Property Mangement Certifications

[John J.]

What is the difference between the national assoication of residential property mangers (NARPM) vs the institue of real estate mangement (IREM)? It seems like they do the same thing, but IREM offers certifications for commercial properties as well residential, any advice?

[Robert Gilstrap]

@Edward Lawrence NARPM dues are $245/year and if you are a professional manager that is the deal of the century for what they offer you.

@John J.  Just what @Account Closed said:  NARPM is single Family; IREM is multi-family.   Both are great organizations that offer "real" credentialing.  For instance: Kevin is a Master Property Manager (MPM) and this is not some "pay $100 and go to a  3 hour class" thing. It's a really big deal. Not sure about him but it took me over 4 years to get my MPM. 

He also holds the CRMC designation for his company which is a huge thing.