Register now for CCIM Course 103 scheduled for September 20 – 24, 2010 at the NVAR Herndon facility.

NAR COMMERCIAL'S FIRST "VIRTUAL" BOOK CLUB featuring Bob Potter:
The first read in the new club features Bob Potter, an NAR Commercial Signature Series Speaker, and expert on "Third-Level Selling." In his book, Bob shares why you should stop competing on price and find out why clients will choose a winner - you!
To participate:
1. Purchase the Book, Selling Real Estate Services: Third Level Secrets of Top Producers
2. Download & Listen to FREE on-demand webinars featuring Bob Potter - -highlights from each chapter
3. Join a discussion on the LinkedIn group - read what your peers are saying!
4. Register for a LIVE QUESTION AND ANSWER session with Bob Potter on Friday, September 10 at 1pm CST.

All this and more can be found at:
http://www.realtor.org/commercial/virtualbookclub

Join the NEW Commercial Services Accreditation Google Group
NAR Commercial is proud to announce the Commercial Services Accreditation Google Group! This online listserve was created to give you the opportunity to post questions, exchange ideas and electronically network with your Accredited Family and NAR Commercial Staff.  For information, contact Kaela Altman at kaltman@realtors.org or 312.329.8282.

The National Association of Realtors® will be offering FREE monthly webinars that will provide valuable information to support business growth and development.  These webinars will address a mix of topics ranging from sales techniques to marketing to negotiations that can be applied to commercial real estate, or any business. 

Click Here for more information on upcoming webinars!

The American Clean Energy and Security Act ( Waxman/Markey Bill) passed the House. NAR advocacy made this is a victory for REALTORS®. Read the NAR Legislative Analysis and the Facts vs. Myths page. Link to NAR documents: click here

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The Commercial Council is an internal group of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® charged with developing and instituting worthwhile member services for established commercial brokers; and education for those interested in "breaking into" the commercial industry. This web page is the primary utility for our membership that falls into both of these categories.

Jump In!

Regardless of whether you are an established commercial broker, or a curious Realtor® interested in jumping into commercial.