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GVA Property Management

The company had promise when I first started back in summer of 2020. There seemed to be a big push to make employees feel included and appreciated. Fast forward 9 months later and things just seem bleak. During the winter storm the company made us use our vacation hours since we were unable to get to work. I didn't have enough time paid off so I asked if I could use my sick time since that would cover it. The response was a resounding no. So I will have to micro budget until next paycheck. Can't say I felt appreciated and included knowing I will struggle financially. Next I learn that I will also not be reimbursed for mileage and time when attending after hour calls. I informed my property manager that other companies do but she said they wouldn't since I lived less than 20 minutes away. The way she said it basically sounded like "you do not qualify for reimbursements". From there it is clear that management simply does not care about their employees' plight or struggles. Corporate also does not pay vendors. We've gone weeks without being able to order materials nor parts, paint, pool service, even trash collection for a few days. This company is great to keep paying the bills but not for a long term commitment.

GVA is a great company with lots to offer.  On my first day of work, it was pretty much jumping right in although it allowed me to learn a different aspect in my role that was unfamiliar grounds.  I was glad to be able to assist in that area.  Management is very helpful in contacting someone for instructions and directing to the appropriate departments.  GVA has a diverse working culture which is great as you get to learn about other employees.  The hardest part of this job is wanting to get everything done in what feels like a short period of time, wanting to see immediate results that we know and understand will take some time to master.  The most enjoyable part is being able to meet other employees through Teams and being able to speak to them as often as necessary. I am also delighted with having a mentor who is great! She is patient, loves to laugh and most of all, very knowledgeable. She helps me along the way and is smiling and enjoying herself the entire time and this is what makes working with GVA a great company, having people such as my mentor!  Thank you GVA for having me.

I have been working at GVA for about 6 months now and I must say, it has been an amazing experience so far. The company culture is extremely positive and everyone is always willing to lend a helping hand.

One of the things I love most about working at GVA is the sense of community. We have regular team building events and outings, which really helps to foster a sense of camaraderie among the staff.

The management team at GVA is also top-notch. They are always willing to listen to feedback and suggestions, and they make a real effort to ensure that their employees feel valued and supported.

The work itself is challenging and rewarding. As a property management company, we are responsible for ensuring that the properties under our care are well-maintained and that our tenants are satisfied. It can be a lot of work at times, but the sense of accomplishment I feel when I see a happy tenant or a well-maintained property makes it all worth it.

Overall, I have had an amazing experience working at GVA and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a positive, supportive work environment.


What is the best part of working at the company?
No good parts. All negative with a negative company and negative leaders. Specifically the VP OF OPERATIONS.   

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Everything.   No work life balance. The owner takes no accountability for constant management changes. No stability for residents or employees. 

GVA does not allow you to take earned vacation time. 

Profit over people for this company. 

Bad reputation and not accredited by the Better Business Bureau. They have an “F” ratting.  Don’t pay vendors or reimburse employees.  Don’t work here!!!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Awful.  They Take money and don’t provide good service to the residents.   Only thing that matters is getting occupancy up. No care to take care of the communities. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Upset residents and vendors. Constant nag for occupancy but does not provide marketing materials, business cards, collateral material etc, but require you to market and spend personal funds without reimbursement.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The pay was higher than most companies but did watch staff treat residents so inhumanely it made me question everything I know about management. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working alongside people you do not share the same work ethics with.   Being encouraged by staff to disregard handling any situation in a professional and humane manner.  This company almost broke me as a person.  Only share empathy for those who have been so mistreated by GVA. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Unprofessional to the highest extent.  Very juvenile.  A lot of family relationships, were your job description comes last to gossip and wanting their husband.  Human Resources is a joke and did nothing with any concerns or mistreat by current staff.  Was bullied even by Senior Regional. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I was a “Bench” position waiting to be placed in a permanent position so I floated between properties helping in each position from leasing procedures to move outs and evictions.

This company is always hiring for a reason. The properties need extensive work and residents are often at odds with the management because work orders are not completed timely or professionally. As a leasing agent I always felt guilty leasing apartments in such poor condition and infested with roaches. There have been several times where I wished a resident would just call code compliance because of nothing being done about dangerous electrical work, no air conditioning and the pools being completely filthy. Maintenance is overworked and underpaid and always quit a few months into the job. They are a very ambitious company but until they get the Maintenance and pests situation you will always feel like you are working in the slums. If anyone from corporate is reading this please invest in your service technicians. Offer them a deeply discounted apartment, higher pay....even a cost free apartment. Anything would help. 

I have been in the industry for several years and due to recent life events chose to take a step back from being a Community Manager.  GVA was the only management company in town that pays a livable wage to their asst mgrs so this is where I didn't up.  

They are a newer management company and lack some of the procedures and positions that older management companies have added.  The actual training is pretty limited, so I probably wouldn't recommend them to someone who doesn't already have industry experience.  

That being said...  one thing they definitely get right is taking care of their staff.  Not only do they pay well, there are lots of opportunities to earn additional bonuses.  Additionally, they encourage diversity and inclusion which is disappointingly rare in this industry. They also have insanely affordable health benefit options which is awesome.  

All upper management is complete garbage. Lazy, lazy, and liars. No training provided and no one knows any answers to questions about the job. No effort to find out either. Tough spot to be in when you are honest, work hard, and take care of your team and residents. All you get in return is beat down and asked to do more with less and less. GVA was once a good company with good leaders. That GVA is long gone. Asset management was some what helpful but it rarely did any good. Especially when you were being mistreated by operations management. All the good and honest people left quick with no leadership, no support, and no back up. Really sad. It did not have to go that way. Plenty of us spoke up and it fell on deaf ears. I got sick of it and left. Completely backwards operation at every level. No plan and no direction by company.  I had an awesome manager and awesome team that worked with me everyday. All this nonsense forced them out as well. Nobody will work in this environment for any amount of money. 

My first time in property management being a leasing consultant for GVA has been a great experience. This is my first time in the property management field and in just two months. As a social work student becoming a leasing consultant has given me social moments to apply the skills I learned in school for communication and socializing with people, as well as being a problem solver for people who may have recently moved to the area and are unfamiliar with the area. I have learned a lot about property management and equal housing in accordance with the federal fair housing laws of America. As a social work graduate, this opportunity has scratched the surface of a few topics and provided me with experience in a few areas. I would say this opportunity has been a great experience so far and I enjoy my experience with GVA property management as a leasing consultant. Fair warning this is a performance and number-driven field. Highly recommend someone self-driven and sociable. 

GVA acquires properties that have a good room to grow, then improves them over time adding to their value.
You have many opportunities (if you work hard) to move ahead and grow with the company.
A typical day at GVA will be very dynamic, with many facets to your job.
I learned how to creatively fix things on an older property that also had older appliances in some units, and at the same time newer units.  
A diverse amount of skills and understanding the history of property management is the hardest challenge.  
Finding old and new parts and solutions to problems with old and new systems within a current marketplace where the supply chain isn't always reliable.
The people in GVA complexes are grateful and thankful when they have good maintenance people.


Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Leasing consultant 7 salaries reported	$18.21 per hour
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