AUGUST 2024

We’re Thrilled to Announce Our First-Ever Salute to Industry Impact!

DATE: Friday, October 18, 2024

LOCATION: Overlake Golf & Country Club

TIME: 3-7 p.m.

COST: $100 CBA Members | $125 Non-Members

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of industry insights and recognition where we’ll celebrate the members of the commercial real estate industry and shine a spotlight on the exceptional achievements and profound influence of leaders in Pacific Northwest CRE.

Help us honor our esteemed Career Achievement Award Winner Robert Aigner for demonstrating outstanding leadership, innovation, and success in Pacific Northwest CRE and contributing to CBA’s success for over 20 years as a Board Member and two-term President. We’ll also announce the finalists for the first-ever CBA/NAIOP Night of the Stars Broker Market Impact Awards!

Don't miss this landmark event as we celebrate the achievements and contributions of those who are making a lasting impact on Pacific Northwest CRE. Reserve your table or seat today and be part of this historic occasion!

Check out the video below for a sneak peek of what's to come!

For questions about sponsorship opportunities, click below or contact Amy Robitaille at amy@commercialmls.com.

Limited Sponsorships Remain for CBA’s Annual Golf Tournament

Don’t miss your chance to get your brand in front of over 150 commercial real estate pros from Puget Sound!

Come soak up the sun and connect with industry leaders over a cold drink at the 19th hole. Remaining sponsorships include Golf Cart, Drink Ticket, Awards Dinner, Lunch Box, and Welcome Bag.

Contact Adrianne for more info: adrianne@commercialmls.com

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

DATE: August 6, 2024

TIME: 9 a.m. - Noon

CREDITS: 3 CE Hours

LOCATION: Live Webinar

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

Are you interested in becoming a better resource for your clients by learning the ins and outs of conventional and SBA financing? Not sure who qualifies for which types of loans?

Join instructors Linh Wang, Robert Barr, and Mark Willis as they:

• Review different types of financing and refinancing and the qualifications for each.
• Discuss conventional financing, the SBA and SBA 7(a) loans and SBA 504 loans, and how the SBA and the CDC work together.
• Explain related financial terms.

Instructors: 



Linh Wang | VP, Sr. Lead Commercial Bank Relationship Manager, Emerging Middle Market | BMO Bank | Conventional financing

Robert Barr | Vice President | Wells Fargo SBA Lending | SBA and SBA 7(a) loans

Mark Willis | Business Development Officer | Ameritrust CDC | SBA 504 loans & how the SBA and CDC work together

DATE: August 21, 2024

TIME: Class 9 a.m. - Noon; Networking Lunch Noon - 1 p.m.

CREDITS: 3 CE Hours

LOCATION: CBA Training Room, Lynnwood

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

Learn the basics, the elements of the commercial title report, and the details of the escrow process unique to commercial closings, as well as how Title and Escrow can make or break your deals.

In this class you’ll learn:

• What a Preliminary Report is and how to read it
• The components of a Preliminary Report
• What a Title commitment is
• About Title Insurance coverage, exclusions, and exceptions
• Policy types
• Endorsements
• Recordable documents
• And additional considerations

Our instructor will provide an overview of the acquisition and disposition and the closing process.

Please join us for a networking lunch sponsored by Pat Skinner | Wells Fargo, Tacoma, in the CBA classroom after class. 

Instructor: Steve Cory | Sales Executive | Fidelity National Title

With over 30 years of experience in the title insurance industry as an examiner, title officer, manager, and sales executive, Steve has gained the knowledge and experience to address his clients' real estate needs. He has also earned the reputation of advocating for his clients by learning their individual needs and working with them to have the smoothest transaction possible. 

DATE: September 25, 2024

TIME: 9 a.m. - Noon

CREDITS: 3 CE Hours

LOCATION: Live Webinar

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

After completing Current Issues in Washington Commercial Real Estate (CORE) 2024-25, you'll 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

Instructor: Andrew Mathews | Of Counsel | Stoel Rives

Andy Mathews practices in Stoel Rives’ Real Estate Group. He has a multidisciplinary background in litigation and risk management, regulatory/licensing compliance, and real estate transactions that he leverages in advising real estate clients on myriad brokerage-related matters.

DATE: September 30, 2024

TIME: 9 a.m. - Noon

CREDIT: 3 CE Hours

LOCATION: CBA Training Room, Lynnwood

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

Real estate syndication provides an effective way for investors to pool their financial and intellectual resources to invest in larger projects than they could on their own.

In this class, you will learn how to decide if syndication is right for you and explore: 

• The pros and cons of syndication
• The traits of a good syndicator
• The mindset necessary to create a syndicate
• How to set goals and look at your own skills as a syndicator
• How to set up a syndicate

Case studies show how you can make money on a syndication deal. 

Please join us for a networking lunch in the CBA classroom after class. 

Instructor: Derek Doke, CCIM | CRE Advisor & Syndication Coach | DerekDoke.com

Derek has over 25 years of experience as an Asset Manager, Property Manager, Broker, and Syndicator. He has been involved with more than $3b worth of investment real estate, including $400m worth of syndications representing 300+ investors. 

If your real estate license expires in 2024, it's time to get going on your required 30 credit hours of CRE continuing education!

We've continued to build out our on-demand CBA 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.  

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.