Hire a Household Manager or Estate Manager in Austin

Serving Families for Over 30 Years

Hiring a Household Manager or Estate Manager in Austin means that an experienced person you trust will manage your entire property (or properties) and staff. They will keep your household(s) operating smoothly, anticipate your needs, and always keep the privacy and confidentiality of their employers in mind.

Household Manager or Estate Manager Duties

Positions vary a great deal, and some possible duties may include:

  • Human resources, including hiring, training, managing, bookkeeping, and payroll of household staff
  • Providing hands-on services
  • Arranging external household services / vendors / contractors
  • Managing a household budget
  • Keeping supplies stocked
  • Making travel arrangements and preparations
  • Maintaining care of employer’s valuables
  • Planning and coordinating special events including knowledge of wine and spirits
  • Running personal errands for the employer and household
  • Receiving guests and answering phones
  • Assisting in proper table setting (must be familiar with formal service)
  • Light housekeeping duties
  • Security planning
  • Administrative support
  • Finance support
  • Technology support (Smart home technology, etc.)

Pricing

  • Compensation for a Household Manager or Estate Manager in Austin typically starts at $150,000+/year* + benefits ( + employer portion of payroll taxes).
  • Search Fee: To begin the search, there is a fee of $300.
  • Placement Fee: When you hire, a referral fee of 20% of the candidate’s gross annual compensation will be due.

Total Annual Gross Compensation is based on 52 weeks in a year.

Household /Estate Manager Screening

Each Household or Estate Manager is experienced and has made it through our extensive screening process. Less than 10% of applicants make it through the steps, which include:

  • Minimum requirements fulfilled (at least 21 years old, non-smokers, and eligible to work in the U.S.)
  • At least 3 references (at least 1 of them in-home) and/or 3 years of related experience
  • Online application, with experience and pre-qualification review
  • Screening interview
  • References checked and former employment verified
  • Two-step background checks
    • Level 1 background check (pre-screening): Basic Identity Research (SSN issuance information and names associated with the SSN in consumer reference files), Multijurisdictional Criminal Records Database Search, and Driving History (driving record from the state in which the individual is licensed).
    • Level 2 background check (run on the candidate when you make a job offer): US Department of Justice sex offender website search, DPS criminal record database, county criminal checks under all names in all counties associated with the person in the past seven years, and criminal searches under all names in each federal district associated with the person in the past seven years
  • Highest level of education verified

Search Process

  1. Consultation: The process begins by scheduling a call to discuss your needs.
  2. Starting a Search: You will complete a brief client profile with your household details. We will then create a job description, collect the search fee and signed client agreement, and begin the search.
  3. Interviews: We will send you a select group of pre-screened candidates to interview that match your search criteria, and bring one or two of the candidates back for “trial time” to observe them in action as part of a working interview.
  4. Hiring: After you have found your perfect match and are ready to hire, we will draft an employment agreement to make your offer that will outline the specific duties, compensation, and terms of employment. The placement fee is then due on or before the start date.
  5. Ongoing Support: MBF is available to meet any of your post-placement needs, and can be contacted for industry recommendations / standards, appropriate expectations, and any necessary coaching or issue resolution.