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Be an indispensable resource to our members on their career journeys in property management.
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We know how hard it can be to juggle the day-to-day responsibilities of the job while also finding time to dedicate to your professional growth and development.
As many of our members will attest, however, it is more than worth it. It can be the catalyst that helps you achieve your professional goals, whether that’s earning your CPM® or similar certification, developing into a leadership role at your organization, learning a new skill or deepening your connections with other industry professionals.
All Skill Levels
At IREM Austin, we seek to provide multiple pathways to help property managers in and around Austin maximize their memberships – and to welcome anyone pursuing or exploring a career in real estate management.
Regardless of the type of property you manage, your background, education or your level of experience, there’s a place for you here.
On Their Journey
Here, you can learn from the best the industry has to offer. Here, you can forge a path to personal and professional growth, surrounded by like-minded peers and an organization that is singularly committed to helping you succeed.
So…welcome to IREM Austin. We’re happy you’re here.
What Our Members Say
People often join IREM for the prestigious certifications, and while my CPM® and ARM® credentials have absolutely advanced my career, what keeps me engaged are the educational opportunities beyond certification. From our mentorship programs to industry-leading speakers – including former Black Hawk pilot Elizabeth McCormick whose message transformed my approach to leadership – IREM consistently delivers valuable learning experiences you simply won’t find elsewhere.
Samantha Thornton, CPM®, ACoM®, ARM®
IREM Austin gave me leadership opportunities I never expected. As an assistant property manager, committee involvement put me in a position to lead people at all levels – including those many titles above me. While our jobs teach us to manage down, IREM taught me to manage sideways and up – a critical skill for executive leadership. Those experiences helped me become more effective both within the organization and my career. Being part of one of IREM’s top chapters internationally means access to world-class leadership development that you simply can’t find elsewhere.
Melissa Kreutner, CPM®
IREM Austin provides me with the two most important things I need as a property manager: a clear path to professional advancement through the CPM® designation, and a network of peers and industry partners who understand what I deal with daily. When my clients face challenges, I solve problems quickly thanks to my IREM connections. Between the other property managers I serve with on committees and the industry partners I’ve built relationships with over years, there’s truly nothing that comes close to the resources IREM gives me to excel at my job.
Evan Williams, CPM®
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Commitment
IREM Austin is built on respect, growth and shared experience. We are committed to fostering a community of belonging in which every member and partner, regardless of their background, feels valued and welcomed for who they are.
Future Leaders
The Future Leaders Program aims to develop the next generation of property management leaders through a year-long structured journey toward personal and professional advancement.
The program runs from January 1 – December 31. An application to participate will be available in the Fall each year.
Free admission at TRENDS, annual tournament, and some IREM Learn @ Lunches/Seminars ($350+ in value)
Free attendance at board events as well as Future Leaders socials, classes and other activities.
If the Future Leader has participated in at least 50% of chapter events, they will be considered for a scholarship for the IREM Ethics Course (more than $205 in value).
There are no fees to join the Future Leaders (FL) Program. However, participants are expected to attend and pay for chapter luncheons (about $420).
Be or become an IREM Associate Member ($325 dues) upon notification of acceptance or by January.
Applicants should be in developing stages of their career in residential or commercial property management.
Attend 75% or more of Future Leaders Program events, and more than 50%of all IREM Austin chapter events, including luncheons and the annual TRENDS event.
Applicants are permitted to participate in the Program for up to two consecutive years so long as their participation meets the program requirements.
Thank you to our 2026 Program Sponsors:
