January 15th, 2024
Quiz: Which Property Manager are you?
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Need a brain break for a minute? Sit back and take our very official and completely serious quiz, to see what property TV show you should sign up for. Property management brings a wide array of highly skilled and multifaceted humans that we want to celebrate. Whether you’re the uber-organised team member or the new kid on the block, we have a show for you. Work your way through our quiz, tallying up your answers, to reveal which TV show is for you.
1. 9 am strikes, marking the start of your day. Where are you?
(A) In the kitchen, making a coffee or breakfast…obviously
(B) Stuck in traffic, or more accurately getting a drive-through coffee
(C) At my desk, writing out my to-do list
(D) Chatting to the team about the latest scandal in my life
(E) Checking in with my manager
(F) Touching up my appearance for inspections of course!
2. Your favourite PropertyMe feature is:
(A) Tasks
(B) Reminders
(C) Mobile apps
(D) Inbound SMS
(E) Lease Renewals
(F) Listings
3. Your process for routines includes:
(A) Getting my inspection pack ready, to make sure all possibilities are covered
(B) Grab my keys, that’s it
(C) It’s a whole process. Firstly I send out an SMS the day before, then a call the morning of, before packing everything neatly into my car
(D) Calling the tenants when I’m en route, before having a good chat with them during the inspection
(E) Wait, I get to go to an inspection?
(F) Making sure I look the part, blazer, heels and all
4. What’s your approach to property maintenance?
(A) I like to be hands-on, if I have to patch something or pull out a shrub or two I will
(B) I’d like to get better, but I admit I’m a bit last minute with contacting the tradies
(C) Preventative maintenance is the best, I have a strict schedule I like to follow
(D) I have a great relationship with my tenants and tradies, so am constantly in touch with them
(E) I’m still learning the maintenance ropes
(F) I like the properties I manage to look schmick, so I’m on top of all maintenance
5. How do you prefer to communicate with Tenants and Owners?
(A) By whatever means needed, phone call, email, face-to-face, you name it
(B) Usually, a quick text when something’s important
(C) I like to call and follow up with an email, to make sure nothing gets missed
(D) I love a good phone call, to catch up on what’s going on with the property and their lives
(E) I’m working out my preferred method, it depends on the day
(F) Face-to-face is best!
6. What’s your favourite part about being a Property Manager?
(A) The ever-changing nature of the role. You get so much variety that’s not typically afforded in other jobs
(B) The ability to be on the go and work from the car
(C) The process of organisation, the job requires a level of attention to detail that I love to meet
(D) The human side of the role, seeing tenants loving their new home and owners being pleased with their investment
(E) Learning, I love that I’m constantly discovering something new
(F)The conferences, industry events and end-of-year awards
7. How do you stay up to date with industry news and legislation
(A) I scour the internet in my spare time, finding out whatever I can about my industry and job
(B) Usually, a social media post or short-form video, my algorithm knows me well
(C) Mainly through online publications or email subscription services
(D) Chatting to friends and peers in the industry
(E) I’m a newbie in the industry, so through whatever means I can
(F) The news or TV shows, even trashy property shows can be informative sometimes
Mainly A’s: The Block
You’re the DIYer in the office, you’re happy to get the job done no matter what it takes. Whether it’s being the go-to person when something breaks in the office, to coming up with inventive ways to make a property look better in a listing, you’re a true Macgyver. As such, you’d be perfect on The Block. Your incredible sense of property knowledge paired with your go-getter personality would allow you to thrive under the chaos of renovation. As Scotty Cam would say, 10’s across the board!
Mainly B’s: International House Hunters
Endearingly late and always a little frazzled, you’re chaotic by nature. Amidst the crazy, you manage to always pull it together in the moments that matter, with your chilled-out attitude reigning supreme. People in the office love your last-minute nature and look to you when they need to take a breather and pretend they’re on island time. Because of this, you’re destined to be on International House Hunters, making the transition to the slow way of life. Whether it’s an apartment on the sleepy island of Fiji or a country cottage in the Alps, the relaxed move would be perfect for you.
Mainly C’s: Love It or List It
You’re analytical, always weighing up your options before making a decision at work. You’re the problem solver in the office, always chiming in during meetings with a thoughtful statement. Your organisational skills transcend your job, with your personal life being just as meticulously planned. For this reason, you’d be a fantastic candidate for Love It or List It. Where most people struggle to make a decision, you’d be able to weigh up the pros and cons efficiently and effectively.
Mainly D’s: Escape to the Country
You’re constantly yapping, finding any excuse you have a yarn. Whether it’s the office kitchen at lunch or a routine inspection, you’re energised by the prospect of conversation. This can oftentimes get you in trouble, as your meetings take far too many twists and turns, but it’s also your greatest strength. That’s why Escape to the Country is perfect for you! The idea of moving to a close-knit town where everyone is a stranger fills you with excitement. You love to meet new people and make quality, life-long connections.
Mainly E’s: Grand Designs
You’re green. Being the rookie in the office, means you’re constantly absorbing information, learning as you go and having a naive optimism that isn’t shared by all of your team members. Being a Property Manager is exciting to you, and you’re enthusiastic to tackle the trials and tribulations as they come your way. For this reason, you’d be perfect on Grand Designs, with your budget and timeline constantly going over, you’d tackle it with optimism and continue to roll with the punches.
Mainly F’s: Selling Sunset
Glitz and glamour are your middle name. You own the latest grooming products, with the best part of your morning being the getting-ready process. You’re always getting complimented in the office on your hair and outfits, and have become somewhat of a style icon amongst your colleagues. Because of this, you’d slot perfectly into the Selling Sunset cast. From the outlandish outfits to the frequent glam, you’d be right at home, snapping Instagram pics with a side of drama and real estate.
So there you have it, the property show you’d star on based on your property management style. In the mood for another quiz? Discover what kind of Property Manager you are here.
