It began in 1981 when leading members of Southwest Florida's commercial and investment real estate community banded together to establish a local organization that would provide:
Led by John States, the president of the Florida Chapter of the Real Estate Securities and Syndication Institute (RESSI), the group formed the state's first regional chapter of RESSI.
The Southwest Florida Chapter of RESSI developed an affiliate membership program that actively involved all professions involved in real estate investment and development. The organization flourished and became one of the most active chapters in the nation.
In 1990, the group sought to concentrate its energies and resources entirely on initiatives and educational programs that addressed local market conditions and investment strategies. Toward that goal, the Real Estate Investment Society was formed as 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.
Please view the list below of our Past Presidents:
Wednesday August 19, 2020Understanding insurance issues for commercial real estate will be the focus of the CCIM Southwest Florida Chapter meeting. REIS members are invited to participate at no charge.
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Thursday September 17, 2020Annual half-day program on emerging trends in real estate and development, presented by Real Estate Investment Society and Lutgert College of Business at FGCU. Features keynote speakers, presentations, and panel discussions. Registration opens in August
Thursday November 12, 2020Festive social event exclusively for members of the Real Estate Investment Society and their guests. Invitations to be sent in October.
Tuesday December 08, 2020Popular bi-annual event to introduce the Lee County Board of County Commissioners. Hosted by Edison National Bank and Henderson Franklin Starnes & Holt. By invitation only, to be sent in November.