How to hire a regional property manager

How to hire a regional property manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step regional property 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 regional property manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new regional property manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The regional property manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A regional property manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, regional property 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.

   This list presents regional property manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Regional Property Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Regional Property 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.	$26-54
   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
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Property Management
   • Portfolio
   • Customer Service
   • Real Estate
   • Yardi
   • Financial Performance
   • Tax Credit
   • Cam
   • Oversight
   • Resident Relations
   • LIHTC
   • Resident Retention
   • Apartment Communities
   • Property Inspections

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage a portfolio of 11 walk-up and high-rise condominiums and cooperatives (275 units).
   • Manage all site communication channels including multiple internal sites such as SharePoint and other corporate community base resources for Arizona.
   • Maximize the operating efficiency and financial performance of the portfolio by developing strategic plans for enhance performance.
   • Monitor LIHTC files for accuracy and compliance.
   • Draft corrective and conveyance deeds if necessary to correct foreclosure deed.
   • Work with all type of insurance companies including Medicare & Medicaid.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the regional property manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. A regional property manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a regional property manager in Tennessee may be lower than in Connecticut, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level regional property manager. Additionally, a regional property manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average regional property manager salary

   $79,788yearly

   $38.36 hourly rate

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   Entry-level regional property manager salary

   $56,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average regional property manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$104,386	$50
   2	Maryland	$102,034	$49
   3	District of Columbia	$101,422	$49
   4	Washington	$100,647	$48
   5	California	$100,235	$48
   6	New Jersey	$93,478	$45
   7	Massachusetts	$93,102	$45
   8	Pennsylvania	$92,497	$44
   9	Texas	$88,449	$43
   10	Minnesota	$86,195	$41
   11	Nevada	$84,934	$41
   12	Virginia	$84,703	$41
   13	Ohio	$84,655	$41
   14	North Carolina	$83,984	$40
   15	Michigan	$82,939	$40
   16	New Mexico	$75,194	$36
   17	Arizona	$74,361	$36
   18	Illinois	$72,454	$35
   19	Mississippi	$72,391	$35
   20	Iowa	$71,822	$35

   Average regional property manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	D.R. Horton	$115,522	$55.54
   2	Rudolph Foods	$95,209	$45.77
   3	Madison Capital Funding	$95,115	$45.73
   4	Chubb	$89,959	$43.25	18
   5	Hackensack Meridian Health	$86,228	$41.46	2
   6	PRA Group Careers	$85,817	$41.26	5
   7	GPAC	$83,567	$40.18
   8	CyberCoders	$83,290	$40.04
   9	Ironshore Insurance	$82,035	$39.44
   10	MMS	$81,593	$39.23	45
   11	Grainger	$81,265	$39.07	3
   12	Randstad North America, Inc.	$77,368	$37.20
   13	Mutual Housing California	$76,800	$36.92	4
   14	Vintage Glen Senior Apartments	$75,575	$36.33	10
   15	NRP Holding Company Inc	$75,575	$36.33
   16	National Community Renaissance	$74,406	$35.77	7
   17	Robert Half	$73,924	$35.54	37
   18	JLL	$73,309	$35.24	46
   19	Adecco	$73,256	$35.22	3
   20	Greystar Real Estate Partners	$73,043	$35.12	153

4. Writing a regional property manager job description

   A job description for a regional property manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a regional property manager job description:

   Regional property manager job description example

   At Elmington Property Management, we do things a little differently. We're not your ordinary property management group and pride ourselves on doing business with smarts while being unexpected. We thrive on showing investors, customers, and residents that property development & management doesn't have to be boring.
   Our motto? Forget the Ordinary.
   We are seeking an amazing Regional Manager!
   Elmington's commitment to our clients is to manage properties with a Think Like an Owner (TLO) mentality. With this in mind, the goal for each Elmington Regional Manager is to function as the Asset Manager of their designated portfolio. Your primary role will be one of a coach; proactively supporting your team by empowering, educating, and preparing them to run their business. In order to effectively manage your portfolio you will need to coach your team to execute their onsite responsibilities. The better you are able to coach your team, the more effective you will be as a manager of your portfolio. As in any athletic sport, the coach is responsible for developing key players to perform on the field. As the leader of several multi-million dollar assets, you are only as good as those on your team. We will look to you to ensure you have the best team. You will be expected to coach your Community Directors to execute a successful game plan, through the use of complex financial statements, budget writing, comparable market surveys, and written narrative to clients. You will be a primary contact with your clients your written and interpersonal communication with them is key to your team's success. You
   will be the corporate arm of Elmington to your sites, carrying Elmington's culture and company-wide objectives with you through your site visits and weekly calls with your Community Directors. An effective Regional Manager at Elmington is a self-motivated, passionate worker. Because you are tasked with providing leadership to multiple teams of people and are responsible for a portfolio of assets valued at over $100 million dollars, expectations are high. At Elmington, you will be pushed to Forget The Ordinary & Think Like an Owner. Every day. To be an effective Regional Manager at Elmington, you will need to: Have a tireless work ethic Think BEYOND the box Be confident and smart Be self-sufficient and self-motivated Think creatively NOT accept the status quo Work with passion Take pride in your work Be a good listener Offer a solution with every problem Be inspiring and empower your teams/portfolios
   Your Key Job Responsibilities will be to: Ensure your team works to execute the strategy of the Owner(s) Have a clear understanding of complex financial statements and budget statements Ensure your staff is proficient in understanding complex financial statements and budgets Track progress and report results on a regular basis Positively represent Elmington with owners, vendors and the community at large Constantly learn and search for ways to improve your business Think creatively and go way beyond the box by conceptualizing new ideas to improve the business Be an effective listener who offers helpful solutions Possess great energy, enjoy challenges, and constantly set and reach new goals Oversee the successful execution of Elmington's community performance non-negotiables by your team Essential Functions of Your Role Include, but are not limited to: Professional verbal and written communication Financial management and reporting Presenting a professional image and effectively representing the company Operating computers and other technological devices to access email, internet websites for business marketing and
   company utilized software Preparing, locating and compiling information and documents Driving a motor vehicle and frequently traveling between properties in your portfolio Purchasing items for business needs up to $1000 and submitting for reimbursement Responding to issues outside of normal work schedule when required Following and enforcing all company policies and procedures
   
   The Elmington Experience We're creating a different kind of company at Elmington. We promise we will be never be ordinary, which we hope you can see by this job description. There will be many days you simply aren't comfortable. You will be pushed to accomplish more than you ever thought possible. You will be challenged by your team leader and your peers to achieve more and to find better ways. With that said, we know Elmington is not for everyone. BUT, if you believe in yourself, enjoy a challenge and appreciate working with exceptional people, then Elmington could very well be the last company you ever work for.
   Are you ready to FTO? It's time to TLO!
   The company will recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate its employees based upon factors such as work quality, behavior, training, and experience. In compliance with local, state, and federal laws, we
   provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, protected age category, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, military status, or physical or mental
   disability of any individual who is otherwise qualified.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find regional property 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 regional property manager job on Zippia to find and recruit regional property manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting regional property managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   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 regional property manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the regional property manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new regional property manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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