In addition to being a great place to live and raise your family, St. Charles County provides great locations and opportunities for the business community. Commercial REALTORS® stand ready to serve the commercial real estate needs of these businesses and the real estate investment needs of those who recognize the many investment opportunities available in our County.
The St. Charles County Association of REALTORS® provides a variety of services to meet the needs of those who sell, lease and manage commercial real estate. These services include a monthly networking luncheon, commercial-related education classes and seminars, and other services. This page provides information on the services and activities available to commercial members of the Association.
The REALTORS® Commercial Alliance represents the collective interests of NAR's commercial real estate constituencies including the CCIM Institute, the Counselors of Real Estate, the Institute of Real Estate Management, the REALTORS® Land Institute, and the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®. The RCA facilitates collaborative efforts to build on the strengths of each commercial affiliate entity to benefit the entire industry.
About “What’s New” from RCA |
Banks Lay Groundwork for Commercial Comeback
(Dec. 30) A recent Federal Reserve Board survey of senior loan officers found that more than 13% of respondents noticed stronger commercial real estate demand in the fourth quarter, up from 1.8% a year earlier.
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Commercial Podcast: A Look Ahead for 2012
(Dec. 28) 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.
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Now Available: Commercial Connections on Co-Working Spaces
(Jan. 6) In the most recent edition of the newsletter, co-working space—a site where independent professionals and freelancers, or anyone with workplace flexibility and mobility can come to work—is discussed.
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The Outlook for Commercial Real Estate
(Dec. 30) While commercial real estate markets have been relatively flat this year, improving fundamentals mean a more positive trend is expected in 2012.
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Trends in Shared Office Space
(Dec. 30) Learn about five websites that promote listings for shared office space—incubator-style arrangements idealized for startups and membership-based rental models—which are on the rise in primary and secondary markets.
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Commercial Institute Affiliates |
CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member)
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CRE (Counselors of Real Estate)
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IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management)
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RLI (REALTORS Land Institute)
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SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS)
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Community |
Augusta Chamber of Commerce
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Cottleville/Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce
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Foristell Chamber of Commerce
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Kids Against Hunger
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Lake St. Louis/Dardenne Chamber of Commerce
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New Melle Chamber of Commerce
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O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce
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St. Charles Chamber of Commerce
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St. Peters Chamber of Commerce
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Wentzville Chamber of Commerce
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GM Expansion |
GM Expansion Presentation
The Commercial Division met on January 26, 2012 for a networking breakfast meeting at the CenturyTel building in Wentzville. Larry Tucker, Business Development Manager of the City of Wentzville, gave this presentation.
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Other Commercial Organizations |
BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association)
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ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers)
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NAIOP (National Association of Industrial and Office Properties)
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Other NAR Resources |
Commercial Benefits from NAR
Your Commercial Benefits at a Glance. NAR strives to support your success through the following benefits for NAR Members from the Commercial division.
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Commercial Web Banners
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NAR Commercial Advocacy
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REALTORS® CREDIT UNION
Check out the benefits available at the REALTOR Federal Credit Union
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The Source, NAR's Commercial Blog
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Other Resources |
MAR Commercial Resources
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RCA/NAR Info: Education |
Discovering Commercial Real Estate online course
Optimize your earning potential and create more transaction opportunities with a class on the need to know information to get started in commercial real estate. The online course is available from REALTOR® University.
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Education
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Educational Webinars
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Quadrennial REALTOR® Ethics Training
Developed by the National Association of REALTORS®. The course meets all learning objectives and criteria for the Quadrennial Ethics Training Policy (Policy Statement 48, NAR Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual).
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REALTOR University Online
Provides an easy way for working professionals to take the classes they want, when they want, in the convenience of their own home or office. Uses state-of-the-art technology for continuing education credit, professional development, and designations.
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RCA/NAR Info: Get Connected |
Facebook
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Twitter
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RCA/NAR Info: Law & Policy |
Commercial Leg/Reg
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RCA Advocacy for Economic Stimulus
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REALTOR® Action Center
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RCA/NAR Info: Other NAR Divisions/Designations |
Global Business & Alliances
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NAR's Appraisal Division
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NAR's Auction Division
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NAR's Commercial Division
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NAR's Green Designation
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NAR's Resort and Second Home Division
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RCA/NAR Info: Publications |
Member Reference Guide Commercial Supplement
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Publications
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RCA Commercial Glossary of Terms
The RCA Glossary of Commercial Real Estate terms defines absorption and zoning and everything in between.
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RCA/NAR Info: Research |
Commercial Leading Indicator (CLI)
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Commercial Member Profile
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Commercial Real Estate Field Guides
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Commercial Real Estate Market Survey
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Commercial Real Estate Outlook (CREO)
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Commercial Real Estate Research
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RCA/NAR Info: Technology/Solutions |
Commercial Connections &RCA Report Past Issues
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Commercial Source
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Technology and Intelligence Briefing Podcasts
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