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Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Mid-level

Also known as: Apartment Community Manager, Apartment House Manager, Apartment Manager, Apartment Property Manager

Finance & LegalBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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).
Real Estate ManagementProperty ManagementCommunity Association ManagementReal Estate LawBusinessFinanceManagementReal EstateLeadership

A Day in the Life

You arrive at the property management office in downtown Phoenix, the desert sun already strong. Your first task is tackling your inbox, a cascade of emails from residents, vendors, and board members. You open Outlook and then your property management software, likely AppFolio, to cross-reference urgent maintenance requests. A notice about a leaky faucet in unit 3B needs immediate attention; you mentally add it to your morning calls. You also review upcoming lease renewals and owner statements.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordYardi software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+3.7%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

36,900

per year (US)

Jobs today

460,400

in 2025 → 477,600 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Agent de location
  • Assistant immobilier
  • Administrateur de propriété

Where it can lead

  • Gestionnaire immobilier régional
  • Directeur de la gestion immobilière
  • Gestionnaire d'actifs

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact property managers by automating administrative tasks like rent collection, maintenance scheduling, and lease renewals. It will enhance market analysis for property valuation and investment decisions, and improve tenant communication through chatbots, allowing managers to focus on strategic planning and complex problem-solving. This will likely shift their roles towards oversight, negotiation, and client relations rather than routine operations.