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| Susan Hill |
ATLANTA, GA (July 8, 2013) – With the diversity of
associations available to those in commercial real estate, there truly is an
organization for everyone in the industry—from brokers to architects.
This was apparent from the guests on the most recent episode
of the “Commercial Real Estate Show.” Host Michael Bull spoke with
national leaders of five of the top commercial real estate associations in the
United States about the organizations’ memberships, benefits and industry
goals.
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| Elizabeth Machen |
The industry’s top associations have many of the same
objectives: education of members, advocacy for members’ interests, development
of leadership skills and networking opportunities.
Elizabeth Machen, president of
the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), emphasized thestrides her
organization is making to better its educational offerings, and not just for
its 18,500 members.
“We’re really excited to reach out to everyone in the
industry, not just the IREM members, to provide them with education,” she said.
IREM’s website hosts information in an easy-to-search format, and it also works
with corporations to develop their internal education programs.
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| Terry Smith |
A number of the organizations featured on the episode were
proud of the efforts they’ve made to expand internationally, creating a truly
global network for their members.
Terry Smith, president of the Society of Industrial
and Office Realtors (SIOR), said the organization’s 3,000 members now span
across 38 countries.
By having representation in so many areas, SIOR members have
contacts they can direct clients to in all kinds of markets.
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| Thomas Bisacquino |
“SIOR is so much
more than a network,” he said. “It is really a relationship-driven
organization.”
A benefit of most organizations is that members can call on
each other for business.
“NAIOP members do business with NAIOP members,” said Thomas
Bisacquino, NAIOP’s president and CEO. NAIOP has members in all aspects of
commercial real estate.
Susan Hill, senior managing director at Commercial
Real Estate Women (CREW) Network, reiterated that point.
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| Richard Greninger |
“We like to say we
can get a deal done from start to finish with all of our members sitting at a
table,” she said of the organization’s 8,000 members, which comprise both men
and women committed to advancing the success of women in commercial real
estate.
Although networking is a big benefit for all the
associations featured in the episode, organizations like Building Owners and
Managers Association (BOMA) International also take seriously their missions to
advance the interests of the entire industry.
BOMA represents members’ interests on Capitol Hill and at
state and local levels. It’s working closely with lawmakers on tax reform right
now, according to chair and CEO Richard Greninger.
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| Michael Bull |
With all the advantages offered by associations, Bisacquino
stressed the importance of getting involved.
“If you’re going to
invest in a membership in any organization, your best ROI is when you get
involved,” he told Bull.
The entire “Associations that Matter” episode is available
for download at www.CREshow.com. The next
“Commercial Real Estate Show” will be available July 10 and will provide an
in-depth update on the student housing market.
For a complete
copy of the company’s news release, please contact:
Stephen Ursery
The Wilbert Group
E-mail: sursery@thewilbertgroup.com
Please note new office number: (404)
549-7150
Cell: (404) 405-2354
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