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Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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).

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This source lists 26 tasks, including 21 marked Core and 5 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2026.

26 tasks shown

Core · Task 7224 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.

Core · Task 7220 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.

Core · Task 7223 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.

Core · Task 7228 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.

Core · Task 7236 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners.

Core · Task 7232 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Solicit and analyze bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance.

Core · Task 7241 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Meet with clients to negotiate management and service contracts, determine priorities, and discuss the financial and operational status of properties.

Core · Task 7240 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Clean common areas, change light bulbs, and make minor property repairs.

Core · Task 7221 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance.

Core · Task 7229 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Direct and coordinate the activities of staff and contract personnel and evaluate their performance.

Core · Task 7238 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Meet with boards of directors and committees to discuss and resolve legal and environmental issues or disputes between neighbors.

Core · Task 7222 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Investigate complaints, disturbances, and violations and resolve problems, following management rules and regulations.

Core · Task 7234 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Prepare and administer contracts for provision of property services, such as cleaning, maintenance, and security services.

Core · Task 7219 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas.

Core · Task 7231 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Market vacant space to prospective tenants through leasing agents, advertising, or other methods.

Core · Task 7233 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Review rents to ensure that they are in line with rental markets.

Core · Task 7230 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Maintain contact with insurance carriers, fire and police departments, and other agencies to ensure protection and compliance with codes and regulations.

Core · Task 7237 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Confer regularly with community association members to ensure their needs are being met.

Core · Task 7235 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Purchase building and maintenance supplies, equipment, or furniture.

Core · Task 7226 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Maintain records of sales, rental or usage activity, special permits issued, maintenance and operating costs, or property availability.

Core · Task 7239 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Confer with legal authorities to ensure that renting and advertising practices are not discriminatory and that properties comply with state and federal regulations.

Supplemental · Task 7225 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Negotiate the sale, lease, or development of property and complete or review appropriate documents and forms.

Supplemental · Task 7243 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Contract with architectural firms to draw up detailed plans for new structures.

Supplemental · Task 7227 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Determine and certify the eligibility of prospective tenants, following government regulations.

Supplemental · Task 7244 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Negotiate with government leaders, businesses, special interest representatives, and utility companies to gain support for new projects and to eliminate potential obstacles.

Supplemental · Task 7245 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Analyze information on property values, taxes, zoning, population growth, and traffic volume and patterns to determine if properties should be acquired.

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