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How to Become an Apartment Manager

An apartment manager collects rent and also supervises the maintenance of an apartment complex. Property owners expect apartment managers to select reliable tenants and help boost the value of their real estate. This article will instruct you on how to become an apartment manager.

How To Become An Apartment Manager




  1. Earn a bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, real estate or finance. Apartment managers must have good communication and supervisory skills. They must know federal, state, and local laws pertaining to tenant and landlord acts, anti-discrimination acts, and fair housing laws.


  2. Gain experience by starting out as an assistant apartment manager.


  3. The Institute of Real Estate Management can offer instruction and exam information to become a certified apartment manger. The exam is known as the Accredited Residential Manager or ARM exam.


  4. Look for a job as an apartment manger after passing the exam. You can contact apartment complexes or property management companies.


  5. Advance your career by applying with larger apartment complexes.