IREM Kansas City Institute of Real Estate Management

Welcome to IREM Kansas City

Irem 75th AnniversaryIREM Kansas City serves real estate professionals who manage multi-family and commercial real estate. We have been an integral force in the Kansas City region since 1948. We are dedicated to delivering leading-edge networking and educational offerings for every stage of your career, evolving with you to provide lifelong professional development opportunities.

The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2008. For more than seven decades, IREM has been the source for education, resources, information and membership for real estate management professionals. IREM is the only professional real estate management association serving both the multi-family and commercial real estate sector.

As a global organization, IREM brings real estate management professionals together from all over the world. With a network spanning 81 U.S. chapters, eight international chapters and several other global partnerships, our membership comprises over 18,000 individual members and 500 corporate members worldwide.

Announcements-

IREM Luncheon Meeting- March 18, 11:30 am at Meadowbrook Country Club.
Our March lunch will build on the excitement of terrific speakers from last month.  IREM is pleased to host Eric Morgenstern, CEO of Morningstar Communications.

Think Excellence Not Difference- Why selling a product/service as better is balderdash.    How to position your offering to stand out above others.

Eric will dissect why selling yourself or your company as better is not best.    Eric is an engaging, dynamic, and powerful speaker.  Don’t miss this luncheon.  

Please register at http://www.iremkc.org/signup.aspx?id=123 by Monday, March 15th.    Cost is $25 per person and includes buffet lunch and should be prepaid prior to attending the lunch. There will be a $10 surcharge for all reservations AFTER Monday.  Questions, call 816-313-7474.  Meadowbrook Country Club, 9101 Nall Avenue, Prairie Village, KS 66207. 

Friends of IREM:
Thank you to all of our Friends of IREM (Vendors and Suppliers).  Your support is critical to our Chapter's success.  Conveniently pay online at http://www.iremkc.org/eventdetails.aspx?id=112.  Questions, call 816-313-7474.  DEADLINE is February 28, 2010.

Prepay for all 2010 luncheon meetings (except Golf Tournament at http://www.iremkc.org/eventdetails.aspx?id=115.

Golf Tournament:
The 2010 IREM Golf Tournament will be held Monday, June 28th at Meadowbrook Country Club.  Check back soon for updates or contact Lee Whitman LAWhitman@mcrealtykc.com today with questions.  Registration link for foursomes and hole sponsors on Events page.

IREM Kansas City 2010 Meeting Schedule
March Luncheon Meeting - Thursday, March 18
April Luncheon Meeting - Thursday, April 15
May Luncheon Meeting - Thursday, May 20
Golf Tournament - Monday, June 28
September Luncheon Meeting - Thursday, September 16
Halloween Party - Thursday, October 28
Annual Forecast Meeting - Thursday, November 18
Holiday Luncheon - Thursday, December 16


Education 2010:
HRS402- April 22-23, 2010
Ethics- May 21, 2010
ACoM Prep & Exam- June 11, 2010
Watch for more details.  Questions about IREM education, please contact Vicki O'Malley vomalley@kessingerhunter.com or info@iremkc.com, 816-313-7474.

IREM Awards 2009 Fall Scholarship
UMKC student Jennifer Purvis received a $1,000 scholarship from IREM Kansas City Chapter #15 to assist her in pursuing a degree in real estate through the Lewis White Real Estate Center at UMKC.  Congratulations, Jennifer!


Thank you!
IREM Kansas City Chapter 15 has been named a Five Star Chapter by the Institute of Real Estate Management for this year.  This is a great accomplishment.  We especially thank our Executive Committee, dedicated Members and valued Friends of IREM who have helped in making Kansas City a Five Star status Chapter.

Top 30 under 30:
Brad Ashley, CPM and IREM Executive Member, was recently selected by IREM National as a top 30 Manager Under 30 years old.  We congratulate Brad for slipping into this elite group with only a few months to spare before his next birthday.   Link to article http://www.irem.org/sec1ins.cfm?sec=jpm&con=thirtyunderthirty.cfm&par=

Check out photos from previous events http://www.flickr.com/photos/27530430@N07/?saved=1