The resources provided in this section are a preliminary gathering of web-sites that focus on tools that support the commercial real estate industry. It is our intent to continually update this repository, providing our clients and colleagues an ever expanding source of unique and notable real estate tools. We encourage anyone to submit related web-sites for posting.
Real Estate Glossaries
Real Estate Glossaries
- Commercial Real Estate Leasing Terms
- First Martin Corp. provides definitions to the most commonly used real estate leasing terms.
- Real Estate Glossary
- Real Estate Glossary provides definitions to over 1,000 real estate terms.
- Landlord and Property Management Glossary
- This is a comprehensive glossary covering landlord and property management terms.
- Rent Law
- A comprehensive glossary covering landlord and property management terms.
- Real Estate ABC
- Real estate and mortgage glossary & definitions written in plain english.
- A Glossary of Financial & Estate Planning Terms
- Debt Glossary
- Business Term Glossary
- Legal Glossary
Real Estate Professional Associations
Real Estate Professional Associations
- Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
“The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) has been the source for education, resources, information and membershipfor real estate management professionals for more than 70 years. An affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, IREM is the only professional real estate management association serving both the multi-family and commercial real estate sectors.”
- International Councel of Shopping Centers
“Founded in 1957, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is the global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its 54,000 members in the U.S., Canada and more than 80 other countries include shopping center owners, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, lenders, retailers and other professionals as well as academics and public officials. As the global industry trade association, ICSC links with more than 25 national and regional shopping center councils throughout the world.”
- Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
“BOMA International is a primary source of information on office building development, leasing, building operating costs, energy consumption patterns, local and national building codes, legislation, occupancy statistics and technological developments.”
- Certified Commercial Investment Member
“The CCIM Institute confers the CCIM designation and is an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The CCIM movement began more than 40 years ago with commercial real estate practitioners who wanted to elevate their business practices through education and networking. Then and now, education and networking remain the cornerstones of the CCIM designation and the reason for its success.”
- Institute of Facility Management (IFMA)
“IFMA is the largest and most widely recognized professional association for facility management, supporting approximately 18,000 members. The Association's members are represented in 125 chapters, 16 councils and one Special Interest Group (SIG), in 56 countries worldwide. Globally, IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs, recognizes facility management degree and certificate programs and produces World Workplace, the largest facility management-related conference and exposition.”
- CoreNet Global
“CoreNet Global is the world's premier association for corporate real estate and related professionals. As a global learning organization, it is the industry thought and opinion leader. CoreNet Global is the only group that convenes the entire industry. Programs and services are designed to meet the business needs of members' companies and the career needs of individual members.”
- Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Women
“Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Women (WCREW) is a nonprofit networking organization formed in 1998 to recognize the professional achievements of females in all facets of the commercial real estate industry.”
- Appraisal Institute
“The Appraisal Institute is an international membership association of professional real estate appraisers, with more than 18,000 members and 99 chapters throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. Its mission is to support and advance its members as the choice for real estate solutions and uphold professional credentials, standards of professional practice and ethics consistent with the public good.”
- National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
“NAIOP is a national association with more than 12,500+ members and an extensive network of 50 chapters that represent the interests of developers and owners of industrial, office and related commercial real estate throughout North America. NAIOP provides communication, networking and business opportunities for all real estate related professionals; provides a forum for continuing education; and promotes effective public policy, through its grassroots network, to create, protect and enhance property values.”
- National Real Estate Investor
“National Real Estate Investor is the leading authority on commercial real estate trends. The magazine's readers represent a cross-section of disciplines -- brokerage, construction, owner/development, finance/investment, property management, corporate real estate, and real estate services. No other publication provides as much independent research on a variety of topics that pertain to the office, industrial, retail, hotel and multifamily markets as National Real Estate Investor.”
- The American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association
“The American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association (AREUEA) was originated at the 1964 meeting of the Allied Social Science Association in Chicago. AREUEA grew from discussions of individuals that recognized a need for more information and analysis in the fields of real estate development, planning and economics.”
Utility Resources
Utility Resources
- Energy Star
- “ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.”
Real Estate Degrees, Education and Training
Real Estate Degrees, Education and Training
- National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
- Direct link to the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties listing of accredited real estate focused universities.
- University of Cincinnati
- “Above all, successful real estate professionals are entrepreneurial by nature and process-oriented.” This is one of the basic principles taught through the Real Estate Career Path at the University of Cincinnati.
- Careers in Finance
- The Careers in Finance directory supplies a list of links related to real estate careers and education. The site not only offers Career Information, but Company profiles and contact information as well.
Professional Services
Professional Services
- Real Foundations
“A full-service management consultancy focused on helping companies in the real estate industry improve their operations and achieve their potential.”
- Find Law
“FindLaw's Legal Professionals Channel is designed to help you with your practice-specific legal information needs. Browse the practice area topics for the latest legal news, case law, and analytical articles relevant to your practice. FindLaw's online resources also allow you to search for a case or research an attorney.”
- Appraisal Institute - Find an Appraiser
- This Directory lists real estate appraisers who are designated or associate members of the Appraisal Institute.
General Real Estate Resources
General Real Estate Resources
- 2005 JPM® Accounting & Field Services Management Solutions Survey
- Purchase the 2005 JPM Accounting & Field Services Management Solutions Survey. This survey reviews the latest accounting and field services management software features.
- Is real estate for you?
“As you read this, there are more than five million people in the United States employed in identifiable real estate fields such as title insurance, construction, mortgage banking, property management, real estate appraisals, brokerage and leasing, and real estate development.”
This link offers information on determining whether a career in Real Estate is a fitting path for you based on your skills and goals.- Real Logic
- This site is currently under construction.
- Rebuz
“We help you find real estate information fast, via our directories (120,000+ industry links and growing), search engines, partner resources and industry news.”
- Vandema
“Real estate statistics, forms and contracts, listing services, news, journals, software, etc.”
- Google Maps
- Google provides a free satellite and standard mapping tool.
- International Real Estate Digest
- Provides categorized links to real estate support services.
- Realty Guide International
- Provides links to many real estate resources.
- Maps and Geography at About.com
- Comprehensive geography information provided by an About.com guide.
- TopoZone
- TopoZone provides interactive topographical maps.
- Land Net
- Has a variety of maps by location.
- Atlas of the United States
- A colored landform atlas of the United States.
- HUD Environmental Maps
- A service from HUD that provides data on communities from several U.S. agencies.
- TerraServer Online Database
- TerraServer provides free public access to maps and aerial photographs of the United States.
- Terrafly
“TerraFly ® changes the way you view your world. Simply enter an address, and our system will put you at the controls of a bird's view aerial imagery to explore your digital earth.”
Real Estate Calculators
Real Estate Calculators
- Real Estate ABC / Calculator
- 15 different free online calculators
- Real Estate Downloads
- Numerous free online and downloadable pre-designed spreadsheets.
- Misc. Online Calculators
- Cost of Living Calculators
- Currency Conversion Calculator
News
News
- Commercial Property News
- “Commercial real estate publishing leader Commercial Property News combines a wide array of print, online and face-to-face products to serve and interact with the industry.”
- Commercial real estate news provided by Google News.
- A direct link to a Google News search on Real Estate. Here you will find recent and archived articles on Real Estate Jobs, Markets and Standards.
- Commercial Real Estate Direct
“Commercial Real Estate Direct was founded in 1999 with the idea of bringing high-end news and information to professionals in the commercial real estate industry.”
- Reuters
“Reuters is a global information company providing indispensable information tailored for professionals in the financial services, media and corporate markets. Our information is trusted and drives decision making across the globe. We have a reputation for speed, accuracy and freedom from bias.”
- National Real Estate Investor
“National Real Estate Investor is the leading authority on commercial real estate trends. The magazine's readers represent a cross-section of disciplines -- brokerage, construction, owner/development, finance/investment, property management, corporate real estate, and real estate services. No other publication provides as much independent research on a variety of topics that pertain to the office, industrial, retail, hotel and multifamily markets as National Real Estate Investor.”