TREC

What TREC does

The Real Estate Council (TREC) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, serving commercial real estate professionals across North Texas. TREC represents 2,000+ individual professionals and 600+ member companies, claiming representation of approximately 95% of commercial real estate business in North Texas and roughly one-sixth of the Dallas-Fort Worth region's total economic output. Named member companies include Crow Holdings, JLL, CBRE, Invesco Real Estate, Bank of America, KPMG, Winstead, NexBank, Colliers, DPR Construction, and Hill & Wilkinson.

TREC operates four primary program pillars: membership and networking (individual tiers from $450 Young Guns to $1,200 Investor; corporate tiers from $5,000 Partner to $22,500 Founder), leadership development (Associate Leadership Council with 805 alumni, Mentorship Program, Diversity Equity & Inclusion initiatives), public policy advocacy (TREC Political Action Committee contributing over $900,000 to 500+ races since 1995, plus coordination with the Real Estate Councils of Texas coalition), and community investment through TREC Community Investors, a U.S. Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution. Signature events include FightNight (annual boxing gala raising $35M+ since 1989, 1,400+ guests), Speaker Series, Industry Insights, Young Guns Casino Night, and The Deal educational program.

The organization is funded entirely by membership dues, event and program sponsorships, PAC contributions, and philanthropic grants (notably a $6 million JPMorgan Chase commitment via the Partnerships for Raising Opportunity in Neighborhoods program funding the Dallas Collaborative for Equitable Development). TREC employs 16-20 professional staff and is governed by a member-elected Executive Committee; TREC Community Investors operates as a wholly owned philanthropic subsidiary, and TREC PAC operates under its own board. Technology infrastructure consists of a standard member portal, event management system, podcast distribution across major audio platforms, and email newsletter systems, with no proprietary technology products.

Name

TREC

Legal name

The Real Estate Council

Website

https://recouncil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TREC (The Real Estate Council) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1989, serving 2,000+ commercial real estate professionals and 600+ member companies across North Texas through networking, leadership development, public policy advocacy, and community investment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Dues: Annual membership fees at tiered levels: Investor ($1,200), Advocate ($600), Young Guns ($450). Provides access to networks, events, and programs with member pricing.
2. Corporate Memberships: Tiered corporate membership packages: Founder ($22,500), Stakeholder ($17,500), Principal ($12,000), Partner ($5,000). Includes designated employee memberships, event perks, and marketing visibility.
3. PAC Contributions: Political Action Committee contributions at levels: Trustee ($1,000+), Champion ($500+), Young Guns ($250+), Ally ($100+). Since 1995, TREC PAC has contributed over $900,000 to candidates.
4. Event Sponsorships & Tickets: Revenue from event sponsorships (FightNight $20,000-$50,000, Speaker Series $1,500-$75,000, Industry Insights $2,000, etc.) and ticket sales. FightNight attracts 1,400+ guests annually.
5. Program Sponsorships: Sponsorships for leadership programs including ALC ($20,000), Leadership Alumni ($7,500), Young Guns Presenting ($20,000), and Real Estate Bootcamp ($1,500-$7,500).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

TREC is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership organization serving commercial real estate (CRE) professionals and companies in North Texas. It offers tiered individual and corporate memberships, signature networking and fundraising events (FightNight, Speaker Series, Industry Insights), leadership development programs (Associate Leadership Council), public policy advocacy through TREC PAC, and community investment initiatives operated by its CDFI-certified philanthropic arm, TREC Community Investors.

Product overview

TREC (The Real Estate Council) is a professional business membership organization serving commercial real estate professionals in North Texas, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of membership programs, leadership development programs (Associate Leadership Council, Mentorship Program), community investment initiatives (TREC Community Investors, Dallas Catalyst Project), public policy advocacy (TREC PAC), professional events (FightNight, Speaker Series, Industry Insights, The Deal educational series), networking groups (Young Guns, TREC Connects, Breakfast Groups), and publications (TRECcast podcast, The Download newsletter, Real Brief newsletter). These are service-based programs, not technology products or software platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TREC PAC: TREC Political Action Committee - supports candidates and advocacy efforts for balanced, pro-growth policy at local and state levels.
• TREC Community Investors
• Associate Leadership Council (ALC)
• Young Guns
• FightNight

Products and services

• Individual Memberships
• Corporate Memberships
• TREC PAC Contributions
• Associate Leadership Council (ALC) Program
• TREC Community Investors (CDFI Lending)
• The Deal Educational Program
• FightNight Annual Event
• Speaker Series and Industry Insights Events
• Young Guns Program
• Dallas Collaborative for Equitable Development (DCED)

Quantifiable outcome

• $23 million invested in Forest District neighborhood (inaugural Dallas Catalyst Project)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Dallas CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019DCED partnership with Dallas College supporting equitable development and educational opportunities in vulnerable Dallas neighborhoods through real estate projects and workforce development.
• LiftFundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019DCED partnership with LiftFund providing microloans and financial services to support small business development and community economic growth in targeted neighborhoods.
• U.S. Department of the Treasury (CDFI Certification)coreOthersTREC Community Investors is certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), enabling the organization to provide flexible loans and community development financing.
• St. Philip's School & Community CenterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallas Catalyst Project inaugural partner for Forest District neighborhood revitalization in South Dallas. TREC members served as project managers and provided pro bono professional services.
• Cornerstone Baptist ChurchflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallas Catalyst Project inaugural partner receiving support for community development projects in the Forest District through TREC Community Investors' place-based strategy.
• Forest ForwardflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallas Catalyst Project inaugural partner for Forest District neighborhood transformation, benefiting from $23 million total investment including $3 million from TREC CI.
• Mill City Community AssociationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallas Catalyst Project: Mill City partner addressing food insecurity, public safety, affordable housing, outdated infrastructure, and lack of community spaces in the Mill City neighborhood.
• Builders of Hope Community Development CorporationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallas Catalyst Project: Mill City partner providing community development expertise and real estate development services for neighborhood revitalization.
• The Urban SpecialistsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallas Catalyst Project: Mill City partner contributing urban development expertise and community engagement for Mill City neighborhood transformation.
• Real Estate Councils of Texas (RECsTX)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide coalition that TREC is part of, serving as a unified voice for commercial real estate in Texas. Coordinates annual Lobby Day in Austin and shared policy priorities.
• Rose + Porterfield GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive coaching firm that provides personalized training for ALC class members, tailoring the experience to fit strengths and goals of each participant.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NAIOP: National commercial real estate development association serving developers, owners, investors, and related professionals. NAIOP is the closest national analog to TREC's commercial real estate focus, with overlapping membership, advocacy, and leadership development programs.
• ULI (Urban Land Institute): Global real estate and land use research and education organization with a member network across development, investment, and planning. Comparable to TREC as a CRE membership body that combines policy advocacy, leadership programs, and community impact initiatives.
• BOMA International: Building Owners and Managers Association International represents commercial property professionals focused on office, industrial, and mixed-use buildings. Overlaps with TREC's CRE professional base and offers similar advocacy, education, and networking value.
• ICSC (Innovating Commerce Serving Communities): Global trade association for the retail real estate industry, with member companies across brokerage, development, and operations. Comparable to TREC in membership-driven advocacy, networking events, and professional education.
• CoreNet Global: Membership association for corporate real estate professionals and service providers. Comparable to TREC's leadership development and corporate membership tier structure serving large occupiers and their advisors in commercial real estate.
• CCIM Institute: Commercial real estate investment network offering the CCIM designation, education, and member services. Directly comparable to TREC's professional development and networking focus, particularly within the investment sales and capital markets segment.
• SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors): International society of industrial and office real estate brokers representing top-producing CRE professionals. Comparable to TREC in serving senior CRE practitioners with networking, advocacy, and designation-based credentialing.
• CREW Network: Commercial Real Estate Women network focused on advancing women in CRE through networking, leadership, and business development. Comparable to TREC's TREC Connects networking groups and DEI Leadership programming.

Regional players

• Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA): Austin-based CRE membership organization serving developers, investors, and service providers in Central Texas. Comparable to TREC in mission and programming and a peer within the Real Estate Councils of Texas (RECsTX) coalition alongside TREC.
• Dallas Regional Chamber: Broader Dallas-Fort Worth business membership organization spanning multiple industries. Comparable to TREC as a DFW-based membership body with advocacy, leadership programs, and community investment initiatives, though operating at a wider industry scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TRECDallas
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCk-GkSGoJOltGV34Yt83GRA
• Facebookfacebook.com/therealestatecouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-real-estate-council
• Instagraminstagram.com/trecdallas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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