Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 1 of 27 tasks
Maintain records of sales, rental or usage activity, special permits issued, maintenance and operating costs, or property availability.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 4.0% of the role's time · $948M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Does not pass
Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 12.2% of the role's time · $2.9B
Direct and coordinate the activities of staff and contract personnel and evaluate their performance.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 9.1% of the role's time · $2.2B
Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 8.7% of the role's time · $2.1B
Clean common areas, change light bulbs, and make minor property repairs.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.7% of the role's time · $1.4B
Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 5.5% of the role's time · $1.3B
Investigate complaints, disturbances, and violations and resolve problems, following management rules and regulations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.4% of the role's time · $1.3B
Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.9% of the role's time · $1.2B
Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.6% of the role's time · $1.1B
Market vacant space to prospective tenants through leasing agents, advertising, or other methods.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.2% of the role's time · $987M
Meet with clients to negotiate management and service contracts, determine priorities, and discuss the financial and operational status of properties.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.8% of the role's time · $897M
Prepare and administer contracts for provision of property services, such as cleaning, maintenance, and security services.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.4% of the role's time · $797M
Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $796M
Solicit and analyze bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $707M
Confer regularly with community association members to ensure their needs are being met.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.9% of the role's time · $696M
Purchase building and maintenance supplies, equipment, or furniture.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.7% of the role's time · $645M
Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.7% of the role's time · $641M
Review rents to ensure that they are in line with rental markets.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $608M
Determine and certify the eligibility of prospective tenants, following government regulations.
an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 2.3% of the role's time · $536M
Meet with boards of directors and committees to discuss and resolve legal and environmental issues or disputes between neighbors.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.1% of the role's time · $506M
Maintain contact with insurance carriers, fire and police departments, and other agencies to ensure protection and compliance with codes and regulations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $490M
Confer with legal authorities to ensure that renting and advertising practices are not discriminatory and that properties comply with state and federal regulations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $433M
Negotiate the sale, lease, or development of property and complete or review appropriate documents and forms.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.3% of the role's time · $307M
Contract with architectural firms to draw up detailed plans for new structures.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.0% of the role's time · $230M
Negotiate with government leaders, businesses, special interest representatives, and utility companies to gain support for new projects and to eliminate potential obstacles.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.4% of the role's time · $100M
Analyze information on property values, taxes, zoning, population growth, and traffic volume and patterns to determine if properties should be acquired.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.4% of the role's time · $94.8M
Negotiate short- and long-term loans to finance construction and ownership of structures.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.2% of the role's time · $40.4M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 238,600 | $18.4B | $734M | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 9610 | $1.2B | $47.1M | $0 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 5990 | $546M | $21.8M | $0 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | 5990 | $455M | $18.1M | $0 |
| Residential Building Construction | 3610 | $406M | $16.2M | $0 |
| Employment Services | 3260 | $211M | $8.4M | $0 |
| Land Subdivision | 1740 | $211M | $8.4M | $0 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 1070 | $190M | $7.6M | $0 |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | 1540 | $183M | $7.3M | $0 |
| Office Administrative Services | 2110 | $182M | $7.3M | $0 |