Pros
I've been in the industry for 9 years and have worked for several different property management companies across multiple states. Davis, BY FAR, has blown every other company out of the water.
From the start they treat you like family. New hires are introduced to the entire company via email. Birthdays and work anniversaries are celebrated as well. Leadership believes in celebrating professional AND personal successes. They also promote growth in all aspects.
In terms of actual work - Davis is Builder/Owner/Manager which is wonderful because there is less bureaucratic red tape to cut through. If the onsite team feels as though there's a tool that would be beneficial and they can explain the reasoning, those tools are given to them almost immediately. Upper management asks for and values suggestions in all aspects of the job. There is a lot less arbitrary reporting required so that the team can truly focus on leasing and providing the best customer service possible. Administratively, Davis keeps it much more simple than most of the companies I have worked for in the past.
Davis is CONSTANTLY developing throughout the country and opportunities for growth are readily available. Many of the employees throughout the company have been with the company for several years and have travelled with the company throughout several markets.
Lee Little, the Director of Property Management (for lack of a better title), is friendly, personable, and humble. When onsite, he takes the time to get to know the entire tam - not just the manager. He explains company standards and explains the "Why" behind a lot of things.
Honestly, I could keep going for quite some time. If you have the opportunity to join the Davis Team you won't regret it.
Cons
Davis is Build/Fill/Sell. Employment with them could be brief if they do not have a lot in your market or if you choose to stay with a property vs. the company. If you have the flexibility to move with the company, however, this is not a true con.
