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).

$66,700
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+4% projected 2024–2034
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Property, real estate, and community association managers handle the daily operations and long-term planning for residential complexes, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and community associations. They serve as the vital link between property owners and tenants, ensuring properties run smoothly and maintain their value. On any given day, they might negotiate leases with new tenants, coordinate maintenance and repairs, review budgets, and address tenant concerns or complaints. They oversee vendors and contractors for everything from landscaping to HVAC repairs, ensuring work meets quality standards and stays within budget.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Real Estate(masters)University of Pennsylvania, PA
$205,583
Real Estate Development(masters)Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
$142,235
Real Estate(masters)New York University, NY
$128,898
Real Estate(masters)George Mason University, VA
$124,633
Real Estate(masters)Georgetown University, DC
$124,159
Real Estate Development(masters)University of Southern California, CA
$120,536
Real Estate(masters)Southern Methodist University, TX
$113,369
Real Estate(masters)Johns Hopkins University, MD
$106,455
Real Estate Development(masters)Columbia University in the City of New York, NY
$102,555
Real Estate Development(masters)University of Washington-Seattle Campus, WA
$100,336
Real Estate Development(masters)Pratt Institute-Main, NY
$100,336
Real Estate Development(masters)Woodbury University, CA
$100,336
Real Estate Development(masters)University of Arizona, AZ
$100,336
Real Estate Development(masters)Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, GA
$100,336
Real Estate Development(masters)University of California-Berkeley, CA
$100,336
Real Estate Development(masters)Thomas Jefferson University, PA
$100,336
Real Estate Development(masters)Tulane University of Louisiana, LA
$100,336
Real Estate Development(masters)Boston Architectural College, MA
$100,336
Real Estate Development(masters)Fordham University, NY
$100,336
Real Estate(bachelors)University of Southern California, CA
$98,763
Real Estate Development(masters)Auburn University, AL
$98,116
Real Estate(masters)University of Utah, UT
$95,940
Real Estate(masters)CUNY Bernard M Baruch College, NY
$91,695
Real Estate(masters)Fordham University, NY
$91,695
Real Estate(masters)Iowa State University, IA
$90,414

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