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Elon Property Management

Elon Property Management upper management mean well, but the company hierarchy and the way the company structure is set up simply does not make it an ideal place to make a career out of.

If you want a short term paycheck - it's the place for you.
If you want a low stress job - this is the place for you.
If you want a place where whether you do a good job or a bad job, whether the numbers are good or bad, it doesn't effect your job status one bit - this is the place for you.

Fellow managers and district managers will rah rah through email all day long, but whether you meet goal or you don't it really doesn't matter.   If you're an average employee you're getting a 3% raise if you're lucky and if you're exceptional, you're getting about the same.

Upper management is fine and do not hassle you much, but the long time on site employees around here look stressed out, whether they be community managers or district managers.     They all smile and say the company is great, but deep down you know that those grins are through gritting their teeth because they are in the same rut or the same place that they were a few years ago, give or take a few dollars in their paycheck.

And while they promote so many holidays off - remember, you're usually the only person on the property... so if there is a holiday issue, you're handling it.  If you're in upper management, you're working said holidays because if something goes wrong, you're giving the directives or approvals.   If every minute you're on your phone for the job were calculated, you'd be making at or near minimum wage.

The trade off of being a very hands off company is no one cares when you're doing bad, and no one really cares when you're doing well.

The best part of the job are the salt of the Earth employees who believe in their properties and care about the residents.     I have met some great people here, and while I don't know their finances, I see many long term employees who are barely living above the poverty line.

I still work here, so I wanted to give an objective opinion of the hard truth.

5/5 Stars - A Game-Changing Work Experience with Elon Property Management!

I am absolutely thrilled to share my exceptional experience working with Elon Property Management as a Maintenance Tech. From the moment I stepped into this role, I knew I was in for a treat. The three women who helm the property management team are the epitome of warmth, friendliness, and understanding. Their welcoming nature has made this the most enjoyable work environment I've ever had the pleasure of being a part of.

What sets Elon Property Management apart is the genuine care and attention to detail they bring to their employees. They ensured I had all the necessary tools to excel in my role, even providing the ones I didn't already possess. Their commitment to equipping me with the best resources has not only boosted my confidence but also enabled me to deliver top-notch service to our clients.

The property managers are approachable, kind, and always willing to lend a helping hand. Their door is always open, and they take the time to listen to concerns and offer valuable guidance. It's clear that they prioritize their employees' success and well-being, creating a positive and supportive atmosphere that's contagious.

As a Maintenance Tech, I've worked with various companies, but Elon Property Management stands out for its exceptional leadership and team dynamics. If you're looking for a workplace that truly cares about its employees and values their contributions, look no further. I'm honored to be part of this team and can't recommend Elon Property Management enough!

Recommendation: If you're a maintenance professional or simply looking for a company that truly cares about its employees, Elon Property Management is the way to go. Don't hesitate to reach out and experience the difference for yourself!



I worked for Elon during their transition from Empirian, Equity, and even beforehand, overall for 23 years.  It was my first experience in property management.  Overall it was a good learning experience.  The communities are typically small so the pay is fairly low and forget about a bonus!  Pto is great but the health care is not at all good. Generally they have one person offices and one maintenance tech, so you work at your own pace but at the same time must stay focused and organized to get your job done.  The district manager for my location had been with the company longer than I had. She had started as a property manager and knew what needed to be done and could help if needed. The regional VP was easily approachable.  The owner would make a site visit once per year and surprisingly would remember personal discussions and small details from his previous visit (good notes, maybe?).  Each of these levels of leadership made the job easier.  I left Elon because I needed some personal and professional growth.  Since then, I’ve gained great experience in both sales and external business development in a separate and more challenging industry.  I have returned to property management but I miss Elon and my team.  We grew together.  If the opportunity for a higher position came up, I would definitely consider returning if the benefits fell in line. 

A typical day at the office for a Property Manager is what I imagine would be the same as anywhere else that you would work in this type of business: setting up the computer programs, making sure the overall appearance of the office and community is presentable to the customer and going over the day's goals and expectations with maintenance, dealing with residents and prospective residents and organizing to complete day to day tasks and reports.  I do not feel overly stressed out at work.  I know what is expected of me and I utilize time management to make sure the day's tasks are completed.  There are times that often get busy and today's to do list may turn into tomorrow's but it's not a problem.  Elon communities are typically small properties with minimum employees set up in districts within a certain area.  Most employees at these sites, in this particular district, have been around for a number of years and tend to think of one another as a workplace family.  We help one another when needed and when possible.  The hardest part of the job is being the only person doing it, but that's where the time management plays a roll.  Again, we are mainly small sites and most communities only have 2-4 employees total but this seems to help eliminate or slow employee conflict.  Overall, I genuinely do not have any valid complaints and I enjoy working for Elon

I initially began my career with Elon Property Management with the desire to be promoted within a small property management group. The PTO and paid holiday time off was above standard. However, that is the only good thing I have to say about Elon. I worked with the company for over a year and a half and hated my life the entire time. Management was hardly ever available and went back on their word time and again. I watched many great workers simply quit because of the “amazing work/life” culture. They do not promote within the company and state this is because “you would need to prove yourself first”. Promotions are far and few between and the concept of a yearly pay raise was non-existent. They do not have a competitive pay structure and leasing consultants do not receive commission or renewal bonuses. They state on their Indeed ads that their standards for apartment living is high and to “inspect what you expect”. This is laughable as it is common to receive complaints regarding new move ins for dirty, broken down apartments. Elon seems to only obtain small, single story 1980’s constructed apartment homes and then proceed to never do any updates or renovations. These apartments are in sorry disrepair and even worse the apartment pricing is competitive with newly constructed, amenity rich apartments nearby. Do yourself a favor and stay far away from Elon work life or even residing within an Elon community. 

Every day was chaos — angry residents, unpaid vendors, frozen accounts, and nonstop emergencies that left no room to breathe. I was told I didn’t need training and left to manage an impossible situation on my own. I had never used the system before, and the leasing process was clunky and outdated compared to what I was used to. Nothing worked the way it should, and every “solution” just led to another problem waiting around the corner.

Still, every time I checked in, I was told I was doing a great job. It was confusing — being praised for surviving a mess no one wanted to admit existed. The more I tried to hold it together, the heavier it got. When I finally broke down and asked for help, I was treated like I was the problem for not being able to keep up with the impossible.

The hardest part wasn’t the workload; it was realizing how little anyone actually cared as long as things looked fine on paper. It’s a gut punch to see how fast a company you gave everything to will turn its back the moment you need support. As long as you stay quiet, never ask for help, and keep putting profit before people, you’re praised as “dedicated” and “valuable.” But the second you can’t carry it all alone, you find out what those words are really worth.

I have worked for Elon for a year and a half and overall I am very happy with the company. My DM is excellent, and you can tell she really cares about her job, and how you are doing personally as well. For the most part you are given objectives and goals and if you meet or exceed them you will find the job very relaxing and rewarding. Like any property management position, there are way busier seasons, and more laid back seasons for renting. The only negative thing (which might be a positive for others) is you work alone outside of your maintenance staff which is out on the property most of the day. I am a very social person, and struggle with the loneliness sometimes. The pay for my size property is very fair, and their annual raises are standard, and usually around 3%. EVERY corporation comes with some eye rolling rules or standards, but what's great about that is that every policy, and every procedure applies to us all. There is lots of paperwork, but in this business paper trails are what keep us out of trouble! So, as much as it can be redundant, I would say overall MOST of it is necessary. I would give this company a chance, they have all kinds of different sized properties to accommodate your level of experience as well.

I've been apart of the Elon family for around 3 years now. I'm currently in my 7th year of Property Management. I have over 20 years of management experience. Elon is an outstanding company to grow with. Your ability to self-motivate and your determination determines how far you can progress in the company.

A lot of negative reviews are from previous employees who didn't take the initiative to be better and and to focus on their growth. I've been promoted twice within two years and I'm currently working towards a DM position. I can't express the opportunities that Elon presents to their employees. They recognize and celebrate success and are very mindful towards their employees home lives. They truly care and have a heart of gold. Micro managing is non existence.

You are expected to produce results as any other company would expect. You have so many options to succeed and there are so many employees within upper management that are there to help. This is not just a job, it is a career. I highly recommend anyone that is looking for a company that cares, a company that is growing, and a company that promotes within.

Elon is an excellent place to work! Employee get-togethers, bonuses, paid time off, Monday through Friday full-time, great pay (especially for the area), fun employees and managers, the list goes on. The company and supervisors care about every aspect of the job, residents and employees both are well taken care of. If you need time off, you get plenty of it. You start earning PTO the day you start, same with sick and personal time. If you don't have time to take, you can take time off for your family within reason without pay of course. I have worked for three different property management companies, and Elon is by far THE BEST!!!!!

In maintenance, we strive to do everything we can for our residents, we have a tendency to go above and beyond and really pry at things to make everything as easy and smooth as possible. Office staff do the same thing. 

Reading poor reviews, just remember, in most jobs, you get what you put in. I like my coworkers, I like my boss and their boss, as well as my boss's boss's boss. I enjoy my job, and the environment overall.

Worked for these people for several years during and after the poor job market. Left as soon as the market picked up.  The owners won't repair anything until it is unusable and is losing tenants. When they do replace things they jack up the rent for that apartment. The District Managers spend all their time trying to cover their own behinds while taking credit for everything the Property Managers accomplish. They can't even balance their own books! And they will never stick up for their employees if there is a dispute with prospects or residents. And talk about GREEDY! For example: An elderly long term tenant, who had just signed a new lease, died in his apartment. Upper/Middle management required that their estate be charged the customary break lease fee (2 times the monthly rent)!!!!! The list of abuses goes on and on. Bottom line: If you have any integrity or self respect stay away from these people!

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