Real Estate Council of San Antonio

What Real Estate Council of San Antonio does

The Real Estate Council of San Antonio (RECSA) is a membership-based trade association founded in 1991 that advocates for San Antonio's commercial real estate industry. The organization serves developers, brokers, architects, law firms, engineers, and financial institutions, with 300+ member organizations and 1,200+ industry professionals in its network. RECSA's primary function is industry advocacy, including engagement with the Unified Development Code amendment process, city council, planning commission, and other public policy bodies, alongside professional development and networking services.

RECSA generates revenue through three streams: recurring membership dues from 300+ member organizations, corporate sponsorships for signature events (Fight Night, Mayoral Forum, Golf Tournament, Barshop Award and Lewis Westerman Award luncheons), and event registration fees for members and non-members. Core offerings include the Membership Program, the Leadership Development Program (LDP) for emerging professionals, a portfolio of annual events and awards, the quarterly Council Monitor newsletter, and ongoing Government Affairs advocacy. Distribution is primarily direct, organized through member engagement, signature events, and partnerships with adjacent industry associations (CREW, CoreNet, CCIM, YCRAN, ULI San Antonio).

The operating model is community-led with a small central team led by CEO Stephanie Reyes, Director of Programming Casey Weed, and Director of Office Administrations & Admin Support Magda Coronel. In 2022-2023 the organization completed a rebranding, website overhaul, and office relocation to 10101 Reunion Pl Suite 230, San Antonio, adding capacity for larger meetings and signaling infrastructure investment for future growth. RECSA does not use proprietary technology and operates as a traditional nonprofit trade association rather than a technology platform.

Name

Real Estate Council of San Antonio

Legal name

Real Estate Council of San Antonio

Website

https://recsanantonio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RECSA is a San Antonio-based membership trade association, founded in 1991, representing 300+ commercial real estate organizations and 1,200+ industry professionals through advocacy, professional development, networking events, and government affairs representation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from 300+ member organizations representing developers, brokers, architects, law firms, engineers, and other real estate stakeholders.
2. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for annual events including Fight Night, Barshop Award, Legacy and Leadership Award, Golf Tournament, and various educational programs.
3. Event Registration Fees: Ticket sales for member and non-member events including luncheons, networking mixers, seminars, and signature programs. Revenue stream supports critical industry advocacy efforts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RECSA is a membership-based trade association serving commercial real estate professionals in San Antonio. It delivers its core offering through a Membership Program, Leadership Development Program, signature annual events (Fight Night, Barshop Award, Lewis Westerman Award, Golf Tournament), the quarterly Council Monitor newsletter, and Government Affairs Advocacy that monitors and influences public policy, Unified Development Code amendments, and regulatory issues affecting the real estate industry.

Product overview

The Real Estate Council of San Antonio (RECSA) operates as a membership-based trade association, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of membership services, professional development programs, advocacy, events, and publications designed to support San Antonio's commercial real estate industry professionals. The core offerings include a Leadership Development Program, annual signature events (Fight Night, golf tournaments, award luncheons), quarterly Council Monitor publications, and government affairs advocacy services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Annual membership organization providing 300+ member companies and 1,200+ industry professionals access to networking, advocacy, professional development resources, and event discounts for commercial real estate professionals in San Antonio.
• Leadership Development Program (LDP) Structured program designed to educate participants about the inner workings of the commercial real estate industry and develop future leaders through curriculum, mentorship, and alumni networking events.
• Events and Sponsorship Program
• Government Affairs Advocacy
• Council Monitor Newsletter
• Breaking Ground SA Podcast

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ULI San AntoniocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026RECSA & ULI San Antonio Real Estate Forum - joint annual event focused on examining latest trends, strategies, risks, and opportunities within the real estate sector. Second annual forum scheduled for April 27, 2026.
• CREW San AntoniocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of joint events including the annual Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party. CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) San Antonio is a professional organization for women in commercial real estate.
• CoreNet Central Texas ChaptercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint event organizer for networking and professional development events. CoreNet is the global association for corporate real estate and workplace professionals.
• YCRAN (Young CRE Network)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of joint events including the Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party. YCRAN serves young professionals in commercial real estate.
• San Antonio & South Texas CCIMcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of joint networking events. CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) is a professional organization for commercial real estate professionals.
• Amegy BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor and host for various RECSA events including Leadership Development Program alumni events and Lunch & Learn programs.
• METROminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Legacy and Leadership Series: Lewis Westerman Award Luncheon 2026.
• Prosperity BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting sponsor of the Legacy and Leadership Series: Lewis Westerman Award Luncheon 2026.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Urban Land Institute (National): National parent organization of ULI San Antonio and a much larger real estate research, education and advocacy body. While much broader in scope, ULI's research, publications and policy initiatives compete for member mind-share and overlap with RECSA's developer-facing value proposition.

Direct peers

• NAIOP San Antonio Chapter: National Association of Industrial and Office Properties chapter in San Antonio, originally serving as the city's commercial real estate voice before RECSA's 1991 founding. Directly competes for the same developer and broker members and offers overlapping advocacy, networking and education programming.
• YCRAN (Young CRE Network): Young Commercial Real Estate Network serving emerging professionals in San Antonio. Co-organizes events with RECSA including the Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party, directly competing for and partnering around young CRE talent.
• CCIM San Antonio & South Texas Chapter: Certified Commercial Investment Member chapter covering San Antonio and South Texas. Listed as a core RECSA partner for joint networking events and serves a substantially overlapping commercial investment and brokerage audience.
• CREW San Antonio: Commercial Real Estate Women network chapter in San Antonio. A core RECSA partner that co-organizes events such as the Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party and competes for women commercial real estate professionals.
• ULI San Antonio: Urban Land Institute's San Antonio district council. RECSA partnered with ULI for the second annual Real Estate Forum in April 2026 and both organizations advocate on land use and development policy for overlapping developer, planner and investor audiences.
• BOMA San Antonio: Building Owners and Managers Association chapter in San Antonio. Serves building owners, property managers and operators — a complementary but overlapping segment of the commercial real estate community that RECSA also targets.
• CoreNet Global Central Texas Chapter: CoreNet Global's Central Texas chapter serving corporate real estate and workplace professionals. RECSA partners with the chapter on joint events, serving an overlapping audience of corporate real estate decision-makers and occupiers.

Regional players

• Real Estate Council of Austin: Comparable membership-based commercial real estate advocacy organization serving Austin, Texas. Operates the same trade-association model — developer/broker/architect members, advocacy, signature events — but in a different metro, providing a structural benchmark rather than a direct competitor.
• Dallas Real Estate Council: Membership-based commercial real estate advocacy organization serving the Dallas market. Mirrors RECSA's developer/broker/stakeholder membership structure and signature event playbook at larger scale in a different Texas metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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