Our Story
From Frustration
To Foundation.
Places Management wasn't born in a boardroom. It started with a problem.
In 2016, our founder Darsey Nicklasson was managing her own boutique properties in Colorado Springs when she noticed something troubling: the available management options simply weren't built for communities like hers. Large companies prioritized massive complexes, while smaller operators lacked the systems to deliver consistent results.
"If we want something done right," she decided, "we'll have to build it ourselves."
By creating Places Management, Darsey learned the value of customer service, creating a true community, treating each unit as though it was her own home, and that boutique properties deserve just as much attention as big complexes.
We built Places Management around a simple belief: boutique properties deserve management that's as unique as they are.
That philosophy guides everything we do today:
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We believe every resident deserves to feel at home, not just housed
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We believe owner-operators bring a different level of understanding to property management
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We believe in communities that foster genuine connection
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We believe smaller properties shouldn't receive smaller attention
The Values That Drive Us
ACT isn't just a convenient acronym – it's how we approach every interaction:
Accountable: We stand behind our promises, take ownership of challenges, and measure our success by yours.
Caring: We believe genuine care for residents, owners, and properties creates value that shows up on both balance sheets and faces.
Thoughtful: From property maintenance to community building, we believe intentional, forward-thinking approaches yield better results than reactive management.
Looking Forward
What started as a solution to one owner's frustration has grown into a vision for transforming property management for boutique communities throughout Colorado Springs and beyond.
As we grow, our commitment remains the same: to create places where people truly live, connect, and belong – while delivering the returns owners deserve.
Ready to Experience the Places Difference?
We'd love to hear your property's story and share how our unique approach might be the perfect fit for your community.