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What is a CCIM?

What is a CCIM?

A CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) is a recognized expert in the commercial and investment real estate industry. The CCIM lapel pin is earned after successfully completing a designation process that ensures CCIMs are proficient not only in theory, but also in practice. This elite corps of CCIMs includes brokers, leasing professionals, investment counselors, asset managers, appraisers, corporate real estate executives, property managers, developers, institutional investors, commercial lenders, attorneys, bankers, and other allied professionals.

CCIM Members smile while posing for a photo.A CCIM is part of a global commercial real estate network with members across North America and more than 30 countries. This professional network has enabled CCIM members to close thousands of transactions annually, representing more than $200 billion in value. As a result, the experts who possess the CCIM designation are an invaluable resource for commercial real estate owners, investors, and users.

CCIMs have completed a designation curriculum that covers essential CCIM skill sets including ethics, interest-based negotiation, financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis, and investment analysis for commercial investment real estate. CCIMs have completed a portfolio demonstrating the depth of their commercial real estate experience. Finally, they have demonstrated their proficiency in the CCIM skill sets by successfully completing a comprehensive examination. Only then is a designation candidate awarded the coveted CCIM pin, joining the ranks of highly skilled commercial and investment real estate experts.

 Over 15,000 commercial real estate professionals have earned the designation. Currently, 5,500 professionals are pursuing their CCIM designation.

CCIM Facts

Did You Know?

Brokers, appraisers, sales professionals, and other allied professionals can earn continuing education credit for most states by taking several CCIM courses.

CCIM Institute

CCIM Institute

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Our Programs

Education

Continuing and Corporate Education; Ward Center for Real Estate Studies; Tuition and Scholarship.

News and Information

CIRE Magazine Features; Articles; ITQ; Site To Do Business; Public Policy; International Updates.

Technology Tools

Social Media; Find a Professional Program; CCIMREDEX.

Events

CCIM 2011 Conference; Chapter Hosted Education; Seminars; Webinars.

International

International certification program presence in over 30 countries.

University Alliances

Discounts, benefits and accelerated certification path for students and faculty at partner schools.

Networking

Face-to-Face Networking Events; Convenient local chapters.

Outreach

CCIM Education Foundation; Cultural Diversity Education Program.

A CCIM Is...

  • Knowledgeable in theory and application.
  • Equipped with industry-leading technology.
  • Connected to a global membership network.
  • Ethical and committed to upholding the prestige of the CCIM designation.
  • Equipped with the latest news and information.
  • Dedicated to serving clients.
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Deal Makers

CCIMs connect to close a $6.1 million industrial deal.

Never underestimate the importance of being active in your CCIM chapter. “I have closed several transactions over my career with current and former chapter board members,” says Thomas W. Shepherd, CCIM, of Colliers International in Milwaukee. Recently, Shepherd connected with fellow CCIM Wisconsin Chapter member David Luebke, CCIM, of Hendricks Development Group in Beloit, Wis., when he represented Westminster Gateway LLC in the $6.1 million sale of a 72,510-sf industrial property in Brookfield, Wis., to Hendricks Commercial Properties. Luebke represented the buyer. With the help of their shared CCIM education, the Wisconsin Chapter members closed the deal in 90 days. “CCIM classes helped me to fully understand the deal from a financial perspective and navigate its intricacies,” Luebke says.