Membership includes specialists in commercial property development, brokerage and investment analysis, as well as allied professionals in banking, taxation and law. Membership is made up of individuals who have demonstrated management knowledge and skills as dictated by rigid IREM standards. A firm wishing to offer the public assurance of management proficiency may apply for IREM membership. Members must be actively engaged as an industrial real estate broker, must have had at least eight years experience in that field and must pass a comprehensive day-long proficiency examination. Among the services for members are a monthly newsletter, assistance with spot surveys to locate plants and sites, brochures, and a market letter in which members can advertise listings or request information on available plants or sites.
Members receive a monthly publication and yearly membership roster.
WCR has more than 300 local chapters that actively support the goals of their local real estate boards. WCR Sales Training Seminars deal with the basics of residential selling and are available to all WCR chapters. Chapters also co-sponsor these seminars with their local boards and state associations. WCR members with extensive real estate and teaching experience serve as the instructors for this program. Leadership development programs are offered at the three major meetings each year.