Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Real Estate Investment Trust Industry Association
Founded in 1960, our organization has served as the global representative voice for REITs and publicly traded real estate companies with an interest in U.S. real estate and capital markets. We actively advocate for REIT-based real estate investment with policymakers and the global investment community while ensuring everyday Americans can benefit from real estate investment through stocks, retirement plans, and investment funds. Our team of industry experts produces comprehensive research on REIT investment benefits including income generation, diversification, and capital appreciation.We host premier investor conferences and educational events while maintaining the REITworld annual conference as our flagship gathering. Our advocacy efforts focus on preserving and perfecting REITs through legislative and policy work at all governmental levels. We provide daily real estate news updates and maintain extensive REIT data resources including performance indexes and market analysis. Our staff includes seasoned professionals in communications, finance, policy, and investor outreach who work to advance the industry's interests globally.
Services
Industry Advocacy
Investor Education
Policy Research
Conference Organization
Market Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We have led the U.S. REIT industry for 65 years with global reach
- Our team includes experts in policy, finance, and investor outreach
- We produce comprehensive REIT market data and performance indexes
- We host premier industry conferences including REITworld annually
- We maintain the REIT Directory with detailed company information
What people say
Comprehensive market data
Effective policy advocacy
Valuable networking events
Expert industry analysis
Timely research reports
Services
Industry Advocacy
We actively advocate for REIT-based real estate investment with policymakers at all governmental levels. Our advocacy efforts focus on preserving and perfecting REITs through legislative and policy work that benefits both industry participants and investors. We maintain relationships with U.S. and international governments to shape favorable regulatory environments for real estate investment trusts.
Investor Education
Our investor education initiatives inform institutional and individual investors about REIT investment benefits. We target pension plans, endowments, financial advisors, and retirement savers with comprehensive information about REIT performance characteristics including dividend income, capital appreciation, and portfolio diversification advantages.
Market Research
We produce comprehensive REIT market data and performance indexes that track industry trends. Our research library contains historical performance data, sector analysis, and economic impact studies demonstrating REIT contributions to job creation and economic growth across the United States.
Conference Organization
We host premier industry conferences including the annual REITworld event. These gatherings facilitate networking between REITs, investors, and analysts while providing educational sessions on emerging trends and challenges facing publicly traded real estate companies.
Global Expansion
We promote REIT adoption globally by working with international governments and investors. Our international efforts focus on demonstrating the benefits of listed REIT structures for real estate investment while supporting policy development in emerging REIT markets worldwide.
People
Steven A. Wechsler
President & CEO
Steven Wechsler has served as National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts's president and CEO since 1997. He previously led the National Realty Committee (now The Real Estate Roundtable) from 1990-1997. With legal expertise from Cleveland State University College of Law and Boston University School of Communications, he brings extensive industry experience to his leadership role.
Matthew Bechard
Executive Vice President, Communications & Industry Affairs
Matthew Bechard directs National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts's communications and industry affairs initiatives. With a journalism background from SUNY Plattsburgh, he has specialized in real estate industry communications since joining National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts in 2001, focusing on media relations and industry messaging.
John Worth
Executive Vice President, Research & Investor Outreach
John Worth leads National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts's research and investor outreach programs. A former U.S. Treasury economist and National Credit Union Administration chief economist, he brings deep financial expertise to analyzing REIT market trends and investment performance characteristics.
Cathy Barr
Executive Vice President, Policy & Public Affairs & General Counsel
Cathy Barr oversees National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts's policy and public affairs initiatives. With prior experience as Senate Finance Committee tax counsel and IRS senior executive, she provides expert guidance on legislative and regulatory matters affecting the REIT industry.
Victor Dristas
Executive Vice President, Operations
Victor Dristas manages National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts's operations including information technology and office management. With a background in IT from Unisys Corporation and U.S. News & World Report, he has directed National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts's technical infrastructure since joining in 2000.
Questions
What is National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts's primary mission?
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts's primary mission is to serve as the worldwide representative voice for REITs and publicly traded real estate companies, promoting REIT-based real estate investment through advocacy, research, and investor education.
How does National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts support the REIT industry?
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts supports the REIT industry through policy advocacy, investor outreach programs, market research production, conference organization, and maintaining the comprehensive REIT Directory for industry participants and investors.
What resources does National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts provide for investors?
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts provides investors with educational materials about REIT benefits, market performance data, research reports, and access to industry experts through conferences and events focused on real estate investment.
How can companies join National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts?
Real estate companies operating as REITs and publicly traded real estate companies can join National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts by applying for membership, which provides access to industry resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy support.
What international activities does National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts engage in?
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts promotes REIT adoption globally by working with international governments and investors to demonstrate the benefits of listed REIT structures for real estate investment in emerging markets worldwide.
What events does National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts organize annually?
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts organizes several key events annually including REITworld, its flagship conference, along with specialized conferences focused on different aspects of the real estate investment industry.
