Membership

As the voice of the commercial and residential real estate industry in the Washington D.C. area, AOBA is ideally positioned to help our members meet the challenges and capture the opportunities facing our ever-changing industry. With our finger on the pulse, we can anticipate, influence, and respond to a wide variety of critical issues and initiatives.

Our membership is comprised of a diverse group of residential commercial office, institutional and public buildings, as well as highly valued affiliate companies providing key building-related services. Their collective experience and expertise, combined with the capabilities of our professional staff, are devoted solely to the promotion of the residential and commercial real estate industry.

Our long-standing relationships with local and state policymakers have enabled us to effectively mobilize around legislative and regulatory issues to advocate for a competitive, business-friendly environment throughout the region.

In addition to advocacy, AOBA is committed to professional development and networking, including a strong focus on fostering the next generation of commercial real estate professionals. Our programs and offerings provide AOBA members with unique and rewarding opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

We encourage you to take a closer look at the array of benefits and opportunities our organization has to offer.

Owner/Manager Member

AOBA’s mission is built upon our core pillars of advocacy, networking and professional development. By becoming a member of AOBA, you’ll gain unparalleled access to industry information and resources, opportunities to generate revenue and savings, and build a network of experienced colleagues within the commercial and residential industry.

AOBA's membership is extremely affordable and delivers incredible return on investment by giving you access and member discounts to benefits such as:

  • A team of professionals working on your behalf at the local and state levels to ensure your business is protected from egregious policies
  • AOBA Alliance, a subsidiary of AOBA, that facilitates low-cost energy procurement for the commercial and multifamily industries - Utility Rate Cases
  • The Click and Lease platform which includes customizable, online and paperless lease documents that are reviewed and updated by counsel
  • Educational opportunities to keep you compliant and current on the latest trends in the industry
  • Networking events and socials where you can meet people like you to share best practices and troubleshoot solutions to common challenges
  • Membership Directory where you can find the right vendors
  • Committees composed of leaders in the industry that drive the association forward
  • Charitable activities that connect you to the community
  • BOMA and NAA memberships where you can download whitepapers, stay informed about federal legislative policies, emergency preparedness, and more

Join as an Owner/Manager Online

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Associate/Professional/
Institutional/Government Member

Our Associate Members provide a network of products and professional services that are essential to the success of
the DC region's commercial building and residential real estate industry. By joining AOBA, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities to develop relationships with decision-makers to build your client base, driving the success of your business, in addition to

  • Networking events and socials where you can meet people like you to share best practices and troubleshoot solutions to common challenges
  • Committees composed of leaders in the industry that drive the association forward
  • Charitable activities that connect you to the community
  • Membership Directory where you can upload your logo and contact information
  • AOBA Connects – a virtual environment for members to engage, connect, share strategies and solutions, and answer questions, all on your own terms
  • Educational opportunities to keep you current on the latest trends in the industry
  • BOMA and NAA memberships where you can build your brand on the national level

Join as an Associate/Professional/Institutional/Government Member

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