Arlington, Va. | March 31, 2026 – The National Apartment Association (NAA) has announced the winners of the 2026 NAA Top Employers, which recognizes member organizations that foster environments of collaboration, innovation and hard work.
NAA’s Top Employers pays tribute to management and supplier companies from across the rental housing industry that have exceeded expectations in creating a culture that emphasizes growth and contribution. The awards are divided into four categories, one for suppliers and three for management companies. The management company categories are designated for small businesses of up to 100 employees, medium businesses with 101-500 employees and large businesses with more than 500 employees.
Employees and their satisfaction, measured through an anonymous survey, determine the winners and finalists in each of the categories. The survey results are provided to all nominees to help organizations better understand and recognize employee sentiment.
"In an ever-evolving rental housing landscape, recruitment and retention remain defining challenges for our industry," said NAA President and CEO Bob Pinnegar. "The winners of the 2026 NAA Top Employers have raised the bar for what it means to build a workplace where people want to stay and grow their careers. The organizations being recognized today are proving that intentional culture, strong leadership and employee investment are the answers. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists for their unwavering commitment to our industry's most valuable resource — our people."
Property Management Companies
The top Small Business Management Companies are:
- MZ Capital Partners | Top Winner (Tie)
- Axia Residential by ARC | Top Winner (Tie)
- KEO Management, LLC
- Veritas Equity Management
- Becovic Management Group
- At Home Real Estate Services
- Saar Management
- Trio Properties, LLC
- Luves Management LLC DBA City Heights Asset Management
- Cherette Property Management, a division of Cherette Group
The top Medium Business Management Companies are:
- WAK Management | Top Winner
- Summit Property Management
- Northwood Ravin
- FCI Residential
- Q10 Property Advisors
- Pantzer
- Stoa Group
- Draper and Kramer, Incorporated
- Mills Properties
- Van Metre
The top Large Business Management Companies are:
- Gallery Residential | Top Winner
- S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co.
- Picerne Real Estate Group
- Seldin, LLC
- RangeWater Residential
- CAF Management
- Olympus Property
- The Morgan Group, Inc.
- Atlantic Pacific Companies
- Berkshire Residential Investments
The top Supplier Companies are:
- E.C.H.O Solutions Inc. | Top Winner
- Apartner
- Charge OnSite
- Premier Placements, LLC
- AppWork
- AptGeo
- TheGuarantors
- Guardian Construction
- Funnel
- WithMe, Inc.
A group of companies were also named a “Finalist” at the 2026 NAA Top Employers Awards. These organizations scored above the cumulative average of all surveys within the contest. Finalists include:
- 2B Living, Inc.
- AG Marketing Solutions
- Ally Waste
- Apartment List
- Apartments.com
- Apartments247
- Canyon View Properties
- Chadwell Supply
- DBK Construction and Service Solutions
- Decron Properties
- Fort Family Investments
- Gables Residential
- Garzella Group
- GCI Residential
- Henssler Property Management
- iRestify
- J Turner Research
- Kane Residential
- Leap Insurance Agency, LLC
- Liberty Rent
- Madison Communities
- NorthPoint Management
- Phillips Management Group
- Precision Appliance Leasing
- PRG Real Estate Management
- Quinn Residences
- Real Estate Business Analytics (REBA)
- REEP Residential
- RHO Residential
- S&S Properties
- Steadfast Management Company
- Student Quarters
- The Garrett Companies
- The Management Group, LLC
- The Phoenix Staffing
- Tour24
- Venture Communities
- Vest Residential
- Vintage Realty
- Westhome Property Management
- Willow Bridge Property Company
- WRH Realty Services
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About NAA
The National Apartment Association (NAA) serves as the leading voice and preeminent resource through advocacy, education and collaboration on behalf of the rental housing industry. As a federation of 139 state and local affiliates, NAA encompasses nearly 113,000 members representing more than 13.5 million apartment homes. NAA believes that rental housing is a valuable partner in every community that emphasizes integrity, accountability, collaboration, responsibility, inclusivity and innovation. To learn more, visit www.naahq.org. NAA thanks its Strategic Partners: AppFolio, The Home Depot Pro, Lowe’s Pro Supply and Yardi.