Who is it for?

Certified Property Managers® (CPM®) are recognized as experts in real estate management, and they are at the top of the profession. 70% of those who hold the CPM® designation hold the highest management positions in their offices (owner/partner/officer/director).

What You Gain

• Recognition that you are an expert in the field of real estate management
• A subscription to the bi-monthly Journal of Property Management (JPM®)
• Discounts to professional development online courses
• 50% off Income/Expense Analysis® Reports and Income/Expense Online Labs
• Online Resources
• Skill Builders tutorials
• Webinars
• Discounts on all IREM publications
• Online access to shared interest communities, to facilitate networking
• Membership in your local IREM chapter
• Access to the online IREM Career Center
• Leadership opportunities at the national and chapter levels
• Participation in conferences
• Resources for and tips on promoting your CPM® credentials
• The support of IREM’s public policy advocacy efforts
• Listing in the online IREM member directory
• Eligibility for the Professional Achievement Award
• Access to the IREM Foundation Scholarship Program

How to Earn It

Education

• Complete the ethics course.
• Complete one of four options:
  • Coursework
    • Complete seven required courses
  • Designations Fast Track
    • Hold a CCIM, CSM, PCAM, or RPA designation and submit the fast track approval fee
  • Real Estate Degree Fast Track
    • Hold an undergraduate or graduate degree with a major, minor or concentration in real estate property management and submit the fast track approval fee
  • Professional Experience Fast Track
    • Have 20 years of qualifying professional experience and submit the fast track approval fee

Exam

• Pass the CPM® certification exam.
• Pass the ethics course exam and pledge to uphold the IREM Code of Professional Ethics.
• Pass a management plan on either an actual property (MPIND) or a skills assessment (MPSA).

Work Experience

• Three years (36 months) of qualifying real estate management experience as defined by IREM

Professional Affiliation

• Fulfill a one-year candidacy period by being a CPM® Candidate Member, ARM Member, or ACoM member in good standing for the 12 months prior to CPM® approval
• Membership in good standing of NAR
• Hold a real estate license or verify that you are not required to hold one for your current position
• Attend two IREM chapter meetings or events during the 12 months immediately prior to CPM® approval
• Be interviewed and approved by your IREM chapter

Letters of Recommendation

• Submit three confidential letters of recommendation at the time of candidacy approval

Cost

• Cost of courses, if you are not in the Fast Track Program
• Fast Track approval fee
  • $630 (not required if you are not in the Fast Track Program)
• Certification exam
  • $270
• National annual dues
  • $495
• Chapter annual dues
  • Varies by chapter
• Application fee
  • $210

For more information, visit the IREM website.