ADVOCACY
July 9th Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Webinar
Learn how to integrate UAV (drone) technology into your business and how to obtain a Section 333 waiver from the FAA. Register for this NAR webinar, being held on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. EDT.
Link- http://www.realtor.org/articles/nar-to-partner-with-hogan-lovells-on-uav-webinar
RESEARCH
Commercial Solar Panel Survey
The addition of solar panels is proven to increase property values, and NAR is asking you to provide feedback on their experience working with solar properties. In related news, visit The Source Blog for more information about the White House’s latest “G.I. Bill for Solar Workers.”
Link- https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ComSolarPanels
Link- http://blog.commercialsource.com/white-house-announces-g-i-bill-for-solar-workers/
NETWORKING
2015 REALTORS® Conference & Trade Expo
Join over 20,000 REALTORS® this November in San Diego, where we’ll feature the Commercial Marketplace, and an exciting lineup of commercial education sessions, the Commercial Caffeinated Breakfast, Commercial Red Carpet Networking Reception and general session keynote speaker Emmit Smith, CCIM. Registration is now open!
Link- http://www.realtor.org/convention.nsf?opendatabase
PUBLICATIONS & INFORMATION
Summer 2015 Issue of Commercial Connections
Your latest Commercial magazine from NAR includes a recap from the May Legislative Meetings, articles on local associations making an impact in their communities, and profiles of technology companies in the 2015 NAR REach® Class and more.
Link- http://www.realtor.org/publications/commercial-connections
Commercial Podcast
Host your own quick lunch & learn by tuning in to NAR’s Commercial Podcast, featuring the expertise and insights from a variety of industry experts. Two new segments are now available for 30 minutes of learning on Tenant Representation and Equity Marketing.
Link- http://www.realtor.org/podcasts/commercial-podcast
TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES
NAR REach® Spotlight: TermsScout & AssetAvenue
Two of the 2015 NAR REach® Companies have lots to offer for commercial real estate professionals. AssetAvenue is an online peer-to-peer lending platform for commercial real estate loans, providing borrowers and brokers quick and reliable access to competitively priced loans, while offering accredited and institutional investors the potential to earn attractive returns. TermScout helps commercial real estate professionals and enterprise sales teams increase revenue by providing accurate, timely and actionable sales intelligence within your market. Special pricing for both solutions is available to those involved with the REach® Insight Panel. Visit www.narreach.com/realtors for more information and to apply.