LEASING & SALES AWARDS
Open exclusively to GWCAR members, the awards recognize remarkable sales and leasing performance.

• Top ten rankings are selected for Washington, DC, MD, and VA
• Awards are given in sales, leasing, development, financing, retail, and more
• Individual service awards recognize commitment to the industry and community
• Covered by Washington area media

ANNUAL EVENTS
GWCAR members receive discounts on all event registrations.

• Commercial Real Estate Summit: a big-name keynote speaker and panel of industry leaders sharing their insights on the market
• Annual Awards Dinner: recognizing the professional achievements of members
• RealTOUR: a guided walking, bus, or virtual tour exploring different areas of Washington, DC
• Golf Outing: a fun and relaxing way to spend time with your peers

LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LOBBYING
As a member of the local, state and national REALTOR^® associations, members benefit from three levels of lobbying efforts.

• National: with 1.2 million members, the National Association of REALTORS^® is one of the largest lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill
• State: DC, MD and VA state level associations protect your interest in license renewal requirements and taxes
• Local: GWCAR lobbyists make your voice heard on the county and city levels
• 2008 successes include:
  
  • Successfully lobbied for property tax relief in DC reducing the commercial property tax rate from $1.85 per $100 of assessed value to $1.65
  • Vehemently opposed proposals to increase the number of continuing education hours needed for commercial broker licensing in Virginia

EDUCATION
Members receive a discount of nearly 40% off educational offerings.

• Required Courses: approved for continuing education credit in DC, MD, or VA
• Best Practices Series: elective courses relevant to the commercial industry
• Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate: online course offered through National Association of REALTORS^®

PUBLICATIONS

• Commercial Broker Quarterly: a quarterly e-newsletter featuring market analysis and member involvement
• Year-End Market Report: a comprehensive summary of commercial activity in DC, MD, and VA
• GWCAR.org: features event calendar and online registration, market reports, annual awards applications and results, and more

MEMBER INVOLVEMENT
GWCAR programs are guided by member-driven committees, including:

• Event Committees
• Community Involvement Committee
• Education Committee
• Membership and Sponsorship Committee