Braintree, and Brockton, MA (April 27, 2026) – The Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms now celebrating its 50th anniversary, is pleased to announce that Katia Matos of Brockton, Massachusetts, has completed all course work and passed a qualifying examination for designation as an Accredited Residential Manager (ARM). She will be installed as an ARM during an upcoming Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Boston event.

The ARM certification process teaches early-career real estate managers the core competencies to manage residential properties successfully and is widely recognized in the residential property management industry. 

Matos originally joined The Peabody Companies in 2018 and is a property support manager at Melville Towers in Bedford, Massachusetts.

“Congratulations to Katia for completing the comprehensive course study and passing the rigorous ARM exam,” said Erin Simas, learning and development manager with The Peabody Companies. “This valued accreditation is certain to provide her with expanded career opportunities within the property management industry.”