The Counselors of Real Estate is a professional membership organization established exclusively for leading real property advisors. 
The purpose of the organization is to advance, enhance, and support these leaders by serving as a resource for information, by creating opportunities for professional development, by facilitating networking, and by providing the benefits of camaraderie. All members are linked to one another by their commitment to integrity, competence, community, trust, and service; and they adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice. 

Members are awarded the CRE Designation, bestowed by invitation only, in recognition of their achievements in real estate counseling. To be considered for membership, applicants demonstrate that they provide valuable and meaningful real estate counseling services to their clients or employer; that they hold a senior position in a firm; that they are recognized for their excellence, knowledge, integrity, and judgment; that they have at least ten years of experience in real estate, three of which are in counseling; and that they meet all other basic membership guidelines. 

Established in 1953, the organization serves 1,100 members worldwide. Its on-going aspiration is to be the real property organization the best in the industry compete to join.