Real estate leasing manager
Also known as: real estate rental and management manager, manager of leasing activities, leasing manager, commercial leasing administrator, property leasing manager, leasing administrator
About this occupation
Real estate leasing managers set up the lease or rental efforts of an apartment community and properties not in co-ownership and also manage the leasing staff. They produce, track and manage file leasing deposits and documents. They also oversee the lease administration and prepare tenancy budgets on an annual and monthly basis. They also actively promote the vacancies available in order to get new residents, show properties to potential tenants and are present to conclude contracts between landlords and tenants when dealing with private property.
Essential skills and knowledge
- create insurance policies
- liaise with managers
- collect rental fees
- real estate market
- plan health and safety procedures
- analyse financial performance of a company
- property law
- strive for company growth
- inform on renting agreements
- prospect new customers
- corporate social responsibility
- communicate with tenants
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (O*NET 11-9141.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.
- Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.
- Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
- Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners.
- Solicit and analyze bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance.
- Preparation
- Job Zone 4 of 5
- Interests
- Enterprising, Conventional, Social
Top skills: Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Writing, Coordination
US median pay: US$69,990 a year (2025), 311,180 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (4.0)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementVery important (4.0)
- Economics or AccountingO*NET: Economics and AccountingVery important (3.9)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsImportant (3.2)
- WoodworkO*NET: Building and ConstructionImportant (3.1)
- Government and PoliticsO*NET: Law and GovernmentImportant (3.1)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsImportant (3.0)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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- Lodging Managers
- Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.