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Posted: May 9, 2025
Cyrier of MANSARD of Boston awarded CRE designation
Boston, MA Jeremy Cyrier, CRE, president and commercial real estate advisor of MANSARD of Boston, has been awarded the CRE (Counselor of Real Estate) designation by The Counselors of Real Estate, a global organization of commercial property advisors.
Cyrier specializes in leveraging market knowledge and skill in multi-party negotiations while applying the latest tax-sensitive disposition strategies to get owners of closely held commercial real estate the returns they deserve. Cyrier believes that his clients should experience financially meaningful life events with their investments in real estate.
Only 1,000 real estate professionals hold the CRE credential. Counselors reside in 22 countries, practice in many more, and offer expertise in 60 real estate disciplines across all asset classes. Membership is selective and extended by invitation, although commercial real estate practitioners with at least 10 years of proven experience may apply. Members of The Counselors of Real Estate, which was established in 1953, are from leading real estate and appraisal firms, as well as real property experts in corporate real estate, finance, law, academia, and government.
For additional information, visit www.cre.org.
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