Local real estate manager earns professional designation

Julie Terry, property manager with Property Advisory Group in Providence has earned the Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. The CPM designation is awarded to real estate managers who have met the Institute's rigorous requirements in the areas of professional education, examination and experience. CPM members must also abide by a rigorous Code of Professional Ethics that is strictly enforced by the Institute. Julie has been in the industry of property management for over 20 years and has earned both her ARM and CPM credentials. Congratulations to five property managers who have earned the Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) certification from IREM. The ARM certification has been awarded to Cecilia Andrade Tavares of First Realty Management, Jill Johwa with Armory Revival, Joyleen Guzman-Lowe with Hallkeen Management, Alisha Petipas Haggerty with Corcoran Management Company, and Paige Dinwoodie with Fairfield Residential. All are managers of residential real estate properties who have met the Institute's rigorous requirements in the areas of professional education, examination and experience and who abide by a rigorous Code of Professional Ethics that is strictly enforced by the Institute. IREM promotes ethical real estate management practices through its credentialed membership programs, including the CPM designation, the 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. Student Membership If you're a student and are considering a career in real estate management, consider IREM Student Membership and find a wealth of information about starting your career. Joining a professional association signals your commitment and dedication to your future employer. According to a recent national poll, 86% of hiring managers surveyed cited involvement in trade or industry associations as beneficial to an employee's career. Affiliate yourself with the proven leader in real estate management and get your career off the ground quickly and easily. With a minimal investment in your future will get you maximum returns. For just $40 per academic year (or $60 for international students) you get: * All member services on IREMFIRST, our primary industry resource and information website * IREMJobs.org, our dynamic online career and employment website, where you can search for jobs, post your resume, and more * Member discounts on a wide range of products and services, including books, courses, conferences, and seminars * Networking and visibility - meet your future employer and come together with your peers through social events and professional development opportunities, access to a local IREM Chapter and your listing as a student member on our online directory at www.irem.org * A subscription to our indispensable bi-monthly publication, JPM, Journal of Property Management, covering the latest trends and reports in 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, 14 international chapters, and several other partnerships around the globe. Worldwide membership includes more than 19,000 individual members and over 550 corporate members. 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. Richard Hitt, CPM, is a senior property manager with Phoenix Property Management Inc., Warwick and is the president of IREM-Greater R.I. Chapter No. 88, Providence.