Propert Management Qualifications/Courses

Hi there, look I know this has may have been answered before but I'm not sure. I am interested in possibly getting into property management. What courses are available.? Are there any that can be done by correspondence? What is the most widely and highly recognised?

Many Thanks



John P
 
Probably too late and too far away (though I'm not sure where you are). But at least it will give you an idea of courses, topics and costs.

This one is pffered by the Reals Estate Institute of tha ACT

INTRODUCTION TO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
CLASSES 4, 6, 11, 12, 13 March 2003

ASSESSMENT: 18 MARCH 2003

DAY 1: TUESDAY 4 MARCH 2003

8.30am Welcome and Introduction to the Course
Presenter: Annie Gregg

8.35am An Overview of Property Management
and the Real Estate Industry
Presenter: Annie Gregg

10.00am Break

10.15am Overview continued.
Presenter: Annie Gregg

1.30pm End of Session.

DAY 2: THURSDAY 6 MARCH 2003
8.30am Body Corporate & Strata Management
Presenter Peta Ribbens

10.30am Break

10.45am The Tenancy Application
Presenter: Saskia Hancott

12.15pm Residential Tenancies Tribunal Representative
from RTT
1.30pm End of Session.


DAY 3: TUESDAY 11 MARCH 2003

8.30am Systems and Procedures Carmel
Presenter: Hargreaves

10.00am Break

10.15pm Property Maintenance
Presenter Simon Hearder
12.30pm Lunch

1 30pm Tenancy Agreement
Presenter: Simon Hearder

3.30pm Office of Rental Bonds Representative
Presenter from ORB

4.45pm End of Session
DAY 4: WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH 2003

8.30am Taking Instructions
Presenter: Simon Hearder
10.30am Break

10.45am Property Inspections
Presenter: Simon Hearder

1.30pm End of Session


DAY 5: THURSDAY 13 MARCH 2003

8.30am Legalities
Presenter: Annie Gregg

10.00am Break

10.15am Legalities (cont) Annie Gregg

11.00am Dealing with Difficult People.
Presenter: Annie Gregg

1.45pm End of Session



DAY 6: MONDAY 18 MARCH 2003

8.30am Formal assessment

10.30am Completion of the Course.

this course, developed by the REIACT, is designed to give the basic skills necessary to assist in becoming a property manager.

Upon successful completion of the course, assignments and assessment, a certificate of competency will be awarded.

The course will cost $695 discounted to $595 for members of the Institute (GST included).

Places are limited and a $250 holding deposit is required upon application. Cancellations after COB 26 February 2003 will be charged 50% of the course fee.
Dates & Times
Tue 4 Mar 2003 8.30am -1.30pm
Thu 6 Mar 2003 8.30am -1.30pm
Tue 11 Mar 2003 8.30am -4.45pm
Wed 12 Mar 2003 8.30am -1.30pm
Thu 13 Mar 2003 8.30am -1.45pm
Assessment
Mon 18 Mar 2003 8.30am-10.30am
Venue
Real Estate Institute of
the ACT
16 Thesiger Court Deakin ACT

Contact is [email protected]
 
Hi John
Start by reading "how to win friends and influence people" by Dale Carnegie.
Being a property manager will be a breeze if you practice the principals in that book.
Y :0)
PS We self manage a large part of our portfolio.
 
Thats a good question John.
So, are you interested in managing your own property(s) or doing it professionally for other people? And which state are you from?
JAM
 
Check out this post: http://www.somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6527

Despite the issues discussed in the thread mentioned above - its a good question you ask.

Judging by the responses made previously, you need to approach the Real Estate Governing Body for YOUR state - and find out what sort of qualifications AND registration you require. (In Vic- the Real Estate Institue of Victoria - REIV, I don't know who for NSW)

Each state has different laws governing property management - so it tends to be state specific. However there is a lot of similarity between the different state laws (as far as I've investigated) and the basic principals of good management apply regardless of these laws.

How about getting a job (as part of your training/objectives) with a RealEstate Agent managing property - or I would more stongly recommend with a company that specialises in property managing. (I have a softer spot for those that specialise in this field, than a business that also sells property. In my experience, those that also sell often treats the management side as less important part of their business, and have a big staff turnover in property managers and may have 'poorer' standards of management). Training and knowledge is one important thing, experience and skill another.

All the best in your endevours.

JAM
 
Re: Thanks Yeslist

Originally posted by John P
That book by Carnegie sounds good
It is a classic, and has been out a long time. Some things might be a little outdated now- but it is well worth revisiting.
 
Hi Geoff,

Some books such as this one never seem to be outdated.....such as my all time favourite, The Richest Man in Babylon!

Glenn
 
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