Institute of Real Estate Management

What Institute of Real Estate Management does

IREM Maryland Chapter No. 16 is a local chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), a nonprofit professional membership organization affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS. Founded in 1947 and headquartered at 11155 Dolfield Boulevard in Owings Mills, Maryland, the chapter connects real estate management professionals in the Maryland region through credentialing programs (CPM, ARM, ACoM, AMO), educational courses, networking events, scholarship funds, and community volunteer activities. It operates as a regional representative of IREM National, which counts nearly 18,000 individual members and 550 corporate members internationally.

The chapter's core offerings include professional development courses, industry-recognized credentials, signature events such as the Annual Charity Golf Tournament and Crab Feast, the IREM BUCK$ member rewards program, and named scholarship funds (R. Bruce Campbell, Leonard Frenkil Jr., Toni Harris). Its business model rests on three revenue streams: membership dues routed through IREM National, per-event registration fees ranging from $35 to $135 depending on member status and event type, and annual industry partner sponsorships from 40+ local service vendors spanning cleaning, landscaping, security, plumbing, electrical, legal, and engineering services. There is no proprietary technology platform; distribution is conducted through the chapter website, email newsletters, Facebook, and in-person events.

Strategically, the chapter is a volunteer-governed nonprofit with no equity structure, funded leadership disclosures, or M&A activity. Its recent strategic emphasis has been on governance refresh (2025 bylaws), programmatic expansion around DEI ('Power of Inclusion' 2026 theme), and community-service volunteer programming, alongside ongoing curation of its industry partner ecosystem to maintain reciprocal value for members and vendors.

Name

Institute of Real Estate Management

Legal name

IREM Maryland Chapter No. 16

Website

https://iremmd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IREM Maryland Chapter No. 16 is a nonprofit professional membership organization, founded in 1947, that serves Maryland real estate managers through credentialing (CPM, ARM, ACoM, AMO), education, networking events, and industry partner sponsorships as a regional chapter of the national IREM/NAR-affiliated body.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for individual and corporate members, including CPM, ARM, ACoM, and AMO credential holders. Membership is attained through IREM National with local chapter representation.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from various chapter events including charity golf tournaments, galas, networking happy hours, educational luncheons, and volunteer activities. Pricing varies by event type and membership status.
3. Industry Partner Sponsorships: Companies pay to become Industry Partners, gaining visibility at chapter events, on the website, and access to the professional network of real estate managers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IREM Maryland Chapter No. 16 is a professional membership organization that delivers industry-recognized credentials (CPM, ARM, ACoM, AMO), education courses and seminars, networking and charity events, and an Industry Partner program linking real estate managers with vetted service providers. The chapter's purpose is to connect real estate professionals and promote superior management practices through professional development, education, and community engagement across Maryland.

Product overview

The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Maryland Chapter No. 16 is a professional membership organization, not a technology product company. It offers professional credentials (CPM, ARM, ACoM, AMO), education courses and seminars, industry partner networking, events and networking programs, and scholarship funds. The organization connects real estate professionals and promotes superior management practices through professional development and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CPM (Certified Property Manager) Credential

Quantifiable outcome

• 75+ years of service in Maryland
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

42 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Multicorp Commercial Cleaning, Inc.minorOthersIndustry Partner providing commercial cleaning services to real estate management properties in Maryland area. Logo displayed on chapter website partner page.
• Trash ButlerminorOthersSustainability expert and doorstep valet trash service for multi-family apartment communities. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, TIME Magazine, and CNBC.
• Life Safety SystemsminorOthersIndustry Partner specializing in life safety systems and services for commercial and residential properties.
• Safeguard Maintenance CorporationminorOthersJanitorial services provider for commercial, medical, government (SCIF), schools and apartment buildings.
• Minkoff Company, Inc.minorOthersIndustry Partner supporting chapter events and activities.
• Atlantic Maintenance GroupminorOthersMaintenance services provider for properties in Maryland area.
• Bopat Electric CominorOthersElectrical construction and services provider since 1972. Offers professional systems design, construction, maintenance, and emergency services.
• Chamberlain ContractorsminorOthersConcrete and asphalt services provider.
• InterSolutions, LLCminorOthersIndustry Partner marketing and sales services provider.
• Brightview Landscapes, LLCminorOthersLandscape services provider operating in Maryland area.
• GardaWorldminorOthersGlobal leader in security services, cash management, and risk consulting. Founded 1995, headquartered in Montreal, Canada, operating in 45+ countries with 130,000+ security professionals.
• LAZ ParkingminorOthersParking structure building and maintenance services.
• Flooring PartnersminorOthersFlooring services provider for property management industry.
• Kolb Electric, Inc.minorOthersElectrical services provider in Maryland area.
• Raine & Son, LLCminorOthersIndustry Partner providing services to chapter events.
• Chapel Valley Landscape CominorOthersLandscaping, lawn maintenance, and services provider in Maryland.
• American PestminorOthersPest control services provider for commercial and residential properties.
• Valet LivingminorOthersValet waste removal services for multi-family properties.
• Toepfer Construction CominorOthersDisaster response and restoration services.
• Vision Wrecker ServiceminorOthersTowing services provider.
• Clean & Polish Building SolutionsminorOthersExterior and interior building maintenance provider serving facilities spanning over 50 million square feet. Services include pressure washing, metal/stone restoration, masonry repair, waterproofing.
• IronShore Contracting, LLCminorOthersContracting services provider in Maryland.
• Level Green LandscapingminorOthersLandscaping services provider.
• LandCareminorOthersLandscape services provider.
• TRC EngineeringminorOthersMechanical engineering and design, energy audits, piping analysis, and emergency call management. Serves as Owner's Rep for HVAC and building system projects.
• C & C Complete ServicesminorOthersCOVID-19 sanitation, clean up, and disaster response and restoration services.
• Acadia Windows & DoorsminorOthersDoor and window manufacturer and supplier.
• LUX Flooring SpecialistminorOthersFlooring specialist provider.
• DW Bahr Plumbing & HeatingminorOthersPlumbing and heating services provider for Maryland area.
• MilliCare Floor & Textile CareminorOthersCarpet and floor services provider.
• Brothers Paving & Concrete LLCminorOthersPaving and concrete services provider.
• Palmer Brothers PaintingminorOthersBuilding and painting contractors for wallcovering services.
• TectaAmericaminorOthersRoofing services provider.
• McNees Wallace & Nurick LLCminorOthersLaw firm providing legal services.
• Action ElevatorminorOthersElevator maintenance, repair, and supplier services.
• Hawkins Electric Service, Inc.minorOthersElectrical contractors, distributors, and services provider since 1970s.
• Kastle SystemsminorOthersManaged security services provider with focus on end-to-end security engineering, installation, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Pioneer Building ServicesminorOthersCOVID-19 sanitation, cleanup, and janitorial services provider.
• Associates Plumbing, Inc.minorOthersFull-service plumbing contractor offering 24/7 emergency service, preventive maintenance, and repairs for multi-family and commercial properties. Team has 100+ years combined experience.
• Tech Painting Company, Inc.minorOthersPainting services provider for commercial properties.
• Valcourt Building ServicesminorOthersWindow and building cleaning services provider.
• National Association of REALTORScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIREM is an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS, which provides organizational backing and adds value to members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Appraisal Institute: The Appraisal Institute is a peer professional association offering credentials, education, and chapter programs for real estate valuation professionals, serving a related but distinct segment within the broader real estate profession.
• National Association of REALTORS (NAR): NAR is the parent affiliate of IREM and a much larger real estate trade body offering memberships, advocacy, and credentials. It represents the wider ecosystem in which the IREM Maryland chapter operates and competes for member mindshare.
• Counselors of Real Estate (CRE): CRE is an invitation-only peer professional association of real estate counselors offering credentialing and networking, comparable to IREM in operating model but aimed at a more senior advisory member profile.
• Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM National): IREM National is the parent organization of the Maryland Chapter, providing the shared credentialing infrastructure (CPM, ARM, ACoM, AMO), national membership funnel, and brand that the local chapter operates under.

Direct peers

• BOMA International: Building Owners and Managers Association is the most direct peer — a national membership-based professional association serving commercial real estate property managers with credentials, education, and local chapters, mirroring IREM's structure and value proposition.
• CCIM Institute: CCIM Institute is a peer professional association serving commercial real estate practitioners with a recognized credential (CCIM), education, and chapter network, operating with a similar membership and credentialing model to IREM.
• Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR): SIOR is a peer professional association for industrial and office real estate practitioners with a credential-based membership model, networking events, and chapter structure analogous to IREM.
• National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM): NARPM is a peer membership association specifically serving residential property managers with credentials (RMP, MPM), education, and local chapters, directly overlapping with IREM's residential-side credentials (ARM).
• IREM Houston Chapter: Other IREM local chapters such as IREM Houston operate the exact same chapter model — same credentials, same parent affiliation, same chapter governance — making them the closest functional equivalents for benchmarking operational performance.
• BOMA Greater Baltimore: The local Baltimore-area BOMA chapter is a direct local peer serving the same Maryland real estate management professionals with overlapping networking and education programming in the identical geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/iremMD
• Facebookfacebook.com/iremMD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/irem-maryland

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