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N.A.R.E.C. v. CCIM Institute (Hmm... I need to pick one...)

By C Tann-Starr

Services for Real Estate Pros with Tann Starr & Associates, Inc.

April 09, 2009 05:46 AM

http://www.narec.com/

Here's a curious little site that caught my attention that you guys may find interesting. Here's the quote that made me poke around for a while: "The National Association of Real Estate Consultants® was founded in 1999 to assist real estate professionals in re-framing their focus as real estate consultants to better meet the needs of today's savvy consumer."

What does that mean? I'm still trying to figure it all out but they seem a pretty positive group. They state they have "consumer-focused training tools like the Consumer-Certified Real Estate Consultant® (C-CREC®) designation..."

Hmm... I only want a CCIM but I may continue to toy with the idea if it turns out to be useful.

What is a CCIM? You can red all about that here. :-)

Why do I want a CCIM? Check this quote out: "Only 6 percent of the estimated 150,000 commercial real estate practitioners nationwide hold the CCIM designation, which reflects not only the caliber of the program, but also why it is one of the most coveted and respected designations in the industry. The CCIM membership network mirrors the increasingly changing nature of the industry and 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. Through this business network, CCIM members successfully complete thousands of transactions annually, representing more than $200 billion in value."

Now you have to admit those are pretty cool statistics, eh? I want one. Seriously. I love Donald Trump and I am fascinated with commercial properties. I really, really want one to leave to the little minions. Sort of like how little girls ask their Daddy for a pony, except I'm a big girl now and can actually get what I want on my own (LOL). Poor Mikey. I'm dragging him into Real Estate as well. That should be an adventure (LMAO). I keep suggesting he should go straight into commercial and leave the residential and mixed use buildings to me. Will keep you posted. I think he just wants to play golf for his retirement (LOL). We're thinking gas station for the shorties. We shall see...

I shall be blogging about The Donald and how our commercial real estate investing studies are coming along. Gotta do more commercial deals and sign up for my CCIM classes while talking Big Daddy Minion into becoming a sales agent now that he has all this free time on his hands. Needless to say I will be lurking on the TRUMP University website, as usual. :-)

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Claude Cross

Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC

Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

A consulting group that consults to real estate consultants that consult to real estate professionals that consult to the general public. Therapy.

I'll take a CCIM, to go, please .

Apr 09, 2009 07:01 AM

C Tann-Starr

Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

LOL @ Claude. Thank you for answering the question, "What does that mean?" (ROTFLMAO)

CCIM seems to be up two votes. Yay! :-)

Apr 09, 2009 07:34 AM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

C, some of the best commercial agents I know have that designation CCIM. You are so on the target with this one.

Apr 09, 2009 09:47 AM

Thank you, Gary. Melodious suggested it would be a good fit for me and I agree. I don't want a lot of designations, just three. This would be my first. :-)

Apr 09, 2009 11:10 AM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

C...

CCIM comes in five modules, and I believe there are also production requirements to achieve the designation ...my recollection is that the production quota is significant. I have taken the first module ... I'll finish the others some day!

Apr 09, 2009 12:41 PM

Richard, thank you for the heads up. I'm networking with some interesting builders and investors. My mortgage broker buddies have introduced me to some interesting prospects as well. I will be working very long hours this summer trying to make it happen (hopefully with a little help from my friends - LOL). ;-)

Apr 09, 2009 01:37 PM

Amy Salisbury

Leading Edge Properties - Charles Town, WV

West Virginia Realtor/Jefferson/Berkeley

C - The CCIM Designation is one I'm interested in as well. I've heard its expensive and HARD!

Apr 10, 2009 05:18 AM

Amy, it most certainly is, on both counts. I think that's why I decided that I would only go for three designations behind my name. CCIM for the RE industry. CP for the legal field. I am a paralegal, so in order for me to become a certified paralegal (CP) I have to do all of the work here as well: http://www.nala.org/examdesc.aspx

I am a double major in law and computers so I have to figure out what my third professional designation will be (something from the computer field). I like computer forensics and have been leaning towards legal investigation techniques in the computer field, but don't really know if that is my final route.

I'm bleeding money here trying to get my educational stuff done (LOL). It's a lot of hard work, but will be worth it in the end. I'd like to build a nice business for the little minions to eventually take over. I also want them to have just as much fun as I am. The wee ones have been in training from day one. Noah is totally into the music and art and loves the building industry. You should see my kids at an open house or if construction vehicles are around (LOL). Kids make life very interesting. They make me want to do well by them. My pookies are my incentive. :-)

Apr 10, 2009 05:40 AM

WOW! I'm impressed! And humbled...you have way more energy than I, my dear! As much as you love your work, the love for your minions far outshines everything else. What a great, smart mom your boys have. You all are very blessed.

Apr 10, 2009 05:55 AM

Amy, thank you for the kind words, they are very much appreciated. I love playing in the Rain. It give me a break from the more serious stuff (LOL). I am a recreational reader, so I like what I'm doing. Blogging fits my quirky disposition. :-)

Apr 10, 2009 06:02 AM

I love quirky!

Apr 10, 2009 06:13 AM

Thank you, Amy. So do I. :-)

Apr 10, 2009 10:46 AM

Tanya Venable

Orlando, FL

SEO, Mobile SEO, and Internet Marketing Consultant

C, sounds list a good investment. I know you'll get it done!

Apr 11, 2009 04:38 AM

Tanya, may take a while. Working on it. Thank you for the kind words of support. :-)

Apr 11, 2009 03:20 PM

Josef Katz

Digital and Direct Response Marketing - Manhattan, NY

{Marketing Maestro}

Did you catch this past week's commercial real estate webinar? If not I will see if I can get you a link to the archive.

Apr 12, 2009 01:42 AM

Josef, I missed it. I've been working crazy hours and just told Mike I need to take a few days off so I can study. I would love a link. Please let me know if you can. Very much appreciated. :-)

Apr 12, 2009 07:43 AM

David Jirasek

Jirasek Realty, LLC - Temple, TX

ALC, CCIM

C, I've been in real estate for 26 years, and have never heard of the C-CREC designation. The CCIM training is great. Time consuming, a little expensive, but worth it. Good Luck!

Oct 05, 2009 03:32 PM

Thank you, David. I am working on my commercial studies right now and it is very interesting. :-)

Oct 06, 2009 03:44 AM

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