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Contract with architectural firms to draw up detailed plans for new structures.
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Meet with boards of directors and committees to discuss and resolve legal and environmental issues or disputes between neighbors.
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Prepare and administer contracts for provision of property services, such as cleaning, maintenance, and security services.
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Solicit and analyze bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance.
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Clean common areas, change light bulbs, and make minor property repairs.
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Negotiate with government leaders, businesses, special interest representatives, and utility companies to gain support for new projects and to eliminate potential obstacles.
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Direct and coordinate the activities of staff and contract personnel and evaluate their performance.
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Review rents to ensure that they are in line with rental markets.
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Purchase building and maintenance supplies, equipment, or furniture.
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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.
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Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance.
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Investigate complaints, disturbances, and violations and resolve problems, following management rules and regulations.
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Meet with clients to negotiate management and service contracts, determine priorities, and discuss the financial and operational status of properties.
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Maintain records of sales, rental or usage activity, special permits issued, maintenance and operating costs, or property availability.
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Market vacant space to prospective tenants through leasing agents, advertising, or other methods.
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Determine and certify the eligibility of prospective tenants, following government regulations.
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Negotiate the sale, lease, or development of property and complete or review appropriate documents and forms.
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Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas.
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Confer with legal authorities to ensure that renting and advertising practices are not discriminatory and that properties comply with state and federal regulations.
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Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.
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Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.
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Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners.
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Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.
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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.
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Confer regularly with community association members to ensure their needs are being met.
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Negotiate short- and long-term loans to finance construction and ownership of structures.
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Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.