Anyone a member of their local CCIM chapter?
I don't have a designation, but i was interested in maybe joining the local chapter for the DFW area in order to meet other agents. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with these meetings, and if they're worth the dues/time investment.
[{"id": "cyomw9c", "text": "Yes, any opportunity to network is worth the investment.  Presence is key, and you never know when you might need something from another chapter member, regardless if they are a designee or candidate.", "replies": [{"id": "cyp2sp4", "text": "I would agree, being a part of a group like this is an excellent opportunity to meet peers, vendors, clients, and otherwise just become more known yourself. The cost is usually pretty affordable also.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cypbs5d", "text": "I'm a Designee and heavily involved with the Central Texas Chapter.  I started getting involved before getting my designation and have kept involved over the years.\n\nIt's truly one of the best ways to spend your time networking in CRE.  Worth the money from just the contacts you'll make through the organization.     In CRE remember that it's not always about who you know, it's about who knows you.\n", "replies": [{"id": "cypcth2", "text": "I guess what I'm asking is if there is anyone that is involved with the local branches that aren't necessarily trying to get a CCIM designation. I am interested in these to meet other agents &amp; network, but being a new agent of just two months, my focus is not to obtain my CCIM designation yet, as I must have a few years under my belt anyway for the portfolio aspect of qualification. I apologize if this is an ignorant thing to ask, as I'm not too familiar with the organization quite yet. ", "replies": [{"id": "cypda68", "text": "No worries at all.    I'm the chair of the education committee for the Central Texas chapter, but we have folks on other committees that volunteer their time who are not designees or pursuing their designation.   Our programs director works for a civil engineering company and our membership director is in business development for a title company.\n\nYou don't have to pursue the CCIM designation to volunteer.   There is a ton of value being surrounded by the folks at your local CCIM chapter and building industry relationships.\n\nWhen I first volunteered with our local chapter I had no intention of getting the designation or taking classes.  I really enjoyed the organization and changed my mind after a few months.  That was 7 years ago and I was in your same shoes.     Give it a try, in my opinion it was a very good use of my time.\n\nLet me know if you have any other questions.\n", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "cypr0vy", "text": "I may have met you.  I took the comprehensive exam in October in Austin.  Enjoyed it.  ", "replies": [{"id": "cyqlaup", "text": "Maybe so!  I partied hard after passing the exam. Glad you enjoyed Austin, come back and see us or let's do a deal!\n", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]