West End Real Estate Professionals

What West End Real Estate Professionals does

West End Real Estate Professionals (WEREP Inc.) is a private 501(c)(6) non-profit networking organization serving licensed real estate professionals and real estate affiliates (mortgage lenders, escrow officers, title companies, home inspectors, insurance agents) in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga with activity spanning Ontario, Upland, and Glendora, WEREP operates on a recurring-meeting cadence: in-person networking breakfasts held every first and third Friday morning at Central Park, 11200 Baseline Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, from 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Each meeting features an educational guest speaker, real estate industry and legislative updates, a listing showcase / virtual tour segment where realtors present their properties, networking time, and a poker card draw raffle. WEREP also runs an annual signature-event portfolio including an Oktoberfest, bowling extravaganza, charity golf tournament, St. Patrick's Day party, holiday parties, and a Dia de los Muertos Halloween Fiesta, with proceeds and donations directed to local charities such as Foothill Family Shelter, Operation Community Cares, Steven's Hope, Inland Empire United Way, and Rancho Cucamonga Senior Link.

WEREP has no proprietary technology platform; its digital footprint consists of a WooCommerce-enabled website (werep.org) for ticketing and sponsorship purchases, an email newsletter, and a Facebook/Instagram presence. The business model is sponsorship- and event-driven rather than membership-dues driven. Primary revenue streams include: (i) weekly breakfast sponsorships sold to local businesses and industry vendors at $250 per week for logo placement, table marketing materials, a 3–5 minute speaking slot, and raffle sponsorship; (ii) annual event ticket sales typically priced $20–$50 per attendee; (iii) annual event sponsorship tiers ranging from $100 to $1,750+ depending on event and level; and (iv) the annual charity golf tournament at $125/player or $500/foursome. Institutional partnerships — notably Citrus Valley Association of REALTORS as 2024 Platinum Sponsor and Lewis Management Corp as recurring partner for the "State of the Inland Empire" speaker series — anchor the GTM motion. Customer acquisition is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, sponsor visibility through weekly email blasts, and recurring event promotion rather than paid acquisition.

WEREP is governed by a Board of Directors drawn from its membership, with documented leadership including Brian Weide (President), Rochelle J. Cox (Chairman of the Board), Todd Picconi (Guest Speaker Chair), Kevin Cisneroz (MC Chair), Kay Re Sasse (Board Secretary), and Danny Espinoza (Past President). The organization adapted to COVID-19 by pivoting to Zoom-based virtual meetings and webinars (e.g., the January 2021 State of the Inland Empire with Randall Lewis) and has since returned to in-person cadence while continuing to record and distribute speaker sessions online.

Name

West End Real Estate Professionals

Legal name

WEREP Inc.

Website

https://werep.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

West End Real Estate Professionals (WEREP) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit networking organization that hosts bi-weekly Friday breakfast meetings and annual charity events for realtors and real estate affiliates in California's Inland Empire region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Professional Networking

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

Keywords

• Real estate networking
• Professional association
• Breakfast meetings
• Charity events
• Real estate education

Headquarters

HQ city

Rancho Cucamonga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Breakfast Sponsorship: Local businesses and real estate industry vendors pay $250 to sponsor a weekly Friday breakfast meeting, receiving logo placement in emails, table marketing materials, a 3-5 minute speaking slot, and raffle sponsorship opportunity.
2. Event Tickets: Revenue from ticket sales for annual events including Oktoberfest, bowling tournaments, holiday parties, St. Patrick's Day parties, and other charity events. Individual tickets typically range from $20-$50.
3. Golf Tournament: Annual charity golf tournament with $125/player or $500/foursome registration fees supporting Real Estate Professionals' Foundation and Operation Community Cares.
4. Event Sponsorships: Various sponsorship tiers for annual events ranging from $100 to $1,500+ depending on event and sponsorship level, providing logo visibility, table presence, and promotional announcements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

West End Real Estate Professionals (WEREP) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit networking organization that hosts bi-weekly Friday morning breakfast meetings for local Realtors and real estate affiliates in the Inland Empire region. The meetings feature educational guest speakers, real estate industry updates, a virtual listing showcase for member properties, and a poker card draw raffle. WEREP also produces annual charity fundraisers (Oktoberfest, bowling tournaments, holiday parties, golf tournaments, St. Patrick's Day parties, Dia de los Muertos) that generate donations for local Inland Empire charities.

Product overview

West End Real Estate Professionals (WEREP) is a non-profit networking organization, not a software product company. The organization offers a portfolio of in-person networking services including weekly breakfast meetings featuring educational speakers and industry updates, a listing showcase for virtual property tours, sponsorship programs, and various charity events. There is no unified platform or software product - only membership-based networking and event services for real estate professionals in the Rancho Cucamonga area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekly Networking Meetings In-person breakfast networking meetings held every first and third Friday at Central Park in Rancho Cucamonga (8:45am networking, 9:00am-10:00am meeting), featuring educational guest speakers, real estate industry updates, a virtual listing showcase, and a poker card draw raffle with prizes up to $300. Targeted at licensed Realtors and real estate affiliates in the Inland Empire.
• Listing Showcase / Virtual Tour Weekly listing showcase allowing member Realtors to share their property listings via photos, property information, or video presentations on a big screen during Friday morning meetings. Realtor attendance is required to submit a listing; submissions are sent as public MLS links to [email protected] and must be received by 5pm Wednesday. Documented to generate 10+ offers on showcased properties.
• Breakfast Sponsorship Program Recurring weekly sponsorship opportunity for local businesses and real estate vendors priced at $250/week. Sponsors receive logo placement in WEREP weekly emails, table marketing materials at the Friday breakfast meeting, a 3-5 minute speaking slot about their company, and association with the Poker Card Draw Raffle.
• Annual Charity Events Portfolio of annual signature fundraisers including Oktoberfest, bowling extravaganzas, holiday parties, St. Patrick's Day parties, Dia de los Muertos / Halloween Fiesta, Falleen Funk Fest, and an annual charity golf tournament. Ticket prices range from $19-$50 for individuals and sponsorships from $100-$1,500+. Proceeds support Inland Empire charities including Foothill Family Shelter, Operation Community Cares, Steven's Hope, Inland Empire United Way, and Rancho Cucamonga Senior Link.

Quantifiable outcome

• 160+ attendees at annual Dia de los Muertos Halloween Fiesta
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 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 flagship, core and minor.

• Citrus Valley Association of REALTORS (CVAR)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 August 2024CVAR serves as WEREP's Platinum Sponsor for 2024. CVAR is a professional association for real estate agents serving Glendora and Rancho Cucamonga areas. The partnership provides breakfast sponsorship, educational content, and professional standards training for WEREP members.
• Lewis Management CorpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sponsor and host of WEREP's annual State of the Inland Empire events featuring Randall Lewis. Lewis Management Corp is a prominent homebuilder in the Inland Empire and provides industry insights and market forecasts at WEREP events.
• Various Breakfast SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal businesses pay $250 to sponsor weekly breakfast meetings, receiving marketing exposure to realtors and affiliates. Includes companies like Optiva IT, EZ Fundings, Coldwell Banker Blackstone Realty, Golden Empire Mortgage, MBM Credit Solutions, Hacienda Escrow Corp, and others.
• Roof GuardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOktoberfest 2023 Platinum VIP sponsor for WEREP's annual German-themed fundraising event.
• Century 21 Synergia RealtyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOktoberfest 2023 Platinum VIP sponsor for WEREP's annual German-themed fundraising event.
• Foothill Family SheltercoreOthersRegular recipient of WEREP donations ($1,000) and ongoing charitable support. WEREP adopts families during holidays and provides ongoing community outreach.
• Operation Community CarescoreOthersCharity organization supporting American servicemen and women overseas and at home. WEREP has donated $750 and organized multiple fundraising events including St. Patrick's Day parties.
• Steven's HopeminorOthersChildren and family charity that received $1,000 donation from WEREP with gifts sponsored for children and families.
• Inland Empire United WayminorOthersReceived $1,000 donation from WEREP in December, part of ongoing community support initiatives.
• Rancho Cucamonga Senior LinkminorOthersReceived $500 donation from WEREP with goody bags delivered for seniors.
• Inland Empire EscrowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of WEREP events including the State of the Inland Empire 2021 webinar. Contact: Kevin at [email protected]

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Inland Valleys Association of REALTORS (IVAR): Regional REALTOR association serving the Inland Empire. Documented WEREP partner for legislative updates; provides the same professional networking and education function to a broader Inland Empire membership base.
• Citrus Valley Association of REALTORS (CVAR): Professional real estate association serving Glendora and Rancho Cucamonga areas; WEREP's flagship Platinum Sponsor. Operates as a membership-based association providing networking, education, and advocacy to local realtors - the closest functional peer to WEREP.
• BNI (Business Network International): Global networking organization built on weekly structured referral-based meetings with local chapters; WEREP is essentially a vertical-specific BNI analog for the real estate industry, making the operating model highly comparable.

Others

• Inland Empire Economic Partnership: Regional economic development organization in the Inland Empire; comparable in geographic focus and stakeholder community (including real estate), but operates as an advocacy/research entity rather than a recurring-meeting member network.

Broad incumbents

• California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.): Statewide professional association for California real estate professionals; offers overlapping networking, education, and advocacy services as part of a much broader portfolio compared to WEREP's local focus.
• National Association of REALTORS (NAR): The largest U.S. trade association for real estate professionals, providing standards, advocacy, networking, and education at the national level - the ultimate umbrella peer to WEREP's local association model.

Regional players

• Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce: Local business membership organization in the same geography as WEREP, hosting networking breakfasts and ribbon-cuttings; comparable model of recurring member-driven local business networking but serves all industries rather than real estate specifically.
• Greater Antelope Valley Association of REALTORS: Regional REALTOR association serving a different Southern California submarket; offers the same membership-driven networking and education model to local agents but does not overlap geographically with WEREP.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Citrusvalleyassociationofrealtors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/west-end-real-estate-professionals

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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