What You'll Do

  • Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas.
  • Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.
  • Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance.
  • Investigate complaints, disturbances, and violations and resolve problems, following management rules and regulations.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.
  • Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.
  • Negotiate the sale, lease, or development of property and complete or review appropriate documents and forms.
  • Maintain records of sales, rental or usage activity, special permits issued, maintenance and operating costs, or property availability.
  • Determine and certify the eligibility of prospective tenants, following government regulations.
  • Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.

Essential Skills

Speaking 4.0/5
Reading Comprehension 3.88/5
Active Listening 3.75/5
Writing 3.62/5
Coordination 3.62/5
Critical Thinking 3.5/5
Negotiation 3.5/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.25/5
Persuasion 3.25/5
Monitoring 3.12/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.12/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.12/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.

Common styles

Integrity, Dependability, Attention to Detail, Stress Tolerance, Initiative

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 4.0/5
Oral Expression 4.0/5
Written Expression 3.75/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.62/5
Inductive Reasoning 3.62/5
Speech Recognition 3.62/5
Speech Clarity 3.62/5

Technologies & Tools

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Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Integrity (High importance: 4.85/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.8/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.55/5)
  • Stress Tolerance (High importance: 4.55/5)
  • Initiative (High importance: 4.4/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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