Web site.
Additional Resources
Build a Better Web site
Personal Marketing
Update Your 2008 Association Profile
The RCA would like the most current information for your association/commercial group and commercial staff and leadership. Simply download an Association Profile and update any information that has changed within the past year. Please fax to 312-329-8338, e-mail to rbaldwin@realtors.org, or mail to Rita Baldwin, 430 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Call the RCA at 888-648-8321 with any questions.
2007 RCA Sell Sheet
Download the flyer with information on products, events and steps to update your NRDS record to become a part of the RCA.
RCA Branding Guide
This guide will provide you with all of the steps and guidelines you will need to adopt the RCA logo to your communications.
Commercial Real Estate Glossary
The RCA Glossary of Commercial Real Estate Terms defines absorption and zoning and everything in between.
Commercial News
Consult the Commercial Real Estate News page for a variety of RCA publications and clipping services. If you use something from this page in your own materials, please credit NAR.
RCA News
RCA National Award Winners
The REALTORS® Commercial Alliance is proud to announce the 2007 RCA National Award recipients.
Meetings & Presentations
June 25 Webinar
If you were unable to participate on the RCA's June 25 Webinar, you can listen to a recorded version.
April 23 Webinar
Listen to a recording and download the RCA's April 23 Webinar addressing commercial issues.
March 19 Webinar
If you were unable to participate on the March 19 Webinar that addressed NAR's new national commercial listing service, you can listen to the recorded session.
Download February 25 WebEx Presentation
If you were unable to participate on the RCA's February 25 WebEx presentation, please download a .pdf of the presentation or listen to a recording of the session. Learn more about the RCA Commercial Services Accreditation process and how your board can become accredited.
Download the January 17 WebEx Presentation
If you were unable to participate on the RCA's January 17 WebEx, please download a .pdf of the presentation. Learn about the committee self-nomination process, how to use the committee recommendation database and get details on the RCA Committee and informal task forces.
Download the January 9 WebEx Presentation
If you were unable to participate on the RCA's January 9 WebEx, please download a PDF of the presentation. Meet the RCA staff and learn 12 months of commercial ideas to incorporate at your association.
How to Create a Commercial Group
Get a sneak peek of the new Commercial AE Course created for new, part-time, or interested commercial liaisons; and delve into the profile of your commercial members.
- Provide services commercial members need
- Learn how to speak their language
- Develop a model that fits your association
2007 Commercial Leadership Forum
Learn about the current commercial real estate issues that were discussed and the best practices shared by the commercial practitioners, association staff and volunteer leadership in attendance at the 2007 Commercial Leadership Forum.
Commercial Law & Policy
Board of Directors Issues Statement of Policy for TICs
NAR helps state associations guide properly licensed Tenant in Common transactions.
Your Questions Answered
Do you have questions about the portability of your license? Do you know what you need to know about commercial lien laws? Find answers to your questions about commercial real estate laws and policies.
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