What do Professional Designations mean?

Professional Designations given from N.A.R.P.M. the National Association of Residential Property Managers demonstrate creditably.

Professional Designations are symbols of knowledge, commitment and dedication. Property owners seeking property management services understand this concept. Many owners wisely base their management decision on the credentials they find attached to a particular person or company. A NARPM designation gives confidence about the property managers skills and place in the industry.

Certification Courses address many core topics.

From Office Operations to Risk Management, NARPM courses give you industry specific information to benefit you and your operation. We employ some of the industry's top professionals as instructors, who will not only present the course materials, but also share personal experiences with you. Their credentials and background, along with the shared experiences in class, will definitely make meaningful contributions to your professional growth!

NARPM's Designations are more than education.

NARPM designations are not strictly course-based certification. NARPM designations are a combination of property management experience, NARPM and industry-related education and service to the association through volunteer activities.

Residential Management Professional (RMP^®) NARPM's Residential Management Professional (RMP^®) designation Requirements are as follows:

• Be a current member of NARPM.
• Be a currently licensed real estate agent for a period of not less than the 2 previous years. (If your state requires licensing.)
• Verification of 100 unit years of experience acquired over a minimum of two consecutive years. (One unit year equals management of 1 residential unit for 1 year.) Must manage a minimum of 25 residential units during candidacy period and at the time of achieving the designation.
• Successfully complete 18 hours of NARPM approved RMP^® coursework, plus the NARPM Ethics course.
• Earn 50 elective points through service to NARPM.
• Attend at least one NARPM National Convention prior to completing candidacy.
• Submit sealed letters of recommendation from 2 RMP^®s and 3 clients.
• Submit a completed candidacy checklist packet within 3 years of application date.

Master Property Manager (MPM^®)  NARPM's Master Property Manager (MPM^®) designation Requirements are as follows:

• Be a current member of NARPM.
• Be a currently licensed real estate agent for a period of not less than the 5 previous years. (If your state requires licensing.)
• Have achieved the RMP^® designation.
• Provide verification of 500 unit years of experience acquired over a minimum of 5 consecutive years. (One unit year equals management of 1 residential unit for 1 year.) Must manage a minimum of 50 units during and at completion of candidacy.
• Successfully complete 24 hours of NARPM approved MPM^® coursework.
• Earn 200 elective points (which includes the RMP^® points earned) through service to NARPM, local chapters and the property management industry.
• Attend at least two NARPM National Conventions prior to completing candidacy that were not counted for RMP^® candidacy.
• Submit sealed letters of recommendation from 2 MPM^®s and 3 clients.
• Submit a completed candidacy checklist packet within 3 years of application date.

Certified Support Specialist (CSS^sm)  The CSS^sm designation is the newest certification available from NARPM. NARPM seeks to become the dominant source for educating and training Support Specialist in the residential property management industry. Virtually all requirements of the CSS^sm Certification can be earned at the local level. Four educational courses that are currently in development will be required to earn this designation. Verification that candidate is a NARPM Support Staff member in good standing.  A letter of recommendation  from current employer or supervisor.  A letter of recommendation from a tenant, client or professional peer.  Verification of employment with sponsoring property management company minimum of one year required.  COmpletion of the NARPM CSS Courses.  Courses must be completed before the end of the candidacy period or within a three year period year prior to your application for candidacy. 

Certified Residential Management Company (CRMC)  Certified Residential Management Company (CRMC^®) designation is awarded to those professional property management firms that demonstrate a high standard in both procedures and customer service. A detailed examination of the company and recommendations from clients and peers are required for this designation requirements are as follows:

• Have an MPM^® designee on staff.
• Provide verification of 500 unit years of management experience. (One unit year equals management of 1 residential unit for 1 year.)
• Successfully complete an on-site visit from a NARPM auditor selected by the Certification Committee.
• Complete the audit process within three years of making application.

All information about the Professional Designations taken directly from the National Association of Residential Property Managers website.