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The Estate Manager role: The Blueprint for Operational Grace and Leadership

At Agency Maison, we know that in a thriving city such as Miami, estates don’t run on luck: they run on systems, standards, and seamless calm. Luxury households aren't about surviving chaos, they prevent them from occurring in the first place. From hurricane readiness to hospitality-level precision, the best Estate Managers (EMs) in the Magic City are part strategist, part stabilizer, and part diplomat.

Estates are microcosms of excellence: each one a small organization requiring operational fluency and emotional intelligence. A standout Estate Manager orchestrate the following:

  • Property operations & preventive maintenance that keep things running quietly in the background.

  • Vendor management with clear SLAs and performance scorecards—so quality isn’t left to chance.

  • Emergency readiness that covers everything from hurricanes to power outages.

  • Staff leadership & training guided by clear SOPs and service culture alignment.

The Operational Bible: House Manuals

A polished estate begins with a well-structured house manual. Beyond a binder of checklists, this is your command center: a living document that evolves with the property.

Make sure the house manual includes:

  • Assets and maintenance schedules

  • Vendor lists and contact hierarchies

  • Cleaning and care protocols

  • Emergency procedures

Leverage modern digital frameworks (like Nines) and refresh quarterly. A great manual empowers every member of the household team to perform at the same exceptional standard.

Smart-Home Coordination

Luxury estates are now intelligent ecosystems. Show comfort working with CEDIA-certified integrators to manage access control, sensors, and network hygiene. Fluency in these systems signals to your principals that you’re not only service-minded, but also fluent in tech and future-proof.

Privacy is Power

Confidentiality isn’t just a signature on an NDA, it’s a way of operating with discretion. Cultivate impeccable privacy habits: no photos, no leaks, no loose talk. Maintain visitor logs, manage device policies, and create a culture of discretion that mirrors the principals’ trust in you.

Interviews & the 30/60/90 Strategy

When interviewing, come ready to demonstrate your structure. Bring along the following:

  • A redacted maintenance matrix

  • A vendor scorecard

  • A 90-day stabilization plan tailored to coastal properties

Show that your leadership is not theoretical, it’s measurable, repeatable, and beautifully executed.

We curate placements where precision meets purpose. Our clients in Miami expect sophistication, stability, and grace - we prepare our estate managers to deliver just that.

Join us in the estate manager role at Agency Maison.

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