IREM NYC chapter members advocate for real estate industry in D.C.

Washington D.C., Members of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) New York City Chapter recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with lawmakers and advocate for the real estate industry. IREM NYC chapter president Jessica Tusing, CPM and Avery Feldman, CPM, chair of IREM NYC’s legislative committee, along with Ted Thurn, senior director, government affairs at IREM’s headquarters, spent two days meeting with congressional staff to discuss important issues facing the real estate industry in New York City.

The group met with staff from the offices of senators Gillibrand and Schumer, as well as representatives Torres, Lawler, and Jeffries. They discussed a number of key issues, including the Corporate Transparency Act, Local Law 97, and the importance of tapping into the knowledge and expertise of property management professionals before New York City laws are passed.

“It is important for our members to be involved in the legislative process and to advocate for the interests of the real estate industry,” said Tusing. “We are grateful for the opportunity to meet with lawmakers and their staff to discuss these important issues.”

Feldman said, “We believe that it is essential for policymakers to understand the impact that their decisions have on the real estate industry. We are committed to working with them to find solutions that benefit both the industry and the community.”

IREM is a professional association for real estate managers. For over 90 years, IREM has been the source for education, resources, information and membership for real estate management professionals. An affiliate of the National Association of Realtors, IREM is the only professional real estate management association serving all asset classed. IREM membership is comprised of more than 20,000 individuals and 550 corporate members worldwide. 

The IREM NYC Chapter represents over 400 members in the New York City area. For more information please visit www.iremnyc.org