Member Benefits

Membership with the Property Management Association of West Michigan provides benefits to apartment communities, management companies and vendors that currently or wish to do business in the apartment industry!

Communities and Management Companies

Local Benefits

1. Monthly newsletter - "Directions" and Quarterly Maintenance Newsletter - "The Maintenance Pager"

2. Monthly General Membership Meetings

3. Market Survey Reports

4. Pay Package Reports

5. Shopping Reports

6. Education Classes - Fair Housing, Leasing, Marketing, OSHA, Internet, HVAC, Maintenance and MORE!!!

7. Annual Directory

8. Annual Golf Outing

9. Annual Holiday Celebration

10. FREE Apartment Availability Listing at www.pmawm.com

11. AMBER Apartment Alerts

12. Legislative Committee Meetings - Local Issues That Affect Our Industry

13. Annual Trade Show - Education Day and Expo with Vendor Booths

14. Vendor Forums - Q&A for Property Managment Companies from Vendors

15. Task Forces to address issues as they are presented in our cities

16. Networking for Owners, Managers, Leasing and Maintenance Staff

17. Maintenance Breakfast

18. Membership List

19. Crime Prevention Task Force

20. Conflict Resolution Center

21. Resource Group

22. Resident Screening Program

23. FREE website link and website feature option

24. Online Learning Center at www.pmawm.com

25. CareerMatrix.com Job Posting Discount- 1st Listing is FREE and runs for 30 days!

26. Office Supplies Discount Program

27. Bidding Program - we do it for you!

28. Methamphetamine Awareness Education

29. Online Bookstore

30. Legal Forms Online

31. And Much More!

State Benefits

1. Lobbying Firm monitoring and lobbying on the industry's behalf - issues such as:
a. Inspections b. Security Deposit Returns c. Drug bill d. Lead Paint e. Mold

2. Continuing Education for Real Estate License Course - State of Michigan approved program written specifically for the Property Management Industry.

3. GLAStar Education Conference and Awards
Great Education and an Awards Gala for Community members as well as Business Partners - Black Tie Optional

4. Membership - Reaching out to existing Associations in the State to join NAA and PMAM forming new chapters in areas that have no local association.

5. PMAM PAC - Funds raised to support multifamily housing legislative issues in Michigan.

6. AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!

National Benefits

1. "Units" magazine subscription to all members - FREE

2. Lobbying Efforts with National Multi-Housing Council and NAA staff

Industry related issues such as:

a. Bankruptcy Reform

b. Building Codes

c. Telecommunications - Forced Access

d. Smart Growth

e. Lead Based Paint

3. National Designations

CAM-Certified Apartment Manager

NALP-National Apartment Leasing Professional

CAPS-Certified Apartment Property Supervisor

CAMT-Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician

ROC-Rental Owners Course

4. National Education Conference - Annually - 3 days of Education in June

5. NAA Website - Full of industry related information

6. National Paragon Awards for National Designation Recipients

7. Handicap Accessible Listing

8. NAA is a Federal Association of nearly 200 state and local associations in the United States and Canada

9. NAA represents over 51,000 members representing over 6.1 million apartment homes

10. Builders, Owners and Developers Forum

11. NAA Education Foundation - Development of new education programs

12. Member Rates in Insurance Plans

13. NAA Bookstore - Member Rates

14. Car Rental Discounts for Members

15. Designate Newswire

16. Industry Leases and Forms available at Member Rates

17. Overnight Shipping at Member Rates

18. National Suppliers Council

19. NAA Political Action Committee (PAC)

20. AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!

HOW YOU BENEFIT from joining your local chapter

1. Limit your liability with awareness of the legislative issues and regulatory compliance requirements

2. Have a DIRECT line to Congress and Lawmakers around the Country

3. Get advanced information on legislation, tax issues, environmental issues, building codes and MORE!

4. Experience personal and professional growth as you develop your expertise in the industry

5. Earn Continuing Education Credits as you update your knowledge and skills

6. Stand out above the rest in this highly competitive industry

7. Awareness of industry trends and get hands-on information to help you improve your work performance

8. Have access to the most comprehensive statistical information available

Business Partner (Vendor) Benefits

1. Membership Directory & Buyer's Guide. This publication gives you access to the Management Companies, Properties and Associate Members of the association...right at your fingertips!

2. Advertising - Whether through our monthly newsletter, membership directory or web site feature, we offer the opportunity for our memebrs to advertise. PLUS receive a FREE link from our web site to yours!

3. Special Events - Don't forget your golf clubs, as you travel with the PMA to one of the fabulous local golf courses for an exciting day of competition, food and networking. The Product Showcase is held in February and is supplemented with education for the apartment communities.We've also added the Whitecaps Baseball Outing! Attend our monthly membership luncheons featured with a topic related to the industry. The GLAStar Education Conference & Awards Gala is held in November for vendors and community members alike. Finally, make sure you join us as we celebrate the holidays at our December Holiday celebration.

4. Monthly Newsletter - "Directions", the monthly newsletter of the PMA of West Michigan provides valuable information on a variety of issues in the industry. Information such as regular articles on Leasing, Management, Marketing, Maintenance and other industry related topics. Also, Vendor profiles and event registrations to keep you informed. Vendors can provide industry related articles as a means of visibility for their company FREE!

5. Educational Programs - We bring in some of the nations top speakers to provide our members with professional presentations on industry issues.

6. Monthly General Membership Meetings - This is the time to get together to get updates on what the association is doing! There are also two options available to Business Partners for extensive networking opportunities. You may host a table that displays your company name or display materials to promote your business. Both options are FREE!

7. Vendor Forums - Q & A Panel of representatives from large to small communities to answer questions from vendors.

8. National Suppliers Council - This committee meets every 2 to 3 years.

9 NETWORKING!!! We provide NUMEROUS opportunities for members to get together and share information, exchange ideas and make business contacts.

10. AND MUCH MORE!!!