President’s Message March 2018: Get Involved

March 5, 2018 • NARPM Smart Education • March 2018 Issue | Volume 29 | Number 3

Written By: Brian Birdy, MPM® RMP®

President's Message

Have you taken the challenge to Get Involved in NARPM® this year? One way to ensure you see the benefit of involvement in NARPM® is to sign up for a certification or designation. Earning a certification or designation from NARPM® requires experience, education, attendance, and service. It is the process of earning these that will get you involved in NARPM® and will also improve your skills and confidence as a property manager.

Certifications were designed to give support staff an opportunity to get involved in
NARPM® and to learn and improve in the specific areas in which they work. Certifications are available for both support staff members and Professional Members. The three certifications are the CSS (Certified Support Specialist), CMC (Certified Maintenance Coordinator), and the CRMB (Certified Residential Management Bookkeeper). Currently, there are 9 CSS®, 3 CMC, and 2 CRMB active in NARPM®. The process of earning a certification can bring great benefit to you or your
staff and also improve your business.

Professional designations from NARPM® have an impact on your company and your clients — and the results translate directly to the bottom line. Designations are only available to professional members. The two individual designations are the RMP (Residential Management Professional) and the MPM (Master Property Manager). The highest designation available is a company designation, the CRMC (Certified Residential Management Company). When you earn a designation, it elevates you to the top of NARPM Membership. Today, there are 460 active RMP®s, which represents the top 8% of NARPM® Membership, 183 active MPM®s, which represents the top 4% of NARPM® Membership, and 52 active CRMC®s, which represent the top 1% of NARPM® Membership.

I wanted to share the benefits that members who have earned a certification or designation
had to say about them:

“I am extremely proud of my RMP® Designation. It took hard work and got me involved more deeply in NARPM®. I am now working on my MPM®. It definitely makes our company stand apart in the industry.” ~ Christy Smith, RMP®, Sarasota, FL

“I know for a fact that the RMP® and MPM® Designations have made a significant difference in our business. The knowledge I have gained from shared experiences and lessons learned through NARPM® has saved us dollars, too many to measure.” ~ Michael McCreary, MPM® RMP®, Atlanta, GA

“One of the things I love about NARPM® Designations is that it requires service points to complete your path. I didn’t appreciate the value of that when I started, but I sure do now. Forcing me out of my comfort zone and getting involved has made a huge difference in my business and personal life.” ~ Mike Mumford, MPM® RMP®, Phoenix, AZ

“It represents that you strive for excellence and the achievement of being the best in the business. When a potential client says they actually looked up your credentials and what your designation/certification means — what a great feeling.” ~ Traci Lewis VanCamp, MPM® RMP®, Virginia Beach, VA

“So proud to have been the first to get an RMP® in the Inland Northwest. I believe it shows that I am committed to be a professional who strives to be educated in property management. And the friends I have made along the way is priceless.” ~ Maria Trunkenbolz, RMP®, Spokane, WA

“Earning my MPM® did more for my self-confidence than my prior 27 years of experience. I think volunteering is the key to success in this business.” ~ Trish Ferrier, MPM® RMP®, Houston, TX

“Earning my RMP®, MPM®, and CRMC® has helped me be more professional, create efficiencies in my business, and meet some incredible people. Going through the CRMC® process made us accountable for everything we do for our employees, clients, tenants, and how we conduct business.” ~ Kim Meredith-Hampton, MPM® RMP®, Orlando, FL

“It means professionalism in our industry. I hold both the RMP® and MPM® Designations and several of my staff members are currently candidates. We believe in equipping and educating our employees to be the absolute best PMs they can be.” ~ Bryan Jenkins, MPM® RMP®, Birmingham, AL

The power that comes with increased knowledge and confidence is tangible. It is what sets you apart from your competition. NARPM® Members who have a designation or certification are seen as leaders in our industry.

For information about designations and certifications, visit www.narpm.org/education or email: designationinfo@narpm.org

To start your pathway to success and to #GetINvolved in NARPM®, sign up today at:
www.narpm.org

Brian Birdy, MPM® RMP®
2018 NARPM® President

 

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