Real Estate & Building Industry Coalition (REBIC)

What Real Estate & Building Industry Coalition (REBIC) does

REBIC (Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition) is a private, non-profit trade coalition founded in 1987 to advocate on regulatory issues affecting the residential and commercial real estate industries across the Charlotte, North Carolina region. The organization functions as a unified policy voice for five primary member associations — Canopy REALTOR Association, Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte (HBAGC), Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS (CRCBR), Charlotte Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA), and the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association — plus a broader tier of Premier ($5,000/year) and Associate ($2,500/year) members. REBIC's service footprint spans Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Union, and Haywood counties in North Carolina, with reach extending into Buncombe, Madison, and Transylvania counties via affiliated partners.

The coalition's core deliverables are non-software advocacy services: policy and law advocacy (including monitoring of the Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance and housing attainability strategies), political leadership programs (voter guides, candidate vetting, election monitoring across five counties), regional impact work on transportation, water/sewer, and airport matters, and member development including board and commission placement. REBIC distributes content through a WordPress-based website (rebic.com), a "Getting Real with Rob" podcast on iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube, a weekly "2 For Tuesday" newsletter, and in-person events including quarterly legislative luncheons and leadership breakfasts. Its research function is institutionalized through the affiliated Piedmont Public Policy Institute (PPPI), a 501(c)(3) entity under the same executive director.

The revenue model is recurring subscription membership dues at two published price points ($5,000 Premier, $2,500 Associate, both billed quarterly), supplemented by event participation and ancillary research output. GTM is relationship-driven: direct outreach, member referrals, and engagement through events and content. The organization operates with a lean professional staff of approximately seven (executive director, counsel, three area advocacy managers, and two consultants) plus a governance board drawn from the five primary member organizations. There is no proprietary technology platform, no disclosed revenue figures, and no external funding — operations are funded entirely from member dues.

Name

Real Estate & Building Industry Coalition (REBIC)

Legal name

Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition

Website

https://rebic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

REBIC is a non-profit trade coalition founded in 1987 that provides policy advocacy, regulatory monitoring, and political engagement services for residential and commercial real estate professionals across a multi-county Charlotte, North Carolina region, funded by tiered membership dues.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: REBIC generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues at two tiers: Premier membership at $5,000 per year (billed quarterly at $1,250) and Associate membership at $2,500 per year (billed quarterly at $625).

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Core offering

REBIC is a membership-based trade coalition providing regulatory and policy advocacy for the residential and commercial real estate industries in the Charlotte, NC region. It sells annual memberships (Premier at $5,000/year and Associate at $2,500/year) that grant access to lobbying efforts, legislative luncheons, research and position papers, government meeting monitoring, and networking with policymakers. The coalition also operates the Piedmont Public Policy Institute (PPPI) for policy research and produces the 'Getting Real with Rob' podcast and the Prosperity Initiative educational program.

Product overview

REBIC (Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition) is a membership-based advocacy organization serving the Charlotte, NC region real estate industry. The organization does not offer a unified software product but rather provides a portfolio of advocacy, research, and educational services including: policy and law advocacy focused on regulatory issues and housing attainability; political leadership programs with voter guides and candidate engagement; regional impact initiatives covering transportation, water/sewer, and airport matters; membership development with board placement opportunities; the Getting Real with Rob podcast; and the Piedmont Public Policy Institute (PPPI) for research. REBIC connects primary member organizations including Canopy REALTOR Association, Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte, Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS, CREDA, and Greater Charlotte Apartment Association.

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Products and services

• Premier Membership Annual subscription tier at $5,000/year that designates one appointee to the REBIC Board of Governors, designates five members to attend Quarterly Legislative Luncheons, delivers a comprehensive weekly newsletter, provides attendance at Leadership Breakfast with policymakers, enables participation in lobbying efforts, and grants access to all research, position papers, reports, draft ordinances, talking points, testimony, and statements. Targeted at Premier-level real estate firms and member organizations.
• Associate Membership Annual subscription tier at $2,500/year that allows two members to attend Quarterly Legislative Luncheons and provides the standard member benefits including the newsletter, access to research, position papers, reports, and participation in lobbying efforts. Targeted at smaller real estate firms seeking access to REBIC's advocacy resources without Board-level engagement.
• Policy and Law Advocacy Core advocacy service for real estate industry members covering regulatory issues, the Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), and housing attainability strategies including six key policy approaches. For residential and commercial real estate professionals in the Charlotte region.
• Political Leadership Programs Member service monitoring elections across five counties (Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Union), producing voter guides, recommending candidates, and building connections with government leaders. For REBIC members seeking political engagement and influence.
• Regional Impact Initiatives Regional monitoring and advocacy on transportation (MPTA), water and sewer management, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) matters. For REBIC members and the broader real estate industry in the Charlotte region.
• Membership Development Program to recruit and engage members across real estate sectors, place members on boards and commissions, and deliver educational outreach programs. For real estate professionals seeking leadership development and civic engagement in the Charlotte region.
• Getting Real with Rob Podcast Podcast series hosted by Executive Director Rob Nanfelt exploring politics, planning, development, construction, and policy making in the Charlotte region, featuring industry leaders and policymakers. Distributed on iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube. For real estate professionals, policymakers, and engaged citizens in the Charlotte region.
• Reports and Resources Library of published reports, guidelines, and data including the NAHB Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook, policy reports, economic impact studies, and industry-specific research documents. For REBIC members needing policy research and industry data.
• Piedmont Public Policy Institute (PPPI) 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1999 by John Crosland Jr. to fund and produce research shaping critical public policy debates in the Charlotte region. Currently led by Executive Director Rob Nanfelt. For policymakers, real estate professionals, and civic stakeholders in the Charlotte region.
• Prosperity Initiative Educational initiative helping residents and policymakers make decisions focused on cooperation and economic health, addressing regulations affecting land development and housing supply. For residents, policymakers, and real estate professionals in the Charlotte region.
• Event Calendar Online calendar of local government meetings, educational events, policy discussions, and membership development activities across the five-county service area. For REBIC members tracking engagement opportunities.

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Canopy REALTOR AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of REBIC's primary member organizations. The Canopy REALTOR Association operates and manages Canopy MLS, Canopy Real Estate Institute, and Canopy Housing Foundation. CEO Anne Marie DeCatsye serves on the REBIC Board as Secretary.
• Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte (HBAGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary member organization representing home builders in the greater Charlotte region. Executive Officer Jen Schuster serves on the REBIC Board as Treasurer.
• Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS (CRCBR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary member organization representing commercial real estate professionals. Theresa Burnett serves as Executive Vice President of CRCBR and on REBIC's Board.
• Charlotte Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary member organization (formerly NAIOP Charlotte) representing commercial real estate development professionals in the Charlotte region.
• Greater Charlotte Apartment AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary member organization representing apartment developers and managers in the greater Charlotte region.
• Charlotte Regional Business Alliance (CLT Alliance)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit regional economic development organization dedicated to growing the economy, advocating for business, and convening stakeholders across a 14-county, bi-state region. Formed in 2018 by merging the Charlotte Chamber and Charlotte Regional Partnership.
• Centralina Regional Council of GovernmentsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council serving 9 counties (Anson, Cabarrus, Gaston, Lincoln, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, and Union) to lead regional collaboration and improve quality of life through creative problem solving and innovative service delivery.
• CRTPO (Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Charlotte Urbanized Area responsible for transportation planning among member jurisdictions.
• Partnership for Regional CooperationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit civic cooperative providing resources to advocate for better transportation and robust economic development in the greater Charlotte region.
• Piedmont Public Policy Institute (PPPI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1999 by John Crosland Jr. and H. Allen Tate Jr. Chartered to conduct research and present educational programs. Executive Director Rob Nanfelt also serves as REBIC Executive Director. Brings authoritative research to public policy debates shaping the Charlotte region.
• NAIOPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational commercial real estate development association. Larry Shaheen serves as a Board Member of NAIOP Charlotte chapter.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of REALTORS: The largest US trade association for real estate professionals, headquartered in Chicago. NAR operates at the national scale but pursues the same advocacy, member services, and political engagement model that REBIC uses at the regional level in Charlotte, including a direct Charlotte-area affiliate (Canopy REALTOR Association) that sits on REBIC's board.
• National Association of Home Builders: National trade association representing home builders, remodelers, and residential developers in policy, advocacy, and member services. HBAGC, a REBIC member, operates as the Charlotte chapter of NAHB's local-affiliate network, giving NAHB clear structural and functional parallels to REBIC's builder-segment advocacy.
• NAIOP: National trade association for commercial real estate developers, owners, and investors, with regional chapters including NAIOP Charlotte, whose leadership overlaps with REBIC's board (Larry Shaheen). Mirrors REBIC's commercial-segment advocacy mission at the national scale.
• ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers): Global trade association for the retail real estate industry, including commercial brokers, developers, and property owners. Comparable to REBIC's commercial real estate advocacy focus at a much broader scope.
• Urban Land Institute: Global research and education organization focused on land use, real estate, and urban development policy. Comparable to REBIC's PPPI arm in producing influential research and convening cross-sector discussions on housing and development policy.

Others

• Charlotte Regional Business Alliance: Non-profit regional economic development organization formed in 2018 by merging the Charlotte Chamber and Charlotte Regional Partnership, serving a 14-county bi-state region. A formal REBIC partner and a peer in advocating for regional business interests, though broader than real estate.
• Canopy REALTOR Association: The regional REALTOR association managing Canopy MLS, Canopy Real Estate Institute, and Canopy Housing Foundation, with CEO Anne Marie DeCatsye serving as REBIC Board Secretary. One of REBIC's five anchor coalition members and a primary channel for membership and dues flow.
• Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte (HBAGC): The Charlotte-area home builder trade association and one of REBIC's five founding coalition members with a Treasurer seat on REBIC's Board (Jen Schuster). Operates a parallel local advocacy model but focused exclusively on the residential builder segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@REBICCharlotte
• Xx.com/rebic
• Facebookfacebook.com/rebiccharlotte

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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