* Course qualifies for early pricing.
Classroom offerings: Register 30 days or earlier prior to the start date of an eligible course to save $100. Online courses are excluded from early pricing.

The ARM Certification is regarded as the most recognized credential for residential real estate managers, and the ARM Track experience will get you one step closer to earning it. The ARM Track explores key concepts related to ethical real estate management and reviews the following key competency areas related to effective residential site management: human resources and relationship management, property financial management, maintenance and risk management, and marketing and leasing.

ARM Track Courses:

• Day 1: Ethics for the Real Estate Manager (ETH800) **
  
• Days 2-5: Managing Residential Properties (RES201)
• Day 6: ARM Certification Exam (ARMEXM)

** The "Real Estate Management Ethics Online - ETH001" self-paced course also fulfills the ethics education requirement for the ARM Certification.

Standard Calculator Required: Note that a standard calculator is required for this track.

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Becoming an accomplished business professional takes more than just hard work. In fact, how you respond to ethical challenges has a big impact on your long-term personal reputation and success in business. But being ethical is not just a matter of following the law – it’s meeting the standards and expectations that govern the real estate profession. Professional ethics can make the difference between a career as an all-star and a career as an also-ran. Ethics matter. And people pay attention.

Register today and learn to tackle daily ethical dilemmas head on:

• Welcome to the Real World. Get a full overview of the IREM Code of Professional Ethics, including the study of actual ethics cases and their implications.
• Do the Right Thing. Tactics and strategies to resolve ethical dilemmas.
• Avoiding Conflict. Identifying factors that contribute to conflicts of interest so you’ll know when to avoid them.

Review the learning objectives of this course.

• IREM Code of Professional Ethics
• Real Life Ethics, 2nd Edition
• Transformational Leadership in the New Age of Real Estate, 2nd Edition
• What Property Managers Do: IREM Real Estate Management Job Analysis

Classroom: The classroom course is 7 hours (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). Select a specific offering of the course from the dropdown menu above for exact dates and times. The course exam is taken online within 7 days after completing the course; instructions to access the exam are provided during the course.

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* Course qualifies for early pricing.
Classroom offerings: Register 30 days or earlier prior to the start date of an eligible course to save $100. Online courses are excluded from early pricing.

It’s time to maximize the financial potential of your properties and finally take control of your property’s financial future. In this course, you’ll master all the necessary budgeting and accounting skills to help you meet your owner’s goals, improve NOI and make an impact on your property’s value.

You’ll explore real-life scenarios to better understand the full financial picture of a property, and walk away prepared to identify opportunities and confront challenges.

Register and get the core skills for successful fiscal planning:

• The “Basics”. We’re talking about basic accounting types, common accounting practices, and the nuts and bolts of budgeting – including types of budgets, variance analysis and financial reports.
• How to Count that Cash. Finally understand how to conduct a proper cash flow analysis. We’ll cover pro forma statements and cash flow trends.
• Be Your Own CPA. Unlock the mysteries of accounting. Do you know the difference between fee management and in-house management? Can you use a chart of accounts to organize the financial data in a general ledger? You will.
• Budget Like a Boss. You’ll compare various budget forecasting methods, and learn to use historical data or market benchmarks for forecasting and monitoring.

Take this course on its own or together with Managing Maintenance Operations and Property Risk — MNT402 with the Managing Maintenance & Budgeting Track.

• A standard calculator or smartphone calculator is required.

Review the learning objectives of this course.

Please note: taking FIN402, ASM603, ASM604, and ASM605 in consecutive order is strongly recommended.

• Income/Expense Analysis Reports
• 12-Month Operating Budget (video)
• Finance & Asset Management Forms and Checklists

Classroom: The classroom course is 2 days, including lunch and breaks. Typical course timeframe is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Select a specific offering of the course from the dropdown menu above for exact dates and times. The course exam is taken online within 7 days after completing the course; instructions to access the exam are provided during the course.

Access to the online course ends when you complete the course or 6 months after registration, whichever comes first.

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* Course qualifies for early pricing.
Classroom offerings: Register 30 days or earlier prior to the start date of an eligible course to save $100. Online courses are excluded from early pricing.

In the Managing Maintenance & Budgeting Track, you’ll complete your comprehensive training in property operations by covering property budgeting, accounting, and common financial reports, property maintenance programs, and risk management. After completing both Managing Maintenance & Budgeting Track and Managing People and Marketing Track, you’ll have mastered the diverse disciplines involved in maximizing your property’s potential.

Managing Maintenance & Budgeting Track courses:

 A standard calculator or smartphone calculator is required.

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* Course qualifies for early pricing.
Classroom offerings: Register 30 days or earlier prior to the start date of an eligible course to save $100. Online courses are excluded from early pricing.

Get ready to exceed your client’s expectations. Once you’ve finished this course, you’ll have what it takes to create and oversee quality, proactive maintenance operations that will minimize unexpected expenses and reduce risk. Register today and take your place among the industry’s high level practitioners known for delivering optimum property performance and maximizing value for the owner.

• Make a Plan. Learn to establish, execute and manage a preventive maintenance and risk management program, including budgetary considerations.
• What do you See? Realize the importance of proactive inspections that preserve the owner’s investment, and discover how to implement appropriate risk management strategies that reduce the potential for loss.
• Say What? Explore the ins and outs of major building equipment and systems. Speak knowledgably with maintenance personnel and contractors about how they work, what can go wrong, and guidelines and procedures to ensure proper maintenance and operation.
• The Lowdown on Maintenance Operations Management. Should you use contract workers? What factors should you consider? Learn how to select, manage and oversee the work of contractors. And learn to view your property’s operations from a 30,000-ft. level.

Take this course on its own or together with Budgeting, Cash Flow, and Reporting for Investment Real Estate (FIN402) with the Managing Maintenance & Budgeting Track.

Review the learning objectives of this course.

• Maintenance Forms and Checklists
• Before and After Disaster Strikes, 4th Edition
• Analyzing and Presenting Deep Retrofit Value course series
• IREM White Paper on Property Operations: Crisis Communications

Classroom: The classroom course is 2 days, including lunch and breaks. Typical course timeframe is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Select a specific offering of the course from the dropdown menu above for exact dates and times. The course exam is taken online within 7 days after completing the course; instructions to access the exam are provided during the course.

Access to the online course ends when you complete the course or 6 months after registration, whichever comes first.

Cancellation Policy

* Course qualifies for early pricing.
Classroom offerings: Register 30 days or earlier prior to the start date of an eligible course to save $100. Online courses are excluded from early pricing.

This is your comprehensive, one-stop-shop solution to understanding and implementing the essentials of residential property management. From operations to finance to human resources, you’ll get every skill you could possibly need to optimize residential management, and enhance your reputation in your marketplace.

Register today and get ready to take an evolutionary leap in your career:

• Discover the Big Picture. Gain insight into the exciting profession of residential management, including what you need to know about the management company, the property team, ownership entities, and the primary responsibility of meeting the owner’s goals and objectives.
• Get Talented at Talent Development. You’ll learn about managing the team, the life cycle of an employee, employment law and regulations, and effective communications, including intergenerational dynamics. Find out how to boost productivity and collaboration.
• It’s All About the Money. Improve your property’s bottom line and earn recognition by mastering accounting, budgeting, cash flow, capitalization, and working with capital.
• Be an Operational Expert. Create a maintenance and risk management plan, inspect and protect the property, get smart at sustainability, and discover the keys to working with contractors.
• Market. Lease. Succeed. Understand target markets, comparison grids, marketing strategies and social media, execution of the lease, the importance of resident retention, and the ins and outs of relevant laws.
• Behind the Scenes. Get a handle on record keeping strategies and accurate reporting to the owner. Ensure you’re on target to meet the owner’s goals and objectives.

Planning to earn the ARM certification? Take this course on its own or together with Ethics for the Real Estate Manager —ETH800 and the ARM Certification Exam —ARMEXM as part of the ARM Track, which fulfills most of the requirements for earning the prestigious ARM certification.

A standard calculator or smartphone calculator is required.

Review the learning objectives of this course.

• 10 Trends in Multifamily Property Management: Perceptions of Industry Leaders in a Time of Change
• Multifamily Housing
• Income/Expense Analysis Reports
• Practical Apartment Management, 6th Edition
• Sample Residential Property Management Agreement
• Comparison Grids app for iPhone and iPad

Classroom: The classroom course is 4 days, including lunch and breaks. Typical course timeframe is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Select a specific offering of the course from the dropdown menu above for exact dates and times. Note that the ARM exam is completed in the classroom at the end of the course.

Access to the online course ends when you complete the course or 6 months after registration, whichever comes first.

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