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Sterling Karamar Property Management

The experience I encountered with SKPM was a turbulent one. From the very start I was excited, I tried my best, but it was not up to the standards of being micromanaged. This leaves one feeling ashamed and unmotivated and inhibits the best of their potential, Resulting in simple tasks becoming dreadful. It was uncomfortable to ask for support without being reprimanded. The culture does not align with the core values. "Higher ups" will speak ill of you to many other employees and turn around to give you a hug the following day. You will hear how well you are not doing from colleagues in a completely different department. Words travel quick. They tend to thrive and get a kick out of sabotaging current and future plans of employees which is quite disheartening. Knowing the company keeps such individuals close is incredibly disappointing especially since SKPM is very well known amongst the Property Management world. The work load depended on the day or time of monthly cycle. It would be challenging for someone coming into the role for the first time with limited experience. HR is always there to listen. Managers need support as well. 

This is the best company we ever worked for! 
From day one we were treated like family.
The work load is big but there is always help if you really need it.
Head Office  deals with issues quickly and proficiently. You don't have to make any excuses to tenants because you always have a clear plan from your Manager as to how and when the problem will be solved. 
The co-workers and contractors are knowledgeable and pleasant bunch of hard working people.
If you are honest, professional,detail oriented, people's person, you take pride in your work and always see "make me feel important" sign on every human being  in front of you - you would be a good match for this company.
The most enjoyable part was to see that company genuinely cares about staff and tenants.
The hardest part for us will be to leave the company (personal reasons).

My spouse and I have been working for Sterling Karamar for almost a year. When we first took on the role as resident managers in a 129 unit building the company had been looking for the right fit, we were looking for a career change and felt it would be a good fit for us. While we both had very strong skills in finance, maintenance, construction, customer service etc. we had little Property Management experience. It was a little overwhelming at first, but we have an excellent Manager, she is a strong mentor and is available to us at any time. Corporate takes employee feedback and concerns seriously. They value their people. We love this type of work. We are learning so much, we are never bored, we feel appreciated by both our employer and our residents. We are very glad we took this leap!

What is the best part of working at the company?
Flexible, they are understanding when a family or personal situation comes up.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They are very outdated when it comes to procedures and the way they operate on a day to day basis. They don’t like feedback when you try to put your 2-cents -in, on ways to improve. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Lots of workload and long working hours. No work/personal life balance. No social outing to help employees forget the stress from work. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Prepare for long working hours. There is no investment on employee wellbeing for example, gym memberships or social events to help create a sense of community. No support from upper management at all, very cliquey environment.

When I first transferred into the Commercial division, I enjoyed the slower tempo of the work and the shorter hours, as well I looked up to the top managers with their many years of experience. Over time, I began to notice that they were not open to differing ideas, or any amount diversity in the department. There was an sense of entitlement for themselves, and an attitude of disrespect towards other departments, the landlords and most of the tenants. Most tasks seemed to be made overly complicated with lengthy procedures. In time I realized that I did not fit, and I sought employment in another organization, with a greater sense of integrity, where my efforts have been recognized and I have been promoted into a leadership role

Everyone at this company will go on and on about it being a team effort or how it's just like a family and will then proceed to throw the weakest link into traffic the second it benefits them. The property managers are jokes who throw their weight and power around needlessly whenever they want to feel better about themselves and the employees bend to their will and are willing to sacrifice others to make themselves seem better in the property managers eyes. A overall toxic and horrid workplace that is mentally and physically draining for little to no reward,I wouldn't recommend this place even if I was held at gunpoint

What is the best part of working at the company?
loved working with the tenants and my team mates it was fun

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
to be honest there was no stressful part of working with the company because I love what I was doing am a builder.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
we had a diverse work environment were everyone get along well we were like family.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
well we had 7 buildings to maintain in a timely matter some days was busy and some was not because I tried to complete my work orders that day

Sterling Karamar is well managed when you follow their directions and outlines they have for you. We are a couple team and yes the building can be challenging, but with a regular routine it feels good to know we accomplished a well maintained - clean and safe building. Our new Property Manager works with us and trusts our judgement which helps manage the building together. You must go in with a positive attitude willing to take on a-lot of responsibility. 

Pay was fair initially for what my responsibilities were supposed to be. Work load kept increasing close to the one year mark with zero compensation or support. By the end, I was doing the jobs of three people, and management continued to dangle the promotion carrot in front of my face. I felt completely taken advantage of and decided to terminate my employment with SKPM; best decision I could have made.

I’ve learned how to manage cleaning and maintenance in buildings, I’d improved my cleaning strategies and time management. The best part is the contact with tenants and interaction with the management team.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Residence manager 14 salaries reported	$38,786 per year
Administrative assistant 13 salaries reported	$48,269 per year
House cleaner 7 salaries reported	$39,786 per year
Leasing specialist 6 salaries reported	$55,417 per year
Residential property manager 7 salaries reported	$79,786 per year

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