CCIM

Investing in commercial real estate can be one of the most challenging business decisions made by a company, institutional investor, partnership or individual. The best use of the site. Demographics. Market supply and demand. Tax ramifications. Financing. These and other issues all have an impact on the performance of an asset or investment.
Since 1969, Certified Commercial Investment Members have been recognized as experts in all phases of the real estate investment process. Graduates of the most challenging education program in the industry, CCIMs bring an exceptional level of real world experience, market knowledge and negotiation skills to each client assignment. Today, more than 6,000 professionals hold the CCIM designation throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. This network of proven professionals makes CCIMs model business partners for commercial real estate users, owners and investors.
Nationwide-and increasingly worldwide-the CCIM professional is recognized as the first person to call for advice on commercial real estate.
SIOR
The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® is a leading professional commercial and industrial real estate association. With more than 2,200 members in 450 cities in 20 countries, the Society represents today's most knowledgeable, experienced, and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists.
The Society certifies its members with the prestigious SIOR (specialist, industrial and office real estate) designation, a professional symbol of the highest level of knowledge, production, and ethics in the real estate industry. Real estate professionals who hold the SIOR designation are recognized by corporate real estate executives, commercial real estate brokers and agents, lenders, and other real estate professionals as the most experienced and capable practitioners in any market.
A professional affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, the Society is dedicated to the practice and maintenance of the highest professional and ethical standards. The Society maintains a commitment to business and industry by providing outstanding services and educational programs.
Awards and Honors
Jim is Co-founder of the original Windsor RE/MAX franchise system. He holds the coveted Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation from the Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute of Chicago. He has as been awarded dual SIOR designations in the areas of industrial and office real estate by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS©, an international association of professional commercial real estate brokers.
Member of the National Commercial Council (NCC) of The Canadian Real Estate Association.
Recognized by RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada as one of the Top 100 Producers in Canada. RE/MAX currently has over 12,000 associates nation-wide, placing Jim Williams in the top 1%.
Received the prestigious title and award as Number One Industrial Commercial Institutional (ICI) Sales Associate in the RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada region.
Recognized by “In Business Windsor” magazine as one of Windsor's Most Influential Business People. Has been a Broker Member in accordance with the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act since July 1972.