Michael J. Seiler Behavioral Research Commendation
The American Real Estate Society (ARES) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Michael J. Seiler Behavioral Research Commendation, one of our organization’s most prestigious awards, created to attract and encourage top researchers from a wide array of disciplines to focus their research efforts towards expanding knowledge in the area of behavioral real estate.
“ARES is very excited to announce this award that will encourage and support behavioral real estate research, an increasingly important and growing field of scholarship. It is through this kind of opportunities that we can push research and create interests in emerging scholars on such topics,” said Vivek Sah, President of the American Real Estate Society and Director, Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management.
The winner of this esteemed award will participate in the annual ARES Spring meeting and will be honored alongside the winners of the other prestigious awards in real estate scholarship, such as the David Ricardo Medal, Richard Ratcliff Award, and Graaskamp Awards, at the annual luncheon.
“It is a great honor to serve as the namesake for this newly created distinguished award. I look forward to encouraging the continued expansion of the burgeoning field of behavioral real estate that I love so much and have poured the heft of my professional efforts into for so many decades,” said Seiler, the J. Edward Zollinger Endowed Chair Professor of Finance & Real Estate in the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary.
Seiler served as ARES president in 2014-15, and is recognized as a prolific scholar in the real estate field.
“It is with immense pride that we see the Michael J. Seiler Behavioral Research Commendation established in honor of a notable scholar whose contributions have profoundly shaped the field of behavioral real estate. At the Raymond A. Mason School of Business, we celebrate this recognition not only as a testament to Professor Seiler’s exceptional impact but also as a milestone for future researchers,” said Todd Mooradian, Dean of the Raymond A. Mason School of Business, adding that the award will inspire a new generation to explore and expand on behavioral real estate and thereby further the commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in this ever-changing area.”
The awardee will receive reimbursable expenses of up to $1,000 in travel and hotel accommodation.
For more information on the Michael J. Seiler Behavioral Research Commendation visit: www.ares.org/page/seiler
About William & Mary and the Raymond A. Mason School of Business
Founded in 1693, William & Mary is the second-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. With over 300 years of innovation and excellence, the university continues to push the boundaries between research and teaching, teaching and learning, and learning and living. As a prestigious "Public Ivy," William & Mary offers a world-class education that combines rigorous academics with exceptional value, preparing students to excel in an ever-evolving global landscape.
The Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary embodies the university’s commitment to cutting-edge research and hands-on learning. Emphasizing principles of achievement, entrepreneurship, and innovation, the School of Business provides students with real-world experiences that equip them to navigate and lead in today’s dynamic business environment.
About the American Real Estate Society
The American Real Estate Society (ARES) is the leading global real estate research and education organization with a mission is provide real estate thought leadership and bridge research and practice. To accomplish this mission, the entrepreneurial leadership of ARES over the past 40 years has developed six real estate journals, a special topics monograph series, an extensive newsletter, and annual fall and spring conferences. ARES, home to over 1,400 members, is managed by an all-volunteer team and has been instrumental in originating and developing seven affiliate regional real estate “sister” societies representing every continent throughout the world. For more information on ARES visit ares.org.
