1 Join IREM. The Foundation of a Thriving Future.  Advance your career  Professional development designed to maximize your potential and the value of the assets you manage  Save time and earn more  Personal care, support, and networking – locally, nationally, and globally

2 Build. Connect. Grow. A CCREDITED R ESIDENTIAL M ANAGER ® (ARM ® ) certification The most recognized credential for residential real estate managers

3 Become an ARM ® Member.  Join a community of dedicated, ethical industry professionals  The average compensation for ARM ® Members has more than doubled in 20 years  Demonstrate your commitment to the industry and advance your career  Employers seek out those who have earned the ARM ® certification

4 ARM ® Certification Requirements.  Education: RES201  ARM Certification Exam: Offered at RES201  Ethics: Included in RES201  Application  Chapter Endorsement  Experience: 1 year Primarily site-level responsibility Small to mid-size residential portfolio ■ conventional apartments ■ federally-assisted housing ■ homeowners’ or condominium associations ■ single-family homes ■ manufactured communities

5 Benefits of Being an IREM ® Member  Gain a Career Partner  Learn From Industry Experts  Learn Outside the Classroom With Your LocalChapter  Earn Credentials That Lead to More Business and Compensation

6 Join IREM. Other Membership Opportunities.  C ERTIFIED P ROPERTY M ANAGER ® (CPM ® )  A CCREDITED C OMMERCIAL M ANAGER (ACoM)  A CCREDITED M ANAGEMENT O RGANIZATION ® (AMO ® )  Associate Membership  Student Membership  Academic Membership

7 Get Connected.  IREMFIRST.org | The interactive online community for real estate managers  IREMjobs.org | A full-service, 24/7 career center dedicated exclusively to the real estate management industry  Local IREM ® Chapters | Make business/employment contacts and network with others in your market

8 IREM FIRST.org What you need:How IREMFIRST.org can help/support you: Ability to network online with like-minded professionals Connect with peers and industry leaders through our user profiles and community forum Voicing which knowledge is most important to me Join the conversation! Rate and comment on articles/ content Recognition in the industry Community Leaderboard recognizes top contributors to IREMFIRST.org Career guidance Career Center Find a job or post your résumé for free Places I need to be as a professional "in the know" Events calendar with key industry happenings

9 Additional Questions?  Catalogs, brochures, and applications available in classroom  IREM.org  IREMjobs.org  GetRealGetReady.org  IREMFIRST.org  Contact Customer Relations (800) ext