Property Managers and Estate Managers are both responsible for the daily running of an estate, but their job descriptions contain very different tasks. To clarify what your estate may need, we have outlined the various responsibilities assigned to each position to clear up any confusion.

How to Know If You Need a Property Manager vs. Estate Manager

The Roles of a Property Manager

1. The Property Management role is responsible for managing the upkeep and maintenance of the estate. They closely manage vendors who perform various duties both in and around the property.
2. Duties performed by the Property Manager are focused on the physical and mechanical aspects of the property. These duties may include understanding the operation and maintenance of the equipment used throughout the estate. They also work with service vendors.
3. Property Managers are also expected to provide hands-on expertise with handy-man type duties. These are usually services that don’t require specialized knowledge or trade. A few of the responsibilities expected of a property manager to participate in:

• Power washing
• Maintenance of lawns and gardens
• Operate and maintain A/V equipment
• Window cleaning
• Organize cleaning services

4. A Property Manager will be expected to have strong communication skills because they will be dealing with tradespeople, employees, and services daily.

The Roles of an Estate Manager

1. The Estate Management role is mostly an administrative one. Estate Managers are in a position of leadership and are responsible for overseeing the staff. They also oversee services taking place in and around the homes of the estate.
2. An Estate Manager will spend a lot of time in the office managing budgets, creating manuals, and event planning.
3. They will also be required to oversee:

• Hiring construction and renovation projects
• Interior designers
• The repair and maintenance of vehicles (cars, yachts, and jets)
• Wine cellars

4. Estate Managers are also expected to have a strong presence and effortless communication skills. They are in charge of overseeing the entire house and the first individual to represent the family and estate they are working for, and responsible for the day to day
running of the property.

In conclusion, the Property Manager consists of a more hands-on role. The Estate Manager is responsible for the bigger picture of managing staff, budgets, and large-scale renovations or construction projects inside and outside the homes.

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