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What Property Management Designations Mean

Michele Free - Thursday, June 22, 2017

You want to know that the property manager you hire knows what they're doing. That they've had good education and a lot of experience. Colorado requires property managers to have a real estate license, but ours have much more. We have 5 Licensed Property Managers on staff including:

  • 1 Master Property Manager (MPM)
  • 3 Residential Management Professionals (RMP)
  • 1 Certified Residential Specialist Designation (CRS)
  • 1 Graduate of the Real Estate Institute (GRI)

Most importantly, All Seasons LLC, CRMC is the only company in Southern Colorado to have achieved this prestigious designation. If you want to rent your home, this designation assures that your property will be very well cared for. Call All Seasons today at: (719) 632-3368. Don't trust your precious home with just any property management company. Look for the CRMC designation!

CRMC® (Certified Residential Management Company) designation

What Property Management Designations Mean

Property management companies with a CRMC are the gold standard in the industry. Members have attained the highest levels of education and commitment in the property management field. A detailed examination of the company and recommendations from clients and peers are required for this designation.

CRMC designees:

  • 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.

All Seasons LLC, CRMC is the only company in Southern Colorado to have achieved this prestigious designation. If you want to rent your home, this designation assures that your property will be very well cared for. Call All Seasons today at: (719) 632-3368. Don't trust your precious home with just any property management company. Look for the CRMC designation!

MPM® (Master Property Manager)

What Property Management Designations Mean

An MPM designation from NARPM (the National Association of Residential Property Managers) is the highest level a property manager can attain. MPM designees must have already attained the RMP, and in addition have managed 500 units over a 2-year period.

RMP® (Residential Management Professional)

What Property Management Designations Mean

The RMP certification from NARPM means the property manager has met educational, experience, and volunteer requirements that are designed to protect the rental property owner.

RMP designees:

  • Must have a real estate license for a 2-year period.
  • Must have 100 "unit years" of  property management experience over a 2-year period. (A unit year is gained from managing one residential unit for 1 year.)
  • Must have completed 18 hours of NARPM property management training and an ethics course.
  • Must choose and complete electives, either additional education requirements, publishing an article, attending conferences, or participating in NARPM.
  • Must attend 2 state or regional NARPM conferences, or 1 national conference.
  • Must have letters of recommendation.

Read more about the RMP designation on the NARPM site by clicking here.

The CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) Designation

What Property Management Designations Mean

The CRS Designation is the highest designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field, and recognizes professional accomplishments in experience and education. It is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers and brokers.

CRS Designees:

  • Have earned between 16 and 48 CRS course credits.
  • Have earned 32 elective credits. (Elective credits can also be awarded for other designations and certifications, a bachelor’s degree, and high production volume.)

Read more about the CRS Designation on the National Association of REALTORS® site by clicking here.

GRI (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute) Designation

What Propert Management Designations Mean

The GRI designation is the mark of a real estate professional who has a strong educational foundation.

GRI designees:

  • Have completed a course of study representing the minimum common body of knowledge for progressive real estate professionals.
  • Have developed solid knowledge and skills in the current real estate climate—no matter what its condition.
  • Are recognized nationally.
  • Act with professionalism, and are committed to serving their clients and customers with the highest ethical standards.

Read more about the GRI Designation on the National Association of REALTORS® site by clicking here. Remember: All Seasons LLC, CRMC is the only company in Southern Colorado to have achieved all of the above designations. If you want to rent your home, these designations assure that your property will be very well cared for. Call All Seasons today at: (719) 632-3368. Don't trust your precious home with just any property management company. Look for the CRMC designation!

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