IREM represents the pinnacle of real estate management

Real Estate Weekly, July 25, 2001 by Joe Scholes

The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) is a professional organization dedicated to the needs of real estate management specialists worldwide. For nearly 70 years, IREM has remained at the industry forefront by providing the tools and solutions necessary for real estate management success. As the nation's leading resource and advocate for real estate managers, IREM provides education, research and analysis, publications, career development, and networking opportunities for real estate managers and real estate management companies. Unlike any other organization, IREM serves the needs of those who manage and own all types of real property including commercial office buildings, retail properties, industrial properties, corporate real estate holdings, multifamily residential, cooperatives and condominiums, conventionally financed rentals, and government assisted apartments.

IREM is known as the industry's chief provider of quality education. Now offering more education opportunities than ever before, IREM makes training development more affordable and efficient as well as effective. IREM courses focus on relevant and practical skills, information, and include the essential competencies needed by real estate managers to succeed in today's highly competitive marketplace. Real property owners and investors seek this kind of knowledge and expertise when they hire real estate managers and firms.

The certifications awarded by IREM signify a commitment to being among the very best. Real estate managers and management organizations achieving IREM's designations are among the most successful in the industry. IREM's designations are:

Certified Property Manager (CPM) -- Recognized as the industry's premier designation, CPM is the certification of choice for individuals committed to professional excellence. Embracing all property types, the CPM designation is the only comprehensive certification exclusively for property and asset managers.

Accredited Management Organizations (AMO) -- Considered a pioneer in the real estate management industry, IREM developed the first ever accreditation program recognizing excellence among real estate management firms. AMO firms represent a commitment to high standards of practice and financial performance.

Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) -- This designation is regarded as one of the industry's most prestigious for residential managers. On-the-job experience coupled with IREM's highly acclaimed education programs prepare ARM designees to meet the needs of investors, owners and residents they serve.

The Greater New York Chapter consists of nearly 600 members. Its monthly luncheon meetings offer networking opportunities for real estate professionals who are interested in seeking career opportunities, making lucrative and rewarding business contacts, or just getting together with fellow industry professionals. These gatherings also include noteworthy guest speakers from government, industry, and civic affairs. Every November, the Greater New York Chapter holds a gala dinner in which it honors its very best with awards and hears from its incoming leaders.

For further information on IREM, log on to the Greater New York Chapter's web site www.iremnyc.org or its national web site www.irem.org or call chapter administrator Sheila Still at 944-9445.