Property Manager
Avari Management · South Lake Tahoe, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Core Responsibilities
1. Homeowner Relationship Management
- Primary Point of Contact & Trusted Advisor
- Serve as the dedicated single point of contact for all homeowner inquiries, concerns, and requests
- Build trusted, long‑term relationships rooted in transparency, follow‑through, and credibility
- Proactively anticipate risks related to performance, condition, or satisfaction and address them before escalation
- Conduct regular proactive check‑ins with homeowners
- Deliver difficult conversations (maintenance issues, damages, policy changes) with clarity, empathy, and solutions
- Consultation & Guidance
- Confidently discuss property performance, revenue drivers, and market dynamics
- Guide homeowners on pricing strategy, marketing optimization, and improvement investments
- Clearly explain trade‑offs, constraints, and decisions
- Maintain detailed homeowner history, preferences, and risk indicators in CRM
- Retention & Growth
- Identify at‑risk homeowners and execute retention plans
- Serve as the homeowner advocate in internal discussions and decision‑making
2. Portfolio Operations Management
- Property Oversight
- Own day‑to‑day operational performance for a portfolio averaging 40‑80 units (market dependent)
- Ensure properties meet brand, cleanliness, maintenance, and readiness standards
- Conduct and review inspections; address recurring issues through permanent solutions
- Monitor property condition trends and recommend preventative maintenance
- Operational Decision‑Making
- Coordinate with POD and/or third‑parties to resolve issues efficiently
- Own work order outcomes, not just submission or tracking
- Make day‑to‑day decisions independently
- Monitor and actively manage operational cost per property
- Inspection Strategy & Scheduling Authority
- Own inspection strategy and cadence for the assigned portfolio
- Independently schedule and prioritize inspections based on:
- Owner arrivals and owner usage
- VIP and high‑risk guest arrivals
- Recent maintenance issues or guest feedback
- Property complexity, size, and condition
- Time elapsed since last physical walkthrough
- Ensure each property is physically or virtually inspected on a regular, proactive cadence
- Document inspection findings, trends, and follow‑up actions clearly
- Escalate systemic issues for process improvement
- Quality & Compliance
- Review guest feedback and address property‑specific issues at the root cause
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, HOA requirements, and brand standards
3. Departmental Partnership & Accountability
- Cross‑Functional Ownership
- Partner with Revenue, Marketing, Finance, Onboarding, Compliance, and Maintenance teams to deliver outcomes
- Translate internal recommendations into clear homeowner actions and decisions
- Execution & Follow‑Through
- Submit requests following established protocols
- Track open items through resolution
- Provide feedback to teams on process gaps and improvement opportunities
4. Revenue & Performance Optimization
- Demonstrate working knowledge of revenue management principles
- Confidently communicate pricing and performance decisions to homeowners
5. Onboarding & Transitions
- Lead homeowner relationship onboarding in partnership with onboarding and sales teams
- Set expectations early around communication cadence, standards, and decision‑making
- Manage property offboarding with professionalism and feedback capture
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years experience in property management, hospitality, or portfolio‑based client management
- Technical computer skills required on all forms of hardware – laptops, cell phones, tablets
- Dependable, self‑motivated, and able to work independently while