Commercial

This course offers a broad overview of the basics of commercial real estate and how it differs from residential real estate. Students will be able to distinguish and understand the broker’s role and discover the different types of commercial properties, terms, valuation methods, marketing and resources for further education.

While it will not equip an agent with the needed tools to practice commercial real estate, it will explain the business and introduce many of the resources needed to pursue a commercial ...

Steve Smullin, commercial real estate investor, practitioner, and active member of his REALTOR® association, shares how being prepared and doing due diligence can boost your credibility and create value for your clients and your business.

The price index in July was unchanged from the record-high set in June. It is up 6 percent year-over-year and 76 percent from the cyclical low five years ago.

June 2014 update on commercial regulatory matters. For all current regulatory issues, see NAR’s Political Advocacy page.

The REALTORS® Commercial Real Estate Market Survey measures quarterly activity in the commercial real estate markets. The survey collects data from commercial REALTORS®. The survey is designed to provide an overview of market performance, sales and rental transactions, along with current economic challenges and future expectations.

2014.Q2 Survey Highlights

• 64% of commercial REALTORS® closed a sale.
• Sales volume rose 7% from a year ago.
• Sales prices increased 3% year-over-year.
• Cap rates averaged 8.3% during Q2…. Read More

WASHINGTON (August 26, 2014) – The strong rebound in economic growth during the second quarter and ongoing job creation are gradually improving the outlook for all of the major commercial real estate sectors, according to the National Association of Realtors® quarterly commercial real estate forecast.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, says after many false starts, the economy finally appears to be turning a corner to firmer ground. “The… Read More

Jim Gillespie, expert coach, trainer and consultant for Commercial Real Estate practitioners across the country, shares insight and practical tips on best practices and tools to transform your prospecting efforts into a powerful (and profitable) habit.

NAR Government Affairs policy representatives talk about the association’s efforts to prevent lease accounting changes from hurting commercial real estate.

Considering that 7 out of 10 individuals who apply for loans in the U.S. are rejected, there is a huge opportunity to improve access to financing for the small business and commercial real estate communities, reports Chinwe Onyeagoro, CEO of FundWell (a member of the REach® Class of 2014). Tune in to learn more about how innovators like Chinwe are helping connect brokers, lenders and entrepreneurs with the resources they need to grow.

Collaboration is a powerful way to add value to your engagements with clients, reminds Bob Rosenberg, CCIM, founder of InvestNet. Learn more about best practices for hiring and strategies to ensure that you and your team are accountable to your goals.