• Institute of Real Estate Management, 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. Internet: http://www.irem.org

For information on careers and certification programs in commercial property management, contact:

• Building Owners and Managers Institute, 1521 Ritchie Hwy., Arnold, MD 21012.

For information on careers and professional designation and certification programs in residential property management and community association management, contact:

• Community Associations Institute, 225 Reinekers Ln., Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22314. Internet: http://www.caionline.org

• National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers, P.O. Box 25037, Alexandria, VA 22313. Internet: http://www.nbccam.org