Professional Organizations

American Real Estate Society (ARES)
The American Real Estate Society (ARES) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing real estate thought and practice through academic research, educational programs, and practical insights.
Counselors of Real Estate (CRE)
The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) is a professional organization of real estate investment counselors and consultants. Affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS®, it awards the designation of Counselor of Real Estate and publishes the journal 'Real Estate Issues.'
IDRC I
IDRC (Industrial Development Research Council) was an organization focused on industrial real estate development and research, which has now merged with CoreNet Global.
NAIFA (National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers)
The National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (NAIFA) is a professional organization that represents fee appraisers in the real estate industry. It aims to promote the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and competency among its members.
NARA/MU: National Association of Review Appraisers and Mortgage Underwriters
The National Association of Review Appraisers and Mortgage Underwriters (NARA/MU) is a professional organization that provides certification, training, and support for individuals involved in property appraisal and mortgage underwriting. Membership in NARA/MU signifies a dedication to the highest standards of professional practice and ethics in the real estate appraisal and mortgage underwriting industries.
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
The National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) is a leading trade association established in 1967, encompassing over 7,000 members who are developers, owners, investors, and related professionals in the industrial and office real estate sectors.
Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR)
The Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR) is an organization, affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), dedicated to preparing women for their emerging roles in the real estate industry, encouraging productive careers, and developing leadership potential.

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