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Property is a 24/7 business, so naturally your tenants are trying to reach you beyond 9-5. An effect...
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If you’re a real estate management professional, IREM ® offers a way to open doors and connect you t...
President Trump signed into law his signature legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), on Jul...
IREM ® celebrates the unmatched value of IREM certifications in today’s dynamic property management ...
For over four years, Shelby Zarei, the newly appointed Vice President of Business Development at A t...
Residential and commercial landlords alike are currently facing unprecedented challenges when it com...
From navigating economic shifts to adapting to changing tenant expectations, decisions made at the p...
The built environment plays a pivotal role in the global push toward sustainability. Recognizing tho...
In 2023 and 2024, IREM ® worked with a global strategist to develop an international strategy and a ...
Artificial intelligence is transforming real estate management. Professional property managers are h...
IREM ® debuted PropertyCon: An IREM Education Experience, in Boston April 23-24. This event focused ...
April is Fair Housing Month, which celebrates the passage of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and raises a...
Real estate management is a dynamic field, offering diverse career opportunities beyond traditional ...
In just a few weeks, property managers from around the world will meet in Boston for an unprecedente...
Remaining a leader in property or facilities management in today’s real estate environment is more c...
The Trump Administration has officially entered the White House for the second time. The returning p...
IREM is committed to advancing the real estate management profession. Real estate managers play a vi...
Get ready for PropertyCon, an unparalleled two-day education event designed for property managers at...
Understanding renter preferences is critical to maintaining high occupancy rates and fostering posit...
Born in Mexico, Oscar Rodriguez Aguila migrated to the U.S. at the age of 10, and from a young age, ...
From childhood dreams to global milestones: my property management journey to the IREM Global Summit
Ever since I was little, I’ve always had an eye for certain things, and when I set my mind on someth...
Over 15,000 real estate professionals descended on “The City on the Hill” as IREM representatives ma...
Looking forward to 2025, real estate businesses find themselves in a dynamic environment characteriz...
This summer, one of our managers gave us some unexpected advice: we could all be beach bums after gr...
2024 IREM® President Libby Ekre’s tag line, the “power of purpose,” set the tone for IREM’s Global S...
South Africa is in a moment of change. Thirty years after becoming a democracy, its leaders once aga...
The just-released IREM Income Expense IQ National Summary 2023 offers valuable insights into the fin...
IREM® is excited to announce the launch of a new “Why Hire” campaign. An updated digital version of ...
2024 has been quite an interesting year when it comes to politics. But this hasn’t stopped the IREM ...
After nearly a decade and close to 2,000 certifications, the IREM® Certified Sustainable Property (C...
As real estate managers, IREM members impact lives beyond the properties they manage. The RENEW (Rea...
Navigating the complexities of multifamily housing operations requires strategic solutions that not ...
The IREM® Student Leaders program is an unparalleled opportunity for students aspiring to make an im...
Unlock potential through inclusive change. As a property manager, you know that success extends beyo...
IREM’s CSP (Certified Sustainable Property) program has been expanded to include self-storage proper...
Driven by a passion for real estate management and for creating exceptional experiences, Jawad excel...
As a global organization, IREM continues to build connections with real estate management organizati...
In today’s economy, establishing and building a good credit score is crucial for financial health an...
IREM’s Diversity & Inclusion Succession Initiative (DISI) is a career development program design...
Volunteering with IREM provides career benefits that extend beyond personal satisfaction. DISI Leade...
IREM members may be biased, but winning an IREM REME Award is among the highest honors a real estate...
In late April, IREM representatives embarked on a dynamic journey to the United Arab Emirates (UAE),...
At IREM®, we say we have "knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management." In the same dy...
At IREM we present the many paths you can take in real estate management. Finding your best fit migh...
Nearly 300 IREM® leaders came to Chicago to enjoy three days of collaboration and learning to refres...
We’re excited to announce new IREM events to help you accelerate your professional journey and make ...
Sponsored content from IREM Industry Partner Dalkia Energy Solutions, EDF Group. It’s a Tuesday afte...
CHICAGO (March 26, 2024) – IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) is proud to announce it has re...
Sponsored content from AvidXchange, IREM Gallery Level Industry Partner As Q1 concludes, it’s natura...
The recent IREM and IREM Foundation's Advocacy Impact Day + ESG Summit held on February 27 and 28, 2...
March 8th marks a pivotal day in our global calendar: International Women’s Day (IWD). Since its inc...
IREM's Income/Expense IQ benchmark reports play a crucial role in empowering property managers to ef...
Affordable housing stands as a critical pillar in the foundation of vibrant, thriving communities wo...
The IREM ® (Institute of Real Estate Management) Student Leaders program presents a unique opportuni...
As we celebrate Black History Month, it's important to recognize and honor the trailblazers who’ve l...
Cameron Cary, a junior at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY, is not your average college ...
For a special episode of our “From the Front Lines” podcast, IREM Immediate Past President Renee Sav...
February 27-28, 2024, Washington, D.C. At IREM, we believe that a healthy real estate industry build...
Sponsored by IREM Industry Partner, Rent Manager In November 2022, ChatGPT—a language model-based ch...
Help IREM help you. Elevate your IREM experience by completing your profile so that we can develop t...
Are you ready for a high-octane journey towards professional growth and connection? Then buckle up, ...
In the ever-evolving world of real estate management, IREM® is leading the way to equip professional...
Meet Benson Richardson, Property Manager at the Woodbury Corporation in Salt Lake City, Utah. Just t...
Statistics show that requiring tenants to maintain renters insurance is an industry best practice. A...
This year’s Global Summit took place in the vibrant city of Toronto, Canada, marking an exciting mil...
The real estate management industry thrives on the dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment...
In the month of October, we celebrate Global Diversity Awareness, which recognizes and celebrates th...
You’ve probably heard of a group purchasing organization (GPO), but have you ever stopped to wonder ...
As IREM's partner, the Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC) has contributed this guest blog to sha...
In a rapidly evolving world, careers take unexpected turns, leading individuals to find their true c...
As IREM's partner, the Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC) has contributed this guest blog to sha...
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate management, IREM ® is stepping up to ensure profession...
In the dynamic world of real estate management, contributions by dedicated professionals can go unno...
This year’s Global Summit, held October 9 – 12 in Toronto, offers you more education and networking ...
Sustainability, affordable housing, and respect for state housing laws are three important legislati...
Jatonne Trianna's journey into the world of property management is a testament to the power of seizi...
IREM is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the field of property management. To f...
IREM celebrates the outstanding achievements of our female members who’ve made significant contribut...
Becoming an IREM volunteer offers a lot of benefits that extend beyond your current role. As a globa...
Mental health awareness is celebrated annually in May, bringing attention to the importance of good ...
After 2 years of pandemic restrictions, IREM leaders and members went to Washington, D.C., March 28t...
“The Global Summit was the singular most impactful experience for my future career. The ability to t...
REME Awards celebrate the work and achievements of real estate management professionals and firms wh...
“The great thing about property management is that we are a ‘melting pot’ – a lot of individuals fro...
IREM’s Diversity & Inclusion Succession Initiative (DISI) is a career development program design...
New to property management? Or know someone new to the profession? You probably already know about t...
Data’s all around us. Every time we make an online purchase, send a tweet, respond to an email, or m...
Mixed-use developments have been around for centuries – an early example is Trajan’s Market in Rome,...
Did you know IREM is currently running a survey to refine our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...
Sarah Shezi, CPM®, leads IREM South Africa Gauteng Chapter 123, established in 2018. She’s currently...
ESG is certainly making an impression on so many of us these days. It’s become so common that most t...
“It helps because I can communicate with them in a way that’s appealing and comforting. I try to und...
Post-pandemic, office property managers and tenant decision-makers alike continue to analyze the rel...
IREM President Barry Blanton, CPM®, is right. Property management encompasses so much more than the ...
Growth, efficiency and profitability. Those are the top three priorities for property managers for t...
Over the years, IREM’s annual Global Summit has celebrated the achievements of real estate managers ...
To fully understand how the North and South American continents and cultures evolved, and what that ...
It’s been a horrible weather season for all of us. And that means it’s been a horrible weather seaso...
“I said yes. Then I told myself I would figure it out, and that's what I’ve done every step of the w...
The results of a recent IREM survey of property managers indicates that, while practitioners recogni...
As of the 2020 U.S. census, the Hispanic population has grown by 23% since 2010, to 62.1 million. Wh...
Property management might seem a perfect career fit for Brooke Caravela, ACoM ®, given her pedigree....
In thousands of cities across the country, apartment residents make up half the population. In an ap...
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“This job is hard to do well,” says Jeffrey Lapin, CPM®, speaking of the property management profess...
Data from the AppFolio Property Manager 2022 Hiring and Retention Report revealed that despite leasi...
It might be too much to say that the pandemic, with its dire impact on office buildings, has created...
As the diversity of communities across the country evolves into a tapestry of age, race, identity, e...
“I’m a big believer in paying it forward.” So says Raven Livingston, the 30-year-old property assist...
We’re in nail-biter mode here. Twenty-nine-year-old Kurstie Butcher has completed all her CPM® cours...
It seems that nearly every day we read headlines of active shooters in public places. The likelihood...
GlobeSt Real Estate Forum is honored to shine a light on the Women of Influence, class of 2022. They...
In the summer of 2021, AppFolio sponsored a survey of over 1,000 property management professionals t...
It’s very easy to engage CPM® Candidate Jason Contreras in conversation. In fact, at a luncheon or o...
“Diving deep into your tenants’ businesses, helping them to grow and facilitating experiences that f...
Numbers may not be as hard and fast as they might appear. Not, at least, when it comes to budgeting....
Our elected officials can’t be expected to know every issue. IREM® and our affiliates, such as the N...
Motivated by what has become known as “The Great Resignation,” AppFolio partnered with IREM® to surv...
Real estate managers are responsible for much more than most people think. When you look out your wi...
Norway and Alaska are closer than you think. At least they are for Magnus Norøy. And even if the mil...
Everyone deserves equal access to housing, to own and to rent. Study after study shows that access t...
In the summer of 2021, AppFolio sponsored a survey of over 1,000 property management businesses to g...
With some three million square feet of diverse properties in her charge, Lynne Miller, CPM®, RPA, LE...
Veteran property managers, possibly a bit world-weary from their recent COVID struggles, might find ...
The real estate industry and real estate property? managers have seen some seismic shifts over the p...
Women’s History Month has been celebrated throughout the month of March since 1987. It’s a time for ...
COVID-19 had many impacts on real estate, and arguably, nowhere would that be truer than when it com...
In real estate management, Common Area Maintenance, commonly referred to as CAM, are those maintenan...
People who need to be where the action is might envy Phillip Quinones, CPM®. The 29-year-old graduat...
Data’s all around us. Every time we make an online purchase, send a tweet, respond to an email, or m...
One of the major pillars of IREM’s mission is to advocate for real estate managers and the real esta...
Does property management get the respect it deserves? Professionals who trained long and hard to mai...
Chat for a while with Lindsay Bonilla, CPM®, CCRM®, and you get a taste of where the property manage...
Advocating for the real estate industry, and especially for real estate managers, has always been am...
Every year, Dubai, UAE, celebrates Dubai 30x30, a “celebration of fitness and wellness,” that calls ...
We’ve probably all been there. We’ve been dismissed or discounted in our early years in business due...
If the dovetailing issues of climate change and healthy environments were a priority in 2019--in the...
“I was able to discover something at 39 that some people don’t discover their entire lives. I discov...
You never want to think about your community experiencing an emergency event, but they can occur at ...
Great workplaces are about more than just work. While they’ve always been about people working toget...
Unfortunately, fraud is a reality – and many of us will experience firsthand such scam attempts. The...
In March 2020, the world shifted beneath our feet. Restaurants, theaters, and schools closed. Air tr...
Arguably, the pandemic wreaked the worst damage on the office and retail food groups. And within tho...
Look up AED Asset Management online and you’ll find a full-service firm that offers everything from ...
Stacy Holden, Industry Principal, Director, AppFolio, discussed hiring challenges and solutions duri...
When it comes to technology and how it’s impacting property management, a survey of IREM members in ...
Not every property owner is a major institution, and Joe DeCarlo, CPM®, CCIM, ought to know. The pre...
Now more than ever, real estate managers are integrating technology into the work they do each day. ...
Do you want to advance in your career? Raise your hand. Raise it to volunteer. Raise it to take on a...
IREM members are at the core of everything we do. And, our members are the best at everything they d...
Insurance has long been an expensive line item for property owners and there seems to be no relief o...
It might seem daunting to get started in a property or real estate management career. But, the profe...
During a year characterized by change, several forces have set in motion industry-wide shifts that p...
Paying it forward. And paying it around. If there are twin goals that sum up the future career path ...
Sam Chanin, CPM®, would like to clear up some long-standing myths about property managers and techno...
As students head back to college campuses, they’ll likely be thinking about how much the approaching...
In an earlier blog we met 30-Under-30 superstar and CPM® Candidate Brett Voeltz, whose advice to oth...
IREM® was founded on the basis of ethics, and as the Institute has grown over the years and changed ...
Mentorship is a two-way street. That’s how CPM® candidate Brett Voeltz, RPA®, sees the start of care...
Since 1983, GlobeSt Real Estate Forum has recognized women who significantly influence the real esta...
Each day is an exciting ride for property managers, from demanding situations to creating delightful...
Much has changed this past year, including the dynamics of leadership. But while being an effective ...
Today IREM has a vibrant, robust international program. We have members in 43 countries, and more th...
Do you know Ana, Bill, Claudette, Danny, and Elsa? We hope you won’t be making their acquaintance an...
Angela Aeschliman, CPM®, CCIM, LEED AP ND, and Nicholas Stolatis, CPM®, RPA, LEED AP, BD+C, packed a...
To better gauge business sentiment from a “boots on the ground” perspective, AppFolio reached out to...
Celebrating the career journeys of young professionals shaping the future of real estate management.
For schools with real estate property management programs, internships, job shadowing, and property ...
“Between 2015 to 2020, the apartment rental market in the U.S. demonstrated a steady 1.7% growth, wh...
AppFolio’s annual industry-leading virtual conference — Wave Summit — has just wrapped up, and we’re...
If you ask anyone outside the industry what the typical real estate investor might look like, you’re...
IREM chapters build community among IREM members, extend the IREM brand, and help fulfill IREM’s mis...
Adaptability. That one word seems to separate the haves and have-nots in the retail sector. It was c...
“The goal of all professional property managers is to keep the tenant in their home.” The speaker co...
At AppFolio, we believe innovation comes in waves. These waves start as ripples, gather strength, an...
The annual turnover rate in multifamily stands at 33%, far higher than the average national rate of ...
The annual turnover rate in multifamily stands at 33%, far higher than the average national rate of ...
Let’s begin with a reflection on the following quote from a property manager: “One interesting aspec...
James Scott, IREM's Innovator-in-Residence and Lead Researcher at the MIT Real Estate Innovation Lab...
One hard fact of the COVID-19 pandemic is that we’re not going to be done with it for quite a while....
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, real estate managers globally are still facing many of the same c...
This year’s Advocacy Impact Day came at another watershed moment for the U.S. government during the ...
Seventy-five years ago, IREM® certified the first 162 real estate management firms as Accredited Man...
No one escaped the challenges of COVID-19. We sat down recently with Angela Aeschliman, CPM®, CCIM, ...
IREM® has been blessed with many remarkable leaders throughout its history – individuals who’ve been...
In this two-part series, we asked real estate managers to provide their takes--multifamily and comme...
I thought I knew. Love, respect, kindness, understanding. Justice. But I learned a lot this last yea...
COVID-19 challenged everyone who manages real estate. But how did the 2020 experiences of IREM membe...
Americans have officially recognized February as Black History Month since 1976, when President Gera...
One of the primary reasons IREM® was founded in 1933 as an affiliate of what is now known as the Nat...
A recently released survey of corporate office users bears good news for commercial real estate mana...
As 2021 unfolds, many in the real estate industry have been looking for insights and advice on how t...
With coronavirus vaccines FDA approved and being distributed across the U.S., we’re on our way to pr...
As a property manager, what does your workday look like? Are you and your team spending hours of val...
A staple of IREM Summits, the AMO Outlook presentation went virtual this year, with participants pro...
Ever since March, the real estate industry has been adapting and evolving to meet the changing needs...