FIABCI is a federation of national real estate association Principal Members. FIABCI-USA is proud of our 11 Principal Members, profiled here, because they represent the breadth of FIABCI membership and countless business and educational opportunities for all of our FIABCI-USA members.

AFIRE, the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate - The Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE) is a trade association for the foreign real estate investment community whose members have a common interest in preserving and promoting international real estate investment. Since 1988, AFIRE has provided a forum through which the foreign investment community can discuss common issues and problems, through membership meetings, a newsletter, tax and legislative updates, and other publications. Learn more at www.afire.org.

Contact AFIRE at: Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 880, Washington, DC 20004; Phone: 202-312-1400;
FAX: 202-312-1401; E-mail: afireinfo@afire.org

Appraisal Institute - Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the Appraisal Institute and its predecessor organizations have been at the forefront of the real estate appraisal profession for nearly 70 years. The Appraisal Institute's 19,000 members in 100 chapters are identified by their experience and knowledge of real estate valuation, and adhere to a strictly enforced Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. A leader in appraisal education and publishing, the Appraisal Institute offers professional designation programs that recognize knowledge, training, and experience in residential and commercial real estate appraisal. The Appraisal Institute currently confers the prestigious MAI and SRA designations. See them on the web at www.appraisalinstitute.org.

Contact the Appraisal Institute at: 875 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60611; Phone: 312-335-4100; FAX: 312-335-4400; E-mail: dshull@appraisalinstitute.org

BOMA, the Building Owners and Managers Association International - Founded in 1907 as the National Association of Building Owners and Managers, the association assumed its present name in 1968 as it broadened its reach to include Canada and participants from around the globe. Today BOMA International represents 100 North American and nine overseas associations in Australia, Brazil, Finland, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, the Philippines and South Africa, and provides a network forum for industry professionals to exchange ideas and share experience and knowledge. Visit BOMA online at www.boma.org.

Contact BOMA at: 1101 15th Street NW, 8th Floor , Washington, DC 20005; Phone: 202-326-6327; FAX: 202-682-5934; E-mail: rmcclure@boma.com

CCIM Institute - Begun more than 40 years ago with commercial real estate practitioners who wanted to elevate their business practices through education and networking, the CCIM Institute is an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and confers the designation of CCIM. Recognized for its pre-eminence within the industry, the CCIM educational curriculum teaches important skills to the diverse specialists within the commercial investment real estate profession. Learn about the Institute by visiting them on the web at www.ccim.com

Contact CCIM Institute at: 430 N. Michigan Ave., 8th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611; Phone: 312-321-4482; FAX: 312-321-8214; E-mail: awahmann@cciminstitute.com

Hotel Brokers International (HBI) is the world's leading professional organization of hotel real estate brokers and consulting specialists. HBI annually handles approximately 50% of all lodging transactions in the United States, the largest market share in the business. Founded in 1959, HBI is recognized as an industry leader and is credited for the development of the Hotel Investor's Marketplace, Certified Hotel Broker (CHB) certification program, TransActions by HBI and remains the leading source of hotel real estate sales data. To learn more about HBI visit them on the web at www.hbihotels.com.

Contact HBI at: 1420 NW Vivion Road, Suite 111, Kansas City, MO, 64118; Phone (816) 505-4315; FAX (816) 505-4319; E-mail gwebb@hbihotels.com

The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) has been the source for education, resources, information and membership for real estate management professionals for more than 70 years. An affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, IREM is the only professional real estate management association serving both the multi-family and commercial real estate sectors. With 82 U.S. chapters, seven international chapters, and several other partnerships around the globe, IREM is an international organization that serves as an advocate on issues affecting the real estate management industry.

Membership includes nearly 16,000 individual members and 530 corporate members. IREM promotes ethical real estate management practices through its credentialed membership programs, including the CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER® (CPM®) designation, the ACCREDITED RESIDENTIAL MANAGER® (ARM®) certification, and the ACCREDITED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION® (AMO®) accreditation. These esteemed designations certify competence and professionalism for those engaged in real estate management. In addition, IREM offers Associate membership status. Learn more at www.irem.org.

Contact the Institute of Real Estate Management at: 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611; Phone: 800-837-0706, Ext. 4650 (outside the U.S., 312-329-6010); Fax: 312-410-7910; E-mail: nkirk@irem.org.

SIOR, the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® - The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® is the leading professional commercial and industrial real estate association. With more than 2,200 members in 450 cities in 20 countries, SIOR certifies members with the prestigious SIOR (specialist, industrial and office real estate) designation. A professional affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, the Society is dedicated to the practice and maintenance of the highest professional and ethical standards. The Society maintains a commitment to business and industry by providing outstanding professional services, publications, and educational programs. See more about SIOR at www.sior.com.

Contact SIOR: 700 11th St., NW, Suite 510, Washington, DC 20001; Phone: 202-449-8200; FAX: 202-216-9325; E-mail: admin@sior.com