Can you describe the management agreement that formalizes the relationship between real estate managers and property owners?
A management agreement is a binding contract that establishes the manager’s legal authority over the operation of a given property. The manager usually is an agent for the owner, serving as the owner’s fiduciary or trustee of the owner’s funds and assets associated with the property. The agreement establishes the relationship between the owner and the manager for a fixed period, defines the manager’s authority and compensation for services provided, outlines procedures, specifies limits of the manager’s authority and actions, and states financial and other obligations of the property owner.