Property Management

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Overview

  • Delivery: Evening Classes
  • Start: Fall or Spring Semester, Full- or Part-Time
  • Location: Apple Valley Site

Outcomes

Gainful Employment Reports

 

Major Description

This program prepares students to manage and market residential, commercial, industrial and investment real estate. Students are trained to estimate the value of residential and investment properties across the nation. Coursework includes 90 hours of pre-licensing education required for the Minnesota Real Estate license examination.

Work Environment

A property manager is responsible for making sure the property they manage meets the owner's goals and objectives. This work includes screening prospective tenants, showing rental space and/or apartments, negotiating leases, problem solving and customer service. This work will lead to a career in managing and training other property managers.

Career Opportunities

According to research conducted by Salary.com and Money Magazine, real estate management ranks 23rd among the best jobs in America. The U.S. department of Labor indicates that the demand for property managers will increase by 15% by the years 2016. In addition to property management there is a growing need for Community Association Managers.

Potential Job Titles

  • Apartment Rental Agent
  • Condominium Association Manager
  • Facilities Coordinator
  • Housing Manager
  • Property Manager
  • Investment Property Owner

Salary Data

  • Residential Property Managers
    Average Wage: $28.83
    Top Earners: $48.58

Academic Advisor

Dean

  • Gayle Larson
    Dean of Business, Technology and General Education

Instructors

Martin Otto 651-423-8453 martin.otto@dctc.edu BIO

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