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Membership in the following organizations allows many opportunities for continued education and property promotion, including direct marketing and networking events.
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Certified International Property Specialist Network (CIPS) ![*]()
The Certified International Property Specialist Network (CIPS Network) is a specialty group of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® that focuses on international real estate. The CIPS Network currently has over 1,500, nearly 1,000 of whom have earned the CIPS designation. More than 300 network members live and practice outside the US.
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
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A Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) is a recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate. A CCIM is an invaluable resource to the commercial real estate owner, investor, and user, and is among an elite corps of 7,500 professionals across North America who hold the CCIM designation. Sakara is currently a member and a candidate for the designation.
The International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI)
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In its 52 years of existence FIABCI the International Real Estate Federation, has built an enviable reputation as the authentic voice of international real estate. Multi-disciplinary and truly international it has no political axe to grind and represents the interests of no one country. Because of this and its concern with generating business opportunities for its worldwide membership, its opinions are sought by international bodies like the UN and regional bodies like the EU, NAFTA and MERCOSUR.
The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (CLHMS)
The Institute exists to help buyers and sellers of luxury homes and estates find real estate professionals who specialize in the luxury home market and have completed extensive training to build additional competencies. Optimum Realty is proud to have two team members that hold the prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation with Million Dollar Guild status. Sakara K. Blackwell and Daniel C. Newbill III.
Hawaii Developer’s Council
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The mission of Hawaii Developers' Council (HDC) is to educate developers and the public regarding land, construction and development issues through public forums, seminars and publications. It is also the goal of HDC to promote high ethics and community responsibility in real estate development and related trades and professions.
Honolulu Board of Realtors
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Founded in 1922, the Honolulu Board of REALTORS® (HBR) is the largest trade organization on Oahu and one of the largest of 1,500 boards of REALTORS® in the nation.
