“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” – Henry Ford
In the dynamic world of commercial real estate, lifelong learning and continued education hold paramount importance. As market trends, regulations, and technologies evolve, professionals must stay on top of the latest industry knowledge and skills to remain competitive and deliver exceptional value to clients. Continuous learning fosters adaptability, innovation, and expertise, positioning individuals for success in this ever-changing landscape.
So what are some options for you to continue your mastery of CRE? Here are a few affiliations and courses that provide premier training for everyone from new brokers to seasoned veterans.
CCIM:
CCIM provides a wide range of opportunities for individuals involved in commercial investment management. These include online educational resources and interactive workshops covering various subjects such as up-to-date financial analysis strategies, effective communication skills, advanced negotiation techniques, cutting-edge marketing strategies, and the facilitation of group investments. To find out more visit their website at https://www.ccim.com/
IREM:
IREM stands as the premier property management certification, symbolizing ethical leadership and expertly managed properties with utmost care and proficiency. To find out more visit their website at https://www.irem.org/
RLI:
Realtors Land Institute members are trained to excel in land brokerage, managing diverse properties like farms, ranches, timberland, vineyards, and more. Their expertise spans land appraisals, auctions, site selection, and farm/land management. To find out more visit their website at https://www.rliland.com/
SIOR:
The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR) stands as the foremost worldwide association for office and industrial real estate professionals, propelling the industry and members’ businesses forward while shaping the future of commercial real estate. With 3,700 members across 45 countries and 722 cities, SIOR represents the most informed, accomplished, ethical, and prosperous commercial real estate brokerage specialists of today. To find out more visit their website at https://www.sior.com/
CRE:
The purpose of The Counselors of Real Estate organization is to be a community of expertise, talent, collegiality and camaraderie among practitioners. CRE members are recognized as leaders in real estate or real estate-related businesses or advisory services. This affiliation is only achievable via invitation. To find out more visit their website at https://cre.org/
These are just a few places to get started, but continued education can lead you outside the industry, as well. From coding camps to AI workshops, there are myriad ways brokers can stay on top of their game, and continually offer better service. Reach out to discuss!
Charlie Coppola
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