Membership and Credentials

Your career in real estate management deserves a community behind it.

IREM Northern Ohio brings together the region’s most respected property and asset managers, from professionals just starting out to executives leading major portfolios and firms. Since 1960, we’ve helped members across every property type sharpen their skills, earn credentials the industry trusts, and build relationships that open doors. #TogetherWeThrive

Why Members Join

  • Grow your expertise through IREM courses, chapter programs, and practical education you can put to work right away.
  • Earn credentials that set you apart and show employers, owners, and clients you lead with skill and integrity.
  • Build your network at tours, happy hours, golf outings, and community service events with peers who understand your work.
  • Stay ahead of the industry with resources, career tools, and a voice on the public policy issues that affect real estate.


Credentials

CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER - For property and asset managers of any property type who are ready to achieve their desired endgame of lifelong career success.

 

ACCREDITED RESIDENTIAL MANAGER - For residential property managers newer to the profession and aspiring to take the next step in their careers, and gain control over their future.

 

ACCREDITED COMMERCIAL MANAGER - For commercial property managers newer to the profession and aspiring to take the next step in their careers, and gain control over their future.

 

ACCREDITED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION - For real estate management firms with a CPM in an executive position and ready to achieve and display company-wide excellence.

 

Other Memberships

Associate membership is perfect for individuals engaged in the real estate industry who want an immediate connection with the IREM community. Associate membership offers you instant discounts to courses and access to exclusive member benefits that will help you get better at your job right now.

Full-time college students looking to enter the real estate field can jump start their careers with our Student membership. 

If you are a full-time or part-time academic teaching real estate, real estate management, or related subjects such as finance, economics, and business administration at a college, community college, or university, IREM's Academic membership is for you.