Learn From One of the Rarest Designations in Real Estate.
Fewer than 13,000 people in the world hold the CCIM designation. Jaben Starnes is one of them, and he genuinely enjoys working alongside brokers who are serious about growing in commercial real estate.
Jaben Starnes, CCIM
NC Lic. #315996
Your Mentor
You'll Be Talking Directly to Jaben.
Jaben Starnes earned his CCIM designation through years of hands-on commercial real estate work across Rowan and Cabarrus County, including investment sales, leasing, land, and corporate advisory. He has represented buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants at every level, including international expansion deals.
He's not an educator who stopped doing deals. He is actively in the market, which means what he teaches is what's working right now.
Every session is one-on-one. No group calls, no pre-recorded content. Just you and Jaben, working through your real situation for a full hour.
The Designation
What Is a CCIM?
CCIM stands for Certified Commercial Investment Member, the highest professional designation in commercial real estate. It's awarded by the CCIM Institute and requires mastery of financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis, and investment analysis.
Earning it takes years. Most brokers never pursue it. Fewer than 13,000 people worldwide hold the designation, making it one of the industry's most selective and recognized credentials. In a market like Rowan and Cabarrus County, a CCIM designee is genuinely exceptional.
When you learn from a CCIM, you're not learning opinion. You're learning a proven, institutionally-recognized framework for analyzing commercial real estate at the highest level.
CCIM Designees Worldwide
Of Commercial Practitioners
The CCIM designation is recognized globally as the standard of excellence in commercial real estate. It is not given; it is earned through rigorous coursework, a portfolio of qualifying experience, and a comprehensive exam.
What's Included
One Call. Real Answers.
- One 60-minute strategy call per month, one-on-one with Jaben
- Real deal review: bring an active deal, a pitch, or a question
- Guidance on underwriting, LOI strategy, leasing, and market positioning
- Honest feedback from a broker who has operated at both the local and international level
- Access to the mindset and frameworks behind the CCIM designation
Who It's For
Is This For You?
- Licensed agents looking to break into commercial real estate
- Residential brokers ready to add commercial to their practice
- New commercial agents who want structured guidance without guesswork
- Ambitious brokers who want to think at a higher level, faster
From the Field
What Brokers Are Saying
Real feedback from commercial agents Jaben has worked with directly to help build their careers.
"I had the pleasure of working with Jaben when I first entered commercial real estate through eXp Commercial. He was instrumental in helping me establish a strong foundation and has continued to be an important part of my professional growth as a commercial real estate agent. Jaben is highly professional, and I confidently recommend his services."
Jeff Helms
Real Estate Broker
"I've worked with Jaben on multiple projects and he is super knowledgeable about the market. Thank you for looking out for us and we look forward to working future projects together!"
Elvis Quinteros
Real Estate Broker
"Excellent service and professionalism. I've done business with them from Texas and the experience has been great. Very responsive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Highly recommend!"
Amelid Lopez
Real Estate Broker
"Jaben is incredibly knowledgeable and professional. He truly acts as an advisor as he has an excellent understanding of the financials and local market of an investment. He genuinely cares about his clients and anyone he works with and his years of experience definitely shows."
Vu Nguyen
Real Estate Broker
$300 / one hour
One focused hour with a CCIM. No fluff, no theory for theory's sake. Just direct, practical guidance for where you are right now in your commercial real estate career.
Sessions are limited. Pick a time that works for you.