Hiring in this sector takes patience. You may need a property manager who holds a state license in California, handles CAM reconciliations, and can calm an angry tenant. You may need an acquisitions analyst who models waterfalls in Excel and knows Argus. Good candidates look for clear reporting lines, a defined portfolio, and a reasonable on-call rotation, and they ask about the property mix: office, retail, industrial, multifamily, student housing, or senior living. They want to know who handles after-hours calls and who signs off on capital projects.
The strongest candidates often come from the same asset class you run. A leasing manager for multifamily knows lease-up pace and screening software. A facilities manager for medical office knows compliance rules for life safety systems. When you hire onto your payroll, you compete with other owners and operators. Talent Strand sources people who want direct employment on your payroll. We screen for license status, system fluency, and on-the-job judgment.
Roles we fill in real estate and property management
- Property managers
- Leasing managers
- Asset managers
- Facilities managers
- Acquisitions analysts
Hiring problems we solve
Licensing rules vary by state
Several states require a real estate or property management license for managers. Others do not. Talent Strand confirms the licensing rules in the state where your property sits. We verify license numbers against state databases and note any lapsed or restricted status.
Thin candidate pools outside major cities
If you operate in a secondary market, you may see the same few resumes for every property manager search. Talent Strand reaches into adjacent markets and looks at transferable records: a leasing manager in a nearby city, an assistant property manager ready for a promotion, or a facilities coordinator from a similar building type. We talk to people who may be open to a move even if they have not posted a resume.
High turnover in leasing and property management
Leasing and property management roles carry heavy weekend and on-call duties. Candidates burn out when portfolios grow too large or systems are outdated. Talent Strand asks about your team size, portfolio count, and software before we source. That way we bring you candidates who can handle the actual workload described in the job.
What we check
We check state license status, IREM or NAA credentials where relevant, and fluency in systems like Yardi, RealPage, AppFolio, Entrata, MRI, and Argus. We verify employment dates, job titles, and reasons for leaving. We confirm any required clearances, such as a background check for a role that handles rent payments or tenant data. We send you a resume only after a conversation about how the candidate has handled lease disputes, vendor contracts, or capital projects, and after we have checked all clearances.