Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between the MNCAR Association and the MNCAR Exchange?
- Do I have to join the MNCAR Association in order to use the MNCAR Exchange database?
- If I join the MNCAR Association, does that automatically give me access to the MNCAR Exchange database?
- How much does MNCAR Association membership cost?
- What are the requirements to be a member of the MNCAR Exchange?
- How much does the MNCAR Exchange cost?
- What is the difference between Non-member Listings and being a member of the MNCAR Exchange?
- I was a member of the Exchange, but I cancelled my membership. Now I want to rejoin. What do I do?
- How do I sign up?
Q: What is the difference between the MNCAR Association and the MNCAR Exchange?
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The MNCAR Association is a non-profit association that provides you with networking and visibility opportunities.
The MNCAR Exchange is the commercial real estate industry's property database that provides you with the ability to:
• Search more than 8,000 listings and 30,000 properties;
• Reach 1000+ brokers using a targeted Broadcast Email System;
• List and market properties you are representing;
• Generate high quality, professional-looking reports;
• Access more than 53,000 verified Sales Comps.
Q: Do I have to join the MNCAR Association in order to use the MNCAR Exchange database?
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Yes. We have two options for association membership: 1.) The Minnesota Association of Real Estate; and 2.) The Minnesota Commercial Association of REALTORS®. If you already are a member of another REALTOR® association, then joining one of our associations is optional.
Q: If I join the MNCAR Association, does that automatically give me access to the MNCAR Exchange database?
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No. These are separate memberships.
Q: How much does MNCAR Association membership cost?
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Dues for the Minnesota Commercial Association of Real Estate are $205 per year.
Dues for Affiliate (non-licensed) membership are $195 per year.
Dues for primary membership (belong to no other REALTOR® association) in the Minnesota Commercial Association of REALTORS® are $400 per year.
Dues for secondary membership (belong to other REALTOR® associations) in the Minnesota Commercial Association of REALTORS® are $95 per year.
Q: What are the requirements to be a member of the MNCAR Exchange?
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You must be a) licensed, and b) a member of one of the a MNCAR associations or another REALTOR® association in order to be a listing agent in the database. If you only want access in order to assist a broker within your company, you do not have to fulfill these requirements.
Q: How much does the MNCAR Exchange cost?
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The MNCAR Exchange is billed on a quarterly basis. For companies joining for the first time, there is a one-time $250 initiation fee and dues are prorated by the month you join.
Click here for a current dues schedule.
Q: What is the difference between Non-member Listings and being a member of the MNCAR Exchange?
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Exchange member listings gain exposure outside of our system that non-member listings don’t receive. The vehicles for this exposure include:
• GreaterMSP.org – the greater Minneapolis chamber of commerce economic development website
• The monthly Leasing guide published by the Minnesota Real Estate Journal
• CommercialSource.com – the nation listing search site provided by NAR
• The public search page located on the mncar.org website
Exchange members also have access to the Broadcast Email System and MNCAR Exchange Sales Comp System.
Q: I was a member of the Exchange, but I cancelled my membership. Now I want to rejoin. What do I do?
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There is a $100 reinstatement fee. Complete the new member application form and submit with payment (current quarter dues + reinstatement fee) to the MNCAR office.
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Complete application(s) and return with payment to the MNCAR office. Applications can be found in the "Join" section of the MNCAR website.
