How to hire a condominium manager

How to hire a condominium manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step condominium manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a condominium manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new condominium manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your condominium manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a condominium manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A condominium manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, condominium managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of condominium managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Condominium Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Condominium Manager	Property, real estate, and community association managers take care of the many aspects of residential, commercial, or industrial properties. They make sure the property is well maintained, has a nice appearance, and preserves its resale or leasing value.	$25-53
   Leasing Professional	A Leasing Professional is responsible for handling and coordinating with potential tenants for rental purposes. Leasing Professionals discuss the leasing terms and agreements with the clients, conduct property inspections, and identify possible repairs and renovations... Show more	$12-19
   Leasing Agent	A leasing agent primarily works to assist and represent property owners when finding and managing tenants. They are in charge of advertising and promoting the properties in different areas or platforms, developing marketing strategies, coordinating with applicants, gathering their requirements, verifying the applicants' paperwork and references, and negotiating leasing terms... Show more	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Condo
   • Customer Service
   • Financial Statements
   • HOA
   • Condominiums
   • Real Estate
   • Maintenance Schedules
   • Improvement Projects

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage condominiums for individual investors; enforce lease requirements/community policies.
   • Present management proposals to potential HOA accounts.
   • Interview and process potential rental applicants as well as annual and interim re-certifications for current tenants per HUD regulations.
   • Reinforce Homeowner/Condominium documents and rules and regulations as per association.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your condominium manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A condominium manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, condominium managers' average salary in hawaii is 47% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level condominium managers 53% less than senior-level condominium managers.
   • Certifications. A condominium manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a condominium manager's salary.

   Average condominium manager salary

   $76,907yearly

   $36.97 hourly rate

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   Entry-level condominium manager salary

   $52,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a condominium manager job description

   A good condominium manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a condominium manager job description:

   Condominium manager job description example

   Department Job Functions:
   
   * Provide excellent service consistent with the property's core service standards and brand attributes
   * Meet the demands of a fast-paced environment by using good judgment and the ability to multi-task, ability to think clearly, quickly, maintains concentration and makes concise decisions
   * The ability to focus and pay attention to detail
   * Proactively greet, interact, and assist staff in a professional manner to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious work environment
   * Perform all duties as deemed necessary for the success of the department
   * Be knowledgeable of Department Residences and Hotel goals
   * Maintain complete knowledge and comply with all residential and hotel departmental policies and procedures.
   * Practice teamwork, create a positive work environment, greet fellow employees and thank them when they lend assistance
   * Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures, and standards
   * Proactively seek to provide refined luxury service ensuring guest satisfaction
   * Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
   * Be knowledgeable of Hotel information to answer guest inquiries
   * Serve as ambassadors of the property by being the first point of guest contact
   * Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous.
   * Maintain positive guest relations at all times
   * Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day
   * An ability to understand the Residents' inquiries and provide responses
   * An ability to maintain the confidentiality of all Residential guest information and pertinent hotel data.
   * Accommodate all Residents requests expediently and courteously. Follow up with designated Residential or hotel personnel to ensure completion of request.
   * Own all requests and complaints; resolve issues immediately and follow up to ensure the guest's satisfaction
   * Document residents' requests for Concierge or Valet assistance.
   * Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
   * Ensure Hotel property and equipment is properly used and maintained.
   * Identify and report defects throughout the Hotel; notify supervisors immediately of hazards, injuries, equipment or processes that negatively affect the operations
   * Protect and utilize Hotel assets in a responsible and professional manner
   * Participate in the property's sustainability initiative through energy conservation and the use of recycling programs and materials.
   * Maintain knowledge of:
   * Scheduled daily activities
   * Daily arrivals/departures
   * Hours of operation for each outlet
   * Features and services provided by the Hotel and Residences
   
   * Residential Corridor and Public area cleanliness and tidiness
   * Cover all areas assigned to and ensures that the Residences cleanliness standards are maintained in all areas of responsibility
   * Maintain the general upkeep of assigned section of Residential floors and public areas
   * Operate all floor maintenance equipment efficiently
   * Vacuum, spot clean / shampoo of carpets
   * Recognize and report all missing, damaged or sub-standard furniture, fixtures and equipment
   * Responsible for all furniture moving, wall washing, drapes up and down, delivery of any residential requests, shampooing, buffing and spot cleaning, interior window and mirror cleaning and high dusting
   * Maintain the cleanliness of residential foyers and corridors by performing wall washing, vacuuming, dusting of crown molding, millwork, baseboards and cleaning of all light fixtures including ceiling fixtures
   * Perform general cleaning as scheduled
   * Keep emergency stairwells and service landings in order and remove excessive soiled linen or garbage
   * Move and remove furniture in residential related areas as well as office space
   * Assist the Residential desk team with any package or food deliveries or assist with fulfilling any residential requests
   * Escort any residential guests when necessary.
   * Fulfil any residential guests' request e.g. laundry pick-up and any other requests.
   * Supports Residential room attendant in maintaining correct supplies and pars in closets and delivery of these supplies to the floors if needed.
   * Remove all garbage from service landings and general wall washing and cleanliness of all service landings.
   * Maintain the cleanliness of all service elevators including shampooing of any carpets, high dusting and mirror cleaning. Polish and wipe down all metal services.
   * Maintain the cleanliness of foyers and corridors by performing wall washing, vacuuming, dusting of crown molding, millwork, baseboards and cleaning of all light fixtures including ceiling fixtures.
   * Maintain vacuum cleaners and other equipment by cleaning up, changing bags and belts regularly.
   * Assist in all deliveries, including but not limited to, incoming and outgoing packages (UPS, Fedex, DHL, etc.) and dry cleaning
   * Assist in miscellaneous errands as needed
   * Assist with contractor escorts as needed
   * Assist in shoe shine requests
   
   Requirements: Mandatory
   
   * Professional appearance and demeanour
   * Two years previous experience as a houseperson within a hotel or public/office building
   * Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language
   * Team Oriented
   * Possess a pleasant and outgoing personality.
   * Attention to Detail
   * Multi task in various situations
   * The ability to work well in a team environment
   * Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy
   * Excellent time management and organizational skills
   * Flexibility (multiple projects/frequent interruptions)
   * Be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment
   * Follow directions thoroughly
   * Understand guest service needs
   * Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
   * Work with minimal supervision
   * Maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data
   * Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
   * Able to lift up to 50 - 100 lbs
   * Able to stand for extended periods of time
   * Multi-lingual is preferred
   * Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
   
   Requirements: Desirable
   
   * Experience in a luxury hospitality or residential environment

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find condominium managers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your condominium manager job on Zippia to find and recruit condominium manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit condominium managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new condominium manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect condominium manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new condominium manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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