WELCOME TO IREM BOSTON METROPOLITAN CHAPTER NO. 4  

Serving real estate professionals who manage all property types, we have been an integral force in the New England region, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont  area since 1938. 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 New England Chapter #4 was founded on May 4, 1938, providing IREM services within its geographical region. The growth of the Chapter over the past seventy years has paralleled the expansion of the real estate industry and the property management profession in its region of influences.

Over the years, the Chapter has nurtured and promoted the founding and forming of three Chapters. These are:

Chapter #51 – serving the State of Connecticut , Chapter #88 – serving the State of Rhode Island, As a result of these newly formed Chapters, the Chapter identification was changed in 1977 to Boston Metropolitan Chapter #4.

During 1987 and 1988, the Boston Chapter actively pursued and promoted the Alpha Committee comprising Chapter members from the States of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

The Boston Chapter has maintained continued interest in the progress of these Chapters by holding joint meetings, sponsorship of regional meetings, and avoiding educational conflicts. Since the Chapter’s founding, the Chapter has grown steadily and continuously in spite of the loss of membership to the founding of the new chapters.

The growth of the Chapter has progressed over the years due to intensive committee service; cooperative and strong liaison with related professional groups; with government agencies; and strong involvement in the community. This has indeed spelled out the formula for success and continued membership expansion.

The Chapter has established DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS, which serve to honor prominent individuals in the community and profession. It has established a "CPM of the Year", ARM of the Year   CANDIDATE of the Year, Student of the Year, Associate member of the Years, ACM of the Year, New England Property Manger Hall of Fame Award, and Friend of IREM® of the Years Awards, for which nominations are solicited by the general membership. In addition, a Special Recognition Award/s is also given at the discretion of the Past President’s Committee

The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) has been the source for education, resources, information, and membership for real estate management professionals for more than 75 years. An affiliate of the National Association of Realtors^®, IREM is the only professional real estate management association serving both the multi-family and commercial real estate sectors. With 80 U.S. chapters, 13 international chapters, and several other partnerships around the globe, IREM is an international organization that also serves as an advocate on issues affecting the real estate management industry.

Membership includes more than 18,000 individual members and 515 corporate members. IREM promotes ethical real estate management practices through its credentialed membership programs, including the Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation, the Accredited Residential Manager (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. In addition, IREM offers Associate, Student, and Academic memberships.

Collectively, IREM CPM Members in the United States manage over $1.5 trillion in real estate assets, including 8.4 million residential units and 8.4 billion net square feet of commercial space. An additional 977,400 residential units are managed by IREM ARM Members. IREM Members are employed by some of the most prestigious real estate firms in the world and nearly 70% hold upper-level management positions. Due to their professionalism and vast experience, property owners and investors worldwide continually seek out the management services of IREM Members.