http://blog.realup.com RealUp Blog 08 Feb 2010 18:56:38 -0500 en http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=126 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=126#comments 08 Feb 2010 18:03:57 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=126 Our featured property of the week is brought to you by Bob Green of John Dixon & Assoc.

The property is part of an auction of leased and vacant bank branches in NJ, NC, FL & TX on February 16-18.

Selling by order of a national REIT - this property sells at ABSOLUTE AUCTION!

2,158+/-sf on 0.41+/- acre. One floor commercial building. Zoned C-2. Built in 1941. 2009 Taxes: $2,877.23.

Auction Held: Wed, Feb. 17, 11:00am, on-site. Terms: 15% down, must close on or before March 8, 2010. Online bidding available, call for details.

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/johndixonblackmtnnc]]> Our featured property of the week is brought to you by Bob Green of John Dixon & Assoc.

The property is part of an auction of leased and vacant bank branches in NJ, NC, FL & TX on February 16-18.

Selling by order of a national REIT - this property sells at ABSOLUTE AUCTION!

2,158+/-sf on 0.41+/- acre. One floor commercial building. Zoned C-2. Built in 1941. 2009 Taxes: $2,877.23.

Auction Held: Wed, Feb. 17, 11:00am, on-site. Terms: 15% down, must close on or before March 8, 2010. Online bidding available, call for details.

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/johndixonblackmtnnc]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=126#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=126 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=128 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=128#comments 03 Feb 2010 18:10:44 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=128 As defined by Wikipedia, a real estate appraisal, property valuation or land valuation is the practice of developing an opinion of the value of real property, usually its market value. Market value is the price at which an asset would trade in a competitive Walrasian auction setting.

Appraisals are necessary especially when investing in property because no two properties are exactly alike and therefore there is no market-based pricing mechanism. It is the unique features, locations and conditions of properties that require the need for the appraisal/valuation of real estate property.

There are three basic approaches to the appraisal process. The Cost Approach uses the current cost of the property less the accrued depreciation including deterioration, neglect, etc. The Sales Comparison Approach is based on the value of comparable properties that have recently sold in the area. (You can find free recent sales comparables on RealUp). The Income Capitalization Approach is the market value of the properties earning potential upon capitalizing on income, stability and equity.

RealUp has a significant group of members that are in the commercial appraisal industry. Appraisers find our website very useful specifically because we offer free nationwide recent sales comparables.

If using the Sales Comparison Approach that I mentioned above, this access to free sales data is a tremendous resource for appraisers especially in this slow market. Click here to search our nationwide sales comp database for free.

Do you want to learn more about the appraisal process or find a certified appraiser? Check the Appraisal Institute, the international association for professional real estate appraisers. Formed in 1991, the Appraisal Institute has more than 24,000 members and 91 chapters.]]> As defined by Wikipedia, a real estate appraisal, property valuation or land valuation is the practice of developing an opinion of the value of real property, usually its market value. Market value is the price at which an asset would trade in a competitive Walrasian auction setting.

Appraisals are necessary especially when investing in property because no two properties are exactly alike and therefore there is no market-based pricing mechanism. It is the unique features, locations and conditions of properties that require the need for the appraisal/valuation of real estate property.

There are three basic approaches to the appraisal process. The Cost Approach uses the current cost of the property less the accrued depreciation including deterioration, neglect, etc. The Sales Comparison Approach is based on the value of comparable properties that have recently sold in the area. (You can find free recent sales comparables on RealUp). The Income Capitalization Approach is the market value of the properties earning potential upon capitalizing on income, stability and equity.

RealUp has a significant group of members that are in the commercial appraisal industry. Appraisers find our website very useful specifically because we offer free nationwide recent sales comparables.

If using the Sales Comparison Approach that I mentioned above, this access to free sales data is a tremendous resource for appraisers especially in this slow market. Click here to search our nationwide sales comp database for free.

Do you want to learn more about the appraisal process or find a certified appraiser? Check the Appraisal Institute, the international association for professional real estate appraisers. Formed in 1991, the Appraisal Institute has more than 24,000 members and 91 chapters.]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=128#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=128 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=125 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=125#comments 30 Jan 2010 11:20:12 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=125 RealUp is a proud advertiser in the New York Times!

The New York Times Online offers a unique Self-Service Advertising program that allows advertisers to create customized pay-per-impression (CPM) ad campaigns online.

As a website, we already spend a large portion of our advertising budget on online advertising through Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, Business.com and others.

With the start of the New Year, we thought we would seize the opportunity to start advertising in one of the most renowned newspapers in the world, the New York Times.

Our campaign on www.NYTimes.com is slightly different than other pay-per-click ads we are running, in that we have actual banner/display ads instead of simple text ads rotating through the Business pages of the Times. Banner ads or display ads are great for building brand awareness for RealUp.

We were thinking outside of the box when designing our Leaderboard ad which is a mock-up of our property search bar. With this ad, we hope to entice visitors to click on the ad which will direct them to the actual commercial property listing search on our website.

With our New York Times campaigns now active, we have all of our tracking in place to be able to successfully monitor the traffic we get from this legendary newspaper. We are excited and honored to be a part of the New York Times!]]> RealUp is a proud advertiser in the New York Times!

The New York Times Online offers a unique Self-Service Advertising program that allows advertisers to create customized pay-per-impression (CPM) ad campaigns online.

As a website, we already spend a large portion of our advertising budget on online advertising through Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, Business.com and others.

With the start of the New Year, we thought we would seize the opportunity to start advertising in one of the most renowned newspapers in the world, the New York Times.

Our campaign on www.NYTimes.com is slightly different than other pay-per-click ads we are running, in that we have actual banner/display ads instead of simple text ads rotating through the Business pages of the Times. Banner ads or display ads are great for building brand awareness for RealUp.

We were thinking outside of the box when designing our Leaderboard ad which is a mock-up of our property search bar. With this ad, we hope to entice visitors to click on the ad which will direct them to the actual commercial property listing search on our website.

With our New York Times campaigns now active, we have all of our tracking in place to be able to successfully monitor the traffic we get from this legendary newspaper. We are excited and honored to be a part of the New York Times!]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=125#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=125 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=124 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=124#comments 25 Jan 2010 16:07:55 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=124 Our featured property of the week is brought to you by Julie Seeley of Pyramid Brokerage Company.

The property for sale is a 5,447 sq.ft. office/professional building located in Jamesville, New York. This property is ideally suited for professional or medical use.

The lot size is 145x158 with1,200 Sq.Ft. of open space currently being used by a church.

The property consists of an upstairs apartment that is currently leased month to month for $550/month and a tailor rents the lower level for $650/month.

This former Funeral Home plus 2-story single family home is in a great location near the Jamesville Road exit off Route 481, Dewitt.

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/pyr113283]]> Our featured property of the week is brought to you by Julie Seeley of Pyramid Brokerage Company.

The property for sale is a 5,447 sq.ft. office/professional building located in Jamesville, New York. This property is ideally suited for professional or medical use.

The lot size is 145x158 with1,200 Sq.Ft. of open space currently being used by a church.

The property consists of an upstairs apartment that is currently leased month to month for $550/month and a tailor rents the lower level for $650/month.

This former Funeral Home plus 2-story single family home is in a great location near the Jamesville Road exit off Route 481, Dewitt.

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/pyr113283]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=124#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=124 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=123 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=123#comments 21 Jan 2010 15:16:44 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=123 RealUp provides a free search and post platform for all types of commercial real estate including multifamily, office, medical, entertainment, land, retail and industrial properties.

Industrial property, is defined by the dictionary as property used for industrial purposes.

Types of industrial property include factory-office multiuse , factory-warehouse multiuse, heavy manufacturing buildings, industrial parks, light manufacturing buildings and research and development parks.

RealUp has many users from the industrial property segment. In fact, one of our listing partners, Hart Corporation is an international industrial real estate leader based in Southampton, Pennsylvania. Created in 1963, Hart Corporation specializes in several areas including sales and leasing of manufacturing, warehousing and distribution facilities.

The first factory in the United States was built in 1793 during the Presidential days of George Washington. Samuel Slater, a cotton spinner's apprentice from England built the factory, Slater Mill, which had 72 cotton spindles powered by nine children pushing foot treadles.

RealUp also stays involved in the industrial real estate sector through our professional associations. In fact, we recently joined the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP).

Today you can find hundreds of thousands of the most technologically advanced factories for sale and for lease nationwide on the internet with websites like RealUp.com. We have certainly come a long way since foot treadles!]]> RealUp provides a free search and post platform for all types of commercial real estate including multifamily, office, medical, entertainment, land, retail and industrial properties.

Industrial property, is defined by the dictionary as property used for industrial purposes.

Types of industrial property include factory-office multiuse , factory-warehouse multiuse, heavy manufacturing buildings, industrial parks, light manufacturing buildings and research and development parks.

RealUp has many users from the industrial property segment. In fact, one of our listing partners, Hart Corporation is an international industrial real estate leader based in Southampton, Pennsylvania. Created in 1963, Hart Corporation specializes in several areas including sales and leasing of manufacturing, warehousing and distribution facilities.

The first factory in the United States was built in 1793 during the Presidential days of George Washington. Samuel Slater, a cotton spinner's apprentice from England built the factory, Slater Mill, which had 72 cotton spindles powered by nine children pushing foot treadles.

RealUp also stays involved in the industrial real estate sector through our professional associations. In fact, we recently joined the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP).

Today you can find hundreds of thousands of the most technologically advanced factories for sale and for lease nationwide on the internet with websites like RealUp.com. We have certainly come a long way since foot treadles!]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=123#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=123 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=122 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=122#comments 18 Jan 2010 12:13:34 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=122 Our lastest featured property is from Dean Saunders of Coldwell Banker Commercial – Saunders Real Estate.

The property for sale is 180 acres of industrial land located in Lakeland, Florida.

Centrally located between Tampa & Orlando, this property is a great investment opportunity for industrial, business park, convenience center and more.

There is easy access to high-traffic corridors, I-4 and US Hwy 92. Industrial development uses are warranted.

There is access to City of Lakeland utilities within 2,600 ft., 8" water line along Main Street and 24" water line along Reynolds Road.

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/2600saludaroad]]> Our lastest featured property is from Dean Saunders of Coldwell Banker Commercial – Saunders Real Estate.

The property for sale is 180 acres of industrial land located in Lakeland, Florida.

Centrally located between Tampa & Orlando, this property is a great investment opportunity for industrial, business park, convenience center and more.

There is easy access to high-traffic corridors, I-4 and US Hwy 92. Industrial development uses are warranted.

There is access to City of Lakeland utilities within 2,600 ft., 8" water line along Main Street and 24" water line along Reynolds Road.

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/2600saludaroad]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=122#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=122 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=120 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=120#comments 07 Jan 2010 13:31:54 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=120 With over 20,000 visitors and over 125,000 pageviews each month, RealUp has experienced tremendous growth.

Now is the time to advertise on RealUp, the fastest growing commercial real estate listing website in the nation.

RealUp offers several advertising and sponsorship opportunities. We can also custom tailor a marketing solution to fit your needs.

Advertising options include banner ads, email blasts, and exclusive sponsorships. Bulk discounts and advertising packages are also available.

Please click here to learn more or contact us to get started today.]]> With over 20,000 visitors and over 125,000 pageviews each month, RealUp has experienced tremendous growth.

Now is the time to advertise on RealUp, the fastest growing commercial real estate listing website in the nation.

RealUp offers several advertising and sponsorship opportunities. We can also custom tailor a marketing solution to fit your needs.

Advertising options include banner ads, email blasts, and exclusive sponsorships. Bulk discounts and advertising packages are also available.

Please click here to learn more or contact us to get started today.]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=120#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=120 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=121 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=121#comments 04 Jan 2010 13:32:05 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=121 Our featured property of the week is a commercial property auction brought to you by John Dixon & Associates.

The auction will be held at John Dixon & Associates’ auction facility at 200 Cobb Parkway North, Suite 118, Marietta, Georgia on Thursday, January 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Three newly developed three-story multi-tenant office buildings; slab on grade; fieldstone and face brick exterior walls with interior wood frame backed with plywood; roofs are hip with architectural asphalt shingles; typical office finish assumed with commercial grade carpet, sheetrock insulated walls and suspended ceiling; forced heat and central air conditioning; surface asphalt parking and good quality landscaping.

The site is improved with an office complex consisting of three buildings and related site improvements completed in January 2009 which still require tenant improvements. The three buildings are near identical, each containing the same building gross areas.

The gross and rentable areas are 57,933 and 55,287 square feet, respectively. Based on the information furnished to the appraisers, as well as discussion with on-site personnel, construction details are summarized:

• Foundation/Floors: Reinforced concrete slab floor at grade; concrete perimeter footings; upper floors are concrete over metal decking.
• Frame: Structural steel interior frame with wood frame exterior walls.
• Exterior Walls: First level is fieldstone over plywood backup; upper levels are brick over plywood backup.
• Roof: Hip design, with architectural asphalt shingles over wood deck; gutters and downspouts.
• Windows: Tempered fixed double pane in anodized frames.
• Doors: Exterior doors are tempered glass in anodized frames; solid core wood interior doors.
• HVAC: Electric with central heat and air conditioning, zoned for each floor.
• Plumbing/Electrical: Building wired for data and security and is sprinkler protected.
• Parking: Asphalt paved parking, striped for 184 vehicles.

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/villageatwoodstock]]> Our featured property of the week is a commercial property auction brought to you by John Dixon & Associates.

The auction will be held at John Dixon & Associates’ auction facility at 200 Cobb Parkway North, Suite 118, Marietta, Georgia on Thursday, January 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Three newly developed three-story multi-tenant office buildings; slab on grade; fieldstone and face brick exterior walls with interior wood frame backed with plywood; roofs are hip with architectural asphalt shingles; typical office finish assumed with commercial grade carpet, sheetrock insulated walls and suspended ceiling; forced heat and central air conditioning; surface asphalt parking and good quality landscaping.

The site is improved with an office complex consisting of three buildings and related site improvements completed in January 2009 which still require tenant improvements. The three buildings are near identical, each containing the same building gross areas.

The gross and rentable areas are 57,933 and 55,287 square feet, respectively. Based on the information furnished to the appraisers, as well as discussion with on-site personnel, construction details are summarized:

• Foundation/Floors: Reinforced concrete slab floor at grade; concrete perimeter footings; upper floors are concrete over metal decking.
• Frame: Structural steel interior frame with wood frame exterior walls.
• Exterior Walls: First level is fieldstone over plywood backup; upper levels are brick over plywood backup.
• Roof: Hip design, with architectural asphalt shingles over wood deck; gutters and downspouts.
• Windows: Tempered fixed double pane in anodized frames.
• Doors: Exterior doors are tempered glass in anodized frames; solid core wood interior doors.
• HVAC: Electric with central heat and air conditioning, zoned for each floor.
• Plumbing/Electrical: Building wired for data and security and is sprinkler protected.
• Parking: Asphalt paved parking, striped for 184 vehicles.

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/villageatwoodstock]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=121#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=121 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=118 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=118#comments 01 Jan 2010 02:17:47 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=118 "Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man."

- Benjamin Franklin]]> "Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man."

- Benjamin Franklin]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=118#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=118 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=119 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=119#comments 29 Dec 2009 19:39:49 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=119 RealUp is now hiring a new Sales Representative / Account Executive. This position is based at our headquarters in Raleigh, NC.

We are seeking an experienced sales person to manage accounts, develop leads, cold-call and close sales. Additional duties may include marketing, public relations, and maybe even blogging.

Candidates must have 2-5 years of sales experience and real estate experience is a plus. Great customer service abilities and proven sales skills are a must. We offer a great base salary plus high commission and competitive benefits.

Please see our job posting on Craigslist for more information and to apply: http://raleigh.craigslist.org/sls/1529546036.html]]> RealUp is now hiring a new Sales Representative / Account Executive. This position is based at our headquarters in Raleigh, NC.

We are seeking an experienced sales person to manage accounts, develop leads, cold-call and close sales. Additional duties may include marketing, public relations, and maybe even blogging.

Candidates must have 2-5 years of sales experience and real estate experience is a plus. Great customer service abilities and proven sales skills are a must. We offer a great base salary plus high commission and competitive benefits.

Please see our job posting on Craigslist for more information and to apply: http://raleigh.craigslist.org/sls/1529546036.html]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=119#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=119 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=117 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=117#comments 28 Dec 2009 15:12:14 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=117 Our featured property of the week is brought to you by Bill Adams of Coldwell Banker Commercial – Las Colinas.

The property for sale is an 8,536 sq.ft. office property located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This is an owner occupied/investment property with a 2,575 sq.ft. suite for the owner or second tenant.

The building is designed for two tenants each having a private entrance and an adjoining 50 car parking lot.

The vacant office (now occupied by the owner who will vacate) faces San Mateo. The new tenant has five year lease that will run through 2014.

This office building is located on the corner of San Mateo and Copper where over 33,000 vehicles travel through the intersection each day.

This location is one block north of Central and allows for easy access as it is on major east/west and north/south streets. There is excellent public transportation for your client.

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/cbc112715]]> Our featured property of the week is brought to you by Bill Adams of Coldwell Banker Commercial – Las Colinas.

The property for sale is an 8,536 sq.ft. office property located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This is an owner occupied/investment property with a 2,575 sq.ft. suite for the owner or second tenant.

The building is designed for two tenants each having a private entrance and an adjoining 50 car parking lot.

The vacant office (now occupied by the owner who will vacate) faces San Mateo. The new tenant has five year lease that will run through 2014.

This office building is located on the corner of San Mateo and Copper where over 33,000 vehicles travel through the intersection each day.

This location is one block north of Central and allows for easy access as it is on major east/west and north/south streets. There is excellent public transportation for your client.

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/cbc112715]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=117#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=117 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=116 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=116#comments 24 Dec 2009 14:45:40 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=116 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.

- Clement Clarke Moore
A Visit from St. Nicholas, 1823]]> 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.

- Clement Clarke Moore
A Visit from St. Nicholas, 1823]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=116#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=116 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=115 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=115#comments 21 Dec 2009 11:30:03 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=115 Our featured property of the week is brought to you by Steve Stephens of Stephens Commercial Real Estate.

The property for lease is a ground floor retail space located in Aurora, Illinois.

The property is conveniently located immediately to the west of City Hall and along West Bank and Riverwalk of Fox River in City Center.

This property is newly renovated with 1,727 square feet of highly visible retail property and is ready for immediate occupancy.

Only 3 miles from I-88 highway, the surrounding area hosts a population of more than 193,000 with an average income of close to $60,000.

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/28edownerplace]]> Our featured property of the week is brought to you by Steve Stephens of Stephens Commercial Real Estate.

The property for lease is a ground floor retail space located in Aurora, Illinois.

The property is conveniently located immediately to the west of City Hall and along West Bank and Riverwalk of Fox River in City Center.

This property is newly renovated with 1,727 square feet of highly visible retail property and is ready for immediate occupancy.

Only 3 miles from I-88 highway, the surrounding area hosts a population of more than 193,000 with an average income of close to $60,000.

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/28edownerplace]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=115#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=115 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=113 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=113#comments 17 Dec 2009 04:32:04 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=113 RealUp is growing its involvement in the commercial real estate industry. RealUp has recently joined NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association.

Brian Randy Funk, President of RealUp.com, became a member as a "Developing Leader" of our local Research Triangle Chapter of NAIOP.

The National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial and mixed-use real estate. Founded in 1967 the association currently has 56 chapter networks and is comprised of more than 15,000 members throughout North America.

NAIOP offers its members unparalleled networking opportunities, educational programs, research on trends and innovation and strong legislative initiatives. Through many years of growth and support, NAIOP has developed into one of the nation's largest, most prestigious and valuable commercial real estate organizations.

With this new involvement with the NAIOP we hope to reach out and network through our local chapter and nationwide. The Research Triangle Chapter has more than 125 members making it the largest chapter in the association.

We feel like our involvement presents a tremendous opportunity to be active in local meetings, networking, business development, educational opportunities for professional growth and representation on local, state and national issues.

It is imperative that RealUp works together with industry associations in order to maintain a presence in the industry and to have direct involvement with our user base.

Reaching out through associations is an effective method of getting valuable feedback and learning what our customers need to be successful. As the New Year approaches we will be striving to increase our involvement among industry associations nationwide.]]> RealUp is growing its involvement in the commercial real estate industry. RealUp has recently joined NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association.

Brian Randy Funk, President of RealUp.com, became a member as a "Developing Leader" of our local Research Triangle Chapter of NAIOP.

The National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial and mixed-use real estate. Founded in 1967 the association currently has 56 chapter networks and is comprised of more than 15,000 members throughout North America.

NAIOP offers its members unparalleled networking opportunities, educational programs, research on trends and innovation and strong legislative initiatives. Through many years of growth and support, NAIOP has developed into one of the nation's largest, most prestigious and valuable commercial real estate organizations.

With this new involvement with the NAIOP we hope to reach out and network through our local chapter and nationwide. The Research Triangle Chapter has more than 125 members making it the largest chapter in the association.

We feel like our involvement presents a tremendous opportunity to be active in local meetings, networking, business development, educational opportunities for professional growth and representation on local, state and national issues.

It is imperative that RealUp works together with industry associations in order to maintain a presence in the industry and to have direct involvement with our user base.

Reaching out through associations is an effective method of getting valuable feedback and learning what our customers need to be successful. As the New Year approaches we will be striving to increase our involvement among industry associations nationwide.]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=113#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=113 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=114 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=114#comments 15 Dec 2009 04:39:37 -0500 Dave Overdier, Technology Manager http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=114 RealUp is rolling out new features and website enhancements!

As you may already know, one of the many great benefits of RealUp is that we offer free sales comparables reports and information to all of our members. In the wake of launching our new Advanced Property Search last month, we are proud to announce our new Advanced Recent Sales Search!

The new advanced comps search now allows detailed search parameters that can be as broad or narrow as you would like. Search by one or all of ten different property types, search an entire state or narrow your results to include multiple cities or zip codes. You can even narrow your results even more by specifying certain keywords, price ranges, building size or lot size.

Your sales comps results are conveniently listed and displayed on an interactive Google map and can be sorted by recently updated, location, price, property type, owner name and size in order to help you quickly find the records you are looking for.

New Advanced Search Features:

• Select All property types with one click
• State and county search options
• Radius search within a 1 – 50 mile radius around your search point
• Multiple locations - enter multiple counties, cities, zip codes
• Keywords - View comps based on search terms
• Search sales comps by price range
• Search comps by building size or lot size
• Clear all search fields with one click
• Search fields remember last search criteria
• Hide advanced search options
• Sort results by last updated, price, property type, owner, location, size

]]> RealUp is rolling out new features and website enhancements!

As you may already know, one of the many great benefits of RealUp is that we offer free sales comparables reports and information to all of our members. In the wake of launching our new Advanced Property Search last month, we are proud to announce our new Advanced Recent Sales Search!

The new advanced comps search now allows detailed search parameters that can be as broad or narrow as you would like. Search by one or all of ten different property types, search an entire state or narrow your results to include multiple cities or zip codes. You can even narrow your results even more by specifying certain keywords, price ranges, building size or lot size.

Your sales comps results are conveniently listed and displayed on an interactive Google map and can be sorted by recently updated, location, price, property type, owner name and size in order to help you quickly find the records you are looking for.

New Advanced Search Features:

• Select All property types with one click
• State and county search options
• Radius search within a 1 – 50 mile radius around your search point
• Multiple locations - enter multiple counties, cities, zip codes
• Keywords - View comps based on search terms
• Search sales comps by price range
• Search comps by building size or lot size
• Clear all search fields with one click
• Search fields remember last search criteria
• Hide advanced search options
• Sort results by last updated, price, property type, owner, location, size

]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=114#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=114 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=112 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=112#comments 14 Dec 2009 04:25:35 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=112 Our featured property of the week is brought to you by Terry Coyne of Grubb & Ellis.

The property for sale is a beautifully renovated office/retail building located 2003 St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio.

The 12,736 square foot building is located just off of the Cleveland Memorial State Highway and minutes from Burke Lakefront Airport.

The space has an open industrial type feel on the main floor with 3,000 square feet of warehouse/storage space in the lower level.

This state-of-the-art building is equipped with offices, conference room, lunch area, freight elevator, hard wood floors, new plumbing, electrical, and HVAC units. The property also comes with 36 free surface parking spaces adjacent to building.

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/2003stclairave]]> Our featured property of the week is brought to you by Terry Coyne of Grubb & Ellis.

The property for sale is a beautifully renovated office/retail building located 2003 St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio.

The 12,736 square foot building is located just off of the Cleveland Memorial State Highway and minutes from Burke Lakefront Airport.

The space has an open industrial type feel on the main floor with 3,000 square feet of warehouse/storage space in the lower level.

This state-of-the-art building is equipped with offices, conference room, lunch area, freight elevator, hard wood floors, new plumbing, electrical, and HVAC units. The property also comes with 36 free surface parking spaces adjacent to building.

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/2003stclairave]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=112#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=112 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=111 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=111#comments 07 Dec 2009 12:58:21 -0500 Michelle Heaton, VP Sales & Marketing http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=111 Everyone out there is looking for great deals during this holiday season which is exactly what you will find on RealUp!

Of course you can take advantage of our always free services including memberships, unlimited nationwide searching, listings, sales comparables data, demographics and more.

But wait…there's more!

If you want to gain maximum exposure for your property listings or services this holiday season, RealUp is offering discounted prices on all email blasts, banner ads and sponsorships through the end of the year!

Custom email blasts go out to more than 125,000 commercial real estate professionals nationwide. You can also choose to advertise locally with a statewide blast. There is no better way to market your properties or services than a personal message directly to the inbox of owners, brokers and investors. Email blast prices start as low as $99!

Banner ads online and in the monthly RealUp newsletter are also a great way to reach out to the qualified commercial real estate market. Wouldn't you like to have your properties or services displayed on the front page of the nation's fastest growing commercial real estate website? Banner Ad prices start as low as $149!

Do you want to get the most exposure that RealUp has to offer? Contact us for more information on custom sponsorship opportunities. As always, all of our marketing and advertising opportunities are customizable to help you meet your specific goals, objectives and budget.

Please contact us for more information. But hurry - these holiday savings prices are only good until the end of the year!]]> Everyone out there is looking for great deals during this holiday season which is exactly what you will find on RealUp!

Of course you can take advantage of our always free services including memberships, unlimited nationwide searching, listings, sales comparables data, demographics and more.

But wait…there's more!

If you want to gain maximum exposure for your property listings or services this holiday season, RealUp is offering discounted prices on all email blasts, banner ads and sponsorships through the end of the year!

Custom email blasts go out to more than 125,000 commercial real estate professionals nationwide. You can also choose to advertise locally with a statewide blast. There is no better way to market your properties or services than a personal message directly to the inbox of owners, brokers and investors. Email blast prices start as low as $99!

Banner ads online and in the monthly RealUp newsletter are also a great way to reach out to the qualified commercial real estate market. Wouldn't you like to have your properties or services displayed on the front page of the nation's fastest growing commercial real estate website? Banner Ad prices start as low as $149!

Do you want to get the most exposure that RealUp has to offer? Contact us for more information on custom sponsorship opportunities. As always, all of our marketing and advertising opportunities are customizable to help you meet your specific goals, objectives and budget.

Please contact us for more information. But hurry - these holiday savings prices are only good until the end of the year!]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=111#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=111 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=110 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=110#comments 30 Nov 2009 03:10:52 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=110 Our featured property of the week is brought to you by Trey Barry of CB Richard Ellis.

The property for lease is an industrial warehouse located at 7025 Amwiler Industrial Drive in Atlanta, Georgia.

Situated in the Northeastern part of Atlanta, this industrial property is just off of Peachtree Parkway/Peachtree Industrial Drive (Hwy141).

There is 6,038 square feet of office space available in Suite D. The building comes equipped with overhead sprinkler system, 22' ceilings and 5 loading dock high doors.

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/cbre112021]]> Our featured property of the week is brought to you by Trey Barry of CB Richard Ellis.

The property for lease is an industrial warehouse located at 7025 Amwiler Industrial Drive in Atlanta, Georgia.

Situated in the Northeastern part of Atlanta, this industrial property is just off of Peachtree Parkway/Peachtree Industrial Drive (Hwy141).

There is 6,038 square feet of office space available in Suite D. The building comes equipped with overhead sprinkler system, 22' ceilings and 5 loading dock high doors.

For more information and to view this featured property listing, please visit:
http://www.realup.com/cbre112021]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=110#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=110 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=108 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=108#comments 26 Nov 2009 03:31:10 -0500 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=108 "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others."

- Cicero
"Pro Plancio"
54 BC]]> "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others."

- Cicero
"Pro Plancio"
54 BC]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=108#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=108 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=109 http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=109#comments 24 Nov 2009 21:35:13 -0500 Bonnie Murray, Customer Service Manager http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=109 RealUp provides a free search and post platform for all types of commercial real estate including multifamily, office, industrial, medical, entertainment, land and retail properties.

Retail properties as defined by About.com would include: "Single buildings used as stores for clothing, electronics and other consumer products, as well as malls, strip centers and the like. Valuations can be based on size and land value, retail sales per square foot or other investment return calculations."

RealUp actually launched its website this past May at the annual RECon Convention held sponsored by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). The retail market is one of the largest in the industry and this annual tradeshow is the largest gathering of retail real estate professionals in North America with approximately 50 percent of the retail real estate industry's shopping center leases being signed or conceived during RECon.

Since its May 2009 launch, RealUp continues to have a major presence in the retail industry. Brian Randy Funk, President of RealUp has been an associate ICSC member for almost a full year. Over 38% of our RealUp user base is also members of ICSC and 70% of our members work with retail properties. RealUp has also been featured in the Retail Traffic "Traffic Court" blog as well as Shopping Centers Today Magazine.

As you can imagine, shopping-centers make up a large portion of the retail market and like many, has been on a downward trend given the state of the economy. On the bright side, shopping-center sales grew by 0.6% in September while total retail sales fell 1.5%, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Although growth is still negative sales having increased for two consecutive months—on a month-over-month basis—and continue to show improvement on a year-over-year basis.

Interesting facts:

• The first shopping mall was the Country Club Plaza, founded by the J.C. Nichols Company and opened near Kansas City, Mo., in 1922.
• The first enclosed mall called Southdale opened in Edina, Minnesota (near Minneapolis) in 1956.
• The largest shopping center in the United States based on gross leasable area is the King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania.

You can find more facts and news on the retail market by visiting the National Retail Federation website.]]> RealUp provides a free search and post platform for all types of commercial real estate including multifamily, office, industrial, medical, entertainment, land and retail properties.

Retail properties as defined by About.com would include: "Single buildings used as stores for clothing, electronics and other consumer products, as well as malls, strip centers and the like. Valuations can be based on size and land value, retail sales per square foot or other investment return calculations."

RealUp actually launched its website this past May at the annual RECon Convention held sponsored by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). The retail market is one of the largest in the industry and this annual tradeshow is the largest gathering of retail real estate professionals in North America with approximately 50 percent of the retail real estate industry's shopping center leases being signed or conceived during RECon.

Since its May 2009 launch, RealUp continues to have a major presence in the retail industry. Brian Randy Funk, President of RealUp has been an associate ICSC member for almost a full year. Over 38% of our RealUp user base is also members of ICSC and 70% of our members work with retail properties. RealUp has also been featured in the Retail Traffic "Traffic Court" blog as well as Shopping Centers Today Magazine.

As you can imagine, shopping-centers make up a large portion of the retail market and like many, has been on a downward trend given the state of the economy. On the bright side, shopping-center sales grew by 0.6% in September while total retail sales fell 1.5%, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Although growth is still negative sales having increased for two consecutive months—on a month-over-month basis—and continue to show improvement on a year-over-year basis.

Interesting facts:

• The first shopping mall was the Country Club Plaza, founded by the J.C. Nichols Company and opened near Kansas City, Mo., in 1922.
• The first enclosed mall called Southdale opened in Edina, Minnesota (near Minneapolis) in 1956.
• The largest shopping center in the United States based on gross leasable area is the King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania.

You can find more facts and news on the retail market by visiting the National Retail Federation website.]]> http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=109#comments http://blog.realup.com/blog.asp?bid=109