RI Rental & Property Management
RI REALTORS® Rental Certification
Explore the world of rentals and property management!
Are you a real estate professional looking to expand your horizons and enhance your portfolio of services? The world of rental properties offers a wealth of opportunities, and this comprehensive series is your ticket to unlocking their full potential while earning CEs.
In your business, you may be called upon to handle all aspects related to a property, including finding potential buyers, maintaining house integrity, making sure tenants respect their contractual obligations, and more. The Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® Professional Development Center offers a comprehensive series of classes designed to zero in on the many facets of the rental process and property management. If you do not currently hold a real estate license, please review the bottom of this page.
Completion of all courses will lead to RIAR’s own RI Rental (RIRS – RI Rental Specialist) and/or Property Management (RIPMS – RI Property Management Specialist) Certification.
Please Note: This certification is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Association of REALTORS®.
Earning the Certification
Complete the below pre-requisite certification courses and choose 2 elective courses with RI REALTORS®. Show your clients that you have committed yourself to becoming an expert by furthering your knowledge and skills in areas that this all-encompassing certification series offers.
Once you complete it, contact [email protected]
*Nonmembers register at https://www.rirealtors.org/nonmembers
RI Rental Specialist (RIRS)
#400-A Introduction to the Rental Process for REALTORS – 3 CE
This dynamic and practical class is designed to equip RI real estate licensees with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the intricacies of the rental market. Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to take their client from the beginning steps of renting to the completion of the rental agreement.
#343 RI Landlord/Tenant Review – 3 CORE
This course will equip you with the latest, up-to-date knowledge, skills, and standards necessary to navigate the ever-changing landscape of landlord-tenant relationships with finesse and confidence. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the framework governing landlord-tenant relationships and learn about RI laws, regulations, and guidelines that shape the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
#401-A State Regulations: Fire, Radon, Mold & Megan’s Law – 2 CORE
This course provides valuable knowledge to licensees dealing with rentals regarding current rules and regulations concerning fire code, radon standards and testing, as well as mold awareness and mitigation.
#402 Rental Record Keeping, Maintenance & Ordinances – 3 CE
This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage rental record keeping and maintenance, ensuring the success of both property owners and tenants. You’ll learn how to maintain proper records and stay current with ordinances and maintenance issues related to property rentals.
Elective Courses (choose 2)
- 24 Fair Housing: Past and Present
- 128 Lead Paint Hazards
- 232 What We Know About Mold
- 317 Behind the Smokescreen
- 341 Real Estate & Consumer Relationships
- 399 REALTOR & Consumer Safety
- 408 Quickbooks for Property Management & Rentals
- 503 Risk Management
- 510 Cyber Security Awareness
- 518 Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing
- 589 RI Fair Housing: Rights & Responsibilities
RI Property Management Specialist
Prerequisite: Must take courses 400-A, 343, 401, 402, and 2 electives.
#403 Property Management - 3CE
Learn about maintaining property financial records, inspections, hiring contractors, the property contract, condo law, licensing and insurance, and conflict resolution. This course offers new tools for the successful management of properties and will help you understand the responsibilities, functions, and skills involved in property management.
About Property Management in Rhode Island
To start any type of real estate brokerage or property management company in RI, a broker’s license is required. To manage property for a third party for a fee, a person must hold a broker’s license or hold a salesperson’s license and be affiliated with a broker.
If you are just starting on your journey and interested in obtaining a Salespersons license, we can help! Please visit https://www.rirealtors.org/prelicense/ OR, if you have already obtained a Salesperson license and are considering pursuing a brokers license, please visit https://www.rirealtors.org/broker-licensing
For more information about licensing and other Rhode Island property management requirements and exceptions, please contact the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact the RI Professional Development Center at 401-785-9898 option 1 or [email protected]
Attainment of certification is not required to receive continuing education credits for Sales/Broker licensing in Rhode Island.