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Sea to Ski
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Sea to Ski Property Management, LLC
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seatoski.com
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Private
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2004
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Sea to Ski Property Management, LLC is a privately held Park City, Utah-based boutique firm founded in 2004 by Charlie and Maura Robbins. The company specializes exclusively in non-rental luxury home management and HOA management for affluent second-homeowners and residential communities in the Park City/Wasatch Back area of Northern Utah. It deliberately does not manage short-term rentals, positioning itself as a pure property care and oversight operator rather than a hospitality or real estate firm.

The company delivers its services through a layered Personal Home Manager model: each managed property is assigned a dedicated home manager backed by a Senior Home Manager and an in-house property services team, with no seasonal employees and 365-day coverage. Core offerings include weekly photo-documented home inspections, vendor management across a 20-year local vendor network, in-house handyman/plumbing/HVAC, snow removal, landscaping, housekeeping, concierge services (transportation, private aviation via an Apollo Jets partnership, grocery and package delivery, experience planning), and HOA management across accounting, board governance, and vendor oversight. Service is sold via three monthly subscription tiers (Gold, Silver, Bronze) on quote-based pricing with a 30-day rolling agreement, supplemented by professional-services concierge fees.

Revenue mechanics are weighted toward recurring monthly management fees across a distributed base of individual luxury homeowners plus HOA community contracts, with ancillary professional-services revenue from concierge engagements. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: 75% of clients come from referrals, supported by content marketing, social media, SEO, community sponsorships, and earned media (including a 2025 USA Today feature). The company is led by current Managing Partners Rufus Frost and David Kunz, alongside historical managing partners Tierney Groy and Scott Benson. No external institutional capital has been raised; ownership remains with the founding partners and management.

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Sea to Ski is a Park City, Utah-based boutique property management firm founded in 2004 that specializes in non-rental luxury home management and HOA management for affluent second-homeowners across the Wasatch Back, delivering dedicated Personal Home Manager service with weekly inspections and concierge offerings.

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Operating
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11–50
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HeadquartersPark City, United States
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Park City
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
luxury home management, HOA management services, second home property care, vacation home management, luxury concierge services
Product category
Luxury Home and HOA Property Management Services
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Luxury Home Management Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Monthly management fees for comprehensive luxury home management including weekly inspections, vendor management, handyman services, housekeeping, spa/hot tub maintenance, snow removal, and landscaping. Services are tailored in three tiers (Gold, Silver, Bronze) with a 30-day management agreement term.

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2Concierge Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Additional concierge offerings including vehicle service & transportation, private aviation arrangement (via Apollo Jets partnership), grocery & beverage delivery, secure package delivery, restaurant reservations, recreation coordination, private catering, and experience planning.

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3HOA Management Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

HOA management services including accounting/budget planning, board communication, owner/community communication, vendor procurement, and property oversight for various community types.

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Marketing channels6 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Pricing details3 tiers
1Gold tier - Full-service luxury home management
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Comprehensive service including weekly inspections, all maintenance services, concierge services, and highest level of oversight

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2Silver tier - Mid-level service package
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Mid-tier package with expanded hours and more proactive oversight than Bronze

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3Bronze tier - Entry-level service package
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Entry-tier package with basic inspection coverage and service availability

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GTM typeB2B and B2C
B2B and B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Sea to Ski is a boutique property management firm that delivers white-glove, non-rental care for luxury second homes and homeowner associations in Park City, Utah. Core services include weekly home inspections with photo documentation, vendor and maintenance management (handyman, plumbing, HVAC, snow removal, landscaping, housekeeping, spa/hot tub care), HOA accounting, board communications and oversight, and personalized concierge services such as private aviation, transportation, grocery delivery, and experience planning.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 5 values shown
  • NPS score of 72 indicates excellent customer satisfaction
+4 more records
Product overview1 text field

Sea to Ski is a boutique luxury home management company offering two core service lines: Luxury Home Management and HOA Management. The Home Management service includes Property Care Services (weekly inspections, maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, snow removal, plumbing, HVAC, and vendor coordination) and Concierge Services (transportation, private aviation, grocery delivery, restaurant reservations, private catering, recreation coordination, and experience planning). The HOA Management service covers accounting, board communications, owner communications, vendor procurement, and property oversight across various property types including single-family homes, condominiums, luxury apartments, commercial properties, and gated communities. Both services are supported by dedicated Personal Home Managers and an in-house property services team.

Product and service4 records
1Luxury Home Management
CategoryLuxury Home Management
Description

White-glove, non-rental property management for luxury second homes in Park City, including weekly inspections, vendor coordination, maintenance, housekeeping, and concierge support tailored to homeowners who do not rent their properties.

2HOA Management
CategoryHOA Management
Description

Full-service management for homeowner associations and similar communities, including on-staff CPA financial oversight, budget planning, board and owner communications, vendor procurement, rule enforcement support, reserve planning, and property inspections.

3Property Care Services
CategoryProperty Maintenance
Description

On-site physical maintenance and care for Sea to Ski-managed luxury homes, including weekly inspections, spa/hot tub care, vendor coordination, handyman work, snow removal, housekeeping, plumbing and HVAC service, landscaping, and pest control.

4Concierge Services
CategoryLuxury Concierge Services
Description

Personalized luxury concierge for Sea to Ski clients, including transportation, private aviation (via Apollo Jets partnership), grocery and beverage stocking, restaurant reservations, private catering, recreation coordination, secure package delivery, and experience planning.

Scale indicator7 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership8 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Apollo Jets is the largest on-demand private jet charter firm in the country and the only ARG/US approved brokerage in the world. Sea to Ski partners with Apollo Jets to offer 24/7 access to a world-class fleet via dedicated Senior Private Aviation Specialist Greg Lakeway. Services include coordinating private jet charters, managing emergency travel, and arranging ground transportation.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Since 2002, Park City and Deer Valley's premier provider of ski and bike rental delivery services. Offers the widest selection of brands and models to rent in Utah with over 500 5-star reviews.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Locally owned and operated ski & bike shop with retail, rental, tuning & repair services. Offers high quality new and gently used equipment with competitive pricing.

4Park City Passport
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Provides private transportation between Park City and Salt Lake International Airport, as well as surrounding areas. Coordinated through Personal Home Managers.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Exceptional child care and high-quality baby gear rental. Sea to Ski's recommended childcare/babysitting provider in Park City.

6Wasatch Oxygen
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Oxygen Concentrator rental service providing relief from acute mountain sickness and altitude sickness symptoms. Full-service delivery and pick-up with special pricing for Sea to Ski clients.

seatoski.com
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Bartending and consulting services provider for Utah and surrounding states for over a decade. Staff is certified, licensed, and insured for professional event execution.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Bold, non-conformist floral designs with 15+ years of industry knowledge providing enhancement services for home and business.

Recent move7 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

One of the largest U.S. residential and HOA management companies, serving luxury and master-planned communities. Overlaps directly with Sea to Ski's HOA management business at scale and competes for the same high-end community manager role.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Leading national HOA and community association management firm with deep footprint in mountain and resort markets. Competes with Sea to Ski in the HOA segment across multiple property types and price points.

TypeRegional player
Description

Mid-sized HOA and high-end community manager active in resort and luxury markets. Comparable in service mix (HOA accounting, board support, vendor oversight) and customer type, with overlap into Sea to Ski's HOA vertical.

TypeRegional player
Description

HOA and community association manager with mountain/resort region presence. Mirrors Sea to Ski's HOA service offering (board governance, vendor coordination, financial oversight) for luxury and second-home communities.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Large vacation rental manager active throughout Park City and other ski towns. Adjacent rather than direct because Sea to Ski excludes rentals, but both compete for the same HNW second-home owner relationship in Park City.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Co-ownership platform for luxury second homes that increasingly bundles property management and concierge services. Operates in Park City and competes for the same high-end second-home owner — both as a buyer and as a management provider.

TypeOthers
Description

Luxury real estate brokerage with a strong Park City / ski-town presence. Not a direct property management competitor, but Compass owns the affluent homeowner relationship and is expanding into adjacent services, making it a structural adjacency for Sea to Ski.

TypeOthers
Description

Luxury real estate brand with deep Park City affiliate presence. Adjacent to Sea to Ski through shared HNW clientele; some affiliates bundle property management and concierge services that overlap with Sea to Ski's offering.

TypeOthers
Description

Luxury residential real estate network with significant Park City / ski-market presence. Some affiliated brokerages offer property management and concierge services that overlap with Sea to Ski's value proposition.

TypeOthers
Description

Cloud property management software platform widely used by small-to-mid HOA and residential managers. Not a service competitor, but a tool whose scalability advantage could enable smaller PM firms to compete with Sea to Ski's high-touch local model.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers5 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment3 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Docs URL, Description

Integration2 records

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Title, Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles7 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

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Compliance1 record

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Sea to Ski

Luxury Home and HOA Property Management Servicesseatoski.com

Sea to Ski is a Park City, Utah-based boutique property management firm founded in 2004 that specializes in non-rental luxury home management and HOA management for affluent second-homeowners across the Wasatch Back, delivering dedicated Personal Home Manager service with weekly inspections and concierge offerings.

What Sea to Ski does

Sea to Ski Property Management, LLC is a privately held Park City, Utah-based boutique firm founded in 2004 by Charlie and Maura Robbins. The company specializes exclusively in non-rental luxury home management and HOA management for affluent second-homeowners and residential communities in the Park City/Wasatch Back area of Northern Utah. It deliberately does not manage short-term rentals, positioning itself as a pure property care and oversight operator rather than a hospitality or real estate firm.

The company delivers its services through a layered Personal Home Manager model: each managed property is assigned a dedicated home manager backed by a Senior Home Manager and an in-house property services team, with no seasonal employees and 365-day coverage. Core offerings include weekly photo-documented home inspections, vendor management across a 20-year local vendor network, in-house handyman/plumbing/HVAC, snow removal, landscaping, housekeeping, concierge services (transportation, private aviation via an Apollo Jets partnership, grocery and package delivery, experience planning), and HOA management across accounting, board governance, and vendor oversight. Service is sold via three monthly subscription tiers (Gold, Silver, Bronze) on quote-based pricing with a 30-day rolling agreement, supplemented by professional-services concierge fees.

Revenue mechanics are weighted toward recurring monthly management fees across a distributed base of individual luxury homeowners plus HOA community contracts, with ancillary professional-services revenue from concierge engagements. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: 75% of clients come from referrals, supported by content marketing, social media, SEO, community sponsorships, and earned media (including a 2025 USA Today feature). The company is led by current Managing Partners Rufus Frost and David Kunz, alongside historical managing partners Tierney Groy and Scott Benson. No external institutional capital has been raised; ownership remains with the founding partners and management.

Sea to Ski firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Sea to Ski
Legal name
Sea to Ski Property Management, LLC
Website
https://seatoski.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2004
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Sea to Ski is a Park City, Utah-based boutique property management firm founded in 2004 that specializes in non-rental luxury home management and HOA management for affluent second-homeowners across the Wasatch Back, delivering dedicated Personal Home Manager service with weekly inspections and concierge offerings.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where Sea to Ski is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Park City
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Sea to Ski business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Luxury Home Management Services: Monthly management fees for comprehensive luxury home management including weekly inspections, vendor management, handyman services, housekeeping, spa/hot tub maintenance, snow removal, and landscaping. Services are tailored in three tiers (Gold, Silver, Bronze) with a 30-day management agreement term.
  2. Concierge Services: Additional concierge offerings including vehicle service & transportation, private aviation arrangement (via Apollo Jets partnership), grocery & beverage delivery, secure package delivery, restaurant reservations, recreation coordination, private catering, and experience planning.
  3. HOA Management Services: HOA management services including accounting/budget planning, board communication, owner/community communication, vendor procurement, and property oversight for various community types.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionMonthlyGold tier - Full-service luxury home management
SubscriptionMonthlySilver tier - Mid-level service package
SubscriptionMonthlyBronze tier - Entry-level service package

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Sea to Ski product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Sea to Ski is a boutique property management firm that delivers white-glove, non-rental care for luxury second homes and homeowner associations in Park City, Utah. Core services include weekly home inspections with photo documentation, vendor and maintenance management (handyman, plumbing, HVAC, snow removal, landscaping, housekeeping, spa/hot tub care), HOA accounting, board communications and oversight, and personalized concierge services such as private aviation, transportation, grocery delivery, and experience planning.

Product overview

Sea to Ski is a boutique luxury home management company offering two core service lines: Luxury Home Management and HOA Management. The Home Management service includes Property Care Services (weekly inspections, maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, snow removal, plumbing, HVAC, and vendor coordination) and Concierge Services (transportation, private aviation, grocery delivery, restaurant reservations, private catering, recreation coordination, and experience planning). The HOA Management service covers accounting, board communications, owner communications, vendor procurement, and property oversight across various property types including single-family homes, condominiums, luxury apartments, commercial properties, and gated communities. Both services are supported by dedicated Personal Home Managers and an in-house property services team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Luxury Home Management White-glove, non-rental property management for luxury second homes in Park City, including weekly inspections, vendor coordination, maintenance, housekeeping, and concierge support tailored to homeowners who do not rent their properties.
  • HOA Management Full-service management for homeowner associations and similar communities, including on-staff CPA financial oversight, budget planning, board and owner communications, vendor procurement, rule enforcement support, reserve planning, and property inspections.
  • Property Care Services On-site physical maintenance and care for Sea to Ski-managed luxury homes, including weekly inspections, spa/hot tub care, vendor coordination, handyman work, snow removal, housekeeping, plumbing and HVAC service, landscaping, and pest control.
  • Concierge Services Personalized luxury concierge for Sea to Ski clients, including transportation, private aviation (via Apollo Jets partnership), grocery and beverage stocking, restaurant reservations, private catering, recreation coordination, secure package delivery, and experience planning.

Quantifiable outcome

  • NPS score of 72 indicates excellent customer satisfaction
  • +4 more outcomes

Companies that use Sea to Ski

Customer profile

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Sea to Ski technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Sea to Ski partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Apollo JetscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApollo Jets is the largest on-demand private jet charter firm in the country and the only ARG/US approved brokerage in the world. Sea to Ski partners with Apollo Jets to offer 24/7 access to a world-class fleet via dedicated Senior Private Aviation Specialist Greg Lakeway. Services include coordinating private jet charters, managing emergency travel, and arranging ground transportation.
  • Skis On The RunminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSince 2002, Park City and Deer Valley's premier provider of ski and bike rental delivery services. Offers the widest selection of brands and models to rent in Utah with over 500 5-star reviews.
  • Switchback SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocally owned and operated ski & bike shop with retail, rental, tuning & repair services. Offers high quality new and gently used equipment with competitive pricing.
  • Park City PassportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides private transportation between Park City and Salt Lake International Airport, as well as surrounding areas. Coordinated through Personal Home Managers.
  • Guardian Angel BabysittingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExceptional child care and high-quality baby gear rental. Sea to Ski's recommended childcare/babysitting provider in Park City.
  • Wasatch OxygenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOxygen Concentrator rental service providing relief from acute mountain sickness and altitude sickness symptoms. Full-service delivery and pick-up with special pricing for Sea to Ski clients.
  • Top Shelf ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBartending and consulting services provider for Utah and surrounding states for over a decade. Staff is certified, licensed, and insured for professional event execution.
  • Mo + Co FloralminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBold, non-conformist floral designs with 15+ years of industry knowledge providing enhancement services for home and business.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Sea to Ski competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • FirstService Residential: One of the largest U.S. residential and HOA management companies, serving luxury and master-planned communities. Overlaps directly with Sea to Ski's HOA management business at scale and competes for the same high-end community manager role.
  • Associa: Leading national HOA and community association management firm with deep footprint in mountain and resort markets. Competes with Sea to Ski in the HOA segment across multiple property types and price points.

Regional players

  • Worth Ross Management Company: Mid-sized HOA and high-end community manager active in resort and luxury markets. Comparable in service mix (HOA accounting, board support, vendor oversight) and customer type, with overlap into Sea to Ski's HOA vertical.
  • Pacific Southwest Association Services (PSAS): HOA and community association manager with mountain/resort region presence. Mirrors Sea to Ski's HOA service offering (board governance, vendor coordination, financial oversight) for luxury and second-home communities.

Emerging players

  • Vacasa: Large vacation rental manager active throughout Park City and other ski towns. Adjacent rather than direct because Sea to Ski excludes rentals, but both compete for the same HNW second-home owner relationship in Park City.
  • Pacaso: Co-ownership platform for luxury second homes that increasingly bundles property management and concierge services. Operates in Park City and competes for the same high-end second-home owner — both as a buyer and as a management provider.

Others

  • Compass: Luxury real estate brokerage with a strong Park City / ski-town presence. Not a direct property management competitor, but Compass owns the affluent homeowner relationship and is expanding into adjacent services, making it a structural adjacency for Sea to Ski.
  • Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates: Luxury real estate brand with deep Park City affiliate presence. Adjacent to Sea to Ski through shared HNW clientele; some affiliates bundle property management and concierge services that overlap with Sea to Ski's offering.
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: Luxury residential real estate network with significant Park City / ski-market presence. Some affiliated brokerages offer property management and concierge services that overlap with Sea to Ski's value proposition.
  • AppFolio: Cloud property management software platform widely used by small-to-mid HOA and residential managers. Not a service competitor, but a tool whose scalability advantage could enable smaller PM firms to compete with Sea to Ski's high-touch local model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Sea to Ski social profiles

Digital presence

Sea to Ski compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

Sea to Ski financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Sea to Ski leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Sea to Ski funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Sea to Ski M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Sea to Ski

What does Sea to Ski do?

Sea to Ski is a boutique property management firm that delivers white-glove, non-rental care for luxury second homes and homeowner associations in Park City, Utah. Core services include weekly home inspections with photo documentation, vendor and maintenance management (handyman, plumbing, HVAC, snow removal, landscaping, housekeeping, spa/hot tub care), HOA accounting, board communications and oversight, and personalized concierge services such as private aviation, transportation, grocery delivery, and experience planning.

Is Sea to Ski a public or private company?

Sea to Ski is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Sea to Ski founded?

Sea to Ski was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Sea to Ski based?

Sea to Ski is headquartered in Park City, United States, in the North America region.

How does Sea to Ski make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Luxury Home Management Services are the primary driver. The others are concierge Services and HOA Management Services.

Who are Sea to Ski's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are FirstService Residential and Associa. Regional players are Worth Ross Management Company and Pacific Southwest Association Services (PSAS). Emerging players are Vacasa and Pacaso. Others are Compass, Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and AppFolio.

Does Sea to Ski have an API?

No public API is recorded for Sea to Ski.

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