Most metropolitan areas have local associations of building and property owners and managers that are affiliates of regional and national associations. All of these professional organizations provide information and contacts for all aspects of property management. Here is a list of some well-known associations:
- Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA): commercial real estate
- Building Owners and Managers Institute International (BOMI): education programs for commercial property and facility management industries
- Community Associations Institute (CAI): homeowners’ associations, condominiums, and other planned communities
- Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM): multifamily and commercial real estate designation
- International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC): shopping centers worldwide
- National Apartment Association (NAA): multifamily housing industry
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): all aspects of home building
National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM): single-family and small residential properties.
