The Society of Real Estate Professionals (SOREP) is a Tampa Bay-based 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization and is the premier group of commercial real estate professionals in the region. Established in January 2017, SOREP boasts a membership base of about 250 professionals from a variety of backgrounds including finance, development, banking, legal, construction, architecture/engineering, and other commercial real estate services.

SOREP’s primary mission is to empower the next generation of real estate professionals by supporting state university and college real estate programs and providing merit-based scholarships to qualifying students. Since 2018, SOREP has awarded $217,500 in scholarships to students pursuing real estate related degrees and long-term careers in Florida.

SOREP also endeavors to enrich the careers of its members through the sharing of multidisciplinary knowledge and providing access to key industry leaders and important real estate developments throughout Tampa Bay. 

These missions are fulfilled through monthly events including breakfasts panels, property tours, expert presentations, and networking happy hours.

Join the premier organization for commercial real estate professionals in Tampa Bay! SOREP members enjoy heavily discounted pricing for events, two free social events per year, and access to our member contact database. Most importantly, your membership dues support the SOREP Annual Scholarship.