As a salary property manager, do you need to be licensed?

As a salaried property manager, you typically do not need a real estate license because the primary functions of salaried property management are often considered to be managerial duties rather than activities involving the general public in real estate transactions. Salaried property managers work directly for property management companies or property owners, and their work mainly involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of properties, such as maintenance, tenant relations, and financial management.

Real estate licensing laws in Massachusetts state that those engaged in activities that require a license, such as negotiating leases, selling properties, or representing clients in real estate transactions, must hold a license. However, since salaried property managers are employed to manage properties rather than to engage in real estate transactions, they fall outside the requirements for licensing.

The other options involve scenarios that do not align with the exceptions regarding property management practices. Individuals who are engaged in real estate activities that require a license, such as independent property managers or those involved in leasing or sales for the general public, would indeed need a license, but this does not apply to salaried employees who manage properties on behalf of an owner or company.