Frequently Asked Questions

You should submit your application only after completing the ARM certification courses and passing the ARM Certification Exam. Familiarize yourself with all the ARM certification activities and professional experience requirements before starting your ARM journey.

Prospective ARMs need a total of 12 months of qualifying residential real estate management experience by the time they submit their ARM application. This means performing at least 14 of 29 residential real estate management functions on a real estate portfolio that meets minimum sizes. Your experience does not need to be a sequential 12 months. Learn more >>

The simplest path to ARM certification is the ARM Track (ARMTRK) that includes the two ARM certification courses and ARM Certification Exam. The ARM Track is available in the classroom or online. Download the ARM Checklist to learn more.

The total process from Learning to Graduation takes about 2-3 months.

Approximately $1,360 (Estimate based on non-member certification course pricing.)

To maintain the ARM, you will need to pay annual dues.

If you meet either of the criteria below, you are eligible to waive RES201 or CID201.

If you have a bachelors or graduate degree with major, minor or concentration in real estate or property management, or an associate’s degree in a non -commercial property or real estate management program and take ETH800 or ETH001.

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If you hold a CPM, CAM, CRM or RAM designation, and take ETH800 or ETH001.