DC Property Managers Study Guide (Complete) 2024 Questions & Correct Answers Management Plan - Correct Answer 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. - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer 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..... - Correct Answer Identify the subject property's strengths and weaknesses The Highest & Best Use - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer 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......... - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer Projects that help extend the property's life.Physical Obsolescene - Correct Answer 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 1 / 2
Functional Obsolescene - Correct Answer is characterized by old or outdated designs or building systems.Economic Obsolesence - Correct Answer Represents a loss in value due to outside forces (i.e.location, market conditions).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 - Correct Answer A value generally used by investors Assessed Value - Correct Answer The value used by government tax assessment offices Market Value - Correct Answer The value that is agreed to between a buyer & seller Rules of Ethics for Property Manager - Correct Answer 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..... - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer Some provisions outlined in the Management
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Reasons for termination of Management Agreement - Correct Answer Sale or transfer of the property, improper financial reporting, stealing funds, negligence, taking kickbacks or benefiting directly from discounts from vendors, commingling funds.
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