Commercial Real Estate
We're More Than Residential
Commercial Real Estate is everywhere: your local coffee shop, industrial park, downtown main street, and even the office where you work. FCAR has a strong membership base of Commercial REALTORS®, and we strive to support them with resources and advocacy just as we do for our members who practice residential real estate.
To get involved with the committee, contact:
CHAIR: Houston Darling, Sandy Spring Bank
What Commercial Services Accreditation Means for Our Members
Not every REALTOR® association has Commercial Services Accreditation. In fact, we are featured in the official list of commercial accredited associations in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) CREATE magazine (page 15). Learn more.
What we offer as a result of accreditation:
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At least four commercial seminars per year
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Quarterly commercial real estate (RE) content (newsletter, social media)
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Links to commercial education, advocacy, legislation, education, and research (see below)
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National recognition and promotion of commercial practitioners
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Commercial CE ethics credit courses, which include commercial case studies, situations, and processes relevant to commercial RE professionals
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Links to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) commercial advocacy/legislation, education, and research affiliates (see below)
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Updated commercial technology resources offered by NAR, Maryland REALTORS®, or through FCAR
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Active advocacy program including local and regional commercial RE issues
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Links to NAR's commercial data & listing resources page
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Commercial forms available to members
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Commercial-specific social events (Happy Hours, etc.)
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Community relationship-building events (seminars)
- Commercial recognition awards
Commercial Resources and Services
National Resources:
National Commercial Affiliate Organizations:
Local & Regional Affiliate Chapters:
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Institute of Real Estate Management
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Greater Metropolitan Washington Chapter
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Society of Industrial and Land Office REALTORS® - Local Chapters