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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).

Median salary

$66,700

Typical range

$39k – $141k

Job outlook

+4% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Intern

    Internship

    $36,000

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

    Entry / Junior

    $39,360

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

    Established

    $66,700

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

    Senior

    $103,870

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Key skills

A typical day

  • •Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
  • •Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.
  • •Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.
  • •Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.
  • •Meet with clients to negotiate management and service contracts, determine priorities, and discuss the financial and operational status of properties.

Fields of study

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