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NOVEMBER 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 CBA | NAIOPWA Broker Market Impact Award Winners!

The Broker Market Impact Awards are a newly launched collaboration between NAIOP Washington State and the Commercial Brokers Association (CBA). The awards recognized exceptional brokers in the greater Puget Sound region across seven categories, many of which were new in 2024. The expansion of the awards highlights the wide array of disciplines in the profession and the significant impact brokers have on the industry.


Finalists were announced at CBA’s First Annual Salute to Industry Impact in October, and winners were announced at the NAIOPWA Night of the Stars on Friday, November 1st.

Career Achievement Award | Hall of Fame Inductee


CBA's First Career Achievement Award Winner, Robert Aigner, was also honored as NAIOPWA's 44th Hall of Fame inductee. He is a Past President of both CBA and NAIOP Washington State. 

Multifamily Broker of the Year


WINNER: Eli Hanacek, CBRE


Candice Chevaillier, Lee & Associates

Investment Broker of the Year


WINNER: Brett Hartzell, CBRE


Jim Reed, Lee & Associates

Industrial Broker of the Year


WINNER: Matt McGregor, Colliers International


Andrew Stark, CBRE


Scott Alan, Cushman & Wakefield

Rising Star Broker of the Year


WINNER: Sam Dommer, JLL Brokerage


Bret Matysik, NAI Puget Sound Properties

Office Broker of the Year


WINNER: Michael Dash, CBRE


Cleita Harvey, JLL Brokerage


Kris Richey Curtis, JLL Brokerage

Retail Broker of the Year


WINNER: Tiffini Connell, West Coast Commercial Realty

Judges’ Choice: Visionary Award


WINNER: Katrin M. Gist, CBRE


HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2024

CBA SALUTE TO INDUSTRY IMPACT

Highlights from the 2024 CBA Salute to Industry Impact

UPCOMING CLASSES

Tuesday, November 12

DoubleTree by Hilton, City Center

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

6 CE Hours


3 - 4 p.m. Happy Hour Sponsored by Panattoni

Full Day with Lunch & Happy Hour (6 CE Hours):


$130 WSCAR® and CBA members | $150 non-members


Groups of 5+ Full Day: $120 each


Half Day with Lunch & Happy Hour

(Morning OR Afternoon, 3 CE Hours):


$85 WSCAR® and CBA members | $100 non-members


Groups of 5+ Half Day: $75 each


Don't miss this day-long continuing education seminar and networking event that brings together Eastern Washington’s top minds in Commercial Real Estate. Join us for a dynamic day of insightful seminars, live discussions, and valuable connections. Get ready to engage with industry frontrunners, gain fresh perspectives on prevailing trends, and enhance your real estate business.

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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

November 18

9 a.m. - Noon

3 CE Hours

Live Webinar


$65 for CBA Members | $80 for Non-Members


Instructor: Bethany C. Kelsch, Counsel, Fikso Kretschmer Smith Dixon Ormseth PS

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This class provides an opportunity for you to ask questions and familiarize yourself with the forms you use every day.


We'll discuss:


  • Essential lease elements
  • Revisions driven by the new Work Letter
  • Key clauses
  • Other notable changes including changes in 2024
  • Lease Execution Issues

Wednesday, December 4

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

4 CE Hours

Live Webinar


$75 for CBA Members | $90 for Non-Members


Instructor: Richard Muhlebach

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This is the class you've been waiting for to fast-track your commercial leasing career!


You'll learn how to:


  • Identify the target market for each commercial property type. 
  • Prepare and negotiate the 4 types of listing agreements and the 3 types of leasing agreements. 
  • Understand the different formulas used to charge tenants for their common area building operating expenses. 
  • Develop a Request for Proposal

December 13

9 a.m. - Noon

3 CE Hours

In Person: CBA Training Room, Lynnwood


Instructor: Andrew Mathews,

Of Counsel, Stoel Rives

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After completing Current Issues in Washington Commercial Real Estate (CORE) 2024-25, you will be familiar with:


  • The History of Agency Law in Washington
  • The 2024 revisions to Agency Law
  • Current issues and legal trends relating to competition and compensation in commercial brokerage
  • The importance of maintaining a complete transaction log/file
  • Requirements for brokers with less than 2 years of experience
  • Case studies that form the basis for Washington law

 


Attendees will also gain an understanding of:


  • Organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities and be able to describe common real estate practices
  • Common concepts relating to risk avoidance

If your real estate license expires in 2024, time is running out to get your required 30 credit hours of CRE continuing education!


The good news? All of CBA's on-demand classes on Exceed CE are 50 percent off through the end of 2024!


We've continued to build out our course catalog to give you the most relevant, highest quality, commercially focused classes on the market in a 24/7, online format, including Current Issues in WA Commercial Real Estate (CORE) 2024-25 and the mandatory Washington Real Estate Fair Housing course.


We also offer Commercial Renewal Packages. They're a great way to earn ALL the CE credits you need to renew your license for one very reasonable price!


To see all of our industry-leading courses and register, click below.  

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PARTNER CLASSES & EVENTS

NAIOPWA


As a thank you for our inaugural partnership with NAIOP on this year's Night of the Stars, NAIOPWA is generously offering the CBA community NAIOPWA member pricing (a $30 discount) for their final 2024 fall breakfast series “Legends of CRE.”

 

Use the registration code CBALegends to take advantage of the discount. Thank you NAIOPWA!

Legends of CRE: Broker Forecast

NEW DATE: Wednesday, November 20

TIME: 8 a.m. Networking; 9 - 10 a.m. Breakfast Program

LOCATION: Four Seasons Hotel Seattle | 99 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101

COST: $105 Members

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CCIM WASHINGTON

November Speaker Series Luncheon: ‘Setting Yourself Up for Success in 2025’


DATE: Wednesday, November 13

TIME: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

LOCATION: Bellevue Club

COST: $65 Chapter Members | $80 Non-Members  


Join CCIM-WA as they welcome:  


  • Jim Bowles, President, Lee & Associates Commercial RE Services Northwest  
  • John Miller, Executive Managing Director, CBRE  
  • Melody Montgomery, MBA, Accelerating Commercial Real Estate Agent Performance  


These experts will share key insights and strategies for thriving in the industry in 2025. Discover tips on market trends, investment opportunities, and the skills needed to stay ahead in the ever-evolving commercial real estate landscape.  

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WE'RE HERE TO HELP!

We offer monthly opportunities to train with our team to master our search platform, create reports for your clients, or use Legal Library PRO.


Click on the links below to register.


Website Searching & Listings Webinar

Legal Library PRO Training Webinar


*NOTE: These free training sessions are NOT for CE Credit.

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