Pierce Property Management

What Pierce Property Management does

Pierce Property Management is a privately held, full-service residential property management company headquartered in Prescott Valley, Arizona, serving the Quad-City region of Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt. Founded in 1983, the firm manages approximately 500 residential properties including single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, and small multi-family units such as duplexes and triplexes. Its three core service lines are Full-Time Management (advertising, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance handling, property walk-throughs, and owner financial reporting), Leasing Services (placement-focused with professional photography and multi-platform advertising), and Vacant Home Caretaker Services (security checks, leak inspections, and HVAC/water monitoring for unoccupied properties).

The business runs on the AppFolio Property Manager platform, which powers the Owner Portal and Resident Portal delivered through web and native iOS/Android applications. Operational workflows include online rent collection via multiple payment methods, electronic maintenance work orders with vendor coordination, tenant screening (credit, legal, eviction, rental references, Arizona criminal database, and PetScreening.com for pet profiles), and twice-monthly vendor/owner payment cycles. The team comprises 7 named staff led by Cindy (Designated Broker and new owner) following a leadership transition from long-tenured Associate Broker Diane, supported by licensed property managers, a full-time bookkeeper, a leasing agent, and administrative assistants, with members holding NARPM designations including RMP, MPM, and CRPM.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring property management fees (subscription-style, percentage of rent collected), one-time leasing placement fees, and ancillary transaction fees including a $50 non-refundable application fee, a $200 non-refundable administrative fee, a $25/month pet rent, and pet deposits equal to one half of one month's rent. Customer acquisition is driven by local brand reputation, MLS syndication, third-party listing sites (Zillow, Trulia), Facebook, and word-of-mouth referrals, with distribution supported by local Chamber of Commerce memberships and BBB accreditation.

Name

Pierce Property Management

Legal name

Pierce Property Management

Website

https://ppmprescott.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pierce Property Management is a privately held, full-service residential property management firm founded in 1983, managing approximately 500 single-family, condo, townhome, and multi-family properties across the Prescott, Arizona Quad-City region, using the AppFolio platform for owner and resident operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Property Management

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Family Rental (SFR) Property Management (BPAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multifamily Apartment Property Management (BPAJAFAA), Buyer Representation Services (BPAJAAAJ), Residential Investment Property Brokerage (SFR/Small Multifamily) (BPAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Residential property management
• Single-family home rentals
• Tenant placement services
• Vacant property caretaking
• Landlord management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Prescott Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Management Fees: Full-time property management services for residential properties including advertising, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance handling, and property inspections.
2. Leasing Services: Leasing services including professional property photography, advertising, tenant screening, and lease preparation.
3. Application Fees: Non-refundable $50 application fee collected from prospective tenants.
4. Administrative Fees: Non-refundable $200 administrative fee collected from approved tenants.
5. Pet-Related Income: Additional $25 per month for approved pets plus additional security deposit equal to one half of one month's rent.
6. Carpet & Tile Cleaning Fee: Non-refundable carpet and tile cleaning/blacklight fee collected based on the size of the unit.
7. Vacant Home Caretaker Services: Caretaker services for vacant properties including security checks, leak inspections, and maintenance monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pierce Property Management provides full-time residential property management, leasing services, and vacant home caretaker services for single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, and small multi-family properties in the Prescott, Arizona area. The company handles advertising, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance coordination, property inspections, and financial reporting on behalf of property owners, with operations supported by the AppFolio Owner and Resident portals. Its portfolio covers approximately 500 residential units across the Prescott Quad-City region.

Product overview

Pierce Property Management is a property management company offering a unified service model centered on professional management of single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, and multi-family properties. The core offerings consist of three integrated services: Full-Time Management Service (covering the complete property management lifecycle), Leasing Services (focused on tenant placement), and Vacant Home Caretaker Service (for seasonal or unoccupied properties). Both Full-Time Management and Leasing Services support these core operations with sub-modules including Tenant Screening, Property Advertising, Maintenance Requests, Rent Collection, Property Walk-Throughs, and Owner Statements/Reporting. The company also provides web-based portals (Owner Portal and Resident Portal) built on the AppFolio platform, enabling 24/7 online access for financial statements, rent payments, maintenance requests, and communications. With a portfolio of approximately 500 residential properties, the company serves the Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt areas in Arizona.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Time Management Service Comprehensive property management service for owners of single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, and multi-family properties, covering advertising, tenant screening, rent collection, property walk-throughs, maintenance handling, and accounting with direct deposit disbursements to owners.
• Leasing Services End-to-end tenant placement service for residential property owners, including professional property photography, targeted advertising across multiple listing platforms, tenant screening, and lease preparation and signing.
• Vacant Home Caretaker Service Caretaker service for owners who do not reside in their property year-round or new owners not yet moved in, including security checks, leak inspections, heating/cooling verification, and running water to prevent sewer gases.
• Resident Portal Online portal and mobile app (iOS and Android) for tenants to pay rent, submit maintenance requests, communicate with management, view account details, and manage renters insurance.
• Owner Portal Online portal for property owners to view financial statements, access shared documents, set up payment options, and receive real-time updates on their properties, with 24/7 access to statements and reports.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two cycles of vendor and owner payments completed each month
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NAR (National Association of Realtors)minorOthersProfessional association membership for licensed property managers and brokers, providing industry credentials and standards.
• Arizona Association of Realtors (AAR)minorOthersState-level professional association membership for real estate professionals in Arizona.
• Prescott Area Association of Realtors (PAAR)minorOthersLocal chapter of the state association serving real estate professionals in the Prescott area.
• Multiple Listing Service (MLS)coreTechnology or IntegrationProperty listings syndicated through MLS for broader market exposure to real estate professionals and tenants.
• NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers)minorOthersProfessional association specifically for residential property managers, providing RMP and MPM designations. The Broker and Associate Broker are members.
• Prescott Valley Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal chamber membership supporting business networking and community engagement.
• Prescott Arizona Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal chamber membership supporting business networking and community engagement.
• Local Maintenance VendorsminorOthersSeveral local companies providing plumbing, painting, cleaning, appliance repair and other maintenance services. All vendors are licensed and insured.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Buildium: Property management software platform competing with AppFolio. Relevant as an alternative technology vendor and as a peer in the property management enablement ecosystem, though not a direct operator competitor.
• AppFolio: Property management software vendor whose platform Pierce operates on. Not a competitor but a direct technology dependency and infrastructure peer; relevant for understanding the platform economics and feature roadmap that shape Pierce's offering.

Broad incumbents

• RPM Living: Large multi-state residential property manager offering full-service management, leasing, and accounting for single-family and multifamily portfolios. Comparable in service model and target customer (residential property owners) but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Invitation Homes: Largest U.S. single-family rental owner-operator with captive property management. Comparable in residential property management operations but operates at massive institutional scale and owns rather than manages third-party properties.
• Greystar Real Estate Partners: Global leader in rental housing property management, including multifamily and single-family rental. Provides the same suite of services (leasing, rent collection, maintenance) but at massive institutional scale with a tech-forward operating model.
• FirstService Residential: North America's largest residential property manager. Comparable in core service lines (full-service management, owner reporting, tenant services) but operates nationally and serves large-scale community associations and portfolios rather than regional SMB landlords.

Regional players

• Realty Executives: Arizona-based real estate brokerage franchise with property management offerings. Comparable as a regional Arizona service provider combining brokerage and property management for residential owners, competing in similar local markets.
• Long Realty: Arizona-based real estate brokerage with affiliated property management services. Comparable as a regional Arizona service provider offering residential property management and leasing in overlapping markets, though with a broader brokerage focus.
• HomeRiver Group: Arizona-headquartered residential property management company with national scale. Highly comparable as a direct residential property management operator with similar mix of single-family and multi-family units, though at materially larger scale than Pierce.

Direct peers

• Main Street Renewal: Single-family rental property manager serving residential owners and tenants. Comparable in service mix (full-service management, leasing, tenant screening) and in residential focus, operating in multiple U.S. markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pierce-property-management

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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