Peter Lewis, Schochet Companies

Boston, MA Boston Metropolitan Chapter No. 4, a chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), has elected officer for 2017.  Peter Lewis, CPM, of Schochet Companies of Braintree, will serve as president.

The New England Chapter #4 was founded on May 4, 1938, providing IREM services within its geographical region Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. The growth of the chapter over the past 76 years has paralleled the expansion of the real estate industry and the property management profession in its region of influences.

IREM is an international community of real estate managers dedicated to ethical business practices, maximizing the value of investment real estate, and promoting superior management through education and information sharing. An affiliate of the National Association of Realtors, IREM is the home for all industry professionals connected to real estate management – and the only organization serving both the multi-family and commercial sectors.

They believe that good management matters, and that well-managed properties pay dividends in terms of value and in the quality of life for residents, tenants and customers. They believe in professional ethics. They believe in the power of knowledge and the importance of sharing it.

IREM offers a variety of membership types for professionals of every experience level, from on-site managers to high-level executives. Their credentials, earned by meeting high standards of education, experience, and ethical business practices, include: Certified Property Manager (CPM), Accredited Residential Manager (ARM), Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM), or Accredited Management Organization  (AMO).

Since 1933, IREM has set the standard for best practices in real estate management. Today, IREM membership includes 18,000 individuals and 550 corporate members.