National Credential Course- CAS

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A valued supplier partner has a deep understanding of the apartment industry. This course helps you gain that insight so you can better position your products and services to meet industry needs. This course is ideal for new salespeople and will help industry veterans gain a better understanding of how apartment communities function and the challenges they face in their day-to-day operations.

  • Applicant screening, leasing contracts, and move-ins
  • Rent collection, lease renewal, the move-out process, lease termination, and eviction
  • Property management systems and their functions
  • How community managers create a positive fair housing environment
  • Minimizing risk through inspections, preventative maintenance, safety programs, and documentation
  • Addressing property and environmental hazards and crime
  • Analyzing property financial operations and underperformance
  • Monitoring property performance to achieve an owner's investment goals
  • Maximizing net operating income

Details:

  • Course Cost:
    • Members: $675
    • Non-Members: $1,350
  • Requirements:
    • Complete the Supplier Success Course
    • Employment within the apartment industry in a supplier position
    • Successful completion of all CAS coursework (totaling 26 hours)
    • Pass the CAS exam within six (6) months of declaring candidacy
  • Candidacy Period: 6 months
  • Exam: 100 questions; 2 hours; $60 retake fee
  • Renewal: The CAS credential requires annual renewal based on the anniversary date of completion. Submission of both annual CAS dues of $100 and documentation of three hours of continuing education credits should be submitted to complete the annual CAS renewal.