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an independent organization, dedicated to assisting members in the effective utilization of real estate through networking, education, public service, and a common voice on pertinent issues.
Membership in the Real Estate Investment Society is open
to:
- Registered Principals and Representatives
- Real Estate Brokers and Property Managers
- Developers and Builders
- Bankers and Lenders
- Land Planners and Development Consultants
- Investors and Land Owners
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- Business Consultants in Real Estate Investment
- Architects and Engineers
- Attorneys, Appraisers and Title Insurance Agents
- CPA's and Financial Planners
- Membership is limited to 275 individuals.
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LUNCHEON MEETINGS: The Real Estate Investment Society
sponsors monthly luncheon meetings for its members and their
guests. The luncheons feature speakers on topics concerning
various aspects of economic growth and development, as well
as current issues affecting the real estate investment community.
The luncheons provide a forum for discussion of issues and
valuable networking opportunities. The luncheon meetings are
on the second Tuesday of each month.
TOWN HALL MEETINGS: Panel discussions and workshops on growth
management issues are presented on a periodic basis to bring
government regulators and elected officials together with
industry professionals. EDUCATION: Professional educational
courses and seminars are also sponsored by the Society on
a periodic basis, in cooperation with other professional organizations.
These programs provide useful information on proper procedures
and techniques for land acquisition, investment strategies,
structuring group investments, and marketing investment properties
and professional services.
The Society also represents the real estate investment profession
to the media and government in Florida. The organization monitors
legislative issues and advocates legislation and regulations
that are in the best interests of the real estate community.
Members of the
Real Estate Investment Society receive e-mail bulletins with
links to the "REIS Report," an online newsletter
which reports on industry trends and techniques, legislative
issues, and news of the local commercial and investment real
estate market. Members may also receive special e-mail bulletins
alerting them to regulatory issues and meetings of concern
to the industry.
Members' names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers are
published in the Membership Directory and distributed to all
other members. The directory is also provided to government
agencies, elected officials and the press, who are encouraged
to rely on the membership as a source of expertise on real
estate issues.
Last but not least, the Real Estate Investment Society's
annual social event and provides a marvelous
opportunity for members and their guests to become better
acquainted on a personal basis.
The Real Estate Investment Society was established a permanent
scholarship fund with Florida Gulf Coast University to encourage
and support students interested in commercial real estate.
The fund was established in 1999 with a $10,000 endowment.
The REIS Scholarship Foundation, a not-for-profit, registered 501(c)3 corporation provides an opportunity to make charitable donations for college scholarships. REIS provides management of the Foundation, allowing 100% of donations to be awarded as scholarships. Information: Tom Woodyard, REIS Scholarship Chairman, (239) 425-6011.
Membership information is available by contacting Membership Chairman Kevin Fitzgerald, (239) 437-3330. The membership roster is presently full, however the Society maintains a waiting list of those interested in becoming members. Those on the list receive notices of meetings and are welcome to attend as guests. Membership openings are offered to persons on the waiting list in January. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, simply complete and submit the following application:
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