Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Basics: Principles and Concepts (RE94C15) 2026
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This course introduces new brokers to the fundamentals of commercial real estate, providing a foundational understanding of the industry’s terminology, jargon, principles, and core concepts. Participants will gain insight into the various sectors of commercial real estate and the key factors that influence commercial transactions and property value. The course also reviews the basics of leasing and purchasing commercial real estate, including essential processes, common lease structures, transaction considerations, and practical applications relevant to today’s market. By the end of the course, participants will have a stronger understanding of commercial real estate practices and the confidence to navigate basic commercial transactions more effectively.
Charity Edwards
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
With twenty-seven years of real estate experience, Charity is a second-generation Realtor, who still has the pleasure of working alongside her parents. Honesty and integrity, along with determination and dedication, are philosophies that Charity strives for in all aspects of her life. She is focused on assisting buyers and sellers with luxury homes as well as commercial real estate for small and local businesses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. From the first time you meet Charity, you will feel at ease with her professional and personable working style. As a client, you will benefit from her in-depth knowledge of the local housing market and her “people-first” approach to business. Charity has always lived and worked in Middlesex County and is now a part of the Chelmsford community where she is a proud Mom to three amazing kids.
• 1995 Mass Sales License
• 1995 Joined the Edwards Realty Team
• 1998-2007 Director of Financial Services Walden Country Inc
• 2004 Mass Broker’s License
• 2018 RI Brokers License
• 2019 Massachusetts Instructor Approval
• 2019-2021 Mass Assoc Realtors Forms Committee Member
• 2019, 2020, 2021 Mass Association of Realtors Forms committee member
• 2020 Realtor Commercial Alliance of Mass Treasurer and Secretary
• 2020 Secretary and Treasurer Realtor Commercial Alliance of Massachusetts
• 2021 President elect of the Realtor Commercial Alliance of Mass
• 2022 President elect of the Realtor Commercial Alliance of Mass
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