Have you dreamed of a career in real estate but the demeanor and overzealousness of real estate agents turn you off? If you’re looking to manage a portfolio of residential or commercial properties, being a property manager sounds like the perfect fit for your career goals. Property manager jobs involve a combination of interacting with renters, supervising office staff, and maintaining a portfolio of various properties, including their physical state and record of maintenance.

When it comes to the immediate office, a property manager oversees the staff, which includes property assistants, clerical, and maintenance workers. Someone applying to such a position needs to have solid computer skills, such as knowledge of Microsoft Office, and needs to know budget preparation. The property manager, additionally, will be responsible for the financial reporting of the office.

The property manager interfaces with tenants on many occasions. With current tenants, he or she collects and renews rents, enforces property standards, and answers tenants’ questions and complains. The property manager is also responsible for finding new tenants, including advertising any open properties, and interviewing interested candidates. He or she will review their applications and, in some cases, may conduct a background check on each potential tenant.

Managing a portfolio is part of all property manager jobs. He or she keeps records of repairs and contracted services for every residential or commercial property and also conducts yearly reviews of each property in the portfolio.

Getting a property manager position can be done in a number of ways. Someone can start from the bottom, as a clerk or secretary in a property office, for example, and work up through experience. Internships, however, are offered in property management, and a student can work in a property office for a semester to gain experience in the field. A position may be offered upon graduation.

Several property manager jobs are offered through the listings on ManagementJobs.net. These positions are offered in residential and commercial real estate in several locations. ManagementJobs.net compiles its listings from multiple job boards and puts all openings in one place. Browse through the listings and find a position to advance your career in real estate today.

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