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Member Benefits and Services
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 Click here to download the 2010 IREM Member Benefits & Services brochure.
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Connections
IREM Leadership and Legislative Summit
IREM Leadership Conference
NEW! 2010 IREM Conference (iCON)
The IREM Chapter Network
Leadership Opportunities
Knowledge
IREM Education
IREM Webinars
IREM Virtual Seminars
IREMFIRST.org
Journal of Property Management (JPM)
IREM Publications
Exclusivity
eNotes
FYI Flash
National Security Alerts
Legislative Bulletin
Legislative Data Access
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Instant Online Access
IREM.org
IREMjobs.org
Endorsement
Recognition and Rewards
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships
Professional Recognition Awards
Discounts for Vendors and Services
IREM Affinity Partners
Realtor® VIP Program
IREM Gear
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Connect with a community of professionals at national IREM conferences and locally with your chapter.
More Contacts = More Business = More Profits
IREM LEADERSHIP AND LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT
Featuring Capitol Hill Visit Day
May 1-5, 2010
JW Marriott Hotel
Washington, DC
Impact the Institute. Influence legislation.
For the last decade, IREM leaders have convened in Washington,
DC to influence and shape how the Institute serves and supports
its members, the industry and legislation that is critical to your
business. Join hundreds of your colleagues who are taking
action to insure the continued growth and success of their
business and professional community.
Elevate your leader within by…
- Participating in committee, advisory board and forum
events
- Meeting with IREM national and chapter officers
- Exchanging creative initiatives and winning strategies
- Learning about the legislative issues affecting owners,
properties and the industry
- Visiting with members of Congress and making your voice
heard
Are you ready to take an active role in defining the future of real
estate management? If you are, plan to attend this powerful
Summit and take your place among the leaders who share your
vision and passion.
IREM Leadership Conference
August 11-13, 2010
Chicago, Illinois
A combined event of the Chapter Leadership Conference and the Faculty Retreat in one dynamic venue. This conference is a must-attend event for all chapter leaders including officers, executive council members, committee chairs, and IREM association executives, and IREM Faculty.
This conference will provide an opportunity for attendees to connect with fellow leaders, national officers, regional vice presidents, IREM Faculty, and IREM staff during lively, interactive sessions, discussions, and activities including:
- Individual chapter planning retreats
- More sessions for more chapter leaders
- Top-notch keynote speaker
- Best practice roundtable panels and discussions
- More tools, resources, and ideas to deliver meaningful member experiences
- More one-on-one staff consultations
- Networking events and fun!
Visit the Conferences section to learn more about IREM conferences and to register online.
NEW! 2010 IREM Conference (iCON)
October 19-23, 2010 Hilton Bonnet Creek & Waldorf Astoria Resort Orlando, Florida
Create your own reality.
There have been many famous gatherings where people have created their own reality…Woodstock®. Disco. MTV®. Facebook®. The next one is the 2010 IREM Conference (iCon).

New in 2010, IREM iCon focuses on creating connectivity, community building and customized experiences. Throughout the months preceding IREM iCon, you may choose to participate in myriad of knowledge exchanges, networking activities and interactive research projects – all culminating with the gathering of hundreds of industry professionals in Orlando.
This groundbreaking industry event will give you the
freedom to...
- Tailor learning that is relevant to you and your business
- Participate in virtual and live forums and discussions
- Glean insight and information from thousands of practitioners
- Affect IREM policy and direction
From virtual to reality…your experience starts today,
continuing live in Orlando.
The IREM Chapter Network
Connect Locally
IREM has 80 chapters across the country, as well as an
international network including chapters in Brazil, Canada,
Japan, Poland, Russia, South Korea and other partnerships
around the world.
Chapter Leadership
Volunteer for a chapter leadership position to strengthen
your leadership skills and help your chapter grow.
Chapter Meetings and Events
Attend meetings and events held by your local chapter to
establish new business contacts and build a supportive
network of local colleagues.
Legislative Advocacy
Get involved in your chapter’s legislative advocacy efforts to
influence local policy and legislation.
Local Tradeshows
Help your chapter participate in local tradeshows where you
can meet future vendors and partners or find new
employees.
Visit the Chapters section to contact your local chapter.
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Influence the real estate management industry and IREM. Be recognized as an industry expert
Leave a lasting impression in the eyes of your colleagues and the industry
Contribute your knowledge and experience to IREM and make a difference.
Volunteer for a National Assignment
Serve on an IREM national committee, the Governing Council, task forces, or review teams and take an active role in shaping IREM’s future.
Volunteer for a Chapter Assignment
Become actively involved at the local level by volunteering for a leadership position at your chapter.
To learn more about becoming an IREM volunteer, click here .
Present an Education Session at a National Conference
Share your experiences by conducting an education session, panel discussion, or workshop at an IREM
conference.
Visit the Conferences section to submit a “Call for Presentations” form online.
Teaching Opportunities
You can facilitate an ethics course for your chapter or become an IREM instructor.
Contact your chapter’s IREM Association Executive for ethics or IREM Headquarters for instructor opportunities.
Write for the Journal of Property Management (JPM®)
Tell your success stories to an audience of over 18,000 readers and receive industry-wide recognition.
To submit an article or story idea for JPM, contact the Managing Editor at jpmsub@irem.org.
Contribute to IREMFIRST
You, the experienced real estate manager, are the best source of industry knowledge. Contribute a form or resource to IREMFIRST or network with your peers through the online social community.
To make a contribution, contact us at iremfirst.org.
Facilitate an IREM Webinar
Facilitate a webinar on the industry topics you know best.
If you would like to volunteer to become a webinar facilitator, contact us at webinars@irem.org.
Become an Industry Expert
Interested in sharing your expertise but not sure how to get involved?
To learn more about becoming an IREM volunteer, click here .
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Get the information you need, in the format you need it, wherever you are in your career.
IREM EDUCATION
“Cash in” on your member benefits
IREM Members receive up to 20% discounts on tuition for
courses offered in the U.S. Tuition pricing is offered at two
rates for members:
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Premier member rate: Applies to CPM Members,
CPM Candidates, ARM Members, ACoM Members,
and AMO Firm Employees
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Classic member rate: Applies to Associate Members,
Student Members, and Academic Members
Convenient Formats
IREM courses are offered in classroom, online, and home
study formats to accommodate your individual learning
style.
Emphasis on Practical Applications
Course content focuses on contemporary practices and “real-life” scenarios so you can instantly apply your new skills on-the-job. All courses are revised regularly to ensure relevance in today’s marketplace.
Expert Instructors
All classroom and online courses are taught by seasoned real estate managers who have achieved top management positions.
Learning for All Levels
No matter where you are in your career – just starting out, a mid-level practitioner, or an executive – IREM offers learning opportunities for every stage of your professional development.
50% Discount on Course Repeats
Retake any IREM course offered in the U.S., or the equivalent of a prior course taken, in any delivery format for 50% off! Contact IREM at 800-837-0706, ext. 4650, to register for a repeat course or to obtain additional
information.
* PLEASE NOTE: ARM Exam, ACoM Exam and CPM Exam are NOT included in the repeat course policy.
Click Here to learn more about IREM courses and/or to register online.
Elective Credit Toward NAR’s Green Designation
Take IREM’s new green course, “Sustainable Real Estate Management” (SRM001) and earn elective credit toward NAR’s Green Designation.
To learn about NAR’s green designation, visit www.greenresourcecouncil.org
College Credit for IREM Education
Through IREM’s partnerships with Peirce College and University of Phoenix, you can apply IREM coursework towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration or Real Estate.
Click Here to learn about earning college credit for IREM courses.
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IREM WEBINARS
Get hot topic information at no cost to you.
IREM webinars are FREE to IREM Members and are offered monthly.
Up-to-Date Information
Webinar topics range from discussions on hot industry issues to live demos of useful IREM resources.
Recent topics include:
- Leasing Poorly Designed Spaces in Office Buildings and Shopping Centers
- Rules of Attraction: Hiring Right
- Sustainability in Existing Buildings
- Return on Equity: Advanced Analysis
- IREM Financial Analysis Spreadsheet Demonstration
Convenient Learning Format
In the comfort of your home or office, listen to an expert facilitator via conference call while viewing presentation materials on your computer. IREM webinars run 60-90 minutes so you can learn something new with a minimal time commitment.Chat with fellow participants online and get your questions answered by the webinar moderator. Plus, all attendees get an exclusive discount offer!
Click Here to review the current offerings and register today.
IREM VIRTUAL SEMINARS
Get in-depth information with take-away supportive materials.
Virtual seminars are delivered via the Web and telephone, typically as a multi-part series. Recent topics include:
- Troubled Assets
- EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
Learn live during the virtual seminar, then refresh your knowledge with extensive take-away materials.
What you get with virtual seminars:
- Discounted registration for IREM Members
- Quality IREM Member instructors and other
industry experts
- Seminar materials (e.g., slides, handouts, recording)
Click Here to review the current offerings and register today.
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IREMFIRST.ORG
Connect to industry professionals and industry resources.
Re-Launched in 2008, the new IREMFIRST now hosts
community building features and member profile hosting,
in addition to the same great features it has always had.
The only site of its kind, IREMFIRST is the online destination
for real estate management resources!
Get better decisions, better information and better decisions with:
- A dynamic homepage showcasing the latest industry information and tools
- User-driven functionality
- Community-building featuring member profiles and forums
- Access to knowledge centers on leading edge topics
- A career center created specifically for the industry
- Online tools and tutorials
Working smarter, not harder in today’s economy is crucial for our business to remain resilient in these challenging
times. Log on at to set up your profile, download customizable forms, take online tutorials, participate in online forums and much more – all for FREE!
Log in today at www.IREMFIRST.org!
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Journal of Property Management (JPM®)
Continually cited as a top member benefit!
JPM offers unparalleled coverage of the latest industry news and trends.
Free Subscription
Your membership includes a free subscription to this bi-monthly publication – each issue packed with articles written by the experts, including IREM Members.
Free Archive Access
All IREM Members have free access to the JPM online archives at www.irem.org with a feature for searching by issue or keyword.
Free Translated Articles
At least one article from each JPM issue is translated into multiple languages and posted in the native language sections of www.irem.org.
Click Here for additional information.
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IREM PUBLICATIONS
Get industry resources without the high industry prices.
IREM Members receive significant discounts - 20% to 50% off on all IREM publications!
Comprehensive Coverage
Written by IREM Members and other industry experts, IREM publications cover all major property types and address the challenges you face in today’s real estate management world.
NEW! eBooks Now Available!
Read them where you want, how you want, when you want! Available in print and eBook format, you can take IREM publications wherever you go!
Timely and Relevant Market Research
Exclusively offered by IREM, the Income/Expense Analysis Reports are essential tools that help you take your properties in the right direction. From operating ratios to vacancy rates, these reports will give you the comparative data you need.
Bonus!
All IREM Members receive 50% off the reports and CPM Members receive one complimentary report per year.
Want an EasyWay to a Free Report?
Contribute to IREM’s Income/Expense Program and get one free individual report. Visit http://ie.irem.org to submit income and expense data online by April 1, 2010
Five books are published annually: conventional apartments, federally assistedapartments, office buildings, and condominiums, cooperatives and planned unit developments, and shopping centers.
Visit www.irembooks.org.
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Get access to member – only communications and information
eNotes
Our monthly member e-mail newsletter highlights newIREM benefits and programs, upcoming events and other important membership news.
FYI Flash
Get industry update e-mails covering the economy, the industry and much more!
National Security Alerts
All U.S. IREM Members who have opted in for e-mail communications receive national security alerts as soon as they are issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Legislative Bulletin
Our monthly legislative member e-newsletter highlights new events on Capitol Hill and upcoming public policy events that specifically affect you and the real estate industry.
Legislative Data Access
The IREM Legislative Database will give you access to legislation in each state to help you and your chapter take a proactive stance on legislative issues.
Statement of Legislative Policy - A compilation of IREM’s official positions on legislative and public policy issues.
Briefing Papers– Valuable reference guides that are compiled and updated as new developments arise. Visit the Public Policy section of www.irem.org to view all policy reference guides online.
To view pending legislation in your state, log in at
www.irem.org and visit the Public Policy section.
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Get instantly connected at the click of a mouse
IREM.org
Conduct your IREM business online. Log in with your username and password and you can:
- Update your member profile: IREM can serve you
better – and potential clients and employers can find
you easier – if you update your profile whenever you
move or change jobs
- If you are a U.S. CPM Candidate, view your Candidate
Status Report and track your progress towards earning
your CPM
- Pay your national membership dues
- View your IREM course transcript and committee
history
- Register for courses and conferences
- Order IREM publications and other products
IREMjobs.org
Use a job site created especially for your industry
The only career site created just for real estate
management.
New and improved this year, check out IREMjobs.org!
For Employers:
- User-friendly features
- Searchable resume database
- Auto notification
- Job activity tracking
- Online job posting information
For Job Seekers:
- FREE and confidential resume posting
- Job search controlM
- Easy job application
- Saved jobs capability
Get started today at www.IREMjobs.org!
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Get promoted as an industry professional
just by being a credentialed member
Set yourself apart
IREM is committed to giving credentialed IREM Members a
competitive edge by marketing the CPM, ARM, ACoM, and
AMO credentials to your potential clients and employers.
Leadership Visits to Owners, Developers, Investors
and Employers
IREM’s national leaders and chapters regularly schedule
in-person visits with owners, developers, investors, and
employers to promote the value of hiring IREM credentialed
members and firms.
Nationwide Advertising Campaign
Every year, IREM places credential awareness ads in highly
regarded business and real estate publications across the
U.S. to promote IREM credentials to owners, developers,
investors and employers. In 2008, IREM Headquarters and
chapters worked together to place more than 250,000
digital impressions, print ads, surveys, and tradeshow ads.
Listing in the Online IREM Member Directory
IREM makes it easy for prospective clients and investors to
seek you out for new business ventures and for you to
connect with a colleague. Utilize the directory to reach out
to an international network of IREM colleagues. Click on
“Find a Member” at www.irem.org to access the online
IREM Member Directory.
NOTE: Be sure to update your profile online at
www.irem.org to maximize your directory exposure.
Customized Online Resources for Owners and Investors
On www.irem.org, IREM has developed a special “Owners
and Investors” area to educate this key audience about the
benefits of selecting IREM Members as their real estate
management partners. Owners and investors can access
useful resources such as the “Choosing the Right Real
Estate Manager or Real Estate Management Firm” guide.
Exposure at Industry Events
In order to promote a greater awareness of IREM and its
credentials, the Institute participates in prominent tradeshows
and other industry events across the globe. In addition, IREM
arranges speaking engagements for volunteer leaders at many
of these events.
IREM will have a presence at several events throughout
2010, including:
- PHMA Trade Expo
- MPIM
- NAI Global Convention 2010
- Total Facilities Management Show
- 2010 BOMA International Conference and The Office Building Show
- ICSC Spring Convention - RECON The Global Retail Real Estate Convention
- NAA Education & Exposition Conference 2010
- Expo REAL
- USGBC GreenBuild 2010 Conference and Expo
To view IREM's 2010 calendar of events, click here.
Promote your credential
Simple ways to highlight your credential include wearing your pin at work and hanging your certificate and IREM Code of Professional Ethics in your office. As a credentialed member, you can differentiate yourself with the “CPM” “ARM” “ACoM” or “AMO” acronym after your name or company name and by utilizing your credential logo on all marketing materials. To download logos and view the IREM Brand Style Guide, click here.
Refer to the online marketing guides for self-promotion strategies that involve minimal time and cost. To access these guides, log in and visit the Members section of www.irem.org, “Promote Your IREM Credential”.
Announce Your Promotions and Achievements in JPM
Let IREM and your peers know when you have climbed
up the ranks or finalized a noteworthy transaction by
submitting your news to the “Career Moves” section of JPM. To make a submission online, click here.
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Be an IREM Ambassador and get chances to win cash prizes!
Help build the IREM network and get recognized for it.
Participate in IREM Member-Get-A-Member program.
All it Takes is ONE! Just one new membership application
with your name listed as the referring member gives you a
chance to win the cash grand prize.
Grand Prize: $2,010 - Make just one referral and you’ll be entered in a drawing
for this grand prize!
Top Recruiter Rewards:
- $1,000 - Make the most referrals and win!
- $ 500 - 2nd and 3rd most referrals will win!
- $ 250 - 4th and 5th most referrals will win!
- $ 100 - 6th to 15th most referrals will win!
Monthly Rewards:
- $100 – Five monthly drawings….All it takes is ONE
referral in a month to be entered to win!
Get started today at www.irem.org/referral
“IREM became the cornerstone of my career, the building blocks that propelled
me forward. I became promotable and received immediate recognition for my
accomplishments as a CPM.”
- Annette Mehal, CPM
Parkway Realty Services LLC - Knoxville, TN
“We work in an ever-changing industry, and IREM has been instrumental in not
only providing an excellent base education, but always being on-point to address
current market conditions and trends to make sure I am the best I can be.”
- Shawna Gross, CPM
Stream Realty Partners - Austin, L.P., AMO - Austin, TX
“IREM education provides industry-specific skills that have helped to set me apart
and above my peers and coworkers who don’t have the education behind the CPM
designation. IREM has also helped me to be a better coach, mentor, and teacher to
others who are new in the business.”
- Heidi Berres, CPM
Irgens Development Partners, LLC, AMO - Milwaukee, WI
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Get your IREM education financed with help from the IREM Foundation

Get financial help with your IREM education
The IREM Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to provide funding for those in need
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Scholarships
The Foundation recognizes that part of attracting new entrants to the real estate management industry is to have a strong presence on campuses that have real estate education programs. Students can apply for the following Collegiate Scholarships:
Donald M. Furbush, CPM Scholarship
Bette Fears, ARM Scholarship
Paul H. Rittle, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Diversity Outreach Scholarship
Students pursuing a career in real estate, and specifically in real
estate management, and who are enrolled in undergraduate and
graduate programs at a college or university may apply for
financial assistance.
Scholarships may be used to help with tuition, books, and
fees.
Click here to learn more
Professional Recognition Awards
J. Wallace Paletou Award
Recognizes an individual who has made especially noteworthy
contributions to the field of real estate management or
contributed to the betterment of society as a whole through the
role of a real estate manager.
Lloyd D. Hanford Sr. Distinguished Faculty Award
Presented to an IREM faculty member who has shown
extraordinary dedication to the advancement of professional
education in the real estate management industry.
Louise L. and Y.T. Lum Award
Recognizes an individual who is actively engaged in real estate
management and has made distinguished contributions to the
profession through education, or the advancement of ethical
and professional standards.
Click here to learn more
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Save money and get what you need
Take advantage of IREM Affinity partners and
Realtor VIP Program
Discounted Professional Liability Insurance
Marsh Affinity Group Services (a service of Seabury and
Smith) offers an outstanding professional liability (errors and
omissions) insurance program at competitive rates for IREM
Members. For more details, call 877-451-4003, press option #3,
or log on to www.seaburychicago.com.
RentalHouses.com
Enjoy a 10% discount on published rates for single and
multiple listing plans on RentalHouses.com, a national
online service especially for U.S. owners or managers of
single family homes and small apartment communities with
fewer than 50 units. Visit the IREM page on the www.rentalhouses.com/partners/irem
and enter IREM607 for your industry code during checkout
to receive your discount. Or, contact RentalHouses.com at
866-822-RENT (7368) or iremsupport@rentalhouses.com.
Discounted Advertising Rates with Yellow Pages
Promote yourself and attract new business by listing
yourself as a CPM or an AMO firm in both the print and
online yellow pages. SMG Directory Marketing, the national
advertiser for IREM’s yellow pages program, offers a wide
range of discounted services for your print and Internet
advertising needs. For more information, contact Christina
Janiczek at 847-615-6823.
 Support for your technology issues
Exclusive for IREM Members: get unlimited expert tech support for just $199 per year.
REALTOR® VIP Program
Through membership in the National Association OF
Realtors®, CPM Members in the U.S. can take advantage
of the numerous discounts offered via the REALTOR® VIP
program. VIP benefits include special offers on premium
products and services such as Dell computer systems,
Sprint wireless communications and Xerox office solutions.
Visit www.realtor.org to find out more about the REALTOR®
VIP program.
IREM Gear
Promote your affiliation with IREM with a full line of IREM
gear and other items at the IREM Team Store! The IREM
Team Store will customize orders for you, for your chapter,
and even for your business.
Select one...select several...you name it, they’ve got it –
shirts, jackets, hats, pens, banners, certificates,
coffee mugs, member anniversary pins, chapter recognition
gifts, and plaques...to name just a few.
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