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RCA RAMB offers the RCA Competitive Advantage for its members!   The RCA Competitive Advantage means that the programs, activities, products, and events are all designed to help you succeed in your business.  The quality of the seminars are first-rate, and the events are the best in the industry. 

 

Information

  • Timely informational emails on the latest topics in commercial real estate.
  • The REALTOR Magazine published twice a year
  • Access to the RCA RAMB website which contains a plethora of information on varying topics, events calendar, market reports, technology tools, education programs, certifications, designations, resources, links, government affairs, and more. 
 

Technology

Access to the powerful IMAPP system, which has plat maps, superior tax information for 33 counties in Florida, sales information, plot distances, lot sizes, integrated with the MLS, demographic information, the easiest labels, and saved searches!   FREE IMAPP courses are held monthly at RAMB!

 

Members have access to Terra-Fly, which was produced by NASA, IBM and FIU.  Learn to FLY with Terra-Fly, which is also integrated into the MLS system.   TerraFly also lets you access area demographic information with the touch of a button, and gives aerial photography and information for properties anywhere in the United States!

 

Broadcast Emails

As a member of RCA RAMB, members can send blast emails to the 1100+ members with the click of a button.  Information is limited to commercial real estate haves and wants, and is strictly enforced.   Our broadcast email system allows you to attach photos into your email.  This system is used regularly to make deals by members of RCA RAMB. 

 

Networking

As a member of RCA RAMB, you have the opportunity to attend and participate in a variety of programs and seminars that are geared towards increasing your business. 

 

The Expert Series – Experts from the various disciplines in commercial real estate discussion market trends and information

Hot Topics – Topics of the day like Green Buildings, commercial property taxes, office condos are discussed by leading experts

FIU/RCA – RCA RAMB hosts joint events with the Florida International University Real Estate Alumni Council

Gadget Series – Learn the latest techy tips and trips for devices such as the HP10BII calculator, the Treo, and the Blackberry devices. 

Commercial Marketplace – Members meet on the first Thursday of the month to share information on properties, listings, and possible investments.

 

Work Groups

RCA RAMB members have the opportunity to participate on a host of work groups including technology, the tax work group, the Expert Series work group, and community development.   The groups help plan strategies and form alliances in the industry. 

 

Education

RCA RAMB has the best education programs for the commercial real estate professional.  From co-hosting CCIM and SIOR courses, to the ongoing classroom education seminars, RCA RAMB continues to be on the cutting edge of the latest information in the industry.  Members have access and reduced rates for RCA RAMB courses, which are held throughout the year.

 

            Cost segregation

            Tax advantages for commercial

            Investing

            Wealth building

            Property management

            1031 Exchanges

            Negotiating

            Essentials of Commercial Real Estate

            Income property analysis

            Commercial and Investment Redevelopment

            Commercial Contracts

            Commercial Leases

            CCIM co-sponsored courses

            SIOR co-sponsored courses

 

The RCA Commercial Certificate can be earned by attending any of the programs, seminars, courses and events put on by RCA RAMB.  Earn points while participating in all the programs that RCA has to offer. 

   

The RCA Commercial Conference and Super Expo held in October brings together the industry for a half day of programs, speakers, information and vendors that are vital to commercial real estate professionals.  Make plans to attend this awesome event!

   

Legislative Activities

Whether it’s commercial property taxes, commercial insurance, the Miami-Dade Surtax, sign regulations, impact fees, or community development, RCA RAMB is the voice of commercial real estate in South Florida.  Advocacy efforts in 2008 on the Miami-Dade surtax brought legislation that would help bring fairness to the tax.   Our efforts, likewise, in Tallahassee has helped start a process toward meaningful tax reform in the state of Florida.

 

Legal

RCA RAMB members do have access to the Legal Hotline, which can come in handy when facing a legal issue in conducting your business.   This valuable service is provided by the Florida Association of Realtors.  

 

Contact RCA RAMB at 305-468-7060 or  for more information.