CCIM Guidelines and Responsibilities

Guidelines for Use of CCIM Designation

Members retain the CCIM designation by maintaining their membership in the Institute. U.S. designees are also required to be members of the National Association of REALTORS® as either a REALTOR® or Institute Affiliate member through their local REALTOR® organization. REALTORS® benefit from the networking, educational benefits, professional recognition, enforcement of the NAR Code of Ethics, and other services only available to member firms. Institute affiliate membership allows the individual U.S. CCIM who wishes to meet the minimum requirements of membership in NAR to maintain the CCIM designation. Institute affiliate members may not use the term REALTOR®, serve as local president, or participate in the MLS by virtue of membership.

In the event any former Designee continues to use the CCIM Logo and/or Trademark for which they are no longer entitled, the Institute may exercise some or all of the following actions:

  • Submit a "Cease & Desist" letter
  • Refer former Member’s violation to Professional Standards and Grievance Committee of the Local and/or State Realtor® Association for a possible Code of Ethics violation
  • Refer violation to former Member’s state licensing authority for possible violation of respective State’s Licensing laws and rules
  • Initiate a legal action in Court of Competent Jurisdiction for possible Trademark infringement and judgment.

The individual, company or organization shall cease and desist using the CCIM logo or letters upon notice by the CCIM Institute. Further, the Institute reserves the right to initiate a lawsuit to enforce these provisions The CCIM Institute will notify State and Local Real Estate Boards concerning a licensee violation of the CCIM Logo by a Student, Candidate or Designee of the CCIM Institute.

Annual CCIM Dues

All dues are payable in U.S. dollars only.

U.S. members — $595
Canadian members — $395
Outside the U.S. — $195

Reinstatement

Former designees who have resigned or whose membership has lapsed may be reinstated by paying the current year's dues ($595), a $100 reinstatement fee, and $50 for each prior year up to a total of five years, plus any outstanding assessments levied during the period. Once payment is received and all other requirements as determined by the Institute have been fulfilled, status will be reinstated. Questions regarding reinstatement may be directed to membership@ccim.com.

Ethical Practice

The CCIM Institute has adopted as its own the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS®. Complaints against CCIMs who are REALTORS® may be processed in accordance with the NAR Code of Ethics through the local REALTOR® organization. Complaints against CCIMs who are Institute affiliate members or non-REALTORS® are made directly to the Institute.