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FacebookI would like to know where I could find more information on how I can become involved with Commercial Real Estate. I have some interest in the research portion of the field, but i would like to do sales as well. I am aware of the requirements for getting a Real Estate license, but where do I go from there to get started? Thank you in advance.
You will need to acquire the CCIM designation. I think they have their own website. Best of luck to you.
You do not need any special designations, although they may be helpful. The CCIM designation mentioned by someone else is costly and time consuming to get (although valuable). Another excellent designation is the SIOR (society of industrial and office realtors) designation, but you must achieve high volume levels and be in the business a minimum of 5 years, so it’s not one of the ones you get just starting out.
If you are interested in the research end of the biz, go look at the larger firms (CBRE, Cushman and Wakefield, NAI, Grubb and Ellis etc). Look in your local yellow pages or online for some of the larger firms.The larger firms have more resources for research departments. They may also be willing to train you for sales.
If it’s just sales, you may want to consider a smaller firm.
Good luck,
Ralph Benzakein
whitman-realty.com