- Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
North America
A Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) is a recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate. A CCIM is an invaluable resource to the commercial real estate owner, investor, and user, and is among an elite corps of 7,500 professionals across North America who hold the CCIM designation -- the "Ph.D. of commercial real estate."
http://www.ccim.com
- AFIRE
International
The Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate is a non profit organization catering to investors in foreign real estate. AFIRE provides an arena for investors to debate, discuss and share information. The association is helping strengthen the international real estate investment community.
http://www.afire.org/
- Asian Real Estate Society - AsRES
International
Asian Real Estate Society was established in 1996 with an aim to produce and disseminate real estate related knowledge with particular emphasis on Asia. Annual conferences allow the rapidly growing member base to share information and discuss future policies and strategies.
http://www.asres.org/
- Athena Sustainable Materials Institute
Canada
The Athena Sustainable Materials Institute was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in early 1997 to carry forward work started in 1991 by Forintek Canada Corp. with the support of Natural Resources Canada. The project was originally known as the Building Materials in the Context of Sustainable Development project.
http://www.athenasmi.ca
- British Property Federation
Great Britain
The British Property Federation exists to promote real estate investment in Great Britain. It serves as a liaison between those in the industry and the Government, helping to bring to light its contributions to society.
http://www.bpf.org.uk/
- European Association for Investors in Non-listed Real Estate Vehicles
Europe
Investors in the expanding market for non-listed real estate vehicles have a forum for discussion in INREV. Common concerns can be addressed through the networking opportunities presented by this organization. INREV benefits from the skill and experience of its members and offers a wealth of knowledge to all of them.
http://www.inrev.org/
- European Property Federation
Europe
The EPF was founded in 1997 and represents private property owners. Their membership is constituted of several nations such as Great Britain, Sweden, Finland and Spain. EPF provides accounting practices, construction policies, e-commerce guidelines, and many other standards. These resources support and help owners of residential units, shopping centres and commercial properties.
http://www.epf-fepi.com/
- European Public Real Estate Association
Europe
The EPRA serves public European real estate companies. Their mission is to help develop and promote the industry while establishing guidelines and codes for ethical practices. The EPRA provides a forum for discussion about real estate and investment topics which is meant to aid decision making. The EPRA was created in 1999 as a non profit organization.
http://www.epra.com/
- FIABCI Canada
International
The International Real Estate Federation (French acronym FIABCI), based in France, is a worldwide network of real estate professionals. The organization provides those in the industry with networking opportunities and facilitates communication and information sharing. Over 50 countries and 1,500,000 people are members of FIABCI.
http://www.fiabci-canada.com/
- Independent Home Inspectors of North America (IHINA)
North America
The Independent Home Inspectors of North America (IHINA) are first and foremost committed to quality client service. Thorough evaluation and testing are undertaken before an inspector can earn the Certified Property Inspector (CPI) designation. IHINA has local, independent chapters all over North American. They promote the neutrality of members of the organization.
http://www.independentinspectors.org/
- Institute for Business & Home Safety
Tampa, Florida
The IBHS is a not for profit organization that has many interests. Their mission is to help reduce the personal casualties, and property and financial damage caused by natural disasters. To achieve this goal, the IBHS' members, composed of insurers, work actively promote and educate customers about the issues at stake. The IBHS website provides many resources about risk minimization, safety strategies and building standards.
http://www.ibhs.net/
- International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO)
International
The mission of IAAO is to promote innovation and excellence in the property appraisal and property tax policy and administration industry. Its vehicles to achieve these goals are professional development, education, research, and technical assistance. IAAO develops standards and guidelines for best practice and ethical conduct.
http://www.iaao.org/
- International Code Council
International
The ICC is concerned with providing building and safety codes, standards and products in order to establish safe communities. It was established in 1994 as a non-profit organization composed of three separate entities. It has since developed into a world recognized leader in building codes.
http://www.iccsafe.org
- International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA)
International
The International Consortium of Real Estate Associations is a global alliance whose members are leading national real estate organizations in the world's major markets. ICREA provides significant benefits to members of these national organizations who are engaged in the global marketplace--primarily by assisting them in efficiently and profitably facilitating transnational business.
http://www.icrea.org
- International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC)
International
Founded in 1957, the International Council of Shopping Centers is the global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its 44,000 members in the U.S., Canada and more than 70 other countries include shopping center owners, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, lenders, retailers and other professionals as well as academics and public officials.
http://www.icsc.org
- International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
International
IFMA is one of the largest and most widely recognized organization for facility management. It has over 17,000 members. Internationally, there are over 120 chapters through which members are represented. IFMA's services to the industry include granting licences, conducting research, providing educational programs, and hosting networking seminars and conferences.
http://www.ifma.org/
- International Property Tax Institute
International
IPTI is an international non-profit organization of property tax professionals representing government, taxpayers, academia and taxation & assessment professionals.
http://www.ipti.org
- International Real Estate Institute (IREI)
International
The International Real Estate Institute is one of the largest real estate associations in the world, with members in over 100 nations. Since 1975, IREI has been serving the real estate industry, promoting it and facilitating communication within its members. By providing networking opportunities, providing members with information and conducting worldwide conferences, it seeks to strengthen the real estate industry.
http://www.irei.com
- International Real Estate Society (IRES)
International
IRES is a worldwide network of local real estate societies. Under the umbrella of IRES, these individual societies are able to communicate and promote the industry. In this manner, education, regulation, and co-operation are fostered and international relations are improved.
http://www.iresnet.org/
- International Real Estate Trade Organization
International
IRETO connect People, Capital, and Markets worldwide. For the last year, I been traveling around the world to study and provide information about Property Markets around the globe.
http://www.ireto.org
- International Urban Development Association (INTA)
International
INTA is an international association that encourages the exchange of information, experience and best practices on urban development and sustainable development across the world. INTA holds worldwide conferences and meetings in hopes that the ability to share information will help build a more efficient and environmental global community.
http://www.inta-aivn.org/
- Investment Property Forum
United Kingdom
Since 1988 the IPF has sought to promote the image of property as a valuable investment. It has a diverse collection of members ranging from investment managers to scientists. The IPF also provides education and advocates ethical practice in the industry.
http://www.ipf.org.uk/
- National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)
International
Founded August 14, 1961, the National Association of Convenience Stores is an international trade association representing 1,900 retail and 1,800 supplier company members. NACS member companies do business in nearly 40 countries around the world, with the majority of members based in the United States.
http://www.nacsonline.com
- National Association of Industrial and Office Properites (NAIOP)
North America
NAIOP is a national association with more than 11,000+ members and an extensive network of 49 chapters that represent the interests of developers and owners of industrial, office and related commercial real estate throughout North America. NAIOP provides communication, networking and business opportunities for all real estate related professionals; provides a forum for continuing education; and promotes effective public policy, through its grassroots network, to create, protect and enhance property values.
http://www.naiop.org
- National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT)
United States
NAREIT is the U.S. trade association for REITs and publicly traded real estate companies. Members are REITs and other businesses that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service these businesses.
http://www.nareit.com
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