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Center for Real Estate Management

Careers in Real Estate Management

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The Accounting Department The Department of Business Administration computer Science Deaprtment Real Estate Department

In 2006, Money Magazine listed Residential Property Management as one of the 25 best jobs in America. Our program provides students with the requisite skills necessary for a successful career in property management.

Property Managers are employed by:

  • Property Management Firms
  • Public Housing Authorities
  • Development Companies
  • Commercial Banks
  • Community Development Corporations
  • Senior living communities
  • Luxury apartment developments
  • Condominium Associations

Property Managers are responsible for:

  • Managing the day-to-day operations of an apartment community
  • Budgeting
  • Maintaining curb appeal
  • Managing construction, repair and maintenance on a property
  • Marketing
  • Hiring qualified employees & contractors
  • Supervising employees
  • Selecting residents & resident relations
  • Record keeping and handling legal matters

Compensation

According to the National Real Estate Compensation Survey:

  • Entry level college graduates earn salaries ranging: $32K-$40K
  • Executive staff can earn salaries ranging from $50K-$250K.



Program Highlights


  • All students that minor or concentrate in real estate management complete at least one internship with a management firm. Students gain hands-on work experience, make valuable career contacts, and explore various careers within the real estate industry.

  • Students that minor in real estate management have the opportunity to fulfill the educational requirements for the North Carolina Broker's Pre-licensing course and the Accredited Residential Manager® certification awarded by Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) of the National Association of Realtors

  • Scholarships ranging from $500.00 to $1000.00 are awarded to students on the basis need, academic achievement and professional potential. IREM® is a major donor to our Real Estate scholarship program.

  • All of our faculty members have earned the Certified Property Management designation awarded by IREM®, and most of our courses have been designed and developed by IREMŽ, the world leader in property management education.

  • Our real estate students become student members of the prestigious Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®).