More than 100 commercial and residential REALTOR® professionals gathered at Embassy Suites by Hilton for the 12th Annual Downtown Horizons. Members heard a confident assessment of where downtown Sarasota is heading.
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Understanding how to properly secure a commission lien is critical for brokers working in commercial real estate. This article outlines the key steps, requirements, and common pitfalls under Florida’s Commission Lien Act to help protect your earnings and ensure compliance.
Stellar MLS is retiring MFCRE this June and moving all commercial tools into Matrix. For most RASM commercial members, this means a simpler experience with one platform, one subscription, and expanded functionality at no additional cost. Matrix now supports a full range of commercial activity, with added tools like CREXi and RPR Commercial helping you manage every stage of the deal.
RASM was pleased to host Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, for an in-person CREA Commercial Market Update on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at our Sarasota office on Cattlemen Road. Presented by the Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA), the event drew about 100 attendees.
The Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA) of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) raised an impressive $25,561.01 during its 24th Annual Golf Tournament, held on October 27, 2025, at the historic Sara Bay Country Club.
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As CREA continues to strengthen its role as the voice for commercial real estate professionals in Sarasota and Manatee, strong leadership remains essential. Each year, dedicated members step forward to guide the organization, ensuring CREA fulfills its mission to promote professionalism, education, and business development for its members.
Applications to serve on the Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA) Board of Directors are now open. If you want to expand your network, get more involved with fellow commercial REALTORS®, and be part of the decision making body representing over 200 commercial REALTORS® in the region, please consider applying to serve.
The Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA) of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) recently hosted its highly anticipated annual Sporting Clays Tournament in March, raising an impressive $11,569.29 for two deserving local charities. This year, 50% of the proceeds were dedicated to The Salvation Army Sarasota, and the other half will directly benefit the RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation, furthering its mission to support vital housing-related charitable organizations in the region.
The Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA) of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) raised an impressive $27,491 during its annual golf tournament, held on October 28, 2024.
The following members are nominated to serve on the 2025 CREA Board of Directors.
The Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA) of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) hosted a Sporting Clays Tournament in April, raising $10,162 for two local charities.
The Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA) of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) installed the 2024 officers and directors at their Installation lunch on Tuesday, December 19. Ben Bakker, with NDC Commercial Real Estate, was installed as the 2024 President of the CREA.
The Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA) of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) raised $12,000 for Manatee County Habitat for Humanity at their annual golf tournament on October 23.
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The Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA) of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) raised over $6,000 for Harvest House at their annual Sporting Clays tournament in March. Presented at a CREA membership meeting on May 16, the ...
SARASOTA, Fla. (March 1, 2023) - The Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA) of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) raised more than $10,000 for Habitat for Humanity Sarasota at their annual golf tournament last October. ...
SARASOTA, Fla. (December 20, 2022) – The Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA) of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) installed the 2023 officers and directors at their Installation Breakfast on Tuesday, December 20. ...