Head Property Manager — Perch Real Estate

Location: Lakewood, CO (Denver metro)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Ownership / Broker

About Perch Real Estate

Perch Real Estate is a full-service, all-services brokerage based in the Denver metro area, handling both residential real estate sales and property management. On the property management side, we manage a portfolio of single-family and small multifamily rentals for local owners, and we're entering an active growth phase — expanding our managed portfolio and building out our team. This is a ground-floor opportunity to help shape a growing company, not just manage an existing book of business.

The Role

We're looking for a licensed real estate professional to take the lead on our property management operations while also playing a key role in growing our client base. This is a hybrid role: part operator, part business developer.

You will:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for owner clients, overseeing day-to-day management of our residential portfolio (tenant relations, maintenance coordination, lease administration, compliance, and owner reporting)
• Hold an active Colorado real estate license and hang it with our brokerage as part of this role
• Take ownership of growing our managed portfolio — identifying, pursuing, and onboarding new owner clients
• Help refine our onboarding processes, systems, and vendor relationships as we scale
• Ensure full compliance with Colorado landlord-tenant law and local building codes across our portfolio
• Represent Perch Real Estate in the local investor and landlord community (networking, referral relationships, local associations)

What We're Looking For

• Active Colorado real estate license (or ability to obtain one quickly) — required
• 3+ years of residential property management experience, ideally starting as a leasing agent and growing into full-cycle management — this background tends to produce the strongest combination of operational know-how and client trust
• Experience with property management software; familiarity with tools like Buildium, Property Meld, Jotform, or Tenant Turner is a plus
• A track record of building genuine referral relationships and bringing in new business — not just a sales background, but someone who understands the property management side well enough to advise owners honestly
• Strong communicator who can build trust with owners and tenants alike
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats — this role blends hands-on management with business development
• Self-motivated and growth-oriented — you'll have real input into how we scale
• NARPM designation (RMP or working toward it) a plus, though not required
• Familiarity with Colorado landlord-tenant law and compliance requirements preferred

Compensation

Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives tied to portfolio growth and results. With bonuses factored in, total first-year earning potential is roughly $70,000–$80,000, growing toward $85,000–$95,000+ in year two as the portfolio expands — full details discussed during the interview process. Mileage reimbursement provided for business-related travel (property visits, inspections, client meetings).

Why Perch

• Real ownership over a growth initiative, not just a maintenance role
• Direct path to increased responsibility and compensation as the portfolio scales
• Small, close-knit team where your contributions are visible and valued
• Opportunity to shape processes and systems from an early stage
• As a full-service brokerage, you're welcome to work your own real estate sales on the side under our brokerage (standard commission split applies) — an additional income opportunity on top of your property management compensation, if you want it

To apply: Send your resume and a brief note on your property management and/or real estate licensing background to Brooks Carveth at brooks@perchcolorado.com.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lakewood, CO 80227