The Commercial Association of REALTORS®Wisconsin (CARW) works to advance the interests of individual practitioners and the industry through education, professional development, public affairs & advocacy, professional standards & ethics and business networking. CARW supports more than 875 commercial real estate professionals in 500 companies in Wisconsin and the region. Members represent more than 36.5 M sf of commercial real estate available for sale and nearly 63 M sf available for lease.
About CARW Membership
Each division of the CARW network offers the association a unique perspective on the development and needs of commercial real estate.
CARW offers 7 membership categories: Brokerage, Economic Development, Dual Broker, REALTOR®, Affiliate, Corporate Affiliate, or Student. You can find the criteria for each of the membership categories below.
Brokerage/Realtor Membership
CARW represents Commercial Real Estate interests throughout Wisconsin including some in Illinois. CARW’s REALTOR® members include Wisconsin’s most respected brokers in the industrial, office, retail, investment, and multi-family sectors. Unmatched by any other real estate organization in Wisconsin, CARW provides REALTOR® members with direct access to professional development tools and the most extensive network of licensed commercial brokers in Wisconsin. Commercial continuing education, commercial advocacy information, and commercial programming are a focus of our efforts.
*must hold a valid Wisconsin Real Estate or Appraisal License (some restrictions apply)
Dual Membership
holds a valid Wisconsin Real Estate License and is a member of another REALTOR organization including GMAR or RASCAW
Local Exchange Member
Individuals that participate in CARW membership focused on access to CARW Data. They receive discounts on CARW programs and inclusion in the directory. This does not include REALTOR benefits.
Affiliate Membership (Non-Licensed)
A successful real estate deal or commercial development can’t be done without the help of many of our affiliate members. Whether you are a bank that secures the financing or the attorney drafting the contract, a CARW membership will help you build long-lasting and prosperous relationships in the commercial real estate industry. More than 850 Commercial Real Estate professionals are at your fingertips when you belong to CARW through access to the member directory. Is your firm vital to commercial real estate transactions but does not have licensed REALTORS? This membership is for you. Appraisal, architecture, construction, development, etc
Corporate Affiliate Membership
Corporate Affiliates enjoy discounted membership rates when more than two from a company join CARW. Corporate Affiliates receive Affiliate Member benefits including discounts to events, invitations to programming, and members-only opportunities. Ideals for firms with more than two members with one primary and limitless secondary members.
Economic Development Membership
Leaders who are engaged in municipal or economic development activities including economic development professionals, BID leaders, and more. Contact us with questions / qualifications.
Student/Intern Membership
It is important for students in the commercial real estate world to build relationships with the well-versed broker members of CARW. Student memberships are offered to full-time undergraduate students who are carrying 12 credits at a community, private, or state college. Membership for 2024 is FREE. Click below to submit an application!