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Accredited Residential Manager
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ARM IREM Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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Complete the two required ARM coursesYou are here
Work through the two IREM ARM courses covering marketing/leasing, maintenance, finance, fair housing, risk, and retention.
Complete the ethics course
Take ETH001 or ETH800 to satisfy the ethics requirement and learn the IREM Code of Professional Ethics.
Review materials & build your open-book index
Tab and highlight your course materials so you can find formulas, fair housing rules, and IREM ethics articles in under a minute.
Practice questions & exam day
Complete the 100-question practice exam, review weak areas, then schedule the live online proctored ARM exam within your 30-day window.
Can You Take the ARM Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Pass the ARM Certification Exam (100 questions, open book, 70% passing)
- •Live online proctored exam with a 30-day window after registration
- •Standard non-programmable calculator allowed
- •Maintain IREM membership and pay annual dues to keep the ARM in good standing
ARM Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
3-6 months for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Candidates who do not pass may retake the exam; an additional exam fee is required for each attempt
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What You'll Study
15 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Market Analysis, Advertising & Marketing Planning
3 sections
Chapter 2: The Residential Leasing Process & Application Screening
3 sections
Chapter 3: Maintenance Operations, Work Orders & Building Systems
3 sections
Chapter 4: Capital Planning, Contractor Management & Environmental Safety
3 sections
Chapter 5: Property Accounting & Financial Statements
3 sections
Chapter 6: Budgeting, Valuation & Financial Analysis
3 sections
Chapter 7: Federal Fair Housing Laws & Protected Classes
3 sections
Chapter 8: Landlord-Tenant Law, Lease Agreements & Evictions
3 sections
Chapter 9: Risk Management, Insurance & Emergency Preparedness
3 sections
Chapter 10: Resident Retention, Customer Service & Turnover Reduction
3 sections
Chapter 11: Property Strategy, Ownership & Client Objectives
3 sections
Chapter 12: Staffing, Employment Compliance & Development
3 sections
Chapter 13: Leadership, Performance & Team Dynamics
2 sections
Chapter 14: Operating Controls & Sustainable Operations
3 sections
Chapter 15: IREM Code of Professional Ethics & Enforcement
3 sections
ARM Exam Details
Accredited Residential Manager
Administered by Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) content outline
Marketing plans, advertising, leasing process, application screening, lease execution, move-in, and day-to-day tenant relations for residential properties
Preventive vs. corrective maintenance, work order priorities, building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), capital reserves, vendor management, and contracts
Operating budgets, NOI, cap rate, GRM, T-3 and T-12 income reports, variance analysis, accrual vs. cash accounting, and capital reserves
Fair Housing Act seven protected classes, ADA Title III, Section 504, ESA reasonable accommodations, lead-based paint disclosure, and landlord-tenant law
Insurance coverage (property, liability, umbrella), loss prevention, OSHA HazCom for in-house staff, mold remediation (IICRC S520), and emergency preparedness
Renewal strategy, retention metrics including renewal rate and NPS, service recovery, communication standards, and turnover cost analysis
Loyalty to client, confidentiality, accounting and trust funds, fiduciary duty, and the IREM Code of Professional Ethics enforcement process
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15 Chapters
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