11-9141.00Apprenticeship

Property, Real Estate, & 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).

Career Cluster:Financial Services
Job Family:Management
Job Zone:Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Industry:Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
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Key Tasks

  • 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.
  • Review rents to ensure that they are in line with rental markets.
  • 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.
  • Direct and coordinate the activities of staff and contract personnel and evaluate their performance.
  • Prepare and administer contracts for provision of property services, such as cleaning, maintenance, and security services.
  • Market vacant space to prospective tenants through leasing agents, advertising, or other methods.
  • Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners.
  • Investigate complaints, disturbances, and violations and resolve problems, following management rules and regulations.
  • Clean common areas, change light bulbs, and make minor property repairs.
  • Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance.
  • Determine and certify the eligibility of prospective tenants, following government regulations.
  • Confer regularly with community association members to ensure their needs are being met.
  • Meet with boards of directors and committees to discuss and resolve legal and environmental issues or disputes between neighbors.
  • Maintain records of sales, rental or usage activity, special permits issued, maintenance and operating costs, or property availability.
  • Solicit and analyze bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance.
  • Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas.
  • Maintain contact with insurance carriers, fire and police departments, and other agencies to ensure protection and compliance with codes and regulations.
  • Analyze information on property values, taxes, zoning, population growth, and traffic volume and patterns to determine if properties should be acquired.
  • Confer with legal authorities to ensure that renting and advertising practices are not discriminatory and that properties comply with state and federal regulations.
  • Negotiate the sale, lease, or development of property and complete or review appropriate documents and forms.
  • Contract with architectural firms to draw up detailed plans for new structures.
  • Negotiate short- and long-term loans to finance construction and ownership of structures.
  • Purchase building and maintenance supplies, equipment, or furniture.
  • Negotiate with government leaders, businesses, special interest representatives, and utility companies to gain support for new projects and to eliminate potential obstacles.

Skills

Speaking
75%
Reading Comprehension
72%
Active Listening
69%
Coordination
66%
Writing
66%
Negotiation
63%
Critical Thinking
63%
Persuasion
56%
Social Perceptiveness
56%
Management of Personnel Resources
53%
Monitoring
53%
Complex Problem Solving
53%
Judgment and Decision Making
53%
Mathematics
50%
Time Management
50%
Active Learning
50%
Management of Financial Resources
50%
Service Orientation
50%
Management of Material Resources
47%
Instructing
44%
Learning Strategies
44%
Systems Analysis
28%
Operations Analysis
28%
Systems Evaluation
28%
Quality Control Analysis
25%
Operations Monitoring
19%
Troubleshooting
16%
Operation and Control
13%
Programming
13%
Science
10%
Technology Design
6%
Equipment Selection
3%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
91%
Administration and Management
85%
English Language
76%
Economics and Accounting
76%
Law and Government
71%
Public Safety and Security
68%
Mathematics
65%
Personnel and Human Resources
64%
Computers and Electronics
63%
Sales and Marketing
55%
Education and Training
53%
Building and Construction
51%
Administrative
51%
Psychology
48%
Telecommunications
46%
Communications and Media
46%
Mechanical
40%
Engineering and Technology
33%
Geography
24%
Production and Processing
21%
Sociology and Anthropology
19%
Transportation
19%
Chemistry
19%
Foreign Language
16%
Design
16%
Physics
15%
Philosophy and Theology
14%
Biology
10%
Therapy and Counseling
10%
History and Archeology
6%
Medicine and Dentistry
6%
Fine Arts
4%
Food Production
1%

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Abilities

Oral Expression
75%
Oral Comprehension
75%
Written Comprehension
75%
Written Expression
69%
Speech Clarity
66%
Speech Recognition
66%
Problem Sensitivity
66%
Inductive Reasoning
66%
Deductive Reasoning
63%
Information Ordering
53%
Near Vision
50%
Category Flexibility
50%
Fluency of Ideas
50%
Mathematical Reasoning
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Number Facility
50%
Far Vision
47%
Originality
44%
Time Sharing
41%
Flexibility of Closure
38%
Visualization
31%
Speed of Closure
28%
Memorization
28%
Perceptual Speed
28%
Visual Color Discrimination
22%
Hearing Sensitivity
16%
Auditory Attention
16%
Depth Perception
16%
Trunk Strength
16%
Finger Dexterity
13%
Multilimb Coordination
10%
Control Precision
10%
Wrist-Finger Speed
10%
Spatial Orientation
6%
Extent Flexibility
3%
Night Vision
3%
Gross Body Coordination
3%
Sound Localization
0%
Reaction Time
0%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
0%
Stamina
0%
Static Strength
0%
Explosive Strength
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Dynamic Strength
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Gross Body Equilibrium
0%
Rate Control
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Manual Dexterity
0%
Response Orientation
0%

Work Activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems
87%
Getting Information
85%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
84%
Working with Computers
80%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
79%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
79%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
78%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
78%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
76%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
75%
Developing and Building Teams
75%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
74%
Training and Teaching Others
70%
Scheduling Work and Activities
66%
Performing Administrative Activities
66%
Processing Information
66%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
65%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
65%
Coaching and Developing Others
63%
Analyzing Data or Information
63%
Staffing Organizational Units
61%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
59%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
59%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
59%
Thinking Creatively
59%
Documenting/Recording Information
59%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
56%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
54%
Selling or Influencing Others
53%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
53%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
51%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
50%
Assisting and Caring for Others
43%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
40%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
28%
Performing General Physical Activities
26%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
23%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
16%
Controlling Machines and Processes
14%
Handling and Moving Objects
10%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
10%

Work Context

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

99%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

99%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

96%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

93%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

90%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

89%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

81%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

81%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

79%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

78%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

76%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

74%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

74%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

73%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

73%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

71%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

70%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

70%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

68%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

66%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

65%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

59%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

58%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

51%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

48%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

44%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

41%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

40%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

38%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

34%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

34%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

30%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

29%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

26%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

23%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

23%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

22%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

21%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

20%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

19%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

19%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

14%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

12%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

11%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

11%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

11%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

11%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

10%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

9%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

5%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

5%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

5%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

4%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

4%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

3%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

Education

Bachelor's degree

55%

High school diploma or equivalent

15%

Post-secondary certificate

10%

Interests

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

96

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

73

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

42

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

36

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

20

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

13

Work Styles

Dependability
88%
Leadership Orientation
78%
Attention to Detail
77%
Integrity
70%
Social Orientation
67%
Self-Confidence
65%
Cooperation
61%
Initiative
61%
Stress Tolerance
60%
Achievement Orientation
59%
Self-Control
59%
Perseverance
58%
Cautiousness
54%
Adaptability
49%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
40%
Optimism
34%
Empathy
33%
Sincerity
33%
Innovation
29%
Intellectual Curiosity
29%
Humility
16%

Work Values

Independence
78%
Achievement
67%
Working Conditions
64%
Recognition
56%
Relationships
56%
Support
45%

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