Property manager cover letter: example and tips

A complete cover letter for property manager jobs in Switzerland, what recruiters in the field look for, and the openings available right now.

What the recruiter wants to read

Your federal certificate (property management, brokerage) or training, and the size of your portfolio.
What you handle: leases, move-in and move-out inspections, maintenance, service charge statements, arrears.
How you deal with tenants and owners, and your software (Quorum, ImmoTop, Rimo).

A complete example

Names and facts are made up: replace each one with your own. A copied letter shows, an adapted one gets read.

Example

Subject: Application for the property manager position

Dear Mr Barras,

Your agency is looking for a property manager for a residential portfolio in Lausanne. I have managed rental buildings for six years and want to join an agency that values close follow-up.

With a federal certificate in property management, I look after around 450 flats for fifteen owners at Régie du Centre SA. I draw up leases, carry out inspections, manage maintenance work and prepare heating cost statements. I brought my portfolio’s vacancy rate down from 3% to under 1% in two years.

Your commitment to lasting relationships with owners and tenants matches the way I work.

My notice period is three months, and I would be glad to meet you.

Kind regards,
Nathalie Gay

Enclosures: CV, work references, diplomas