Sonja de Villiers

Experienced Property Manager with 29+ years in residential and affordable housing, focusing on leadership in LIHTC and Section 8 properties. Proficient in tenant relations, lease compliance, maintenance coordination, budgeting, and vendor management. Demonstrated success in overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance, and achieving high occupancy rates. Skilled in Yardi and AppFolio, adept at creating strong communities and cultivating positive tenant relationships with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.

Experienced with community business operations, ensuring efficient and effective management. Utilizes strategic planning and conflict resolution to enhance business processes. Strong understanding of community engagement and organizational skills, leading to successful outcomes.

• Yardi
• AppFolio
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Adobe
• CorelDRAW

• Community Business Manager, Seldin Company, Self Oak & Buffalo Bill Apartments, North Platte, NE, 09/01/24, 01/31/25, Oversaw daily operations and compliance for two affordable housing communities (LIHTC and Section 8)., Managed leasing, renewals, income certifications, and recertifications., Maintained compliance with Fair Housing regulations and tax credit programs., Supervised maintenance operations and unit turnover coordination., Built tenant trust through responsive communication and issue resolution., Oversaw financials including rent collection, delinquencies, and reporting in Yardi., Conducted regular site inspections and collaborated with vendors and contractors., Participated in regional compliance meetings and internal training.
• Property Manager, Village at Pueblo I & II, Pueblo, CO, 01/01/23, 12/31/24, Managed 92 duplex units across two CHFA-regulated affordable housing communities., Oversaw daily operations, lease compliance, and resident communication., Performed LIHTC recertifications and background screenings., Ensured adherence to city and state regulatory inspections., Scheduled and coordinated maintenance staff and emergency responses., Managed rent payments, legal notices, and community rule enforcement., Reported to head office via Zoom and maintained detailed records.
• Property Manager, Village at Sidney, Sidney, NE, 01/01/22, 12/31/23, Led management of a 49-unit NIFA Section 8 housing development., Increased occupancy through targeted outreach and responsive tenant service., Handled full compliance documentation, rent processing, and inspections., Issued legal notices for delinquency and managed tenant turnover processes., Developed newsletters and maintained accurate vendor and upgrade records., Monitored community appearance and ensured safe living environments.
• Owner / Principal, Real Estate Agencies, South Africa, 01/01/89, 12/31/21, Owned and managed several estate agencies specializing in residential sales, rentals, and developments., Guided rezoning, development planning, and permit acquisition., Managed interactions between builders, clients, local authorities, and engineers., Directed all marketing, compliance, and business development functions., Oversaw inspections, contracts, and closings for commercial and residential transactions., Built a respected reputation in the South African property market as a Master Principal.