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The Real Estate Council of San Antonio is the advocate for owners and
professionals in the real estate industry, educating members, influencing
action and supporting efforts to ensure a healthy economy and enhanced quality
of life in the San Antonio area.
Established
in 1991, the Council was formed to provide its members with vision, leadership
and initiative in the ever-changing real estate market and economic climate.
The Council currently has 242 member firms with approximately 650 individuals
participating as members.
There are three levels of membership: Patron, Corporate and
Individual.
As a
locally-based organization, all membership dues go toward local issues,
initiatives and programs. At each level, one can benefit from a wide range of
services and opportunities for participation:
 | Membership Meetings |
Regular programs which focus on
industry-related topics as well as those impacting the San Antonio area and
its economy.
Bi-monthly newsletter reporting on important issues affecting the
industry, announcing upcoming events and reviewing Council activities.
| Council Alert |
Periodic requests for specific action by Council members on critical
issues.
| Committee Participation |
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the
organization. Members are given the opportunity to participate in the
standing committees: Program, Membership, Community Relations, Government
Affairs, Communications, Education and Leadership Development.
| MCE Credit Opportunities |
As a new service to members, the Real Estate Council has qualified to
become a licensed provider of MCE courses. The Education Committee is
working toward having 15 hours of meeting every two years in order to
satisfy current requirements. Efforts are being made for the Council to
become a CLE provider as well.
For more information about the Real Estate Council and its activities,
contact the Council office, 210-804-1155 .
E-Mail
 | Encouraging a big picture, long-term approach to solving challenges facing
the real estate industry and the business community in San Antonio. |
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| Supporting the use of scientific fact, economic feasibility and sound
judgment in making decisions on water issues facing the region. |
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| Monitoring and promptly advising members on key regulations affecting the
real estate industry, such as the revised Unified Development Code, and
encouraging a common sense approach to developing these regulations. |
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| Meeting regularly with City Council members and key City staff to discuss
issues and ideas. |
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| Working to ensure economic development and quality job creation in the
City by developing solutions to challenges in the City's Development Process.
This includes the formation of the Development Process Committee and the
co-sponsorship of the Development Process Seminar with the City and other
business organizations. |
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| Maintaining a standing Building and Fire Codes Task Force. |
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| Developing the award-winning Green Team program to increase environmental
awareness among school-age children, in conjunction with the City of San
Antonio and Keep San Antonio Beautiful, Inc. |
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| Communicating on a regular basis with other real estate industry trade
organizations, as well as other key business organizations and chambers of
commerce. |
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| Encouraging members' participation on key City Boards and Commissions. The
RECSA has or has had members on the following task forces and commissions: |
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Unified Development Code |
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Traffic Impact Analysis |
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Drainage |
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Planning Commission |
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Water Quality |
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San Antonio Water System |
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Sign Ordinance |
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Board of Adjustment |
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Tree Preservation |
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Board of Appeals |
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Mechanical Board of Appeals |
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San Antonio River Authority |
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Mayor’s Citizens Committee on Water Policy |
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Master Plan |
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Capital Improvements and Impact Fees |
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SAWS Citizens Working Group |
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CHALLENGES FACING THE REAL ESTATE COMMUNITY
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