October 22, 2012
Luxury waterfront estates in South Florida have become popular once again. Many of these estates are purchased as second or third homes. As a luxury estate owner you know it takes a person with very special qualities and a great commitment to keep your luxury waterfront home in order. You need an estate manager that is dedicated, trustworthy and competent.
You may have recently purchased a luxury oceanfront home in Bal Harbour, Golden Beach or possibly Singer Island and aren’t sure how or where to find the right estate manager for your estate. An estate manager is probably the most important person on your staff. You work closely with this person and he or she is the manager of one of your precious leisure homes.
What to Look for and How to Find a Reliable Estate Manager for Your Luxury Waterfront Estate
- Word of Mouth-one way to find a good estate manager is by asking your friends and neighbors if they know someone reliable and available. If you own a luxury oceanfront condominium you can ask the concierge if they know anyone who can work for you exclusively.
- Personal Assistant-you will probably have your assistant or someone else on your staff searching for the right luxury estate manager for your vacation home. Once your assistant finds a few appropriate candidates you will want to make sure the references are checked and there is a background check. Make sure you meet the top candidates in person. You want to make sure you have the right chemistry.
- Local Companies-quite a few companies from Miami Beach to Palm Beach have local candidates for you to meet. They do the background check for you but you will still want to check the references yourself or have your assistant check them. Ask your friends, business associates and neighbors to recommend the most reliable companies.
Important Skills to Look for in a Luxury Estate Manager
- Knowledge of luxury items
- Social etiquette and cultural knowledge
- Negotiation skills
- Resourcefulness
- Leadership skills
- Project management
- Business Management (finance, computers, organization)
A luxury estate manager does everything from greet guests at parties to keeping your treadmills working properly. He or she is a necessity to keeping your luxury waterfront vacation home running smoothly and properly.
Source: The New York Times
