Real Estate Associations
A working directory of professional associations, trade organizations, and credentialing bodies serving the real estate industry.
Professional associations are where the real estate industry organizes itself — credentials, continuing education, advocacy, and the relationships that get deals done. CREST maintains this directory of the organizations our readers participate in most.
Cross-industry
- National Association of Realtors (NAR) — The largest trade association in the U.S., representing residential and commercial Realtors.
- Urban Land Institute (ULI) — Cross-disciplinary research and convening organization for land use and development.
- Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) — The principal trade association for commercial property owners and managers.
Commercial real estate
- NAIOP — Commercial real estate development association, particularly strong in industrial.
- CCIM Institute — Designation program (Certified Commercial Investment Member) for commercial brokers and investors.
- CoreNet Global — Corporate real estate executives.
- SIOR — Society of Industrial and Office Realtors.
Investment
- NAREIT — National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts.
- NCREIF — National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries; benchmarks and indices for institutional real estate.
Architecture & design
- AIA — American Institute of Architects.
- USGBC — U.S. Green Building Council; LEED certification.
- ASID — American Society of Interior Designers.
Networking & advocacy
- CREW Network — Commercial Real Estate Women; chapter-based networking and advocacy.
- NAHB — National Association of Home Builders.
- MBA — Mortgage Bankers Association.
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