(Reprinted from SIOR.com)

The SOCIETY OF INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE REALTORS® is the leading professional commercial and industrial real estate association. With more than 3,000 members in more than 580 cities in 28 countries, SIOR represents today’s most knowledgeable, experienced, and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists.

SIOR has certified more than 2,800 of its members with the prestigious SIOR designation, a professional symbol of the highest level of knowledge, production, and ethics in the real estate industry. Real estate professionals who have earned the SIOR designation are recognized by corporate real estate executives, commercial real estate
brokers, agents, lenders, and other real estate professionals as the most
capable and experienced brokerage practitioners in any market. SIOR designees
can hold the following specialty designations: industrial, office, sales
manager, executive manager, or advisory service.

A professional affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, SIOR is
dedicated to the practice and maintenance of the highest professional and
ethical standards. SIOR maintains a commitment to business and industry by
providing outstanding professional services, publications, and educational
programs.

Here are the facts about SIOR members

  • 2,800 industrial and office brokers and agents worldwide
    have met stringent qualifications to earn the SIOR designation, certifying
    their
    expertise.
  • Global coverage in 28 countries in 580 cities with
    expertise and knowledge of local markets.
  • Ongoing education ensures that SIORs remain on the cutting edge of industry, professional,and technological practices.
  • SIORs are deal closers, completing more than 78,000 transactions per year (30 transactions per member).
  • SIORs are market-tested, ethically driven, and respected
    in the industry.

The Dikman Company Chairman and CEO Bob Dikman is the only Realtor in the
United States to have obtained the prestigious ALC, CCIM, SIOR and CRB industry
designations.