CREW Network: Advancing Women in Commercial Real Estate
CREW Network is the commercial real estate industry's premier business networking organization focused on advancing women and building leadership across all disciplines of CRE. Understanding what CREW membership signals is important context for anyone evaluating a professional team in commercial real estate.
What Is CREW Network?
CREW Network stands for Commercial Real Estate Women Network. Founded in 1989, CREW has grown to over 12,000 members across 75+ chapters worldwide. It represents the most connected community of CRE professionals dedicated to gender equity and leadership development in the industry.
CREW membership spans every discipline of commercial real estate — brokerage, development, investment, property management, finance, law, architecture, and construction. This cross-disciplinary reach makes CREW one of the most powerful networking organizations in CRE, connecting professionals across disciplines that rarely overlap in other professional associations.
CREW also conducts significant industry research, most notably its biennial CRE Industry Research Report, which tracks compensation, advancement, and representation across all CRE roles. The data produced by this research is widely cited by industry executives, policymakers, and media.
Why CREW Matters for CRE Investors
The Investor Advantage
Commercial real estate is a relationship-driven industry. The best deals, the most competitive financing, and the most valuable market intelligence often flow through networks — not listings. A CREW-affiliated broker or professional has access to a deep, cross-disciplinary network that spans lenders, attorneys, architects, developers, and investors in their local market.
For investors, this translates into faster deal facilitation, better referrals, and access to professionals who are actively engaged in the CRE community. CREW members tend to be among the most professionally active and networked individuals in their markets.
CREW Membership Requirements
Active involvement in commercial real estate
Applicants must be currently working in or closely related to the commercial real estate industry.
Chapter application and review
Applications are reviewed at the chapter level. Some chapters have selective admission processes.
Annual membership dues
Dues vary by chapter and include local chapter fees plus a national CREW Network fee.
Participation in chapter programming
Active members are expected to engage in events, committees, and leadership initiatives to maximize the value of membership for themselves and the broader CREW community.
How to Find CREW Network Members
CREW Network Member Directory
crewnetwork.orgVisit CREW's website to find local chapters and member directories in your market.
CREW vs. Other CRE Credentials
CREW vs. ULI
ULI is a broad research and policy organization focused on land use, sustainability, and urban development. CREW is a networking and leadership organization focused on gender equity and advancing women in CRE. Both serve important professional development roles but with very different focuses and community compositions.
CREW vs. NAIOP
NAIOP centers on commercial development and investment with a strong industrial and office focus. CREW centers on professional networking, leadership, and equity across all CRE disciplines. Many CRE professionals are members of both; they serve complementary purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CREW Network only for women?
No. While CREW Network was founded to advance women in commercial real estate, membership is open to all CRE professionals regardless of gender. Men are welcome and encouraged to join as allies in CREW's mission to promote equity and diverse leadership in the industry. Many male brokers, developers, and investors participate actively in CREW chapters.
What markets have CREW Network chapters?
CREW Network has over 75 chapters across the United States, Canada, and internationally. Major Florida chapters include CREW Orlando, CREW Tampa, CREW Miami, and CREW Jacksonville. Chapters in large markets like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Atlanta are among the most active, but CREW has strong representation in secondary and tertiary markets as well.
What is CREW Network's research?
CREW Network publishes its biennial CRE Industry Research Report, which tracks compensation, advancement, and representation of women across all CRE disciplines. The report is widely cited by industry leaders and is one of the most comprehensive data sources on gender equity in commercial real estate. CREW also publishes leadership studies, member surveys, and market-specific research through its chapters.
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