Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

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.

Determine and certify the eligibility of prospective tenants, following government regulations.

Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance.

Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners.

Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas.

Market vacant space to prospective tenants through leasing agents, advertising, or other methods.

Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.

Maintain records of sales, rental or usage activity, special permits issued, maintenance and operating costs, or property availability.

Direct and coordinate the activities of staff and contract personnel and evaluate their performance.

Meet with clients to negotiate management and service contracts, determine priorities, and discuss the financial and operational status of properties.

Solicit and analyze bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance.

Clean common areas, change light bulbs, and make minor property repairs.

Negotiate the sale, lease, or development of property and complete or review appropriate documents and forms.

Confer regularly with community association members to ensure their needs are being met.

Prepare and administer contracts for provision of property services, such as cleaning, maintenance, and security services.

Investigate complaints, disturbances and violations and resolve problems, following management rules and regulations.

Review rents to ensure that they are in line with rental markets.

Negotiate short- and long-term loans to finance construction and ownership of structures.

Maintain contact with insurance carriers, fire and police departments, and other agencies to ensure protection and compliance with codes and regulations.

Confer with legal authorities to ensure that renting and advertising practices are not discriminatory and that properties comply with state and federal regulations.

Analyze information on property values, taxes, zoning, population growth, and traffic volume and patterns to determine if properties should be acquired.

Meet with boards of directors and committees to discuss and resolve legal and environmental issues or disputes between neighbors.

Purchase building and maintenance supplies, equipment, or furniture.

Contract with architectural firms to draw up detailed plans for new structures.

Negotiate with government leaders, businesses, special interest representatives, and utility companies to gain support for new projects and to eliminate potential obstacles.