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Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Education

For the most part, on-site property managers who primarily oversee the rental and maintenance of properties learn on the job or have experience in the real estate or maintenance field. Managers of commercial properties and those dealing with a property's finances and contract management increasingly are needing a bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or real estate management, especially if they do not have much practical experience.

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Related College Majors

Real Estate. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $8,243.00 per year

Real Estate Development. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $36,455.00 per year

Certifications or Licenses

Real estate managers who buy or sell property are required to be licensed by the state in which they practice. In a few states, property association managers must be licensed. Managers of public h...

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General Qualifications

Previous employment as a real estate sales agent may be an asset to on-site managers, because it provides experience that is useful in showing apartments or office space. In the past, those with b...

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Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administration and Management
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Clerical
  • English Language

Most Common Education Levels

The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.

Most Common Education

Schools with the Highest Enrollment for Featured Major

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School
Number of Students
Ashford University
117,643
Miami Dade College
95,166
Houston Community College
89,207
Arizona State University
76,438
Austin Community College District
70,326
Tarrant County College District
70,074
American Public University System
69,384
Ohio State University-Main Campus
63,184
University of Central Florida
63,153
College of Southern Nevada
62,748
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