CALP Spring 2022

Registration includes an e-Book only. You can purchase a hardcover book through the National Apartment Association.

Earning CALP, your first industry credential, signals to an employer your commitment to a career in residential property management.

You'll learn about:

• Using technology to generate traffic
• Monitoring and managing your community’s reputation
• Inspecting the leasing center, tour route, model units, and vacant apartments
• Shopping the competition while building relationships with competitors
• Compiling a comprehensive community resource tool
• Effective marketing plans
• Relationship sales process and evaluating personal sales performance
• Evaluating a prospect’s commitment level and overcoming objections
• Reviewing the next steps in the sales process with prospective residents
• Applying fair housing laws and communicating rental criteria
• Qualifying prospective residents according to rental policy
• Preparing and reviewing leases with new residents
• The move-in process
• Responding to resident issues and maintenance requests with appropriate follow-up
• Building relationships with residents and creating a sense of community
• Reporting incidents, maintaining documentation, and taking corrective action
• Maximizing revenue and operational efficiency
• Securing and processing lease renewals
• Conducting a market survey

Requirements:

To obtain the CALP credential, candidates must complete the following:

• Minimum of six months of onsite property management experience in a leasing role (This can be obtained while taking the course; you will receive a provisional certificate until this requirement is met.)
• Successful completion of all CALP courses
• Pass the examination within six (6) months of declaring candidacy