 Membership
Benefits
Are you
involved in the acquisition, management or disposal of real
estate?
Do you work for a government agency, public utility, pipeline
company or right-of-way contractor? Are
you an engineer, lawyer, appraiser, property manager or negotiator?
Do you employ professionals working in relocation assistance,
land title, property management or environmental areas?
Since its inception as a not-for-profit association in 1934,
the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) has served
a growing number of professionals. IRWA is an individual membership
association with approximately 8,300 members throughout the
U.S. and Canada. This membership includes: Engineers, Appraisers,
Property Managers, Acquisition Agents, Lawyers, Surveyors,
Title Experts, Environmentalists and Relocation Assistance
Agents. While some members are in private practice, the majority
of IRWA members are employed by: Governmental agencies including
national, provincial, state, county and city. Special authorities
including harbors, ports, water districts, airports and mass
transit. Utility, pipeline and telecommunications companies.
Appraisal and right of way contracting companies.
Membership in the IRWA benefits both members and employers.
It can enhance public perception of the individual member
as well as the company or agency with which he or she is associated.
It provides the opportunity for a wide range of professional
contacts. Members contribute to the right of way profession
through: Teaching IRWA Courses Writing articles and newsletters
Developing courses and seminars Lecturing and speaking at
Chapter programs and seminars Leadership roles at the Chapter,
Regional and International levels are opportunities for personal
and professional growth. !
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