Alex Pena
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Commercial Network
The Commercial Network is a community created to bring together commercial real estate practitioners from across the Chicagoland area. Through seminars, networking events, education, and advocacy, we unite REALTOR® and non-REALTOR® commercial practitioners, and others in the industry to help our members effectively compete in the marketplace.
Our goal is to advance the interests of our members through legislative influence, professional development, resources and opportunities.
Build Your Commercial Connections, Join the Commercial Alliance Committee
Interested in joining the Commercial Alliance Committee? You become eligible to join after you have attended one Commercial Network seminar or panel discussion. Visit our calendar to search for upcoming commercial events.
The Commercial Network events and programs are planned and organized by volunteers that serve on Mainstreet's Commercial Alliance Committee, which is made up of commercial real estate practitioners and affiliates that are members of Mainstreet. To learn more about joining the Commercial Alliance Committee and our growing network of practitioners, check out our Committee and Group information or contact Alex Pena.
NAR Commercial Resources
Commercial Real Estate Resource Page
Visit WebsitOne of your go-to spots for an array of resources to help you provide the best service to your clients, and to be the best in your field.
Commercial Advocacy
Visit WebsiteThe National Association of REALTORS® advocates every day on behalf of the nation's 1.5 million REALTORS® and 75 million property owners. Take a look at the Commercial Real Estate issue summaries and in-depth information.
Commercial Research
Visit WebsiteThe latest commercial real estate market data all in one convenient location!
REALTORS® Property Resources (RPR)
Visit WebsiteREALTORS® Property Resource (RPR) is an easy way to share property and market data with you clients. Search for properties and access tools to find the perfect location for a business. For every Real Estate situation, there's an RPR solution.
Commercial Listing Platforms and Tools
Visit WebsiteCommercial practitioners need access to property data, marketing services, and other commercial Real Estate-related data and technology resources. Find a list of these tools to help you become more profitable in your business in the link below.
NAR Commercial Affiliated Organizations
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
Visit WebsitCCIM Institute courses, taught by instructors who are themselves industry leaders, deliver Commercial Real Estate investment methodologies and tools that speed the pathway between opportunity, a go/no-go decision, and success for an asset. Each class is designed to enhance the success of commercial real estate professionals regardless of specialty.
Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR)
Visit WebsiteThe Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® is the leading global professional office and industrial real estate association. With 3,600 members in 45 countries and 722 cities, SIOR represents today's most knowledgeable, experienced, and successful Commercial Real Estate brokerage specialists.
Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
Visit WebsiteThe Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) is an international institute for property and asset managers, providing complete knowledge to take on Real Estate management’s most dynamic challenges. That means knowledge prepared for the day-to-day and the one-of-a-kind: from solving the latest tenant crisis to analyzing market conditions.
The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE)
Visit WebsiteCounselors of Real Estate are trusted advisors finding solutions to complex real estate challenges. Experienced, innovative, and credentialed problem solvers, Counselors practice in 21 countries and offer expertise in more than 60 real estate disciplines across all asset classes. Invited to membership by their peers, Counselors have earned the prestigious CRE® designation.Counselors of Real Estate are trusted advisors finding solutions to complex real estate challenges. Experienced, innovative, and credentialed problem solvers, Counselors practice in 21 countries and offer expertise in more than 60 real estate disciplines across all asset classes. Invited to membership by their peers, Counselors have earned the prestigious CRE® designation.
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REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI)
Visit WebsiteMembers of the REALTORS® Land Institute share a nuanced understanding of the land real estate industry and specialize in brokerage related to all types of land including farms and ranches, recreational land, timberland, vineyards, orchards, transitional and development land, subdivision and lot wholesaling, site selection and assemblage of land parcels, appraisals and land valuation, auctions, and farm and land management.
