PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Accredited Review Appraisers Council, Inc. 303 W. Cypress P.O. Box 12528 San Antonio, TX 78212 Telephone: (210) 225-5897 (800) 486-3676 Fax: (210) 225-8450 A professional association of review appraisers. American Association of Certified Appraisers 800 Compton Rd. Suite 10 Cincinnati, OH 45231 Telephone: (513) 729-1400 (800) 543-2222 Fax: (513) 729-1401 Founded in 1976. this professional association comprises 2,000 real estate appraisers in this country, Canada, Bermuda, and Poland. It is a sponsoring organization of the Appraisal Foundation. American Association of Housing Educators College of Architecture Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843 Telephone: (409) 845-0986 Fax: (409) 845-4491 This organization of educators and researchers was started in 1965 for the improvement of instruction in housing and its many related issues. American Bankers Association 1120 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: (201) 663-5000 A professional association for America's commercial banks this group provides legislative and regulatory support and educational- information for its members. American Construction Inspectors Association 2175 W. Lincoln Ave, Suite B Anaheim, CA 92801 Telephone: (714) 772-7590 Members of this group are both construction inspectors and home inspection. American Industrial Real Estate Association 345 S. Figueroa, Suite M-I Los Angeles CA 90071 Telephone: (213) 687-8777 Fax: (213) 687-8616 This group, concerned with industrial real estate, has a membership- of more than 1.500 broken and associates in Southern California American Institute of Architects 1735 New York Ave. NW Washington, DC S0006 Telephone: (105) 656-7300 Fax: (202) 656-7451 This professional association is organized into state societies and local chapters American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers 430 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 Telephone: (312) 359-855S This professional association is an arm of the National Association of Realtors. American Land Title Association (ALTA) 1818 L St. NW, Suite 705 Washington, D.C. 10036 Phone: (202) 296-3671 Fax: (202) 223-5843 The members of this national association of the abstract and title insurance industry search, review, and insure land titles to protect home buyers, mortgage lenders, and other investors. American Planning Association (APA) 1776 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 40C Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: (205) 872-0611 This research group represents nearly 30.000 planners, elected and appointed officials, and citizens who are involved in development- issues. American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association School of Business Indiana University Bloomington, IN 47405 Telephone (812) 885-7794 This professional organization of almost 1.000 real estate re- searchers is employed by the government, universities, and private- organizations. American Real Estate Society University Center, 513 James J. Nance College of Business Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH 44115 Telephone: (216) 687-4732 Fax: (216) 687-9544 This organization serves as a liaison between practicing real estate professionals and academics in the field and conducts research to assist real estate practitioners. Dr. James R. Webb. the executive director, is the contact. American Resort and Residential Development Association (ARRDA) 1220 L St. NW, Suite 510 Washington, DC 20005 Telephone: (202) 371-6700 Fax: (202) 289-8544 ARRDA's membership comprises developers of residential resort, recreational time-sharing. and recreational vehicle communities- knits and others in that industry. American Society of Appraiser P.O. Box 17265 Washington, DC 20041 Telephone: (703) 478-5228 Fax: (703) 742-8471 This professional association is a sponsor of the Appraisal Foundation. American Society of Asset Managers (ASAM) 303 W. Cypress St. P.O. Box 15528 San Antonio, TX 78212 Telephone: (210) 225-2897 (800) 486-3676 Fax: (210) 525-8450 An association of real property managers American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers 950 S. Cherry St., Suite 106 Denver, CO 80222 Telephone: (303) 758-3513 Fax: (303) 758-0190 This professional association is a sponsor of the Appraisal Foundation. American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) 85 W. Algonquin Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Telephone: (708) 290-1919 (800) 743-ASHI Fax: (708) 290-1920 This is the principal national organization for independent professional home inspectors in the United States and Canada. American Society of Professional Appraisers 1100 Abernethy Rd., Suite 625 Atlanta, GA 30328 Telephone: (404) 551-8i87 This professional association for real estate appraisers was established in 1984. Appraisal Foundation 1029 Vermont Ave. NW Washington, DC 20005 Telephone: (202) 347-772; Fax: (202) 347-772i This nonprofit educational organization, established by the appraisal profession, was created to foster professionalism in the industry. The foundation has several sponsoring national organizations- in real estate appraisal specialties. Appraisal Institute 875 N. Michigan Ave.. Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60611 Telephone: (31S) 335-4100 Fax: (312) 335-4400 This professional association of real estate appraisers, with a legislative office in Washington, D.C.. is a sponsor of the Appraisal- Foundation. Association for Commercial Real Estate (NAIOP:) 1215 Jefferson Davis Hgwy., Suite 10C Arlington, VA 22202 Telephone: (703) 979-3400 Fax: (703) 979-3409 The members of NAIOP (formerly the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks) are involved in the development of industrial, office, and retail properties. Association for Preservation Technology. P.O. Box 8178 Fredericksburg, VA 22404 Telephone: (703) 373-1621 Fax: (703) 373-6050 This organization is dedicated to improving professional practices- in the restoration of properties more than 25 years old. Rehab advice is available. Association or Construction Inspectors 44 Montgomery St., Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94104 Telephone: (415) 2927575 Fax: (415) 986-9640 A professional association for construction inspectors and others interested in the field, including lenders. Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) 1201 New York Ave. NW Washington, DC 20005 Telephone: (202) 408-2662 Fax: (202) 371-0181 BOMA is the oldest and largest trade association representing the office building industry. Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) 430 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 Telephone: (312) 329-8425 Fax: (312) 329-8881 Formerly the American Society of Real Estate Counselor (ASREC). This professional association for those engaged in real. estate counseling was renamed in 1993. Downtown Research and Development Center 215 Park Ave., Suite 1301 New York, NY 10003 Telephone: (212) 528-024t Fax: (212) 228-037C This 40-year-old organization is dedicated to research and reporting on urban problems and solutions. Employee Relocation Council 1720 N St. NW Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: (202) 857-0857 Fax: (202) 467-4012 This 10,000-member professional organization comprises corporate- and relocation service companies that are involved in employee transfers. Environmental Assessment Association 8383 E. Evans Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Telephone: (60S) 483-8100 Fax: (602) 998-8022 This professional organization represents more than 5.000 environmental inspectors. Hotel and Motel Brokers of America 10220 N. Executive Hills Blvd. Suite 610 Kansas City, MO 64153 Telephone: (816) 891-7070 (800) 821-5191 Fax: (816) 891-7071 Independently owned and operated real estate firms handling the sale, exchange, and syndication of hotels and motels belong to this organization. Industrial Development Research Council 40 Technology Park/Atlanta, Suite 200 Norcross, GA 30092 Telephone: (404) 446-8955 Founded in 1961, the council is a professional association for corporate real estate and facility-planning executives. Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) 430 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 Telephone: (312) 661-0004 Fax: (31S) 661-0217 An arm of the National Association of Realtors, IREM is the professional association for managers of all types of income- producing real estate. International Association of Assessing Officers 1313 E. 60th St. Chicago, IL 60637 Telephone: (312) 947-2069 Fax: (312) 383-2246 A sponsor of the Appraisal Foundation. Inter-national Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives (NACORE) 440 Columbia Dr.. Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Telephone: (407) 683-8111 (800) 726-8111 Fax: (407) 697-4853 NACORE (formerly the National Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives) kept its original acronym when it broadened its interests to include international real estate. It is concerned with development and real estate asset management for major corporations and the like, with an international focus. International Council of Real Estate Consulting Professionals 297 Dakota St. LeSueur, MN 56058 Telephone: (612) 665-6280 Members of this group work in fields related to professional. consulting. including sales, accounting, and finance International Council of Shopping Center 665 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10022 Telephone: (212) 421-8181 Fax: (212) 486-0849 This trade association, with 25.000 members in 42 countries includes owners, developers, retailers, and lenders. International Right of Way Association 13650 S. Gramercy Pl., Suite 100 Gardenia, CA 90249 Telephone: (310) 538-0233 Fax: (310) 538-1471 A sponsoring organization of the Appraisal Foundation Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) 1745 Jefferson Davis Hgwy Arlington, VA 22502 Telephone: (703) 413-6620 This trade association comprises those who work in this industry, which includes a variety of structures made in a factory, then shipped to the building site. Mortgage Bankers Association of America; 1125 15th St. NW Washington, DC 20005 Telephone: (202) 861-6500 Fax: (202) 861-0736 More than 2,000 mortgage companies, savings and loan associations commercial banks, savings banks, life insurance companies. and others in the mortgage lending field belong to this trade association. National Association of Counselors 303 W. Cypress St. P.O. Box 15528 San Antonio, TX 78212 Telephone: (512) 225-2897 (800) 486-3676 Fax: (512) 225-8450 An organization of real estate counselors. National Association of Home Builders 1201 15th St. NW Washington, DC 20005 Telephone: (202) 822-020C (800) 368-5242 With some 150,000 members, including local and state associations. NAHB represents primarily builders but also includes those in mortgage finance, architecture, contracting, and related services. Its Buildings Systems Council comprises factory-built home manufacturers. National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers 7501 Murdoch Ave. St. Louis. MO 63115 Telephone: (314) 781-6688 Fax: (314) 781-2872 A professional organization for real estate appraisers National Associadon of Master Appraisers 303 W. Cypress SL P.O. Box 12617 San Antonio, TX 78512 Telephone: (512) 271-0781 (800) 229-6261 Fax: (511) 225-8450 An association of real estate appraisers National Association of Mortgage Brokers 706 E. Ben Rd, Suite 101 Phoenix, AZ 85051 Telephone: (601) 992-6181 Fax: (601) 493-8711 This professional association provides legislative and educational services for mortgage brokers. National Association of Real Estate Appraisers (NAREA) 8383 E. Evans Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85560 Telephone: (602) 948-8000 Fax: (602) 998-8022 This professional association of appraisers has more than 23,000 members throughout the United States. National Association of Real Estate Editors 3101 N. Central Ave, Suite 56C Phoenix, AZ 85012 Telephone: (602) 265-1699 Fax: (602) 230-8504 Print and broadcast journalists who are interested in an all areas of real estate-housing, investment, design, Finance, and so on- belong to this professional organization. National Associadon of Real Estate License Law Officials P.O. Box 119 Centerville, UT 84014 Telephone: (801) 298-5572 This association coordinates activities among state real estate boards and commissions including the licensing of real estate professionals in the United States and parts of Canada. National Association of Realtors (NAR) 430 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 Telephone: (31S) 329-8200 Fax: (312) 329-8576 This 750,000-member organization of residential and commercial Realtors, the nation's largest trade and professional association, includes salespeople, brokers, property managers. appraisers, counselors, and others engaged in the industry. Several of the groups in this listing are affiliates of NAR. National Association of Review Appraisers and Mortgage Underwriters (NARAMU) 8383 E. Evans Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 8526C Telephone: (602) 998-3000 Fax: (602) 998-8022 A professional association for those specialists. National Auctioneers Association 8880 Balentine Overland Park, KS 66214 Telephone: (913) 541-8084 Fax: (913) 894-5281 This professional organization for auctioneers is not limited to those who specialize in real estate auctions. National Society of Real Estate Appraisers 1265 E. 105th St. Cleveland, OH 44108 Telephone: (216) 795-344 Fax: (216) 721-333C This appraisal group is a sponsoring organization of the appraisal Institute. Real Estate Educators Association One Illinois Center, Suite 200 111 E. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: (312) 616-0800 The members of this umbrella organization include teachers trainers and writers The association has chapters in 30 states and regions and offers teaching techniques, information on materials, and so on. Real Estate Brokerage Managers Council 430 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611-4095 (312) 670-3780 Fax: (311) 319-8881 A national organization for broker office managers. Savings and Community Bankers of America 900 19th St., Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006 Telephone: (502) 857-3100 Fax: (202) 296-8716 This principal trade association for the nations savings and community banks was formed in 1992 by a merger of the U.S League of Savings Institutions and the National Council of Community Bankers. Society of Induatdal and Office Realtors 777 14th St NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20005 Telephone: (20S) 737-1150 Fax: (102) 737-3142 An international association for those who specialize in commercial and industrial real estate. Urban Land Institute 625 Indiana Ave. NW, Sufe 400 Washington, DC 20004 Telephone: (505) 624-7000 Fax: (102) 624-7140 Broadly speaking, this oranization concerns itself with the use of land in order to enhance the overall environment.