Owner & Investor Frequently Asked Questions

The National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®) is the nation's only professional organization for managers of small residential properties, from single-family units to small multi-unit apartment buildings.

The NARPM® Mission is to support the professional and ethical practices of rental home management through networking, education and designation.

NARPM® is an association designed for real estate professionals who know first-hand the unique problems and challanges of managing single-family and small residential properties.  NARPM® offers an effective, professional learning environment for owners of property management companies, property managers and their office staff.  There are currently over 6,000 members nationwide with members representing billions of dollars in residential rental properties.  NARPM® was founded in 1988 for licensed real estate agents and brokers who specialize in residential property management.  NARPM® addresses those issues specific to the industry and provides a valuable opportunity for residential property managers to network and problem solve.  NARPM® offers many benefits to both owners and managers alike. Its strict regulation of its members ensures that those property managers associated with NARPM® adhere to a high standard of ethics and professionalism, as well as offer the utmost in quality service. NARPM® assists its members by providing the most up-to-date legislation and information with a strong emphasis on Education both on the National and the Local levels. NARPM® has several designation programs that require each individual or company to work diligently to reach the top of their profession. They are RMP®, MPM®, CRMC® and others for staff.  Those who strive to achieve these standards of excellence truly epitomize everything NARPM® stands for: knowledge, Professionalism, and integrity.NARPM®'s goal is to promote the highest standard of excellence, ethics, professionalism, and fair housing practices in residential property management. For more information, go to http://www.narpm.org/