Designations

Certified Leasing Officer (CLO)

The ultimate achievement in Commercial Leasing - the CLO (Certified Leasing Officer) designation recognizes the proven specialists in leasehold acquisition, disposal and administration. Their designation attests to their proficiency in every aspect of the leasing process. They are the leasing professionals. CLO members, as with any REIC designated or accredited professional, are governed by the Institute's Code of Professional Standards.

To locate a CLO member, go to our search page.

To receive information about the CLO designation, contact designations@reic.com.

Interested in becoming a CLO?

Download the Application and Guidelines

1. How do I become a CLO candidate?

Step 1: CLO Candidacy

Before you can earn the CLO designation, you must become a candidate.
All you have to do is:

Be actively engaged in commercial leasing for at least 50% of your work day, as defined by REIC
Complete the candidacy application form and send it to REIC with your application fee
Be endorsed by the local REIC Chapter

Step 2: CLO Membership

As a CLO candidate you will be required to complete a series of core and specialty courses. To achieve the CLO designation, candidates must:

Successfully complete the CLO core courses:
1. REIC 2600: Ethics and Business Practice
2. REIC 2260: Real Estate Investment Analysis
3. Real Estate Law or Business Law
4. Real Estate Valuation
5. University/College Elective
Successfully complete the CLO specialty courses:
1. REIC 2360: The Leasing Process
2. REIC 2361: Negotiation and Documentation
Have three years of creditable experience, as defined by REIC
Abide by the REIC Code of Professional Standards
Be affiliated with and endorsed by the local REIC chapter

2. How much does it cost?

The non-refundable processing fee is $250.00 plus GST/HST. Chapter dues are set individually, and some may charge GST/HST. Candidates and members are also required to pay annual national dues of $399.00 plus GST/HST (effective January 1, 2009). These fees are pro-rated from the time a candidate is approved for the current year (January-December). The prices for the REIC courses vary depending on the length and level of course (fundamental, intermediate or advanced), but candidates pay a lower tuition fee than non-candidates. See the course schedule for details.

3. How long does it take?

You set the pace for your education. You will have five years from the date your candidacy is approved to complete the educational requirements. Please contact the Admissions Department for details on educational equivalencies.

Ready to start?

Send us a message at designations@reic.com. Or, feel free to call us at 416-695-9000 or toll free within Canada at 1-800-542-REIC (7342).