Southernmost Association & Property Management, Key West, Florida

About

A Key West company, led by a Key West native

Southernmost Association & Property Management is locally owned and serves associations and homeowners across Key West and the Lower Florida Keys.
Desiree Perez, Founder & Owner

Desiree Perez

  • Founder & Owner
  • Florida Licensed Community Association Manager
  • REALTOR®

Desiree is a fifth-generation Conch with deep roots in the Florida Keys, bringing both local knowledge and a strong sense of community to her work as a licensed Community Association Manager and REALTOR®.

With over five years of experience in real estate and property management, she has managed more than 200 residential and commercial properties, earning a reputation for being hands-on, reliable, and solutions-focused. As owner of Southernmost Association Management, LLC, she is dedicated to professional, responsive, and transparent management throughout the Florida Keys.

Professional experience

Licensed Community Association Manager

Southernmost Association Management, LLC, Key West · 2026 – present

  • Day-to-day operations, including financials, vendor coordination and maintenance management
  • Structured delinquency and collection processes to improve cash flow
  • Day-to-day support for board members and residents
  • Compliance with Florida Statutes and the association’s governing documents

Property Manager & REALTOR®

Historic Tours of America, Inc. / Location 3 Real Estate of Key West · 2021 – present

  • Oversees operations, financial performance and condition of 200 residential and commercial properties
  • Leases, renewals, extensions and rent increases
  • Maintenance and contractor coordination for daily operations and special projects
  • Rent rolls, CAM reconciliations and operating expense allocations
  • Sale and transfer of workforce housing units, including deed restrictions and affordable housing rules

Licenses

  • Licensed · Bonded · Insured
  • CAM License # CAM65717
  • CAB License # CAB6712
  • Real Estate License # SL3658867
  • Florida Notary Public

Education

  • Magnolia School of Real Estate — Realtor
  • Gold Coast School — Community Association Management
  • Florida Keys Community College — Associate’s degree, Business Administration

Skills

  • Financial & accounting systems
  • Delinquency & collections
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Real estate law
  • Lease administration
  • Property inspections & compliance

Recognition & community

  • President’s Award — Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce
  • Member — Key West Attractions Committee
  • Member — Key West Chamber of Commerce
  • Member — Key West Association of Realtors
  • Member — National Association of Realtors
  • Mentor — Take Stock in Children

Our mission

To give Key West associations and homeowners organized, transparent management and attentive property care from someone who knows the island.

Our vision

Communities across Key West and the Lower Keys that are well run, well maintained, and well informed, where boards and owners can trust that their property is cared for.

Talk with Desiree

Tell Desiree about your association or property. She’ll follow up to talk through what you need and how Southernmost can help.

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