What is a property developer and how to become one

Key steps to become a property developer

1. Explore property developer education requirements

   Most common property developer degrees

   Bachelor's

   65.2 %

   Associate

   13.5 %

   Master's

   10.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific property developer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Real Estate	15.16%
   Financial Statements	14.35%
   Sub Contractors	13.30%
   Property Management	13.30%
   Payroll	7.59%

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3. Complete relevant property developer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New property developers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a property developer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real property developer resumes.

4. Research property developer duties and responsibilities

   • Forecast and manage replacement of major capital expense items including HVAC system, roof systems, parking lot surfaces etc.
   • Control and track the accuracy of the payroll.
   • Supervise and oversee all tenant/Landlord development/redevelopment work/budgets within designate portfolio.
   • Supervise and oversee all tenant/Landlord development/redevelopment work/budgets within designate portfolio.

5. Apply for property developer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a property developer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams