A Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) is an individual who, by education, experience and knowledge of the marketplace, is an expert in commercial investment real estate.

Each CCIM is a real estate or allied professional who has completed a rigorous course of study and fulfilled experience requirements to earn the CCIM designation. Experience and training prepare CCIMs to identify their clients' commercial and investment real estate needs and satisfy them.

CCIMs have accumulated knowledge and mastered techniques in diverse areas, including real estate investment analysis, taxation, and property development.

Their skills enable them to:
  • Assist clients in establishing investment goals.
  • Compare real estate with other investments for an accurate measurement of potential after-tax yield.
  • Conduct comprehensive site analysis.
  • Evaluate market and financial feasibility.
  • Act as a liaison with the client's accountant and the attorney regarding real estate matters.
  • Structure tax-defined exchanges of real-estate.
  • Perform lease/purchase analysis

Candidates for the CCIM designation must demonstrate proficiency in all commercial-investment real estate disciplines by passing course examinations and preparing documentation on closed transactions or consultations.

The CCIM is trained to provide services in selling, exchanging, leasing, managing, developing, financing, and syndicating commercial real estate. Individuals who posses the high level of competency are a valuable resource to the real estate investor and to the commercial user.