What it pays
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Half of all Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in the U.S. earn more than $69,990 a year — the middle 80% land between $41,010 and $139,680. About 311,180 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Managers earn about ₹50,473 a month on average — around ₹6.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$69,990typical pay / year
311,180people in this work
$139,680+top 10% earn
₹6.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Keeping the record2
Prepare financial and budget reports
+Prepare monthly financial and budget reports for the housing portfolio: reconcile income and expenses through…
Prepare financial and budget reports
+Prepare monthly financial and budget reports for the housing portfolio: reconcile income and expenses through June, highlight variances over 10 percent, attach bank statements and rental ledgers, and send the completed packet to the steering committee by next Tuesday.
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Pay bills and expenses
+Pay outstanding utility bills and routine expenses for June: verify invoice totals against our ledgers,…
Pay bills and expenses
+Pay outstanding utility bills and routine expenses for June: verify invoice totals against our ledgers, authorize payments up to the approved budget, upload paid receipts to the accounting folder, and notify the finance committee by Friday noon.
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Move1
Oversee property maintenance
+Schedule and document property maintenance for 14 Pine Street and the community center: inspect roof,…
Oversee property maintenance
+Schedule and document property maintenance for 14 Pine Street and the community center: inspect roof, boilers, and communal areas, get three quotes for roof repair, log costs and vendor contacts, and circulate the action plan to tenants and the maintenance team Friday morning.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Get approval1
Meet with prospective tenants or owners
+Arrange and confirm walkthroughs with prospective tenants for units 2B and 3A: send proposed visit times,…
Meet with prospective tenants or owners
+Arrange and confirm walkthroughs with prospective tenants for units 2B and 3A: send proposed visit times, include rent and utility expectations, request ID and reference documents, and follow up with an intake form and next steps within 24 hours after each meeting.
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The daily work15
Collect monthly fees
+Collect this month’s association fees from all tenants, record payments against unit numbers 101–160, flag…
Collect monthly fees
+Collect this month’s association fees from all tenants, record payments against unit numbers 101–160, flag any shortfalls over three days, and send a single receipts batch to the finance committee by Friday evening.
The tools that do the workIntuit QuickBooksjob descriptionsO*NET
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Market properties to attract tenants or buyers
+Create and publish a short listing for the two vacant townhouses with updated rent, three photos, and the…
Market properties to attract tenants or buyers
+Create and publish a short listing for the two vacant townhouses with updated rent, three photos, and the lease highlights, then boost it to reach nearby renters and forward leads to the leasing team by Tuesday morning.
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Investigate and settle complaints
+Log the noise and maintenance complaint from 45B, visit the unit to inspect, collect statements from…
Investigate and settle complaints
+Log the noise and maintenance complaint from 45B, visit the unit to inspect, collect statements from neighbors, propose a remediation plan to the resident and record the resolution in the complaints log within 72 hours.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Supervise community association activities and staff
+Schedule monthly staff check-ins, distribute the draft agenda covering maintenance, rentals, and finances,…
Supervise community association activities and staff
+Schedule monthly staff check-ins, distribute the draft agenda covering maintenance, rentals, and finances, assign action owners with due dates, and circulate minutes to the board within 48 hours after the meeting.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelO*NETWikipedia
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Inspect building facilities
+Inspect the communal boiler room, lift, and fire exits, record current condition with three photos each, note…
Inspect building facilities
+Inspect the communal boiler room, lift, and fire exits, record current condition with three photos each, note any safety defects requiring contractor quotes, and submit the inspection report to the facilities file by close of business Monday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptionsWikipedia
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Keep rental and owner records
+Update the master tenant and owner register with this month’s moves, new contact details, lease start and end…
Keep rental and owner records
+Update the master tenant and owner register with this month’s moves, new contact details, lease start and end dates, and export an up-to-date report for the accountant before the month-end reconciliation.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Accessjob descriptionsWikipedia
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Undertake property research
+Research the property at 412 Maple Avenue: confirm current ownership, tax and code violation history since…
Undertake property research
+Research the property at 412 Maple Avenue: confirm current ownership, tax and code violation history since 2020, recent sale comparables within half a mile, physical condition notes from public records, and a one-page valuation summary by Thursday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelGoogle DocsESCO
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Direct and coordinate the activities of staff and contract personnel and evaluate their performance.
+Assign staff and contractors to the Eastside outreach cohort, set measurable goals for tenant inspections and…
Direct and coordinate the activities of staff and contract personnel and evaluate their performance.
+Assign staff and contractors to the Eastside outreach cohort, set measurable goals for tenant inspections and market surveys for the quarter, schedule two-week check-ins, and write concise performance evaluations afterward for the funder by next Friday.
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Maintain contact with insurance carriers, fire and police departments, and other agencies to ensure protection and compliance with codes and regulations.
+Confirm current liability and property policies with the insurance carrier, call the precinct community…
Maintain contact with insurance carriers, fire and police departments, and other agencies to ensure protection and compliance with codes and regulations.
+Confirm current liability and property policies with the insurance carrier, call the precinct community liaison and the fire prevention officer to review recent inspection notes, then update the compliance log and notify building reps of any required fixes before the monthly safety walk-through.
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Analyze information on property values, taxes, zoning, population growth, and traffic volume and patterns to determine if properties should be acquired.
+Compile recent sales, tax assessments, zoning notices, population trends and traffic counts for the two…
Analyze information on property values, taxes, zoning, population growth, and traffic volume and patterns to determine if properties should be acquired.
+Compile recent sales, tax assessments, zoning notices, population trends and traffic counts for the two target blocks, run a comparative value summary and risk score, then recommend acquire, hold or pass with supporting numbers to present at Thursday’s land committee meeting.
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Negotiate short- and long-term loans to finance construction and ownership of structures.
+Prepare financing options and term sheets for a construction loan and a five-year mortgage for the Riverside…
Negotiate short- and long-term loans to finance construction and ownership of structures.
+Prepare financing options and term sheets for a construction loan and a five-year mortgage for the Riverside project, model cashflow scenarios, identify acceptable covenants, then meet the lender on Friday with preferred and fallback terms to secure provisional approval.
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Show properties to clients
+Drive clients through the three shortlisted apartments on Pine Street this Thursday at 5pm, point out…
Show properties to clients
+Drive clients through the three shortlisted apartments on Pine Street this Thursday at 5pm, point out structural issues, recent repairs, utility meters and neighborhood assets, collect their priorities and note any follow-up inspections needed.
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Arrange repairs and new equipment
+Arrange emergency repair and new appliance installation for the community center: hire a roofer to replace…
Arrange repairs and new equipment
+Arrange emergency repair and new appliance installation for the community center: hire a roofer to replace leaking shingles within ten days and approve purchase and installation of two commercial refrigerators by next Friday, confirm vendors and cost estimates first.
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Buy and sell own real estate such as apartments, dwellings, land and non-residential buildings
+List the vacant duplex at 88 Maple for sale with a target price of $420,000, prepare an inspection summary,…
Buy and sell own real estate such as apartments, dwellings, land and non-residential buildings
+List the vacant duplex at 88 Maple for sale with a target price of $420,000, prepare an inspection summary, comps analysis, and a seller disclosure, then book two weekend open houses and instruct the agent to present all offers by the next Tuesday evening.
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Invest in these properties to increase its value by repairing, renovating or improving the facilities available
+Approve a $25,000 renovation budget to convert the ground-floor storage into a rentable studio, specify…
Invest in these properties to increase its value by repairing, renovating or improving the facilities available
+Approve a $25,000 renovation budget to convert the ground-floor storage into a rentable studio, specify plumbing, electrical and new windows, schedule contractor bids within two weeks, and require projected ROI and timeline before awarding the job.
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