Apartment Managers - Working Conditions

In a typical work setting, property and real estate managers:

Have a high level of contact with the public and staff.
Communicate daily by telephone, e-mail, memos, and in person on a daily basis.
Are responsible for the health and safety of tenants.
Are responsible for the work done by their staff.
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Are sometimes in conflict situations. They sometimes may deal with angry or unhappy people.
Usually work as part of a team.

Often work indoors. On-site managers may spend time outdoors when showing property or meeting with staff.
May share office space with others.

Must be sure that all details of the job are done and completed accurately. Errors could cause property owners to lose money.
Make decisions on a daily and weekly basis that impact their company's reputation.
Work in a competitive atmosphere where strict daily and weekly deadlines must be met.
Make most, but not all, decisions independently. They may also consult supervisors and other workers when making an important decision.
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Determine most of their daily tasks and goals independently.
Often repeat the same mental tasks.

Work 40 hours a week or more.
Generally work a set schedule.
May work evenings or weekends to show properties. Property and real estate managers are usually given other days off during the week if they work weekends.
May travel to visit properties. Real estate managers may travel out of town to check out new properties for sale.