CHARLES DUNN REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AMO OF THE YEAR" AWARD

The San Francisco office of Charles Dunn Real Estate Services was awarded the AMO® of the Year" for 2002 by the San Francisco Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).

The San Francisco office of Charles Dunn Real Estate Services was awarded the AMO® of the Year" for 2002 by the San Francisco Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).

   With the 'AMO® of the Year award, Charles Dunn is not only recognized for its efforts to provide first class real estate services but also for its commitment to enhancing the property management industry in the Bay Area," said Jeff Gunther, president of Charles Dunns Real Estate Management Services.

        Selecting the AMO of the Year" is based on the firms overall support and contributions for the chapter throughout the year. For example, these contributions may come in the form of corporate support of chapter volunteers; support of chapter activities through sponsorship or attendance as well as contributions of equipment.

   Steven Ring (CPM), a 20-year veteran of the San Francisco real estate industry, serves as regional vice president for the greater San Francisco area for Charles Dunn. He is responsible for overseeing the companys real estate management and brokerage operations in Northern California. For the past three years, Ring has served on the Board of Directors for the Bay Area Chapter of IREM and was recently elected 2003 president.

         IREMs Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) is one of the highest designations that can be given to a property management firm. Only 555 firms with nearly 1,200 offices hold this coveted accreditation on a worldwide basis. In order to qualify for an AMO® designation, the office must be under the direction of a Certified Property Manager (CPM), among other stringent requirements.

         Charles Dunn Company is one of the largest full service brokerage and property management firms on the West Coast. Since its founding in 1921, Charles Dunn Company has been helping thousands of companies and individuals with a full complement of real estate services. The California-based company offers comprehensive brokerage, property and asset management, corporate and construction advisory as well as financial services to tenants, owners, investors and developers. Charles Dunn Company maintains offices in downtown Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, Seal Beach, Sacramento, San Diego, San Fernando Valley, San Francisco, Orange County and Phoenix.    For more information, visit www.charlesdunn.com

         The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors, is an association of property and asset managers who have met the strict criteria in the areas of education, experience, and ethics. Founded in 1933, IREMs mission is to educate real estate managers, certify their competence and professionalism, serve as an advocate on issues affecting the real estate management industry, and enhance its members professional competence so they can better identify and meet the needs those who use their services. Additional information is available at www.irem.org
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