Real Estate Executive Search
The right hire moves faster than the market.
Real estate moves on deal cycles measured in weeks, not quarters — an open seat that lingers costs more than the search itself. Millman Search places Manager through C-Suite leaders across commercial, residential, and diversified real estate, built on 44 years of relationships inside the industry.
Who We Place
One market, three very different playbooks.
Commercial, residential, and diversified real estate run on different timelines and different numbers — every search is built around the one that’s actually hiring.
Commercial
From office towers to retail portfolios, we place the leaders who keep asset performance and tenant relationships moving in sync.
Example Roles
Property Manager · Director of Leasing · VP of Asset Management · Chief Investment Officer
Residential
Occupancy, resident experience, and NOI live or die with the right operator. We find the ones who move all three forward.
Example Roles
Community Manager · Director of Property Management · VP of Development · Regional Portfolio Manager
Diversified
Multi-asset portfolios need leaders who can manage complexity across property types, not master just one.
Example Roles
Portfolio Manager · VP of Acquisitions · Director of Asset Management · Chief Investment Officer
About the Firm
We know real estate's decision-makers before you need one.
Commercial, residential, and diversified real estate all run on relationships that predate the opening. We stay close to the operators, developers, and investment leaders who define this market, so outreach starts as a warm conversation, not a cold pitch — reaching property managers, VPs of acquisitions, and C-suite leaders who are already succeeding, not just applying.
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How It Works
Five steps built for a market that doesn't wait.
Five steps. One dedicated recruiter. Zero dead time.
Consultation
A short call about the role, your team, and your timeline — no commitment on either side yet.
Engagement
We lock in scope and terms, then hand the search to a senior recruiter who already knows this asset class.
Search & Shortlist
We go straight to our network — the leaders who aren’t browsing job boards — and bring back a shortlist that’s already vetted.
Interviews
We run point on scheduling and prep so both sides show up ready, not scrambling.
Placement
We stay in it through the offer, the start date, and beyond — until the hire is actually working out.
Real Estate Specialists
Led by someone who's worked this side of the deal, too.
Every search is led by senior recruiters, backed by firsthand experience in this market.
Lauren Setaro
Lauren spent years as a Commercial Real Estate Agent and Marketing Manager before recruiting — she’s worked the leasing deals she now hires for.
Natalie Glanell
Natalie brings a background in client strategy and business development, with a relationship-first approach to every search.
Jake Fedida
Jake spent a decade in talent acquisition and development at ESPN, bringing a consultative, relationship-first approach to every search.
Client Results
The names change. The results don't.
“We really enjoy working with Lauren and the Millman Search team. Millman Search has been highly communicative throughout the entire recruiting process. We entrusted them with a challenging role to fill, and they have provided us with quality candidates. Their creative approach and diligent follow-ups have been truly appreciated, demonstrating their commitment to finding the right fit for our team.”
Nick Campanaro, Partner — The Land Group
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Common Questions
What owners and operators ask before they call.
How do real estate executive recruiters find candidates who aren't job hunting?
We reach them directly — through relationships built over four decades, not job postings. Most senior real estate leaders aren’t scanning job boards; we stay close to property managers, VPs of acquisitions, and C-suite leaders across commercial, residential, and diversified real estate, and reach out when a search calls for their specific background.
Why use a real estate executive search firm instead of hiring internally?
Because the strongest real estate leaders are already employed and not looking. Internal hiring and job postings only reach people actively searching — an executive search firm reaches people succeeding somewhere else who wouldn’t have applied on their own.
How much does real estate executive search cost?
Most searches are structured as a percentage of the placed executive’s first-year compensation, agreed on before the search begins. Exact terms depend on role level and scope — we outline this clearly during the consultation, before either side commits.
How does real estate executive search work at Millman Search?
Five steps: consultation, engagement, search and shortlist, interviews, and placement — each led by a senior recruiter, backed by a dedicated real estate specialist who knows this market firsthand.
How do I choose the right real estate executive search firm?
Look for a firm with real relationships in the market, not just a database of résumés. Ask how they source candidates who aren’t actively looking, and whether the person running your search actually specializes in real estate — not just recruiting in general.
Get In Touch
The market won't wait. Let's talk about the role.
Tell us what you need this hire to do — we’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit for it.