Clearly the essence of any vital industry Association with the longevity enjoyed by AIR is seen in the invaluable day-to-day benefits it provides its membership. In fact, AIR is constantly at work, not only to improve these benefits it already provides, but to expand them based on new needs and advancements in the industry. Whether you are a Broker Member in a Member Firm, or an Appraiser Member, the AIR offers products and services that will be of benefit.

The following are just a few of the benefits of AIR membership:

• Electronic Forms. AIR produces and regularly updates over 40 contract forms and addenda, considered the industry standard. Forms are available on a software program called WinAIR Forms 2.0. Any fees associated with the program will be given at a 25% discount.
• e-MULTIPLE. An Internet-based Multiple Listing Service developed by AIR exclusively for its members.
• CDX - AIR’s Internet-based system CDX. Allows you to access multiple sources of property data on every building in any given market. In addition, CDX offers a complete office database to complement industrial properties in all regions, automatic email alerts, map search via Microsoft Live Earth Platform, tenant data and access to 28 other markets throughout the country, including San Diego affording AIR members data from Santa Barbara to the Mexico border.
• AIRWaves. An electronic newsletter published bi-monthly, designed to keep members abreast of upcoming events, member transactions, individual members, and fast-breaking stories.
• AIRMail. An e-Mail-based system allowing members to instantly communicate with one another regarding their listings by region.
• AIRSpace. A service that allows brokers to search all industrial and office listings via any web-enabled, hand-held device, including cell phones and Blackberries.
• AIR Forms Manual – The User’s Manual was created as a reference tool to help our forms users interpret and understand the forms. The manual includes all of the leases and related addenda and every paragraph in each of the forms is broken down and explained in layman’s terms complete with highlights, notes and practice tips for landlords, tenants, brokers, property managers and attorneys.
• Networking Events. A popular series of regional events accenting AIR’s outreach commitment offered free of charge to members. Members enjoy the opportunity to interact, dine and enjoy refreshments in a casual setting. They also hear some of the leading figures in commercial real estate comment on the state of the industry.
• Arbitration. One of the most valuable benefits of belonging to the AIR is that the Association makes Arbitration available to its members as a means or providing professional recourse to commission disputes.
• Annual Market Review & Forecast Dinner. A signature industry event featuring experts from all the key area submarkets commenting on major transactions in the just concluded year, with a forecast for prospects in the New Year.
• Insurance. Get rates and plan information on Health Insurance for Individuals, Groups and Children, Medicare Plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and Long Term Care Plans. Are you an AARP member? If so, our insurance representative, Mary Jo Wallo, is now authorized to sell the Aetna AARP Health Plan to Membership in California, please contact her for insurance check or quote at: mjwallo@aol.com or @ 760-634-4957

For additional membership information in Los Angeles County, please call AIR at (213) 687-8777 or email us at membership_LA@airea.com. In Orange County and the Inland Empire, please call AIR at (714) 538-8432 or email us at membershipOCIE@airea.com.