MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
CBAC serves the commercial real estate industry by lobbying and advocating for: ​
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Owners’ Property Rights
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Favorable Tax Policies
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Reasonable Real Estate Laws
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Fair Real Estate Regulations
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Brokers’ Commissions
By joining CBAC, you have access to the following benefits:
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Advocacy on the state level
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Regular publications and emails
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Networking events
MEMBERSHIP TYPES
​Membership in CBAC Washington is open to individuals and entities actively engaged in, or supporting, the commercial real estate industry within the State of Washington. This includes, but is not limited to:
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Automatic Broker Members (Voting)
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All licensed individuals who are current with their dues as Washington state members and in good standing with Commercial Brokers Association (CBA) are automatically granted membership in CBAC Washington. These members shall have voting rights and enjoy all rights, privileges, and responsibilities associated with membership in CBAC, as outlined in these bylaws.
Individual Broker Members (Voting)
Licensed real estate brokers, agents, and property managers specializing in Commercial properties.
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Affiliate Membership (Non-Voting)
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Real estate developers and investors involved in commercial projects.
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Architects, engineers, and contractors providing services to the commercial real estate sector.
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Financial institutions, lenders, and mortgage brokers offering commercial real estate financing.
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Legal professionals specializing in commercial real estate transactions and litigation.
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Service providers, including appraisers, inspectors, and environmental consultants, supporting commercial real estate operations.
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Trade associations, chambers of commerce, and other organizations advocating for the commercial real estate industry.​​​​​
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
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All automatic members will be processed separately and will not be required to submit an application for membership. CBAC staff will coordinate with CBA to verify the membership status of individuals.
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All non-automatic prospective individual members must submit a completed membership application, demonstrating their involvement in or support for the commercial real estate industry. Applications will be reviewed and processed by CBAC staff.
CBAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
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Automatic Members’ dues of $5 per month are paid through the Commercial Brokers Association as a portion of your monthly CBA membership dues.​
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Non-CBA Individual Broker Members pay annual CBAC dues of $60.​
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Affiliate CBAC Members pay annual dues of $50.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS
All broker members in good standing have the right to vote in CBAC elections and hold office. All members may participate in all activities and benefits offered by CBAC. Members are expected to uphold the mission and values of CBAC, comply with its bylaws, and actively support its initiatives and programs.