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Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).

What you’d do

  • Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.
  • Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.
  • Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
  • Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners.
  • Solicit and analyze bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance.
  • Meet with clients to negotiate management and service contracts, determine priorities, and discuss the financial and operational status of properties.
  • Clean common areas, change light bulbs, and make minor property repairs.

Skills that matter

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coordination
  • Writing

How to get there

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Also called

  • Community Manager
  • Property Manager
  • Real Estate Manager
  • Resident Manager
  • Apartment Manager
  • Commercial Property Manager

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