Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers typically perform the following 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. • 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. • Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance. • Maintain records of sales, rental or usage activity, special permits issued, maintenance and operating costs, or property availability. • Meet with boards of directors and committees to discuss and resolve legal and environmental issues or disputes between neighbors. • Solicit and analyze bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance. • 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. • Purchase building and maintenance supplies, equipment, or furniture. • Review rents to ensure that they are in line with rental markets. • Clean common areas, change light bulbs, and make minor property repairs. • Determine and certify the eligibility of prospective tenants, following government regulations.