Premier Household & Estate Management in Austin
For over three decades, we’ve been Austin’s trusted source for connecting luxury estates with rigorously vetted household managers.
Trusted Professionals To Manage Your Busy Home
A household or estate manager serves as your reliable right-hand. We match you with experienced professionals who bring organizational skill, leadership, and attention to detail. Every candidate goes through a robust vetting process and is chosen based on their ability to align with your household’s tone, values, and daily needs. With a dedicated household manager in place, you can enjoy a calm, well-run home and focus
on what matters most.
Household Manager or Estate Manager Duties
Positions vary a great deal, and some possible duties may include:
Oversee hiring, training, & payroll
Providing hands-on services
Arranging external vendors & contractors
Managing a household budget & offering finance support
Keeping supplies stocked
Making travel arrangements and preparations
Maintaining care of employer’s valuables
Planning & coordinating special events
Running personal errands for the employer & household
Receiving guests & answering phones
Assisting in proper table setting (must be familiar with formal service)
Light housekeeping duties
Security planning
Administrative support
Technology support (Smart home technology, etc.)
Pricing
Mom’s Best Friend fees are transparent and worth every moment of time saved! Like you, we won’t compromise, and because of that, the majority of our business comes from returning Austin families and word-of-mouth referrals.
| Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Compensation | 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.
Our Screening Process
Each Household or Estate Manager completes a rigorous screening process. Fewer than 10% of applicants are accepted. The process includes:
Detailed application
Verified household manager or estate manager experience
In-depth screening interview
Reference checks
Comprehensive criminal background check
Sex offender registry search
Work eligibility verification (U.S.)
Motor vehicle record check
Education verification
Also available per client’s request at an additional cost: 5-panel drug screening.
Search Process
Consultation
Schedule a call to discuss your specific needs or complete a short profile to get more information.
Starting a Search
We will create a job description, collect the client agreement and search fee, and begin the search.
Interviews
We will begin submitting (or recruiting) skilled, pre-screened candidates to interview. We recommend bringing one or two of the nannies back for “trial time” to observe them in action as part of a working interview.
Hiring
After you have found your perfect match, we will draft an employment agreement to create your offer, detailing the specific duties, compensation, and terms of employment. The placement fee is due on or before their start date.
Ongoing Support
We can be contacted for industry recommendations / standards, appropriate expectations, and any necessary coaching or issue resolution.