Member Associate

Experience
Has a minimum of one year and no more than eight years’ documented active engagement in commercial real estate as a full-time active practitioner.

Ethics
Uphold high ethical standards of practice and pledge to uphold SIOR's Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice by completing SIOR’s online ethics course during the admissions process.

Mentor
Obtain a Mentor, who is an Active Designee Member in the applicant’s Chapter. The Mentor is responsible for providing guidance and advice while the Member Associate is working towards earning the SIOR designation. 

Nominations
Obtain one formal nomination from an Active Designee in the applicant’s Chapter. The nominator can be from the applicant’s firm or firm’s network. The Mentor is eligible to provide the nomination.

Membership Term
Member Associates can maintain Member Associate status for a maximum of six years. Within six years, the Member Associate should meet the requirements to earn the SIOR designation. 

Production
Applicants outside of the US, Mexico, or Canada do not need to demonstrate GFI production.

Conference Attendance 
Member Associates must attend one SIOR Conference within three years and are welcome to attend all SIOR Conferences.

Educational Courses
Applicants outside of the US, Mexico, or Canada do not need to complete the designation coursework.

Chapter Events
Member Associates must attend 50% of open Chapter events.

Mentor
Member Associates should meet regularly with their Mentor and report progress towards earning the SIOR designation. The Mentor will verify the Member Associate’s production, SIOR Conference attendance, and completion of the coursework.

Dues
Member Associates must fulfill annual SIOR and Chapter dues obligations.

Fast Track
Member Associates that meet the full GFI requirement at four years’ experience may apply for the SIOR designation without meeting the 5 years’ experience requirement.

Applying for the SIOR Designation
When a Member Associate has completed the SIOR designation education requirement and meets both the experience and production requirements, s/he is eligible to apply for the SIOR designation. The Member Associate must submit a new application and proceed through the standard admissions process as defined on the “Apply” page.

Prepare an Application

• Review and confirm eligibility of the requirements.
• Obtain a signed International Verification Affidavit from Managing Broker, CFO, or CPA
• Identify an Active Designee in the applicant’s Chapter to serve as a Mentor, and obtain a signed Member Associate Mentor Affidavit.

Submit an Application

• Apply for membership, and upload supporting affidavits. Note: incomplete applications are void after 60 days.
• Manager of Admissions sends application to Chapter for Interview. The Chapter has 30 days to review the application and conduct an interview with the applicant.
• Manager of Admissions provides the Qualification Report & Endorsement Form to the applicant 10 business days from the date of the Chapter Announcement.
• Applicant obtains and submits one Qualification Report & Endorsement Form to the Manager of Admissions.
• Manager of Admissions will provide a link to complete the online SIOR Ethics course. Applicant must complete online course prior to Chapter review of application.

Review of Application

• The chapter has 5 business days to review and sign the application.
• SIOR’s Chapter Leadership Council votes monthly to approve applications.

• Application Fee: $175
• Online Ethics Course: $350
• Annual Dues: $450 (first year prorated)