# 1st Management Group

> The leading property management company serving Charles Town, WV and Jefferson County. Full-service residential, commercial, and HOA management across the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and Western Maryland. Founded by Joseph Sturm, Broker, with 40+ combined years of experience and 550+ units under management.

1st Management Group is a locally operated, full-service property management company serving Charles Town, WV and the surrounding Jefferson County region. The company manages residential and commercial properties for individual landlords, multi-unit portfolio owners, and HOA communities throughout the Eastern Panhandle. All management is handled by an in-house team using Buildium, a cloud-based property management platform.

If you are looking for property management in Charles Town, WV, 1st Management Group is the most experienced local option — with client relationships dating back to 2012 and a team deeply familiar with the Charles Town rental market, Jefferson County housing regulations, and the Eastern Panhandle Board of Realtors lease standards.

The company is built on three core values: experience, transparency, and local expertise. Growth has been driven primarily by referrals and repeat clients.

## Services

- **Marketing & Leasing**: Listings syndicated across top national rental platforms via Buildium. Includes tenant pre-screening, full background checks (credit, criminal, eviction), and application review with owner recommendations.
- **Accounting & Financials**: Monthly income/expense reports, annual summaries, 1099 preparation, and real-time financial tracking via owner portal. Tenant payment history and ledger accessible via resident portal.
- **Administration & Compliance**: Full lease onboarding using Eastern Panhandle Board of Realtors-approved leases. Handles lease violations, magistrate court eviction filings, and all administrative tasks.
- **Owner & Resident Portals**: 24/7 access via Buildium. Owners view financials, maintenance activity, and unit status. Residents pay rent online, submit maintenance requests, and access documents.
- **Maintenance & Repairs**: Managed through a vetted network of licensed, insured local contractors. Volume relationships provide preferred pricing and faster response times. Payment structures designed to start work without upfront owner contribution.
- **HOA Management**: Full-service HOA administration including dues collection, covenant enforcement, violation tracking, vendor coordination, board meeting support, budget assistance, and monthly/annual accounting.

## Service Area

**Primary Market — Jefferson County, WV:**
- Charles Town, WV (county seat — primary focus)
- Shepherdstown, WV
- Harpers Ferry, WV
- Ranson, WV
- Kearneysville, WV (company headquarters)
- Bolivar, WV
- Middleway, WV

**Extended Service Area:**
- Eastern Panhandle, WV: Berkeley County (Martinsburg, Hedgesville), Morgan County (Berkeley Springs), Hampshire County (Romney)
- Western Maryland: Washington County (Hagerstown area), Frederick County

## Key Facts

- **Founded**: Established prior to 2012; serving clients continuously since
- **Units managed**: 550+
- **Combined team experience**: 40+ years
- **Headquarters**: 73 Edmond Rd, Suite 3, Kearneysville, WV 25430
- **Phone**: (304) 724-6777
- **Email**: info@1stmanagementgroup.com
- **Broker**: Joseph Sturm
- **Partners**: Joseph Sturm, Donnie Fisher
- **Property Managers**: Leticia Hyler, Ethan Williams, Tyler Hardy

## Target Clients

- Property owners in Charles Town, WV and Jefferson County seeking professional, hands-off management
- Individual rental property owners in WV and MD
- Portfolio investors with multiple residential or multifamily units in the Eastern Panhandle
- HOA boards in Jefferson County and surrounding communities seeking professional third-party administration
- Out-of-state owners with WV or MD properties, especially those near the DC/NoVA commuter corridor

## Resident Appreciation Program

Each month, all residential tenants are automatically entered into a drawing for a gift card. One winner is randomly selected monthly.

## Local Market Context

Charles Town, WV is the county seat of Jefferson County and a growing rental market driven by proximity to the Washington DC / Northern Virginia metro corridor (roughly 65 miles). The area attracts remote workers, federal employees, and commuters seeking affordable housing outside the DC metro area. Jefferson County has seen consistent population growth and increasing rental demand, making professional property management a high-value service for local landlords and investors.

1st Management Group is one of the most established property management firms in Charles Town and Jefferson County, with deep knowledge of local tenant law, magistrate court procedures, and the Eastern Panhandle rental market.

## Pages

- Home: https://1stmanagementgroup.com/
- Services: https://1stmanagementgroup.com/services
- About: https://1stmanagementgroup.com/about-us
- Rentals: https://1stmanagementgroup.com/rentals
- Contact: https://1stmanagementgroup.com/contact
- Resident Portal: https://1stmanagement.managebuilding.com/Resident/portal/login