MNCAR

Introductions

• Dara Rudick: Executive Officer

• Chris Allen: Member Support and Data Specialist

• Member Introductions– Name– Company– Specialty– One thing you like about MNCAR

About MNCAR

• MNCAR is the industry resource

• Non-profit membership association with 1200+ members

• Started as committee of MAAR; became MNCAR in 2001

How MNCAR Membership Benefits You

• MNCAR Exchange commercial property database

• Education

• Networking

According to Members… How MNCAR Benefits You

Code of Ethics

• Developed by MNCAR broker members, reviewed by attorneys

• Arbitration / Mediation of disputes

• Ethics panel of Commercial Practitioners

• See handout in packet

Education

• Monthly Member Breakfasts• Emerging Brokers Lunches• Brokerage Basics Series• Half-day Programs with Partner Organizations• Events in Greater MN: St Cloud and Rochester• MNCAR Exchange Training• See handout in member packet

Networking

• Awards Event• Golf Outing• Annual Commercial Real Estate Expo• Emerging Broker Events• Greater MN Events• Volunteer Opportunities

Upcoming Events

Click Here for Upcoming Events!

Communication

• Monthly “Focus” E-newsletter

• Exclusive Event Invitations

• Special Member Alerts

• Surveys and Focus Groups

• MNCAR Group on LinkedIn

Industry Promotion

MNCAR educates your prospective clients on the value of working with a commercial

broker.

Industry Promotion

• PR and Ad campaigns targeted to business owners• Partnerships with media and other associations:

Finance and CommerceBusiness Journal

MN Real Estate JournalNAIOPMSCA

Appraisal Data NetworkState of Minnesota

Economic Development Assoc. of MN

Greater MSPNorthland Connection

Chambers of Commerce

GreaterMSP

• Public / Private Partnership fueled by MNCAR member data

• Site selection tool

• Provides visibility for member listings

• Goal: drive businesses to MN

• Partnership with MNCAR economic and development organizations

MNCAR Membership Identification

Use the MNCAR logo on your businesscards, letterhead, and other marketing

materials to identify yourself as acommercial real estate professional

2011 LeadershipMNCAR Board – Elected

Brad Butler, PresidentNathan Arnold, Past President

Tom Tracy, Treasurer/ President ElectBryan BeltrandAnna CoskranMike Honsa

Norma JaegerStefanie MeyerDuane PoppePhil SimonetTodd HansonJim Jetland

Steve ShepherdNils Snyder

Mark SteingasBrian Wasserman

Exchange Board – Appointed

Tim Igo, PresidentSheila DeVine, Past President

Nathan ArnoldLisa Christianson

Tony DelDottoMarty Fisher

Dirk Koentopf John McCarthy

Bill OstlundWhit PeytonMike SalmenJeff LaFavreBill Wardwell

Volunteer Committees

• Greater MN Committees• Community Relations• Programs• Emerging Brokers• Sponsorship • Golf• Awards / Events• Expo• Data Improvement• Notable Transactions

MNCAR Exchange

• Member-owned

• Highest quality, comprehensive commercial property database

• Exemplifies level of cooperation among brokers that is unique to our state

• Nationally recognized since 1996

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• 1200+ local users sharing information

• 113 million square feet of available space

• 31,000+ properties

• 8,600 active listings

• 58,000 Sales Comps

• 310,000 tenants

Exchange Properties

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Office23%

Retail31%

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31,233 Total Properties7,830 Total Listings

Exchange Listings

Industrial28%

Office31%

Retail22%

Land18%

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8,579 Total Listings

Rochester Exchange Data

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Importance of Exchange Features Top 5

2010 Member Survey

• 96% of survey respondents would recommend MNCAR to another broker

Sales Comp System

• 58,000 Appraiser and Broker verified comps

• Partnership between MNCAR and Appraiser Data Network (ADN)

• Chris to provide overview

Broadcast Email Templates

MNCAR Exchange Broadcast Email Templates are custom-designed marketing pieces to help you: 

• Produce high quality, professional-looking emails in seconds

• Re-enforce your company brand through use of your logo and colors

• Gain a professional edge in the market

Sample Template

How satisfied with MNCAR are members?

In 2006, 29.7% of our members were “Very Satisfied.”

In 2008, 43.2% of our members are “Very Satisfied.”

In 2010, 74.2% of our members ranked our overall service quality 4 or 5 on a scale of 1 – 5.

MNCAR Video

Maximize Your Membership: Get Involved!

• Attend Events• Volunteer• Learn and understand how to capitalize on the

MNCAR Exchange• Use MNCAR as your industry resource