Commercial Real Estate Organizations

Commercial real estate organizations offer professionals a wealth of information

Commercial real estate professional associations represent and promote developers and property managers. They offer lifelong learning and professional development. Members have access to educational tools as well as industry news that they don’t get in their day-to-day profession. Real estate organizations help you deal with the complex challenges of delivering quality service, integrating new technology, streamlining operations and innovating business strategies.

Commercial real estate professional organizations offer professionals what they need to achieve new heights in the business. Members have access to networking opportunities that bring together a cross-section of real estate practitioners, educational courses and conferences, research publications, online business resources and course discounts. When considering a commercial real estate organization:

1. Join commercial real estate professional organizations to network with other professionals.

2. Pay annual dues to commercial real estate organizations.

3. Expect benefits to range from professional discounts to an increase in personal knowledge.

 

Use a commercial real estate trade association to network and develop your professional skills

Real estate organizations run the gamut from local groups to international associations. All have one goal: to further the commercial real estate industry. They offer members valuable resources and relationships.
Try: CCIM Institute is the most respected commercial real estate trade association. Membership gets you access to online business services, educational and networking resources in the industry. You must take a course before registering with the CCIM Institute. You can also pay your membership dues online. Join the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) if you're a broker, manager or owner. CRB is an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®. Take online courses to further your career.

Pay annual dues to join commercial real estate associations

Dues to commercial real estate professional associations vary depending on the group and the membership level you choose. There may also be additional fees for events, conferences, literature and other services.
Try: The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) is a real estate professional organization made up of asset and property managers. Members must meet strict criteria in the areas of ethics, education and experience. IREM educates real estate managers, serves as an advocate and certifies managers' professionalism. Join IREM as a certified property manager (CPM), CPM candidate, associate, accredited residential manager or accredited commercial manager. The SOCIETY OF INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE REALTORS (SIOR) gives members the SIOR certification which is a professional symbol of achievement, production, knowledge and ethics. Membership dues range from a few hundred dollars to about $1000.

Benefit from joining commercial real estate orgs personally and professionally

Commercial real estate associations provide you with education with an edge. You have access to resources that many of your peers don't have. Member benefits typically include access to a membership directory, publications, events, forums and discounts.
Try: Join Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) and gain access to homebuyer toolkits and the official REBAC logo. The real estate professional association is the world's largest association that focuses on the real estate buyer. Other benefits keep you on top of legislative and legal issues and marketing trends. There are also publications, events and networking opportunities. The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) is a group aimed at leading real property advisors. Member benefits include education, contacts, designations, strategic alliance and access to a membership directory. Complete the membership application to join.

 

• Use commercial real estate orgs to their fullest potential. Take advantage of online forums and chat rooms to increase your networking opportunities.

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