FIABCI is a federation of national real estate association Principal Members. FIABCI-USA is proud of our 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- The Appraisal Institute is a global membership association of professional real estate appraisers, with more than 24,000 members and 91 chapters throughout the world. Its mission is to advance professionalism and ethics, global standards, methodologies, and practices through the professional development of property economics worldwide. Organized in 1932, the Appraisal Institute advocates equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in the appraisal profession and conducts its activities in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Members of the Appraisal Institute benefit from an array of professional education and advocacy programs, and may hold the prestigious MAI, SRPA and SRA designations. See them on the web at See them on the web at www.appraisalinstitute.org.

Contact the Appraisal Institute at: 550 W. Van Buren, Suite 1000, Chicago IL 60607; Phone: 312-335-4100; FAX: 312-335-4400; E-mail: international@appraisalinstitute.org

CORFAC International - Corporate Facility Advisors, Inc. is a commercial real estate services organization with a unique structure and business culture that merits a prominent place among its peers. Founded in 1989, U.S.-based CORFAC is comprised of privately held entrepreneurial firms with expertise in office, industrial, corporate services, retail real estate and property management with 80 offices in the Americas and a market reach around the world. Learn more about CORFAC on the web at www.corfac.com.

Contact CORFAC at: Suite 101, 1930 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL 33020; Phone: 954-923-6160; FAX: 954-925-7170; E-mail: info@corfac.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 International Right of Way Association (IRWA) is the central authority for right of way professionals world-wide, providing the tools and training members need to advance in their careers. With a diverse membership of nearly 10,000 Acquisition Agents, Appraisers, Attorneys, Engineers, Environmentalists, Property Managers, Relocation Assistance Agents, Surveyors and Title Experts, the IRWA represents a body of knowledge and experience unique to the public infrastructure community. Our 76 chapters in the U.S. and Canada, affiliates in Japan and South Africa and participating associations around the globe keep members connected with government agency officials and private industry professionals. The IRWA features six certifications and its top designation, the SR/WA. Visit irwaonline.org to join, participate, and learn more.

Contact IRWA at: 19750 S. Vermont Ave., Suite 220, Torrance, CA, 90502; Phone: (310) 538-0233; Fax: (310) 538-1471; E-mail: info@irwaonline.org

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.

NAR, The National Association of REALTORS®, "The Voice for Real Estate®" represents 1.1 million members from around the globe. Membership is composed of REALTORS® who are brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors and others engaged in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industry. Members belong to one or more of some 1,400 local associations and boards and 54 state and territorial associations of Realtors(r). They subscribe to NAR's strict Code of Ethics. Additionally, NAR maintains formal relationships with more than 80 organized real estate associations around the world, giving REALTORS® confidence in working with professionals that abide by a strict Code of Ethics. These bilateral partnerships exist in nearly 60 countries to help members establish business partnerships and referral opportunities.

Working on behalf of property owners, NAR provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system, and the right to own, use, and transfer real property. For more information, please visit www.realtor.org

Contact NAR at: 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611; Phone: 1-800-874-6500;
FAX: (312) 329-835 E-mail: narglobe@realtors.org

SIOR, the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® - The SOCIETY OF INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE REALTORS® is the leading professional industrial and office real estate brokerage association. With more than 3,000 members in more than 580 cities in 26 countries, SIOR represents today's most knowledgeable, experienced, and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists. SIOR has certified more than 2,800 of its members with the prestigious SIOR designation, a professional symbol of the highest level of knowledge, production, and ethics in the real estate industry.

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: 1201 New York Ave., NW, Ste. 350, Washington, DC, 20005; Phone: 202-449-8200; FAX: 202-216-9325; E-mail: mtop@sior.com