Real Estate Investment Management Agreement
Sample Outline
I.
Appointment of Investment Manager
Discuss general role of Investment Manager, other governance docs (e.g. investment
guidelines, etc.)
Assets of the account – allocation of funds to Investment Manager
II.
Representations and Warranties of Investment Manager
Fiduciary definition (reference ERISA definition if appropriate)
Registrations & good standing (e.g. Advisers Act of 1940)
Statement of business qualification (advises institutional investors, experienced personnel,
etc.)
Notification requirements regarding change in above
Notification of change in control of Investment Manager
Key man provisions, if applicable
III.
Powers and Duties of Investment Manager
Level of authority/discretion over the following:
Portfolio allocation
Selection of investments
Acquisitions
Dispositions
Day-to-day operations
Financing
Engagement of legal counsel
Selection of contractors and consultants (property management services, etc.)
Initiation of legal action
Execution of documents
Use of cash flow and proceeds (e.g. required distributions, reinvestment), notice
requirements
Responsibility for the following:
Assigning qualified personnel (dedicated team, if applicable)
Utilization of investment committee, appropriate authority within Investment
Manager’s firm
Insurance, as set forth in exhibits
Internal and external valuations (include frequency and policy)
Accounting policy (Fair Value GAAP)
Maintenance of records
Filing tax returns