Brian A. Birdy, MPM®, RMP®

Birdy Properties, CRMC®

The What, Why and How of NARPM® Designations

NARPM® Designations

NARPM® first offered a designation in October 1989NARPM® has Certifications and DesignationsNARPM® has 3 Certifications

CSS® - Certified Support SpecialistCMC – Certified Maintenance CoordinatorCRMB – Certified Residential Management

BookkeeperNARPM® has 3 Designations

2 Individual DesignationsRMP® - Residential Management ProfessionalMPM® - Master Property Manager

1 Company DesignationCRMC® - Certified Residential Management Company

What: NARPM® Designations

Certified Support SpecialistThe CSS® is the first certification available

from NARPM®. Designed for anyone who works in Property

Management who is a Support Staff MemberCurrently there are 10 Members who hold the

CSS® Certification representing the top 3% of NARPM® Support Staff Members

What: Certification - CSS®

Certified Maintenance CoordinatorThe CMC is one of the newest

certifications available from NARPM®. Designed for those individuals who work

in the “tranquil” world of MaintenanceAs of today there are ZERO CMCsWho wants to be the first one?

What: Certification - CMC

Certified Residential Management Bookkeeper

The CRMB is one of the newest certifications available from NARPM®.

Designed for the members who work in the Accounting or Bookkeeping area of Property Management

Currently there are ZERO CRMBs in NARPM®

Who wants to be the first one?

What: Certification CRMB

Residential Management ProfessionalAwarded to Property Managers who have

completed:extensive course workservice projects for their Chapter and

NARPM®demonstrated dedication to the industry

NARPM® has awarded 552 RMP®s

Currently there are 411 active RMP®s (10% of the membership)

What: Designations - RMP®

Master Property ManagerAwarded to Property Managers who have

attained their RMP® DesignationCompleted advanced course requirementsReached the highest levels of achievement for

their Chapter, NARPM®, and their CommunityHighest Designation an individual may achieve in

NARPM®NARPM® has awarded 198 MPM®sCurrently there are 170 active MPM®s (Top 4%

of the membership)

What: Designation MPM®

Certified Residential Management CompanyThis esteemed 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.

NARPM® has awarded 49 CRMC®sCurrently there are 46 active CRMC®s (Top 1%

of the membership)

What: Designation CRMC®

NARPM® Designations

Makes you a better Property ManagerIncreased knowledge and confidenceIt sets you apart from your competitionImpacts your company and your clientsResults translate directly to the bottom lineIt helps your chapter earn Chapter

Excellence or Chapter of the Year

Why: NARPM® Designations

NARPM® Designations

NARPM® designations are earned with a combination of:

Property Management Experience NARPM® and industry education Service to the association through volunteer

activitiesAttendance of NARPM® Conventions or

Regional Conferences

How: NARPM® Designations

Apply for CandidacyChoose a MentorSign up for the online candidacy packageReview the requirementsUpload things to your candidacy package as

you complete themSet a time line to complete needed itemsReview your progress with you Mentor

regularly

How: NARPM® Designations

Candidacy Fee: $95.00Candidacy must be completed within two (2)

years.Verification that candidate is a NARPM® Support

Staff Member in good standing.One letter of recommendation from current

employer or supervisor.One letter of recommendation from a tenant,

client, or professional peer.Verification of employment with your sponsoring

property management company - minimum of one (1) year required.

Completion of the NARPM® Ethics Course

How: Certifications

Completion of three NARPM® approved courses.

Electives totaling at least 25 points.

Approved NARPM® Courses:ADA Fair HousingOffice OperationsPaperless Office

How: CSS® Requirements

Completion of the following three NARPM® approved courses:

Habitability Standards and MaintenanceMaintenance Basics and BeyondLead Base Paint Law

Electives totaling at least 25 points.Completion of the NARPM® course

Operating an In House Maintenance Company will earn 5 points towards the 25 elective points.

How: CMC Requirements

Completion of the following three NARPM® approved courses:

NARPM® 101: Basics of Property Management or Office Operations

ADA Fair Housing (On-line Only)NARPM® Finance Course (On-Line Only)

Electives totaling at least 25 points. Completion of the NARPM® course Risk

Management Essentials will earn 5 points towards the 25 elective points.

How: CRMB Requirements

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 coursework, plus the NARPM® Ethics course.

Earn 50 elective points through service to NARPM®. Attend two NARPM® state or regional conferences OR one

NARPM® national convention prior to completing candidacy. Submit sealed letters of recommendation from 2 RMP® or MPM®

designees and 3 clients. Submit a completed candidacy checklist packet within 3 years of

application date. Non-refundable application fee of $150.

How: RMP® Requirements

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 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® designees and 3 clients.

Submit a completed candidacy checklist packet within 3 years of application date.

Non-refundable application fee of $250.

How: MPM® Requirements

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.

The non-refundable application fee is $300. The expenses of the onsite auditor are the responsibility of the company being audited. NARPM® will pay the auditor and the company will need to reimburse NARPM®. The annual renewal is $150.

How: CRMC ® Requirements

The What, Why and How of NARPM® Designations