As business becomes more virtual and socially networked, CCIMs continue to benefit from attending in-person events, such as the upcoming CCIM Live! conference. Go to a commercial real estate event, and you'll likely leave with new knowledge about industry trends. You'll probably connect with someone who's working on a solution to a business problem that's similar to yours. Attend a couple conferences, and you'll start seeing familiar faces from your market and other markets around the globe.
In the May/June 2011 issue of CIRE magazine, CCIMs shared their reasons for attending commercial real events.
Share Strategies
I like meeting fellow CCIMs from other parts of the country and finding out how their markets are doing. I also like finding out how they are doing deals in this market. Most of us had to reinvent ourselves.
— Stephen V. Jacquemin, CCIM, SIOR
Establish Contacts
I recently went to an SIOR lunch conference and met a fellow CCIM who is a receiver for a 32,000-square-foot office building in a great location in Miami. We submitted an offer and expect to be under contract soon.
— Danny Zelonker, CCIM
Bolster Your Brand
I attend the CCIM spring and fall business meetings and conferences in an attempt to brand myself. I want my CCIM peers to know that I am located in Charlotte, N.C., and that I specialize in retail brokerage. If they ever have a need, or hear of anyone seeking assistance or property in my market, I want to be the one they call.
— Eddie Blanton, CCIM
See Old Friends
I attend the CCIM conferences because they allow me the opportunity to see friends and colleagues from around the country that I do business with.
— Nicholas L. Miner, CCIM
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