FirstService Residential recognized as top homeowners association management company
FirstService Residential retains its title as South Florida's top property management company
DANIA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FirstService Residential has once again been named the top homeowners association management company in South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal. Headquartered in Dania Beach, Florida, the company manages 1,370 associations in the Florida tri-county area alone, and continues to set the standard for excellence in residential property management.
"We are humbled that so many associations have chosen us to manage their communities," said Robert G. Smith, president of the company's South Region. "We believe that what truly distinguishes FirstService Residential is our unwavering commitment to service and value. Our local expertise, paired with the unmatched resources of North America's leading residential management company, enables us to deliver unparalleled service and solutions that enhance the lives of the residents we serve."
Established in 1990, FirstService Residential manages every type of residential community, from single-family homes, townhomes, and active-adult communities to condos, luxury high-rises, and highly amenitized master-planned communities.
"The boards we serve entrust their communities to us for our exceptional property management services, and because we offer a customized approach to support them on initiatives that other management companies simply cannot do," continued Smith.
"We provide financial solutions designed to maximize revenue, aiming to secure the right loans and insurance coverage. Our energy management strategies drive cost savings. Our lifestyle programs help make the most of community amenities, fostering engagement and connection among residents. And, most importantly, our customer care team is available 24 x 7 – not only during office hours – to assist our residents."
With a legacy of excellence and a service-first philosophy, FirstService Residential remains the trusted choice for homeowners associations throughout South Florida and beyond. Learn more at LifeSimplified.com.
To see the full list of rankings, click here.
About FirstService Residential
FirstService Residential is simplifying property management. Its hospitality-minded teams serve residential communities across the United States and Canada. The organization partners with boards, owners, and developers to enhance the value of every property and the life of every resident.
Leveraging unique expertise and scale, FirstService serves its clients with proven solutions and a service-first philosophy. Residents can count on 24/7 customer care and tailored lifestyle programming, amenity activation, and technology for their community's specific needs. Market-leading programs with FirstService Financial, FirstService Energy, and special districts teams deliver additional levels of support.
Boards and developers select FirstService Residential to realize their vision and drive positive change for residents in the communities in their trusted care.
FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ and TSX: FSV), a North American leader in providing essential property services to a wide range of residential and commercial clients.
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Lillian Guerrero, FirstService Residential, 305.951.6817, lillian.guerrero@fsresidential.com, www.fsresidential.com
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