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WHY
YOU SHOULD BECOME A MEMBER OF THE
SAN ANTONIO APARTMENT ASSOCIATION
TAA/NAA
You are automatically a member of the Texas Apartment and National
Apartment Associations when you join the San Antonio Apartment
Association. Your membership offers you the opportunity to participate
in the state and national meetings and education conferences and
conventions, as well as enabling you to receive and participate in
industry publications.
LEGISLATION
A primary responsibility of SAAA is to keep abreast of city
ordinances and the activities of the regulatory agencies that affect the
operation of rental housing organizations. The association promotes the
best interests of the multihousing industry through legislation on a
local, state and national basis.
EDUCATION
SAAA is vitally concerned with the professionalism within the
multifamily industry and offers programs and seminars for all phases of
management. National professional designates programs are offered on a
regular basis throughout the year and are designed to teach and refine
skills for on-site managers, assistant managers and leasing
consultants. Other programs include courses for apartment maintenance
technicians and property supervisors. Scholarships are advertised and
awarded on a regular basis for SAAA designation programs.
RESEARCH
A quarterly Market Conditions Report is available through SAAA. It
includes occupancy and rental rate information and a quarterly market
analysis and outlook. This survey is conducted through an independent
service and is widely accepted as a source of reliable information
within the city of San Antonio.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
SAAA has gained respect from the community, City Council and many other
organizations, agencies, associations and societies through continued
community involvement. Recent projects have benefited The Red Cross,
Blue Santa, Battered Women's Shelter.
NETWORKING
Opportunities arise to mix socially and for education with those who
have similar business interests. This allows communication with fellow
members for advice and/or assistance.
COMMUNICATIONS
SAAA publishes RESIDENCE MAGAZINE, a bi-monthly publication covering
interesting and informative articles on current multifamily industry
topics. An annual Directory and Buyers
Guide is also published for member use. |
