DC Property Managers Study Guide Exam |
127 Q’s and A’s
Management Plan - -Assists the owner in meeting their goals while maximizing the
property's value and return. The plan describes in detail the subject property's current use
along with it's physical condition, fiscal projections, and operational issues (includes an
analysis of the market regional & neighborhood).
-Organizational and educational programs available to assist in enhancing the property
manager's knowledge, identifying resources to resolve issues, and expanding their business
network. - -Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), National Association of Realtors
(NAR), Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (GCARR), building Owners & Managers
Association (BOMA), National Association of Real Estate Brokers, International Council of
Shopping Centers (ICSC), and National Property Management Association.
-Market Analysis - -Focuses on regional and neighborhood evaluations. Includes
demographic conditions, geographic features, governmental prospective, existing real
estate supply, future developments, and tenant/resident demand
-Market Analysis & Competitive Property Analysis helps to..... - -Identify the subject
property's strengths and weaknesses
-The Highest & Best Use - -When the property manager considers alternatives to improve
the property's weaknesses or further enhance its strengths to improve overall economic
performance.
-Analysis of Alternative - -Looks at the theoretical costs and corresponding increase in
rents by making different improvements, even property's redevelopment.
-When determining the best use of property, alternatives to consider are......... - -
Rehabilitate without altering its existing use, Modernize by updating finishes (more
efficient equipment), Change the Use of building (including conversion), or Conversion to a
condominium m ownership structure.
-Capital Expenditures - -Projects that help extend the property's life.
-Physical Obsolescene - -is characterized as a condition of aging (i.e. wear & tear) or
deferred maintenance. Examples are worn carpet, peeling paint, a leaking roof, or dead
landscaping
-Functional Obsolescene - -is characterized by old or outdated designs or building
systems.
, -Economic Obsolesence - -Represents a loss in value due to outside forces (i.e. location,
market conditions). Examples would be an office building, locates in a small town, where
the major employer closes.
-Investment Value - -A value generally used by investors
-Assessed Value - -The value used by government tax assessment offices
-Market Value - -The value that is agreed to between a buyer & seller
-Rules of Ethics for Property Manager - -Loyalty to client, confidentiality, accurate
accounting & reporting, protection of owner's funds, conflicts of interest, and compliance
with law regulations.
-An owner can be directly affected by manager's..... - -Improper handling of evictions,
unlawful rent collections, failure to return security deposits, not maintaining proper
compliance with the Rental Accommodations Division (RAD)
-The Management Agreement - -is a formal and binding contract that establishes the
authority and responsibilities that a manager has on behalf of the owner.
-Name of the owner & manager, term of agreement, describes the property, describes
services provided by manager, identifies who collects rental payments, identifies whose
name all service contracts are to be made, when funds are disbursed, whose employees
work at the property, bank accounts, fidelity bonds, identifies building licenses, insurance
requirements/ who secures policies, and management fees compensation - -Some
provisions outlined in the Management Agreement include:
-Reasons for termination of Management Agreement - -Sale or transfer of the property,
improper financial reporting, stealing funds, negligence, taking kickbacks or benefiting
directly from discounts from vendors, commingling funds.
-Comparison Analysis - -Helps determine if the subject property's rental rates are
appropriate for the market.
-A Comparison Analysis should include: - -Locational advantages/Accessibility, Curb
Appeal, Interior conditions, quality of finishes, Amenities, Rents per square foot, Operating
expenses per square foot
-The purpose of a Budget is to................ - -Develop a means to track the property's
performance & and to organize various types of income.
-Gross Potential Rent - -The maximum amount of income that a property can generate
from all sources.
127 Q’s and A’s
Management Plan - -Assists the owner in meeting their goals while maximizing the
property's value and return. The plan describes in detail the subject property's current use
along with it's physical condition, fiscal projections, and operational issues (includes an
analysis of the market regional & neighborhood).
-Organizational and educational programs available to assist in enhancing the property
manager's knowledge, identifying resources to resolve issues, and expanding their business
network. - -Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), National Association of Realtors
(NAR), Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (GCARR), building Owners & Managers
Association (BOMA), National Association of Real Estate Brokers, International Council of
Shopping Centers (ICSC), and National Property Management Association.
-Market Analysis - -Focuses on regional and neighborhood evaluations. Includes
demographic conditions, geographic features, governmental prospective, existing real
estate supply, future developments, and tenant/resident demand
-Market Analysis & Competitive Property Analysis helps to..... - -Identify the subject
property's strengths and weaknesses
-The Highest & Best Use - -When the property manager considers alternatives to improve
the property's weaknesses or further enhance its strengths to improve overall economic
performance.
-Analysis of Alternative - -Looks at the theoretical costs and corresponding increase in
rents by making different improvements, even property's redevelopment.
-When determining the best use of property, alternatives to consider are......... - -
Rehabilitate without altering its existing use, Modernize by updating finishes (more
efficient equipment), Change the Use of building (including conversion), or Conversion to a
condominium m ownership structure.
-Capital Expenditures - -Projects that help extend the property's life.
-Physical Obsolescene - -is characterized as a condition of aging (i.e. wear & tear) or
deferred maintenance. Examples are worn carpet, peeling paint, a leaking roof, or dead
landscaping
-Functional Obsolescene - -is characterized by old or outdated designs or building
systems.
, -Economic Obsolesence - -Represents a loss in value due to outside forces (i.e. location,
market conditions). Examples would be an office building, locates in a small town, where
the major employer closes.
-Investment Value - -A value generally used by investors
-Assessed Value - -The value used by government tax assessment offices
-Market Value - -The value that is agreed to between a buyer & seller
-Rules of Ethics for Property Manager - -Loyalty to client, confidentiality, accurate
accounting & reporting, protection of owner's funds, conflicts of interest, and compliance
with law regulations.
-An owner can be directly affected by manager's..... - -Improper handling of evictions,
unlawful rent collections, failure to return security deposits, not maintaining proper
compliance with the Rental Accommodations Division (RAD)
-The Management Agreement - -is a formal and binding contract that establishes the
authority and responsibilities that a manager has on behalf of the owner.
-Name of the owner & manager, term of agreement, describes the property, describes
services provided by manager, identifies who collects rental payments, identifies whose
name all service contracts are to be made, when funds are disbursed, whose employees
work at the property, bank accounts, fidelity bonds, identifies building licenses, insurance
requirements/ who secures policies, and management fees compensation - -Some
provisions outlined in the Management Agreement include:
-Reasons for termination of Management Agreement - -Sale or transfer of the property,
improper financial reporting, stealing funds, negligence, taking kickbacks or benefiting
directly from discounts from vendors, commingling funds.
-Comparison Analysis - -Helps determine if the subject property's rental rates are
appropriate for the market.
-A Comparison Analysis should include: - -Locational advantages/Accessibility, Curb
Appeal, Interior conditions, quality of finishes, Amenities, Rents per square foot, Operating
expenses per square foot
-The purpose of a Budget is to................ - -Develop a means to track the property's
performance & and to organize various types of income.
-Gross Potential Rent - -The maximum amount of income that a property can generate
from all sources.
