Harrington Staff Help Minnesota Chapter of Institute of
Real Estate Management Earn High Honors

The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), a 10-year client of The Harrington Company, received some happy news in April when it was announced that Minnesota Chapter No. 45, one of 88 IREM chapters worldwide, received Five Star status (the highest possible rating) in IREM’s Chapter Star Recognition Program.  The Harrington Company would like to congratulate its team members who contributed to this great IREM success!

The chapter was recognized for a variety of initiatives it undertook in 2007, including:

  • Sponsoring 20+ real estate students and young professionals with financial assistance and mentoring opportunities throughout the year.
  • Supporting continuing real estate education through chapter-sponsored IREM courses and regular luncheon programs.
  • Participating in community service programs, like serving dinner monthly at People Serving People, one of the largest emergency shelters in Minnesota.
  • Collaborating with Hearts & Hammers to provide exterior improvements to restore the character of a home and improve its weatherproofing and security for an elderly Minneapolis homeowner.
  • Providing leadership training in support of chapter and industry-wide goals.

About the Chapter Star Recognition Program

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.

One category of activities, titled “Supportive Administrative Structure,” allows a chapter to earn points for administration activities such as those The Harrington Company provides.  The points awarded in this department reflect the recognition of the national organization and local chapter of the importance of having professionals, like those at the Harrington Company, assist and guide the chapter in providing member services and a meaningful member experience. 

While much work is done by the committees, the Harrington Company employees that comprise the IREM staff play a vital role in these activities by using their experience to assist committees with the planning of new endeavors, communicating the committee initiatives with the members and making sure all these events run smoothly.

About the Institute of Real Estate Management

For more than seven decades, IREM has been the source for education, resources, information, and membership for real estate management professionals. An affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, IREM is the only professional real estate management association serving both the multifamily and commercial real estate sectors. With 80 U.S. chapters, eight international chapters, and several other partnerships around the globe, IREM is an international organization that also serves as an advocate on issues affecting the real estate management industry. The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2008. Membership includes more than 18,000 individual members and 500 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 certification, and the ACCREDITED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION® (AMO®) accreditation. These esteemed credentials certify competence and professionalism for those engaged in real estate management. In addition, IREM offers Associate, Student, and Academic memberships.

Collectively, IREM CPM® Members in the United States manage over $1.5 trillion in real estate assets, including 8.4 million residential units and 8.4 billion net square feet of commercial space. An additional 977,400 residential units are managed by IREM ARM® Members. IREM Members are employed by some of the most prestigious real estate firms in the world and nearly 70% hold upper-level management positions. Due to their professionalism and vast experience, property owners and investors worldwide continually seek out the management services of IREM Members.

Minnesota Chapter No. 45, with a current membership totaling 350, was founded in 1961. The chapter’s longevity and success derives largely from enthusiastic member participation, close alliances with related professional groups and government agencies, and strong involvement in the community.

To learn more about the Institute of Real Estate Management and its chapter network, call (800) 837-0706, ext. 4650 (outside the U.S. call (312) 329-6000) or visit www.iremmn.org.