Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

Due to the direction the federal government is taking on energy conservation, it is important for us to understand what effect it will have on real estate managers and owners. You may have heard that the President signed a new energy bill, the "Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007," into law. The law contains a section of particular interest to real estate professionals: the High Performance Commercial Buildings section. IREM legislative staff analyzed the new law in a concise briefing paper and posted it on the IREM website. To read the analysis visit www.irem.org or visit the following direct link: http://www.irem.org/pdfs/publicpolicy/Energy%20Law%20Paper%20IREM.pdf.

If you have trouble accessing the link or viewing the paper, please email Amanda Chesley at achesley@irem.org to request a Microsoft Word of PDF version of the paper.

Submit Your Buildings' Income & Expense Information Now

Help us blow our goals out of the water!

The Chapter has its goals for submitting data for the annual income & expense books that will be produced midyear. Your data is what makes these books possible and valuable. The more information, the better.

Won't you help us reach and exceed these goals?

To submit your buildings' data or to register, click here.

If you submit your data before the March 1 deadline (April 1 for retai), you will receive one free book in the category in which you submit.

Our Chapter's goals are:
Type Goal Current Submissions
Offices 35 1
Condo's 29 20
Apts 131 10
Retail 5 1

Data Submission Deadlines
Office Buildings MARCH 1, 2008
Conventional Apartments MARCH 1, 2008
Condo, Co-op and PUDs MARCH 1, 2008
Fed. Assisted Apartments MARCH 1, 2008
Shopping Centers (Open) APRIL 1, 2008

For detailed information call 800-837-0706 and ask for the Income/Expense staff.

Interested in a Career in Property Management

The Institute has a special website for people wondering if property management is a good career choice for them.

Whether you're fresh out of school or changing careers, IREM has information that can help you decided if you might have a future in real estate management.

Real estate management is a varied career path. Learn more about all the options here. Want to know what kind of salaries real estate managers earn? Find out here.

Visit our website Get Real. Get Ready and see for yourself.

Register Now for the IREM CE Seminar

The Chapter will host a new seminar which offers 3 hours of Georgia Real Estate Commission continuing education credits.

Seminar: How to Read & Interpret ALTAS & Other Physical Surveys presented by by PBS&J
Date: Thursday, September 6, 2007
Time: 10am - 2pm
Place: Cobb Association of REALTORS, 444 Manget St., Marietta, GA 30060
Fee: $75.00 includes a box lunch


For more information, please call 770-590-9995 or email lisagolden@irem-georgia. You may also visit our website for more information.

Register Now For The Seminar

BOMA Atlanta Offers Electrical Safety Seminar

BOMA-Atlanta is sponsoring an Electrical Safety Seminar at the Inforum in downtown Atlanta from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on October 30.

On any given day there are between 5 and 10 arc flash incidents in the United States. BOMA’s Electrical Safety Seminar will enable you to improve the safety of your building. Designed for building engineers, property managers and facility managers, the seminar will cover OSHA requirements, safety tips, NFPA regulations and other code requirements.

The seminar is approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission for 3 hours of Continuing Education Credits.

Light refreshments will be served during the seminar. Complimentary parking will also be provided for seminar attendees.

The seminar costs $35 for BOMA-Atlanta members and for IREM members, and the seminar costs $50 for non-members.

Register now online. There is a $10 fee for registering after October 23, 2007.

For more information, please contact BOMA-Atlanta at 404-475-9980 or visit http://www.boma-atlanta.org/

Seminars That Will Make You Sit Up and Say "Wow!"

The Chapter will host a two different seminars, each offering 3 hours of Georgia Real Estate Commission continuing education credits.

Seminar: Property Condition Assessment presented by PSI USA
Date: Thursday, August 9, 2007
Time: 10am - 2pm
Place: Cobb Association of REALTORS, 444 Manget St., Marietta, GA 30060
Fee: $75.00 includes a box lunch

Seminar: How to Read & Interpret ALTAS & Other Physical Surveys presented by by PBS&J
Date: Thursday, September 6, 2007
Time: 10am - 2pm
Place: Cobb Association of REALTORS, 444 Manget St., Marietta, GA 30060
Fee: $75.00 includes a box lunch

For more information, please call 770-590-9995 or email lisagolden@irem-georgia. You may also visit our website for more information.

Register Now For One or Both Seminars

Plan to Attend Our Next Luncheon

Join us for our luncheon and annual meeting on Wednesday, August 15 at the Ansley Golf Club.

At this meeting, we must vote on our 2008 officers. Our featured speaker is former Secret Service Agent Ray Shaddick. Mr. Shaddick was part of President Reagan's security detail on that day in 1981, when an attempt was made on the President's life.

Networking will begin at 11:30am; the buffet luncheon will begin at noon.

Why wait? Make your reservation online now.

The luncheon is free of charge for CPM, CPM Candidate, ARM and Student members who have paid their local chapter dues in full. Are your local dues paid in full? Click here.

Driving directions to the Ansley Golf Club.

Need a Bid or Budget Numbers?

When you need bids or budget numbers, please remember to contact our Industry Partners.

Did you know that the Chapter has a small, selective group of vendors who make up our Industry Partners Program? The Partners are recommended by another IREM member and only are permited to join after they have been approved by our Chapter's Board of Directors.

Our partners are here to help you work more efficiently and more effectively. They can provide you with information, services and products that will help you manage your properties, maximize profits and satisfy your tenants' needs.

Find a list of our Partners here. They are sorted by category. Simply click on the category that you're interested in and you will see the contact information for each Partner.

The Partners are also listed by name on the sidebar.

We currently have Partners in these categories (click the category below to go to the list of Partners on our website):

BUILDING SERVICES
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING
ELEVATOR SERVICES
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
EXTERIOR BLDG. MAINTENANCE
FIRE PROTECTION/SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS
FLOWERS
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
GENERATORS
HVAC
INSURANCE AGENCIES & CONSULTANTS
INTERIOR PLANTS
LANDSCAPE CONSULTING
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE & MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
PAINTING & WALLCOVERING CONTRACTING
PAVING
REAL ESTATE PLACEMENT
REMEDIATION
RESTORATION SERVICES
ROOFING CONSULTANTS
ROOFING CONTRACTORS
ROOFING CONTRACTORS - OUTSIDE METRO
SECURITY
TREE SPECIALIST
WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

The Industry Partner Program

Do you work with vendors who could help other real estate managers?

Why not encourage them to become Industry Partners? Learn more about the benefits for vendors who become Partners here.

If you have any questions about the Industry Partners program, please visit the website or call 770/590-9995.

50% Member Discount for Course Repeats

Do you want to brush up on your skills – or experience a newly revised curriculum that will bring you up-to-speed on the latest in the real estate management industry? Take advantage of the new repeat course policy today!

All IREM Members are eligible to retake a course already taken, or the equivalent of a prior course taken, in any delivery format – for half price! Your 50% discount applies regardless of pass or fail status or the format in which it was originally taken.

Please contact IREM Headquarters at (800) 837-0706, Ext. 4650, to register for a repeat course or to obtain additional information. Note: The ARM Exam, CPM Exam, and MPSA or Management Plan are not included in the repeat course policy.

IREM Book: Managing & Leasing Commercial Properties

How do I determine the best terms for my commercial leases? What are proven marketing techniques for the different types of commercial properties in my portfolio?

What if you could have all the knowledge – and answers – you need right at your fingertips? Set aside a place on your desk for the latest addition to IREM’s library: Managing and Leasing Commercial Properties, Volumes 1 and 2.

An essential reference for industry newcomers and seasoned real estate managers alike, Managing and Leasing Commercial Properties covers the A to Z of managing all kinds of commercial properties, including office, industrial, retail and medical.

Topics include:
*Management challenges for each property type plus proven solutions
*Lease negotiations, including key provisions
*Best operational and maintenance practices
*The real estate manager’s role in the development process

Get details about the book, the price and ordering information here.

Order online, visit www.irembooks.org today!

Your CPM Candidacy

Mark your calendar now....

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 beginning at 10:00a.m.

We're holding a special event for our CPM Candidates, Associate and Student Members and potential. Come learn more about the CPM designation process. IREM Membership Manager Sarah Kosenka will be our featured speaker and will be there to answer your questions about candidacy and the process of becoming a CPM.

Tell your colleagues who should be IREM members, too!

Watch your email for details.

Use the IREM website to help manage your candidacy.

Maintaining Your Membership
Managing Your Record Take care of all your IREM business online - update your profile, look up transcripts and much more.
CPM Candidate Status Report Find out where exactly you stand in the process of becoming a CPM.
CPM Candidate Handbook A step by step guide created especially for CPM Candidates.
CPM Experience Update Download forms to document your real estate management experience and return to IREM headquarters.
CPM Letters of Recommendation Download recommendation letters to complete and return to IREM headquarters.
Obligations of Membership Obligations you must meet to maintain your CPM Candidacy.
Volunteer Now Find out how you can volunteer and play an active role in IREM governance activities.

Benefits
Member News News and notes to maximize your IREM membership.
2007 IREM/NAR Legan Scan A survey of the legal environment that real estate managers face today.
IREM Tech Helpline FREE, comprehensive tech support for U.S. and Canadian members.
Benefits of IREM Membership A comprehensive overview of all your IREM member benefits and services.
Affinity Programs Receive preferred rates on top quality products and services.
Member Products Order IREM products to showcase your affiliation with the Institute.
IREMJobs.org Find a new job or post current openings at your company.
Member-Get-A-Member Rewards Help recruit new IREM Members and earn the chance to win big rewards.

Your CPM Membership

Maintaining Your Membership
Managing Your Record Take care of all your IREM business online - update your profile, look up transcripts and much more.
Obligations of Membership Obligations you must meet to maintain your CPM designation.
Emeritus CPM Membership Application Longstanding CPM Members can download and submit the application for this special membership status.
Medical Hardship Status Application Download and submit this application in the event of a medical disability.
CPM Professional Achievement Award Requirements and application for IREM's prestigious CPM achievement award.
Volunteer Now Find out how you can volunteer and play an active role in IREM governance activities.

Benefits
Member News News and notes to maximize your IREM membership.
2007 IREM/NAR Legan Scan A survey of the legal environment that real estate managers face today.
IREM Tech Helpline FREE, comprehensive tech support for U.S. and Canadian members.
Benefits of IREM Membership A comprehensive overview of all your IREM member benefits and services.
Promote Your IREM Credential Marketing materials and guidelines you can use to promote your CPM designation.
Affinity Programs Receive preferred rates on top quality products and services.
Member Products Order IREM products to showcase your affiliation with the Institute.
Income/Expense Choice Select your complimentary Income/Expense Analysis® report for the year.
IREMJobs.org Find a new job or post current openings at your company.
Member-Get-A-Member Rewards Help recruit new IREM Members and earn the chance to win big rewards.

Member Benefit Highlight: TechHelpline

Click Your Way to a Wealth of Member Benefits
Once you login to the Members section, you can access exclusive “members-only” information on the latest industry developments, utilize the online member directory to make new contacts, participate in online discussions, and more. Based on your feedback and suggestions, www.irem.org has been completely upgraded. Navigate through the site with total ease – find the content you seek in mere seconds and order IREM products in just a few clicks.

To use the member benefits section, click here.
Need to know how to login as a member or need your member login information, click here.

TechHelpline
IREM has introduced a new member benefit: TechHelpline, a free service to members. The Chapter office has used this service and we were happy with their servie and the quality of information they gave us. See the details below.


Essential for Your Business – Fast and reliable tech support is a “must-have” to keep your business running smoothly. When technology becomes a problem rather than a solution, turn to the new Tech Helpline. Free, Instant Access to a Live Expert – Once you call the Tech Helpline, you’ll be instantly connected to a live expert who will provide immediate assistance with your technical difficulties.

Comprehensive Tech Support for U.S. and Canadian Members – If you are an IREM Member in the U.S. or Canada, Helpline experts can assist you with a vast range of hardware and software issues. Just dial for help when you encounter glitches with your PDA, printer, digital camera, MS Office software, accounting applications, Internet access, and more.

Unlimited Free Support – There is no charge for this service and there are no limitations or restrictions on the length of the call or on the number of calls.

Call the Tech Helpline today at 866-829-1442, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET). Or, visit www.technologyhelpline.com to chat live with Helpline experts.

We've Got Your Courses for the CPM Designation

The Chapter is sponsoring the following IREM courses. These courses are some of the courses required for the designation.

CPM Capstone Track of Courses
CPM

Capstone Courses and Examinations include:

Property Management Plans: The IREM Model (BDM602)

Management Plan Skills Assessment (MPSA01)

CPM Certification Exam Preparation Seminar (CPM001)

CPM Certification Exam (CPMEXM)

Dates

August 20 & 21 BDM602

August 22 & 23 MPSA01

August 24 CPM001 (Exam Prep) and CPM Exam

Location

Ravinia Conference Center

(From visitor parking it is located on the ground level)

Three Ravinia Dr.,

Atlanta, GA 30346-2131 (770-395-5200)

Details about the courses

Course Descriptions
Course Tuition

Course Times

Register online for this course.

Property Operations I

Marketing & Leasing of Multifamily Properties (MKL405)

Human Resource Essentials for Real Estate Managers (HRS402)

Dates

October 1 & 2 MKL405

October 3 & 4 HRS 402

Course Tuition

Single course $570 members;$710 nonmembers

Both courses $1,140 members; $1,440 nonmembers

Location

Specific location in Athens to be determined.

Course Details

Marketing & Leasing: Multifamily Properties (MKL405)

Human Resource Essentials for Real Estate Managers (HRS402)

Register online for this course.

Ethics for the Real Estate Manager

Date
October 5

Course Tuition
$170 for members; $195 for nonmembers

Location
Specific location in Athens to be determined.

Course Details
Ethics for the Real Estate Manager

Register online for this course.

For more information, please call (770) 590-9995 or email chapter67@irem-georgia.org.

The Career Connection

The Chapter offers a career center on its website. Job seekers and those looking for staff may use the service.

To post your resume or position description, please email your information in a Word document or in the body of your email to lisagolden@irem-georgia.org .

The Institute offers a national job board. You can post jobs and resumes here.

For those new to real estate management, learn more about the careers in the field. Our publication Careers in Property Management has a detailed description of the many career paths one can take in the field.

Visit IREMJobs.org today!

IREM & CCIM Success Series

It used to be that the IREM national meeting held in the fall, most often referred to as the IREM Education Conference, was viewed as an IREM-centric, governance meeting.

Not anymore.

Partnering with CCIM, the Institute has transformed its fall meeting into a powerful professional development opportunity that focuses on the entire real estate management field.

Providing opportunities to attend professional development seminars, view the latest in cutting edge real estate management technology and products and network with other professionals, this year's even in San Antonio promises to be an exciting real estate management event!

Success Series 2007 will feature sessions on many of today's most popular topics, including negotiation, technology, financial analysis, personal development, tenant retention, site management, capital markets, and foreign investment in the U. S. Success Series 2007 is open to all commercial real estate and allied professionals, and residential property managers, with more than 1,200 practitioners expected to attend.

Date: October 19 - 20

Keynote speaker: Steve Forbes

See the schedule here. See session details here.

Register now online.

We Aim for Excellence

But sometimes we fall short.

Thanks to the Industry Partners who've contacted us to let us know that they were missing from the Partners' listing on the sidebar or that edits were needed on the website. Please note that the the Partners' listing on this blog links directly to your company's website. If your company doesn't have a website, we've linked to your information on our website.

All changes have been made. If you see something else that you'd like to have changed, please email Lisa Golden with your desired changes.

Thank you for your continued support of the Chapter.

Calling All Experts

Share your expertise with IREM.

Let IREM know about your areas of expertise and use your talents to advance your professional association – serve on a committee, contribute to a JPM article, speak at a conference, host a webinar, and more. If you'd like to share your knowledge and expertise, download the Call for Experts form.

Click here to learn more about IREM leadership, committees and volunteer opportunities.

If you'd like to volunteer with the local chapter, please click here and complete the online form or email lisagolden@irem-georgia.org
Get the most from your membership - get involved!

Congratulations to Our Newest CPM Members

At our luncheon yesterday, the Chapter installed the following new Certified Property Managers:

1) Scott Doksansky of Melaver, Inc.
2) Denise Haffenden of Haffenden & Associates
3) Steve Houlder of the GSA
4) Bobby Parillo of istar Financial

Chapter President-Elect Betsy Bullard, CPM of CB Richard Ellis performed the official installation.

These individuals have worked very hard to earn the CPM designation and the Chapter congratulates them on this achievement.

You can leave your congratulations for our newest CPM members in comments.

IREM Georgia Wine Tasting

Good wine. Good food. Good fun.

Join us at 3:30pm on Wednesday, April 18 for our annual wine tasting at The Grape at Phipps Plaza.

Please register, but admission is free for members who have paid their local dues in full.

The Wine Tasting is sponsored by JCAT.