June 2022

Build your Resumé and boost your reputation with an IREM Skill Badge

IREM Skill Badges are resumé building courses that equip you with the specialized skills needed to be an effective property manager, without the commitment or experience and portfolio requirements of a certification program.

With a Skill Badge, you can:

Learn the core competencies that real estate managers need most to help in your day-to-day work
Establish your credibility with a digital badge that can be added to your social media, email signatures, and anywhere you have a digital footprint
Remain current with market trends and new development by expanding your knowledge beyond your IREM training to keep you at the forefront of your field

Leasing Skill Badge

With more and more offices vacating their spaces and residents in major cities relocating to the suburbs, property management professionals need skills to enhance leasing efforts to attract residents and tenants. IREM’s Skill Badge in Leasing will teach you key leasing strategies for all property types – commercial and residential – so that you can gain verified expertise in this important area.

With the Leasing Skill Badge you’ll learn: Read More

Marketing Skill Badge

Marketing is a real estate management tool that helps you position your property to succeed in your marketplace by effectively attracting and retaining residents and tenants. Learn marketing strategies for all property type – commercial and residential – and build your competencies to help your property flourish.

With the Marketing Skill Badge you’ll learn: Read More

Maintenance and Risk Management Skill Badge

Real estate managers know that a good maintenance team is invaluable and that skilled maintenance professionals can be hard to find.

Maintenance professionals will learn best practices and action steps for running a comprehensive maintenance and risk management program that reduces potential loss and preserves the owner’s investment.

It will also help you and your team: Read More

Managing Distressed Properties Skill Badge

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many real estate management professionals to deal with distressed properties that are a financial burden and potentially unattractive to prospective renters and buyers.

IREM’s Managing Distressed Properties (CRTMDP) course provides solutions and guidance for common situations encountered and best practices to employ when dealing with distressed properties.

It will also help you and your team: Read More

Fair Housing Skill Badge

Fair Housing is for everyone. With fair housing touching all aspects of property operations, today’s property managers need consistent, clear policies related to Fair Housing. IREM’s newest Skill Badge in Fair Housing will provide real-life scenarios to enhance property operations and reduce risk to ownership and management.

With the Fair Housing Skill Badge you’ll learn how to: Read More

Celebrate Pride Month with IREM

IREM celebrates the impact LGBTQ+ individuals have had on our history. IREM is also mindful of the struggles members of the LGBTQ+ community continue to face in business and property management.

Happy Anniversary

35 Year

Edwards Carlson, CPM®

Joseph Nimrod, CPM®

Ty Stetzenmeyer, CPM® Emeritus

Shari Vass, CPM® Emeritus

30 Year

Jack Houze, CPM®

Mark Johnson, CPM®

Eric Luskin, CPM® Emeritus

Nancy Roach, CPM®

25 Year

Harold Rider, CPM®

20 Year

Kimberly Sisney, CPM®

Vanessa Williams, ARM®

15 Year

Kris Cramer CPM®

Dale Janke, ARM®

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This IREM Chicago Industry Partner Spotlight profile features BELFOR Property Restoration. As the worldwide leader in integrated disaster recovery and restoration services BELFOR is ready for any property emergency, big or small, 24/7/365 to assist with mold, water, fire, wind, asbestos and everything in between and as a general contractor, can restore your home, life and business.

As a wholly owned worldwide company, we have...

(Pictured: Courtney Reff and Debbie Moran, Chicago West Sales Team)

Doing business with IREM Industry Partners is GOOD BUSINESS!

Mark Your Calendars!

June 9th - Volunteer Opportunity Zoom (9a-9:30a)

We need volunteers to continue shaping the future of the chapter. JOIN US to learn more.

June 21st - Beverages with the Board Zoom (8:30a-9a)

What can IREM do for you?

June 21st - CPM Open House Zoom (Noon-1p)

Learn more about the CPM process, the steps needed to earn it, and get your questions answered.

July 14th - Chapter Meeting - Mid-Year Market Review Luncheon (11a-1:30p) @ BellWorks in Hoffman Estates

August 8th - IREM Golf Outing @ Kemper Lake Golf Club in Kildeer *REGISTRATION IS OPEN*

Join us on the green for 18 holes of championship golf, a delicious grilled lunch at the turn, dinner, cocktails and a chance to help us raise money for our designated IREM Cares charity: Generations Housing Initiatives.

September 13th - Chapter Meeting @ Maggiano's in Chicago with guest speaker Karen Calder (in person this time)