Local Real Estate Management Firm Earns Professional Accreditation

Albany, New York – August 16, 2005 – Sunrise Management & Consulting, headquartered in Albany, has earned the ACCREDITED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION® (AMO®) accreditation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®.  The AMO® accreditation is awarded to real estate firms that have a track record of high performance, experience, stability and financial accountability and have a CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER® (CPM®) directing and supervising the real estate management team.  In addition, AMO® firms must abide by a rigorous Code of Professional Ethics that is strictly enforced by the Institute.
Sunrise Management & Consulting (SMC) was formed in 1998 and specialized in the property management of large apartment Complexes.  In 2003 Sunrise expanded to include Homeowner and Condominium Associations.  Today Sunrise manages over 1300 units in the capital region.
SM&C is the creator of the sunrise SMART System for effective property management.  Using this systematic approach allows us to aggressively control the day to day management and address each property’s issues and the owner’s goals.
SM&C is the publisher of the Sunrise Multifamily Rental Market Report covering New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.  The report, the first and only comprehensive analysis of this market segment in these regions, provides rental market information for use by property owners, managers and service industry personnel

Founded in 1933, the Institute of Real Estate Management educates real estate managers and certifies and enhances the competence and professionalism of individuals and organizations engaged in real estate management.  IREM® also serves as an advocate on issues affecting the real estate management industry.  IREM® has over 16,000 individual members, 8,600 who hold CPM® designation and 3,600 who hold the ARM® certification.  In addition, it has 530 firms that hold the AMO® accreditation.  IREM® also has 82 U.S. chapters, seven international chapters and several other partnerships around the world.

Sunrise Management & Consulting, headquartered in Albany, NY, is an innovative third-party property management company that provides performance-driven management solutions, property analysis and training services to multifamily operations.