Full-service real estate and property management firm Peabody Properties is pleased to announce that Colleen Hardy of Charlestown and Jessica Guardia of Randolph recently earned their Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) credential through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). They were presented with their newly-earned credentials at the Boston IREM Chapter Dinner held at Granite Links in Quincy late last month.

Earning the ARM credential is a valuable asset in the property management field that demonstrates excellence and a commitment to continuing education toward becoming more successful in the field. Candidates for the credential must meet specific industry and educational requirements and pass a certification exam.

“The IREM credential is an important industry designation that demonstrates commitment and investment,” said Kristin Pine, Director of Training & Education for Peabody Properties. “We congratulate Jessica and Colleen on their achievement, and are proud having them represent Peabody Properties and the housing industry as a whole.”

About Peabody Properties, Inc.

Peabody Properties is a full-service real-estate firm which manages more than 13,000 units of housing, primarily in New England. The award-winning, privately held corporation and Accredited Management Organization (AMO) was incorporated in 1976 and is under the direction of Karen Fish-Will and Melissa Fish-Crane, who were recently ranked #31 (out of 50) on Glassdoor’s 2018 SMB Top CEOs list. In 1995, Peabody Properties recognized its long-term commitment to Resident Services as a unique area of expertise within the field of property management and established a new, specialty sector. Peabody Resident Services, Inc. is dedicated solely to the development of support services and programs for residents of affordable housing. Peabody Properties is designated as a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE), is certified by the Massachusetts State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA) and was recently ranked #59 on the 2018 National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Affordable 100 List, as well as a 2017 and 2018 Top Place to Work by the Boston Globe and 2018 and 2019 Glassdoor Best Place to Work (most recently ranked at #10). Peabody Properties maintains headquarters at 536 Granite Street, Braintree, MA 02184. The firm also has offices in New Jersey and Florida. For additional information, please visit http://www.peabodyproperties.com.