How to Become a Building Manager

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Attend high school and get a diploma.

   This is necessary to get into college and obtain the necessary degrees to enhance your resume.
   
   An alternative to a high school diploma is a General Educational Development or G.E.D.
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   Step 2: Enroll in a 4 year college and get a BA degree in building management

   Taking classes in interpersonal relationships or time management will also help you move ahead in your chosen field.
   
   Some landlords will choose an education over experience, although a combination of both is a good thing to post on a resume. , The building management industry has software developed specifically for them.
   
   Many community colleges offer classes in specialized software.
   
   These classes can be taken on weekends or in the evenings and generally require only a few weeks to finish. , It will be invaluable when negotiating leases with tenants, especially large commercial tenants who will often have a staff of their own experts to negotiate the best possible lease. , Observe the day to day handling of staff and the manager's response to emergencies.
   
   Note their effectiveness.
   
   Some building managers rise to their position by dint of hard work and superior skills.
   
   Try not to complain, and treat every task you are given as another opportunity to shine.
   
   Another route to try would be to get a job as the manager of a small apartment building.
   
   In that position, you will be doing most of the work yourself rather than directing a staff, but personal experience always looks good on a resume. , A summer job clerking in a large store will allow you to hone your interpersonal skills and selling techniques.
   
   Working for a cleaning services company will offer you insight in time management to handle large cleaning jobs, which will help when you need to hire cleaning crews for your building. , Besides experience and education, honesty and a willingness to work hard are just as important.
   
   Always ask for a reference from anyone for whom you work, even it it's only a short term job.
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   Step 3: business administration or finance.

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   Step 4: Take computer software classes.

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   Step 5: Get a real estate license.

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   Step 6: Get hands-on experience as an assistant to a property manager.

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   Step 7: Get as much practical hands-on experience in related fields as you can.

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   Step 8: Obtain the best personal references possible.

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