Become A Member

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REIA is a like-minded business group of men and women “where deals and capital meet”. Companies have been formed and deals have been made as a direct result of the relationships developed and information shared at REIA events. Join the REIA family and connect with a group of real estate professionals intent on helping each other reach their goals and expand their businesses through networking and relationship building. REIA offers opportunity unique occasion to meet industry peers, develop real estate opportunities and make deals a reality. We strive to hold events that allow our members to share ideas, enhance existing relationships and make new connections in a relaxed atmosphere.

Membership entitles you to participate in all REIA educational and networking programs, functions and take advantage of our convenient website. A REIA membership provides invaluable benefits to developers, brokers, investors, owners and other real estate experts, as well as to the professionals who assist them. Because of the nature of our organization and our special functions, here are some of the benefits REIA offers our membership.

Membership Categories:

Individual Member $225 per year

Company Group Discount $700 per year for up to five individual members from the same firm.
Each additional person from your firm is $50 per year.

Emerging Leader $75 per year
(Eligibility - age 32 or younger)

Member in job transition $75 per year

Membership Benefits:

REIA On-line: Provides members with convenient access to REIA materials, current events schedule, industry research links, member contact information and secure online event registration.

Discounted fees for members: REIA members receive a significant discount on to all our events.

Access to Member Only events: Our annual Holiday Party and Case studies are only available to members. Don’t miss out on one of the prime networking events of the season and insightful case studies presented during the year.

LinkedIn Group: Join the REIA members only LinkedIn group to learn and share information about what is happening within REIA and member companies. Join us at LinkedIn.

REIA Functions:

Breakfast Meetings: These monthly meetings are conveniently held to our downtown members with easy access and valet parking for our suburban members. Our panels feature experts in their fields with insights invaluable in growing and expanding your business. This is an opportunity to learn about current industry trends discuss and the issues directly impacting you. Networking and sharing the camaraderie with people in our industry is always a must.

Dealmakers Networking Reception: Held early in the year, this evening cocktail reception provides a leading opportunity to network with peers in the industry and jumpstart the new year.

REIA Charity Event: This spring event provides members an opportunity to give back to the community and support the industry by raising funds for scholarships for local universities’.

Summer Gala: In August, REIA hosts a wonderful summer event at the Erie Café outdoor patio along the Chicago River. Over 250 real estate professionals join together to socialize, discuss deals and see and be seen.

REIA/DePaul Summit: In September, REIA along with DePaul University hosts an event featuring prominent economist’s annual macroeconomic forecast, plus panels of industry experts, discussing forecasts and trends in the industry for each major asset class.

Holiday Party: In December, REIA members only gather at the premier event of the season to celebrate the holidays, share good wishes and reminisce about the deals of the past year and look toward the future at a luncheon at Gibson’s on Rush. Good food, good friends and great stories about the past year.

Click here to join now!

Click here to join as Company Group Member !