IREM Greater Raleigh-Durham Chapter 105 Recognized for CPM Membership Growth
Local chapter receives award for efforts in increasing number of Certified Property Managers within the real estate association

RALEIGH, NC, August 10, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ --The Greater Raleigh-Durham Chapter 105 of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) has been honored for its efforts in growing the number of CPM (Certified Property Manager) memberships. In recognition of this achievement, the Chapter received one complimentary registration for the 2011 IREM Fall Leadership Conference and two vouchers for a self-paced or self-paced select course in 2011.

CPM is a real estate professional designation that is awarded by IREM and recognized by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). To attain a CPM designation, candidates must join IREM, as well as their local IREM Chapter. They must also pass several IREM-required courses including marketing, human resources, asset management, and ethics and complete a management plan on a subject building. Amanda Hall, Regional Manager, CPM with William Douglas Management, has been an IREM member since 2006 and achieved her CPM designation in April. She began the process while working with another company out of Chicago and says that her new designation will ultimately help her in her career, as well as the clients she serves.

"I am excited to finally complete this [CPM designation] journey," says Hall. "I learned a lot throughout the process, and the courses helped me gain more knowledge and a better foundation in our industry. I have incorporated many aspects into my daily routine, and I am happy that I am able to share this insight with my Team."

Earlier this year, IREM Chapter 105 also achieved Five Star Status for the fourth consecutive year. The Chapter was recognized for a variety of initiatives it undertook in 2010, while under the leadership of Immediate Past President, Tracey Johnson, CPM. The Chapter Star Recognition Program recognizes IREM chapters for providing valuable member services and programs. The program awards points for specific activities based on criteria that define effective, successful chapters—some activities are required, others are elective. Then, based on total points earned, chapters can achieve Three, Four, or Five Star Status. This is the fourth consecutive year that Chapter 105 has been awarded Five Star Status.

Current Chapter president Jason Stowe, CPM , says that he is proud of his Chapter and the many accomplishments they have achieved so far in 2011. "These honors are not accomplished by one person alone," says Stowe. "Through a strong Board, dedicated committee members, and an enthusiastic membership, we have been able to do extraordinary things and will continue to make the Greater Raleigh-Durham Chapter 105 a leader in the real estate industry."

About the Institute for Real Estate Management
The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM ) is an international community of real estate managers across all property types dedicated to ethical business practices and maximizing the value of investment real estate. An affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS , IREM has been a trusted source for knowledge, advocacy and networking for the real estate management community for more than 77 years.

IREM is the only professional real estate management association serving both the multi-family and commercial real estate sectors and has 80 U.S. chapters, 13 international chapters, and several other partnerships around the globe. Worldwide membership includes nearly 18,000 individual members and over 535 corporate members.

IREM promotes ethical real estate management practices through its credentialed membership programs, including the CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER (CPM ) designation, the ACCREDITED RESIDENTIAL MANAGER (ARM ) certification, the ACCREDITED COMMERCIAL MANAGER (ACOM) certification, and the ACCREDITED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (AMO ) accreditation. These esteemed credentials certify competence and professionalism for those engaged in real estate management. IREM also offers CPM Candidate, Associate, Student, and Academic memberships. All members are bound by the strictly enforced IREM Code of Professional Ethics.

Collectively, CPM Members in the United States manage nearly $2 trillion in real estate assets, including 11.4 million residential units and 10.4 billion net square feet of commercial space. To learn more about the IREM and its chapter network, call (800) 837-0706, ext. 4650 (outside the U.S. call (312) 329-6000) or visit www.irem.org.

About the Greater Raleigh-Durham Chapter 105
The Greater Raleigh-Durham Chapter 105 is one of ninety IREM chapters that are located throughout the US and Canada. The organization offers courses in many other countries including Poland, Spain, Russia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Japan and Mexico. Our mission as property managers in this area is to be committed to professionalism and ethics within the property management industry. For more information about our Chapter, visit www.irem105.org.

Press Contacts:
Jason Stowe, CPM , President
Income Properties of Raleigh, Inc.
(919) 782-4798
jstowe@incprop.com

Candi McDowell, Administrator
York Properties
(919) 821-1350
candimcdowell@yorkproperties.com

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