Membership

Joining AAREP Chicago means becoming part of a dynamic and empowering community of Black professionals in commercial real estate. Whether you’re an established industry leader or an emerging talent, AAREP Chicago provides the resources, support, and connections you need to take your career to the next level.

As a member, you’ll gain access to:

  • Exclusive networking events
  • Membership directory
  • Job and Contract opportunities
  • Professional development events
  • Mentorship programs, and a
  • Vast network of like-minded professionals across all real estate sectors.

Together, we are committed to advancing Black leadership and creating meaningful impact in the CRE industry in Chicago.

AAREP Chicago Membership Application -2025

We want to be sure you get the most value for your membership and that we do our best to support your experience. Prior to submitting your application, we encourage you to attend an event and meet our members.

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Membership Categories/Membership Fees

AAREP Chicago members must be directly involved in commercial real estate, or have retired from a direct involvement in the industry, or are a student enrolled in university/college and studying real estate or an affi liated fi eld (i.e., construction management, architecture, engineering, environmental science)

Full: Professionals in commercial real estate, government, trade and advocacy - $150 per year

Emeritus: Individuals who are Full members in good standing who have retired and or achieved the age of 70 - $100 per year

Student: Undergraduate or Graduate students attending accredited universities or colleges full time - $50 per year

The following is a list of the qualifying fi elds of commercial real estate eligible for an AAREPChicago membership:

  • Accounting
  • Acquisitions/Dispositions
  • Appraisal
  • Architecture
  • Asset Management
  • Brokerage
  • CRE Business Development (100%CRE Firm)
  • Commercial Insurance
  • Commercial Lending
  • Construction Management/General Contracting
  • Consulting
  • Corporate Real Estate
  • Cost Segregation
  • Development, Real Estate
  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Environmental
  • ESG
  • CRE Executive
  • Facility Management
  • Finance
  • CRE Human Resources
  • Interior Design/Space Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Investor Relations
  • Land Surveying
  • Land Use Planning and Zoning
  • Law
  • Market Research

Applicant Details

All applicants must fill in the following information completely.

Business Address

After you have paid your membership dues, do you want to opt-out of being included in theMembership Directory* (Check one)
Years of Experience working in the commercial real estate industry* (Check one)

Committee Work

Like all organizations, there is work to be done. Committees is how AAREP Chicago gets things done for the benefit of us all.

Please indicate your committee interest * (Check all that apply)

*Thank you for applying for membership in AAREP Chicago. You will be contacted by the Membership Committee after your application has been reviewed.

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