GWCAR keeps you in touch with your peers through educational and networking opportunities. Members receive discounts on GWCAR programs and are able to attend monthly and quarterly regional breakfast meetings at no charge.
Regional Breakfast Meetings
Monthly and quarterly breakfast meetings address timely industry topics while providing an opportunity for networking. From new commercial development to telecommunications and how to meet the needs of high tech clients, GWCAR's regional meetings cover a wide array of issues affecting your business.
Annual Events
GWCAR hosts a variety of annual events that allow you to connect with others in the commercial real estate community. GWCAR's Annual Awards Dinner recognizes the professional achievements of its members. To keep you up to date on the latest new commercial development, GWCAR hosts RealTOUR, a guided walking or bus tour that explores a different part of Washington, DC each year.
The annual Maryland EXPO showcases development in suburban Maryland, while GWCAR's State of the Market event provides an in-depth look at the commercial market at year's end. And, for a fun and relaxing way to spend time with your peers, GWCAR holds a Golf Outing each year.
Public Recognition
Leasing & Sales Awards
Each year GWCAR recognizes remarkable sales and leasing performance. Top ten rankings are selected for Washington, DC, Suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Top awards are given in sales, leasing, development, financing, and more. Members are also recognized for their commitment to the industry and community. GWCAR awards are covered by Washington area media, giving members wider recognition for their achievements.
Continuing Education
Renewing your license is a necessary investment in your career. GWCAR helps you make that investment by providing members a discount of nearly 40% off educational offerings. Most courses are approved for continuing education credit in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia.
Committee Involvement
As a GWCAR member, you can participate on one or more of our many committees. GWCAR committees help plan regional meetings, annual events and publications, and support GWCAR's public policy efforts.
Publications
GWCAR members receive our newsletter, Commercial Broker Quarterly, which offers insight and opinion on the region's commercial real estate market. Members receive GWCAR's Year-End Market Report and receive a discount on other GWCAR publications, including the Standard Method of Measurement.
Professional Standards
GWCAR strives for professionalism among all commercial brokers through enforcement of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. If a dispute does arise, your membership provides for grievance, arbitration and mediation forums that can keep you out of court and in business.
