The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS� strives to be the collective force influencing and shaping the real estate industry. It seeks to be the leading advocate of the right to own, use, and transfer real property; the acknowledged leader in developing standards for efficient, effective, and ethical real estate business practices. Working on behalf of America's property owners, NAR� provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to own, use, and transfer real property.

CERC is a nonprofit corporation specializing in economic development and marketing for local, regional, state and utility economic development entities. SiteFinder, developed and managed by CERC, is the most comprehensive, up-to-date listing service of available commercial and industrial properties in Connecticut. Each property profile contains location, lease/sale, transportation and other information. Hundreds of commercial brokerage firms and brokers post their current real estate listings on SiteFinder.

Hart Group International is a partnership between Hart Corporation (the leading U.S. broker of rural industrial real estate) and other top industrial brokers in major cities throughout the world. Together, Sentry Commercial Real Estate, Inc. and Hart Group International offer the client the broadest possible base for handling all phases of industrial property. Hart Group International Facts: Over $4 billion in transactions; More than 3,500 separate transactions; Sales or leases of more than 90% of every exclusive agency listed; Comprised of over 110 real estate brokerage firms.

The SOCIETY OF INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE REALTORS� is the leading professional commercial and industrial real estate association. With more than 2,800 members in 480 cities in 20 countries, SIOR represents today�s most knowledgeable, experienced, and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists. A professional affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS�, SIOR is dedicated to the practice and maintenance of the highest professional and ethical standards. SIOR maintains a commitment to business and industry by providing outstanding professional services, publications, and educational programs.

The Connecticut Commercial Investment Division provides a forum for the sharing of information about commercial properties. Active membership in the State CID organization automatically includes membership in a regional CID group. Both the State and Regional CID's hold periodic meetings and "Marketing Sessions". CID unites those engaged in the commercial, industrial and investment segments of the real estate profession for the purpose of exerting a beneficial influence upon the real estate profession and related interests. CID promotes and maintains a property listing and "wants" information system to facilitate and promote interest in commercial and investment opportunities.