FIABCI and CORFAC International Announce Strategic Cooperation to Strengthen Global Commercial Real Estate Collaboration

The International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) and CORFAC International, a global network of independently owned commercial real estate brokerage firms, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration and create new opportunities for professionals and organizations across the global commercial real estate industry.

The partnership brings together two international networks with complementary expertise and common goals of professional excellence, ethical standards, knowledge exchange, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Under the agreement, CORFAC International will join FIABCI as a Direct Corporate Member, further strengthening its engagement with FIABCI’s global network of real estate professionals and its international councils, committees, working groups, chapters, and activities.

The cooperation will focus on advancing commercial real estate across industrial, logistics, office, retail, investment, brokerage, property and asset management, and related sectors.

“FIABCI is pleased to welcome CORFAC International as a Direct Corporate Member and to establish this framework for deeper collaboration,” said Lily Chang, FIABCI World President. “Both organizations share a strong commitment to professional excellence, international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and creating tangible opportunities for our members. This partnership will strengthen connections between commercial real estate professionals across markets and help facilitate new conversations, partnerships, and business opportunities globally.”

“We are excited to join FIABCI and connect CORFAC’s global network with a prestigious international community of real estate professionals,” said Joe Santaularia, 2026 President of CORFAC International. “FIABCI offers tremendous value through its worldwide relationships, diverse industry expertise and opportunities for meaningful business connections. We look forward to collaborating and reinforcing our shared commitment to professional excellence.”

Advancing Thought Leadership and Industry Dialogue

A key component of the partnership will be the development of opportunities for thought leadership and professional dialogue on issues shaping commercial real estate markets worldwide.

FIABCI and CORFAC International will explore the organization of high-level roundtables, expert discussions, and working sessions addressing topics such as:

• Logistics and supply-chain infrastructure
• Industrial and commercial development
• Retail transformation
• Investment trends and market intelligence
• Sustainable commercial buildings
• Adaptive reuse
• PropTech and innovation
• Market data and transparency
• Professional ethics and standards
• Asset and property management

The organizations will also explore opportunities to develop joint or complementary papers, reports, market studies, and policy contributions in areas where their respective expertise and interests converge.

Through this Memorandum of Understanding, FIABCI and CORFAC International will combine their complementary networks and expertise to promote greater international collaboration and create new avenues for professional and business development.

The partnership reflects the organizations’ vision that stronger international connections, knowledge exchange, and professional cooperation can contribute to a more innovative, sustainable, and globally connected commercial real estate industry.

About FIABCI

The International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) is a worldwide business networking organization for professionals associated with the real estate industry. Since 1951, FIABCI has brought together professionals and organizations across countries, sectors, and specializations, promoting international business relationships, knowledge exchange, professional development, and business opportunities across global real estate markets.

About CORFAC International

CORFAC International is a global network comprised of independently owned commercial real estate firms with expertise in office, industrial and retail brokerage, tenant and landlord representation, investment sales, multifamily, acquisitions and dispositions, property management and corporate services.

Founded in 1989, CORFAC has 70 offices in the U.S., Canada, and international markets, including Australia, Belgium, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, England, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Scotland, South Korea, Switzerland and United Arab Emirates.

CORFAC offices close an average of 10,000 lease and sales transactions valued at more than $10 billion annually, totaling 750 million square feet closed and managed worldwide.