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Gables Residential has been the best company I've worked for, ever. The company is always backing up their employees and push for their growth with great opportunity to advance. They are part of the "Top 125," in training and I would have to agree. Their training programs are very in dept and extremely helpful. No part of my job seemed extremely hard, since Gables is known for hiring and promoting individuals that will excel and help one another. But just like every company, there are always a few rotten apples and unfortunately this was the reason why I left the company. Although, I did leave the company due to one individual, I must say I enjoyed working with all other employees and residents. I always looked forward to going to work every day.

Working at Gables has been an overall great experience. There are some opportunities for advancement if you get on at the right time and with the right location. They do like to cross train, so when the time comes, you'll be ready. Pay isn't all that great though. I was hourly + commission. Commission is based off your leases, however if the community you're working at has a high occupancy, you may not see much commission. You work for what you what your check to be. Bonuses are available but sometimes are based off of things that are out of your control. Environment is laid back and coworkers are friendly. You are expected to keep a professional appearance. Hour lunches. Lots of Gables events (free) and they use a system that pays you for being healthy and "getting steps" each day.

Gables has great company policies and benefits , but if you live outside one of their major hubs it’s difficult to advance without relocating. Apart from that I had a phenomenal experience working for this company and I only left because I got an opportunity for more money and advancement ( which blew up in my face lol) . I honesty can’t say enough good things about Gables Residential and if you are looking for a job as a leasing agent / or a career in property management and you live in one of the cities they have lots of properties- go with them ! 

I was with the company for a year, I loved most of my time here, however a hostile work environment started to foster at my property. My Property Manager would play favorites with the only other female in the office. She would cuss at us and let the female leasing agent get away with whatever she wanted to.  My property was selling and they told me they had a job for me and then they said maybe and then had someone I've never met deliver the news to me that there wasn't a job for me while my Property and Regional was in the office.  A spot opened up and I asked to be considered they didn't let me interview they told me I wouldn't like it.  I was let go 3 days before the sale of the property so they didnt have to pay me out on my stay bonus.  

Often people of color come to these review boards for the truth, so here it is. They will welcome you and be kind initially but there is a huge lack of diversity at the corporate level and it shows in how the employees are treated across the board. Diversity, growth, and Succession are promises they will push out but fall short on. The pay is average for the company but in comparison to how much corporate employees make on a supervisory level the ratio is way off. If you’re the type of employee who can keep your head down you will do well here. If you have a strong sense of self and don’t tolerate disrespect, you will be written off as a disgruntled employee. 

Management is good and holds their employees to high standards of performance. Lots of room for advancement if that is what you seek. You spend your day touring prospects, answering phones, solving problems and processing background checks. You have to deal with moody residents that often complain about things the office has no control over. Health benefits are decent but the flexible spending account will only let you pay for prescriptions with your card, everything else has to be reimbursed. Not much flexibility for weekends and Wednesdays they are open until 7

Typical day would be to open the property make sure all TV's are on check your show rooms, emails, and help prospects find a new home. 
I learned a lot at Gables being that it was my first leasing job.
It is a awesome company to work for if you have the right managers on your team.

The hardest part to me was possibly closing the deal since your in a upscale area people have many different options to choose from. 

Most enjoyable part honestly was coming in and being with my front office co-workers and having my residents treat me like I was family I LOVED my residents vice versa.

From day one, the leadership fostered a culture of respect, transparency, and collaboration. They provided thorough training, modern tools, and clear communication, which made handling daily operations—tenant relations, maintenance coordination, lease enforcement—both efficient and enjoyable.

What stood out most was the genuine support from upper management. They listened to on-the-ground feedback, empowered us to make decisions, and prioritized work-life balance, which is rare in this industry. Ethical practices weren’t just talked about; they were expected and modeled daily. I grew professionally, gained valuable problem-solving skills, and always felt my contributions were valued.

Learning is important at Gables, although with such a slim and trim training department it is up to individuals to learn what they need to know. That said, Gables provides a lot of resources for employees, you just have to know how to find them. The best part of the job is the people you get to work with; they are some of the best humans on the face of the planet! The hardest part is the lack of communication around decisions that impact you directly, and that leadership will make their decisions without input from anyone outside of their group (regardless of the level of experience or expertise others might have). 

My only complaint that I think is universal is the lack of a work/life balance.  Most community managers work late every day, every week, and don't understand why that may not be ideal for anyone else.  

During my time there, I moved from one apartment to another in my favorite part of DC.  I was asked by my direct supervisor, two regional managers, and a senior regional manager why I hadn't moved into a Gables-run community.  I found that to be incredibly off-putting.

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