Braintree, Malden and Melrose, MA (September 3, 2025) – The Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms is pleased to announce that Leisa Seaton of Malden, Massachusetts, has completed course work and passed a qualifying examination to apply for her Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) designation.

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. 

Seaton, who joined The Peabody Companies in March of 2022, is the property manager at Congregational Retirement Homes in Melrose. 

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