Intended for those early in their career with at least one year of experience. Member Associates benefit from professional development, early career resources, mentorship, networking with industry leaders, and opportunities to build business.
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.
Nomination
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.
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.
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.
Submit Step 1 of the Application
- Obtain 1 nomination from Designee in Chapter.
Submit Step 2 of the Application
- Confirm GFI amount and obtain signed Member Associate GFI Affidavit.
- Finalize online application.
Application Submitted
- Manager of Admissions reviews application. Once received and approved will move your application to the Chapter interview stage.
- Chapter Interview. The chapter has 30 days to review the application and conduct an interview with the applicant.
- Complete ethics course. Applicants must complete the ethics course before becoming a new member.
- Application Fee: $175
- Online Ethics Course: $350
- Annual Dues: $523 (first year prorated)
