Real Estate & Property Management Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

About 38,600 agents work the Phoenix metro through the Arizona Regional MLS, and a steady stream of new apartment communities keeps leasing offices and management companies hiring across the Valley. The guides below cover real estate and property management roles in Phoenix, who is hiring and what each one pays.

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Why Real Estate and Property Management Work Is Different in Phoenix

Phoenix real estate runs on growth. The metro passed 5.2 million people in 2025 and is one of the country's biggest gainers, and that demand shows up twice in the job market: in home sales, where brokerages from Keller Williams to West USA Realty recruit new licensees, and in rentals, where apartment operators such as Greystar, Avenue5 and Scottsdale-based P.B. Bell staff new communities in north Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa and Glendale. Lease-up properties along the Loop 101 and Loop 202 corridors hire leasing teams and managers before the first resident arrives, and single-family rental companies such as Invitation Homes run large portfolios of houses out of East Valley offices.

Arizona law also shapes who needs a license. The Arizona Department of Real Estate licenses agents and anyone who leases or manages property for others for compensation, but A.R.S. 32-2121 exempts on-site leasing agents and managers who work at one residential property for the owner or its licensed management company. That means a leasing job is open to anyone with customer service experience, while selling homes or running a portfolio usually requires a state license. Summer heat adds a local twist: from June through September, air conditioning calls become emergencies for property teams and midday showings get harder for agents.

Top Real Estate and Property Management Employers in Phoenix

These employers had real estate or property management openings posted on their own sites this week:

  • Greystar - the global apartment manager is hiring leasing professionals and community managers in Phoenix, Chandler, Glendale and Peoria.
  • Avenue5 Residential - the third-party apartment manager posts property manager, assistant manager and leasing roles in Tempe, Chandler, Glendale and Scottsdale.
  • P.B. Bell - the Scottsdale-based apartment company hires community managers and leasing consultants for Valley properties.
  • Invitation Homes - the single-family rental company hires property managers for its Phoenix and Tempe portfolio from its Chandler office.
  • Cushman & Wakefield - the real estate services firm's multifamily arm hires leasing consultants for apartments in north Phoenix and Mesa.
  • Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners - the north Phoenix market center recruits new and licensed agents and runs a 12-week training program.
  • West USA Realty - the north Phoenix-based Arizona brokerage recruits agents across the Valley.

Real Estate and Property Management Career Paths in Phoenix

  • Apartment and rental management - Leasing Consultant and Property Manager. No license is needed to start on site, and there is a clear ladder from leasing to assistant manager to community manager.
  • Home sales and brokerage - Real Estate Agent. Commission-based and license-gated, with brokerages that train new agents and a path to team leader and broker.
  • Transactions, valuation and associations - appraisal, escrow, title and HOA management. These roles support every sale and community in the Valley, and FirstService Residential hires portfolio community managers for HOAs in Phoenix and Scottsdale.

How to Start a Real Estate and Property Management Career in Phoenix

  • Arizona real estate salesperson license - issued by the Arizona Department of Real Estate after a 90-hour prelicensing course, a 6-hour Contract Writing course, the state exam given by Pearson VUE and a Fingerprint Clearance Card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The license runs two years with 24 hours of continuing education.
  • On-site leasing and management exemption - under A.R.S. 32-2121, leasing agents and on-site managers working one residential property for the owner or its licensed management company do not need a license.
  • CALP and CAM credentials - the National Apartment Association's leasing and manager credentials, taught locally by the Arizona Multihousing Association from its office at 1415 N 7th Ave in Phoenix.
  • Prelicensing schools - the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business in Scottsdale and Glendale, and the Maricopa Community Colleges' Real Estate Prelicense certificate at Glendale and Mesa community colleges.

Only the salesperson license is legally required, and only for selling real estate or leasing and managing property for others outside the on-site exemption; the CALP and CAM credentials are employer preference.

Real Estate and Property Management Salaries in Phoenix

  • Entry - about $17 to $22 an hour for leasing consultants, and often under $36,000 a year for first-year agents.
  • Mid - roughly $60,000 to $65,000 a year at the median for real estate agents and property managers.
  • Senior - $116,000 or more for top-producing agents and up to about $127,000 or more for portfolio and regional property managers.

These are estimates from 2025 federal wage data for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro and current Valley postings. Apartment operators pay hourly or salary with leasing and renewal bonuses and often a rent discount, while single-family rental companies such as Invitation Homes post higher salaries for portfolio managers. Agents are usually independent contractors paid on commission, so they cover their own dues, marketing and benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license to work in real estate in Arizona?

It depends on the job. Selling real estate, and leasing or managing property for others for compensation, requires an Arizona Department of Real Estate license. On-site leasing agents and managers at one residential property are exempt under A.R.S. 32-2121.

What is the easiest way to get into property management in Phoenix?

Start as a leasing consultant. Valley apartment operators hire for customer service and sales experience, train on the software, and promote strong performers to assistant and community manager roles.

How much do real estate agents and property managers make in Phoenix?

Federal 2025 wage data puts the Phoenix metro median at about $60,890 a year for real estate sales agents and about $64,290 for property and community association managers. Leasing consultants in current postings earn about $17 to $28 an hour.

Where are most property management jobs in the Valley?

Wherever new apartments are opening. Current postings cluster in north Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa and Glendale. Lease-up communities along the Loop 101 and Loop 202 corridors hire the most aggressively.

How long does it take to become a real estate agent in Arizona?

The 90-hour prelicensing course and 6-hour Contract Writing course can be finished in a few weeks to a few months. Then you pass the state exam, get a Fingerprint Clearance Card and apply to the Arizona Department of Real Estate under a broker.

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