Business Details
Your Trusted Source for REIT Information and Industry Insights
Nareit serves as the leading industry association for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), dedicated to advancing the REIT model and promoting competitive returns through high, steady dividend income and long-term capital appreciation. We provide comprehensive benchmarks like the FTSE Nareit U.S. Real Estate Index Series, which tracks REIT performance across the commercial real estate sector. With over $4.5 trillion in gross assets managed by REITs nationwide, we support economic growth by facilitating access to real estate investments and creating millions of jobs annually.Our initiatives include educational programs like the REIT Bridge Program, which develops future industry talent, and events such as REITworld, a premier conference for networking and insights into emerging trends. Through partnerships and advocacy, we empower REITs to deliver value to investors and communities while maintaining transparency and fostering innovation in the real estate investment landscape.
Services
REIT education programs
Industry conferences
Performance benchmarking
Workforce development
Economic research
Highlights and features
- We provide authoritative REIT performance benchmarks like the FTSE Nareit Index Series.
- Our REIT Bridge Program trains future industry professionals to meet workforce demands.
- We host REITworld, the premier annual conference for networking and trend analysis.
- We advocate for policies that strengthen REITs' ability to deliver investor returns.
- We highlight REITs' economic impact, including 3.5 million jobs supported in 2023.
Services
REIT education programs
Our REIT Bridge Program equips students and professionals with specialized knowledge about REITs and real estate investment strategies. Through partnerships and grants, we develop curricula that address current and future workforce needs in the REIT industry. Participants gain insights into REIT operations, financial performance, and career opportunities.
Industry conferences
REITworld connects REITs, investors, and analysts through educational sessions and one-on-one meetings. The annual conference in Dallas, TX, focuses on critical issues and emerging trends affecting real estate investments. Attendees access expert panels, market analysis, and networking opportunities to enhance their industry engagement.
Performance benchmarking
The FTSE Nareit U.S. Real Estate Index Series provides comprehensive benchmarks for tracking REIT performance across sectors. These indices help investors evaluate market trends, compare returns, and make data-driven decisions. Our benchmarks cover equity, mortgage, and hybrid REITs with real-time data updates.
Economic research
We publish research on REITs' economic impact, including job creation and asset management statistics. Our reports highlight how REITs contribute $4.5 trillion in assets and support millions of jobs nationwide. Data-driven insights help stakeholders understand REITs' role in the broader economy.
Workforce development
Through partnerships like Project Destined, we expand access to REIT career pathways for underrepresented students. Our initiatives focus on training future professionals in REIT operations, investment strategies, and real estate management. These programs address industry workforce gaps while promoting diversity and inclusion.
Questions
What is a REIT and how does it work?
A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) owns income-producing properties and distributes 90%+ of taxable income as dividends. Investors buy REIT shares to access real estate returns without direct property ownership.
How do REITs benefit investors?
REITs provide steady dividend income, portfolio diversification, and long-term capital appreciation. Publicly traded REITs offer liquidity compared to traditional real estate investments.
What economic impact do REITs have?
U.S. REITs manage $4.5 trillion in assets and supported 3.5 million jobs in 2023. They finance residential and commercial properties while contributing to local economies through taxes and development.
How can I invest in REITs?
Investors can buy shares of publicly traded REITs through brokerage accounts, invest in REIT mutual funds/ETFs, or participate in private REIT offerings through financial advisors.
What resources does Nareit offer for professionals?
We provide industry research, networking events like REITworld, workforce development programs, and educational materials about REIT investment strategies and market trends.
