Becoming an Affiliate
Thank you for your interest in the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA). As one of the fastest growing trade associations in the state of California, becoming an Affiliate Member of CREIA will provide you the opportunity to align yourself with the largest and best real estate inspection organization in the state. You will be provided many opportunities to interact with and access our members. As an LOCAL Chapter Affiliate Member of CREIA you will be welcomed at local chapter meetings and events. CREIA also offers several other important optional statewide membership benefit levels.
$335 — LOCAL Chapter Affiliate Membership
Welcome to attend your subscribed local chapter meetings & events at membership discount rates.
Join here online for your "LOCAL" Chapter Affiliate Membership.
$1,200 — STANDARD Affiliate Membership
- Opportunity to attend and exhibit at CREIA educational conferences and events, including our well-attended Annual Conference.
- Opportunities to make presentations at CREIA events, educational seminars, local chapter meetings and our annual conference.
- Free categorized online listing, including a short description of your business, website link, email link, and your logo*, in the “Online Affiliate Directory”.
*Logo size requirements (175px W x 100px H maximum; no larger than 12KB; jpg, gif, or png formats only). - 10% discount on all banner ads on CREIA.org.
- Free subscription to The CREIA INSPECTOR e-Journal, a well-read and recognized voice of the real estate inspection industry, plus discounted member rates for advertising.
- Opportunity to purchase mailing labels at a minimal cost of 65¢ per name of the CREIA membership and prospect list (subject to prior CREIA HQ approval).
Join here online for your "STANDARD" Affiliate Membership.
$5,000 — PREMIER Affiliate Membership (Best Value!)
ALL of the above PLUS… (Note: If you individually purchased all these benefits you would be paying over $7,500)
- Monthly wide screen online ad (468x60) with live link back to your home page sent to over 1500+ subscribers to CREIA’s INSPECTOR e-journal. ($4,800 value)
Sign Up Now before Ad Rates increase by 10% on January 1, 2009. - An email blast to the entire CREIA membership twice a year – you provide the copy and graphics/photos and will get your message out under our name. ($940 value)
- A live link to your home page in the Affiliate Directory prominently acknowledged on the front page of CREIA.org. ($1,200 value)
- Premier placement of your business name and your exhibits at CREIA conference. Significantly reduced exhibit and sponsorship opportunities available to PREMIER Affiliates. (Up to $600 value)
- Participation in “Affiliate Spotlight” feature in the INSPECTOR e-Journal where CREIA will run press releases and articles on your products and services.
Join here online for your "PREMIER" Affiliate Membership.
Our Mission Statement
- To represent the Real Estate Inspection Industry;
- To recognize and promote Real Estate Inspection as a unique; professional discipline;
- To provide leadership through education and by maintaining ethical and technical standards;
- To enhance consumer protection and promote public awareness of the Association.
Our Organizational Structure
Established in 1976, CREIA is a non-profit trade association, with chapters located throughout the state. CREIA is a member-driven, hands-on organization that provides educational programming and on-going opportunities for its members to interact at both local and statewide CREIA meetings and events. CREIA also provides many opportunities for its members to be involved in the governing of the association.
The CREIA Board of Directors is comprised of a thirteen member board with offices of: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary; and Chief Financial Officer. In addition to the CREIA Board of Directors, there are several standing committees that report to the Board of Directors.
Since 1976, the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA), a non-profit corporation has been providing education, training, and support services to the real estate inspection industry and to the public. Inspectors must adhere to CREIA’s Code of Ethics and follow the Standards of Practice developed by the association. CREIA requires its members to successfully pass a written test of property systems and complete 30 hours of education each year. Members can accumulate credits through various sources of education including monthly chapter meetings, conferences, and other approved activities. CREIA keeps records to ensure that members are complying with the requirements. Educational topics cover a variety of technical subjects including updates and advances that affect property inspection and the business of real inspection.
CREIA Chapters
CREIA chapters are located throughout the state. Most chapters hold monthly educational meetings and special event programs. Each CREIA member selects a local chapter. All Affiliates, Inspector Members, Candidate Members and Prospective Members are invited to attend local meetings. Chapter meetings are an excellent way to meet and interact with peers, participate in educational programs, and market products and services to those in the inspection industry.