Your National Apartment Association Membership

As a federation of 145 state, local and global affiliates, including the Apartment Association of Orange County (AAOC), the National Apartment Association (NAA) encompasses over 91,000 members representing more than 11 million apartment homes globally.

NAA is the nation’s leading voice for the apartment housing industry and envisions a world where rental housing is a valued partner in every community. It serves as a trusted, preeminent resource for industry stakeholders through advocacy, education and collaboration on behalf of the rental housing industry.

From legislative updates to best practices to the latest trends and issues affecting rental housing, NAA keeps its membership network—including all members of AAOC—in the know about what is occurring within the industry and how to leverage that information to make your operations as efficient, effective and profitable as possible.

Your NAA membership entitles you to the most comprehensive range of strategic, educational, operational, networking and advocacy resources available to apartment industry professionals.

NAA provides a wealth of information and resources to its members, from its premier products and services— including its newest risk management and compliance tool, NAA Click & Comply (comply.naahq.org), government affairs and advocacy, industry networking events and education, as well as leading publications and membership services.

Learn, lead and succeed with the broad-based education and training available only to members. Countless tools and resources for managers, companies and job seekers are available, as well as access to recruitment programs that attract, nurture and retain highquality professionals, through NAA’s Education Institute (NAAEI).

With NAAEI learning resources, you’ll stay on top of the latest industry trends, pick up compliance strategies and expand your knowledge base— through online and classroom training. NAAEI offers industry-recognized credentials for all career paths, from leasing professionals to supplier partners, from apartment managers to maintenance technicians and more.

Further, in recognition that staying up to date with industry trends and best practices helps position our organizations for success, NAA members have access to articles, videos, newsletters, white papers, best practices, benchmarking data and other general and specialized offerings that provide insight into the latest news and most relevant trends in the industry.

Offerings range from the large and industry encompassing like the annual operating Income and Expenses Survey, to targeted resources for specific tasks or trends, such as our white papers that tackle subjects like package delivery and apartment turns.

NAA also produces its flagship publication, Units Magazine, as well as a variety of digital e-newsletters, including the weekly Industry Insider (email newsletters@naahq.org to subscribe).

And of course, there is the reputation NAA has for offering premiere education, collaboration and business opportunities to thousands of rental housing professionals every year, like Apartmentalize, June 22 through June 24, 2022 in San Diego.

There are plenty of great reasons to attend but it’s best put simply: This is the only event for apartment professionals where an investment of a few days can boost your business all year long. The combination of education, networking and deal-making simply can’t be beat. Visit the NAA website for more information.

To learn more about your NAA member benefits, visit naahq.org. Should you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to reach out to our Client Solutions Center at 833-86-MY-NAA.

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About the Author: Sonya Loera joined WR Gorman & Associates in 2013. With a background in accounting she serves as not only officer manager, but also as property manager, transaction coordinator and real estate agent.

Founded in 1972 by William (Bill) R. Gorman, this Brea(CA)-based firm focuses on personalized wealth building through real estate. With a client-first philosophy, the firm serves as an expert resource for informed decision-making and transitioning that creates sustainable legacies for investors and their heirs.