Step 1: Identify

Process highlights:

• Identify a firm executive who holds a CPM^®
• Executive CPM completes the AMO certification course
• Submit an AMO application reporting information about your offices, with all supplemental documentation required
• IREM HQ and local Chapter review and endorsement certify after approval by IREM
• The total cost for AMO accreditation is $620annually with a $110 fee for each branch office added. Dues are non-refundable.

Activities

Identify an Executive CPM to represent your firm

First, you’ll identify an executive in your firm who holds a CPM (Certified Property Manager) designation to represent your firm on the path to AMO accreditation. This individual needs to direct and supervise the firm’s real estate management activities, and have been in his or her position for at least 180 days. You’ll provide an org chart during the application process to verify this.

For purposes of the AMO accreditation, this person is referred to as the Executive CPM, and he or she will need to complete the required AMO certification course.

AMO certification courses

To earn the AMO, your firm’s appointed Executive CPM (see above) will take certification courses – one on leadership, and another on ethics:

• Leading a Successful Property Management Company (BDM603)
• Ethics for the Real Estate Manager (ETH800) or Real Estate Management Ethics Online (ETH001)*

^* CPMs who have already taken the ethics course do not need to repeat it.