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).
64 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers: $66,700 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Promote products, services, or programs. | General |
| Direct financial operations. | General |
| Inspect condition or functioning of facilities or equipment. | General |
| Resolve customer complaints or problems. | General |
| Direct facility maintenance or repair activities. | General |
| Direct organizational operations, projects, or services. | General |
| Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets. | General |
| Prepare forms or applications. | General |
| Negotiate sales or lease agreements for products or services. | General |
| Prepare operational budgets. | General |
| Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources. | General |
| Liaise between departments or other groups to improve function or communication. | General |
| Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities. | General |
| Perform manual service or maintenance tasks. | General |
| Negotiate project specifications. | General |
| Manage construction activities. | Management |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
| Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders. | Management |
| Maintain operational records. | Maintenance |
| Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility. | Analysis |
| Evaluate employee performance. | Analysis |
| Analyze financial records to improve budgeting or planning. | Analysis |
| Analyze financial records or reports to determine state of operations. | Analysis |
| Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions. | Analysis |
| Communicate with government agencies. | Communication |
| Communicate organizational information to customers or other stakeholders. | Communication |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Hypertext markup language HTML | Web platform development software |
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Biometric reader software | Access software |
| Calendar and scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Card key management software | Access software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft Publisher | Desktop publishing software |
| Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| RealEasyBooks ezREB | Accounting software |
| Sage 50 Accounting | Accounting software |
| Social media sites | Web page creation and editing software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Tax software | Accounting software |
| TrackPro Services TrackPro Manager | Accounting software |
| Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal | Accounting software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| YouTube | Video creation and editing software |
| Yardi software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Google Analytics | Data mining software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Advantos Systems DataTrust Enterprise | Data base user interface and query software |
| Bostonpost Technology Property Manager | Data base user interface and query software |
| Domin-8 Enterprise Solutions RentRight | Data base user interface and query software |
| Domin-8 Enterprise Solutions Tenant Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| FullHouse Software Investment Property Manager | Data base user interface and query software |
| Google Drive | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
| IDEAS Software & Training IDEAS Property Clerk | Data base user interface and query software |
| Infor Global Solutions eSITE | Data base user interface and query software |
| Intuit MRI Residential | Data base user interface and query software |
| Jenark Business Systems | Data base user interface and query software |
| Just So Software The Property Manager | Data base user interface and query software |
| LandlordMax | Data base user interface and query software |
| Landport Systems Landport | Data base user interface and query software |
| London Computer Systems Rent Manager | Data base user interface and query software |
| O'Brien Grasso RE Software Property Master | Data base user interface and query software |
| PT Software Solutions PT Rental Assistant | Data base user interface and query software |
| Property Boulevard | Data base user interface and query software |
| Property Solutions International ResidentPortal | Data base user interface and query software |
| PropertyView Solutions Remanage | Data base user interface and query software |
| Propertyware | Data base user interface and query software |
| Qualitica RentBoss | Data base user interface and query software |
| Quicken | Data base user interface and query software |
| RealPage OneSite | Data base user interface and query software |
| SS&C Technologies Skyline Property Management | Data base user interface and query software |
| SpiritWorks Software Development Rental Property Tracker Plus | Data base user interface and query software |
| TCG Technologies i-CAM | Data base user interface and query software |
| W G Software Tenant File | Data base user interface and query software |
| Yardi Systems Yardi Enterprise | Data base user interface and query software |
| Yardi Systems Yardi Voyager Commercial | Data base user interface and query software |
| Yardi Systems Yardi Voyager Condo, Co-op, and HOA | Data base user interface and query software |
| Yardi Systems Yardi Voyager Residential | Data base user interface and query software |
| iRealty Manager | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Accredited Commercial Manager | Institute of Real Estate Management | Not Available |
| Accredited Residential Manager | Institute of Real Estate Management | Not Available |
| Assessment Administration Specialist | International Association of Assessing Officers | Not Available |
| Building Commissioning Professional Certification | ASHRAE | Not Available |
| Certified Apartment Leasing Professional | National Apartment Association | Not Available |
| Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician | National Apartment Association | Not Available |
| Certified Apartment Manager | National Apartment Association | Not Available |
| Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor | National Apartment Association | Not Available |
| Certified Apartment Supplier | National Apartment Association | Not Available |
| Certified Association Executive | American Society of Association Executives | Not Available |
| Certified Building Service Executive | Building Service Contractors Association International | Not Available |
| Certified Club Manager | Club Managers Association of America | Not Available |
| Certified Community Action Professional | Community Action Partnership | Not Available |
| Certified Economic Developer | International Economic Development Council | Not Available |
| Certified Energy Procurement Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Facilities Executive | International Association of Venue Managers | Not Available |
| Certified Facility Manager | International Facility Management Association | Not Available |
| Certified Graduate Remodeler | National Association of Home Builders | Not Available |
| Certified Management Executive | National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials | Not Available |
| Certified Manager of Commercial Properties | Commercial Real Estate Certification Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Manager of Community Associations | Community Association Managers International Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Manager of Property Operations | National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials | Not Available |
| Certified Manager of Voucher Operations | National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Landman | American Association of Professional Landmen | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Property Administrator | National Property Management Association, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Property Manager | National Property Management Association, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Professional of Occupancy | National Affordable Housing Management Association | Not Available |
| Certified Property Manager | Institute of Real Estate Management | Not Available |
| Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) | National Association of Realtors | Not Available |
| Certified Senior Specialist of Occupancy Housing Choice Voucher | National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials | Not Available |
| Certified Senior Specialist of Occupancy Public Housing | National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials | Not Available |
| Certified Specialist of Inspection Housing Quality Standards | National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials | Not Available |
| Certified Specialist of Inspection Uniform Physical Condition Standards | National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials | Not Available |
| Certified Specialist of Occupancy | National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials | Not Available |
| Certified Specialist of Occupancy - Housing Choice Voucher | National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials | Not Available |
| Chartered Certified Asset Manager | American Academy of Financial Management | Not Available |
| Chartered Realty Investor | Chartered Realty Investors Society | Not Available |
| Commercial & Contract Management Certification Program | World Commerce & Contracting | Not Available |
| Contract and Commercial Management Advanced Practitioner Certification | World Commerce & Contracting | Not Available |
| Credential for Green Property Management | National Apartment Association | Not Available |
| Fair Housing Compliance | National Affordable Housing Management Association | Not Available |
| Housing Credit Certified Professional | National Association of Home Builders | Not Available |
| Housing Development Finance Professional | The National Development Council | Not Available |
| IBM Certified Associate Application Developer - TRIRIGA Application Platform V3.2.1 | IBM Corporation | Not Available |
| Independent Rental Owner Professional | National Apartment Association | Not Available |
| LEED AP Neighborhood Development | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| NAHRO Commissioners Certification | National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials | Not Available |
| National Affordable Housing Professional | National Affordable Housing Management Association | Not Available |
| National Affordable Housing Professional - Executive | National Affordable Housing Management Association | Not Available |
| Personal Property Specialist | International Association of Assessing Officers | Not Available |
| Registered Building Service Manager | Building Service Contractors Association International | Not Available |
| Registered Landman | American Association of Professional Landmen | Not Available |
| Registered Professional Landman | American Association of Professional Landmen | Not Available |
| Residential Management Professional | National Association of Residential Property Managers | Not Available |
| Specialist in Housing Credit Management | National Affordable Housing Management Association | Not Available |