Welcome Virginia REALTORS®

PM Certified Home > PM Certified FAQ

image

PM Certified - Frequently Asked Questions

What is PM Certified?

PM Certified is Virginia REALTORS®’ property management certification, designed to boost confidence, deepen knowledge of the VRLTA, and elevate service for clients, landlords, and tenants. Tailored for Virginia property managers, the program is designed for graduates to set a higher standard of professionalism and positions graduates as the go-to expert in the field. This is a Virginia REALTORS® Certification (or Certification Course). Property Management (PM) Certified is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Association of REALTORS®. 


Who can take these courses? 

An attendee must be a  Virginia REALTOR® member. While these courses are designed for members with 1-3 years of property management experience, all Virginia REALTOR® members with an interest in property management are welcome to attend the courses.


When and where are the courses offered? 

Courses are currently being hosted virtually via Zoom.


How many courses are required to complete the certification? 

There are 8 required courses in the certification totaling about 38 hours of content.


Will these courses be approved for continuing education credit? 

Yes, seven out of eight courses are currently approved for continuing education credit.


Do the courses need to be taken in order? 

A student can take the courses in any order, but we would encourage them to start with Residential Property Management 101 as it includes foundational knowledge for the rest of the coursework.


Will there be an exam after the PM Certified courses? 

Yes, most classes will include an online exam at the end of the course. Instructions for the exam will be given during the testing period. You will be given two chances to take and pass the exam. You will need to pass the exam in order to receive credit for the course.


How does a student graduate from the program?

A student will need to complete all 8 classes within three years and certify that they have at least one year of property management experience or 10 management agreements. A student will fill out the PM Certified Graduation Application, pay a one-time $125 graduation fee, and submit the application and fee to Virginia REALTORS® for review and processing.


How much does it cost to obtain this certification? 

There are currently eight classes needed to obtain the PM Certification. It is $139 per class. There is a $125 graduation fee.


How can a member maintain their certification?

In order to maintain the PM Certified certification, a member must attend and complete an annual Virginia REALTORS® PMX: Summer Update OR attend PMX.

Who can I contact?

Send an email to the Virginia REALTORS® Education Team at education@virginiarealtors.org.