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Credentials that raise your pay

• Certified Property Manager (CPM)

  From the Institute of Real Estate Management. The best known designation in the field, and usually required for regional roles.

• Accredited Residential Manager (ARM)

  The earlier step on the same ladder, aimed at people running one site.

• Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)

  For homeowner and condominium association work, which is a whole industry of its own.

• Broker license

  Lets you run your own management company instead of working under someone else's license.