Kamilah Curtis’ Journey at Buckingham Properties
Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Kamilah Curtis brings energy, heart, and drive to her role in Leasing and Tenant Relations for the Water Street Portfolio. Her first experience in this field of work was about eight years ago through a part-time job for a different company. When she began searching for full-time opportunities, her journey led her to Buckingham Properties where she has spent the last 4+ years.
Kamilah’s Day-to-Day
From managing emails and phone calls with tenants and prospects to scheduling tours, screening applications, overseeing unit turnovers, and assisting with the commercial properties, she is known to wear many hats within the Leasing Team.
Fueled by Curiosity and Growth
Kamilah’s motivation stems from an interest in the property management field and the desire to keep learning. At Buckingham Properties, we support the drive to continue education throughout your career and we have supported Kamilah through her latest accomplishment—obtaining her real estate license. This certification took 8 weeks to complete of her balancing classes and work and we are grateful to have someone as motivated as her on our team.
Branching Out of Leasing
When asked about her most valuable experience at Buckingham so far, Kamilah pointed to her recent involvement in the sale of a few of our smaller properties within the portfolio. Property sales are a rare occurrence at Buckingham, so the project offered her a chance to explore a different side of the business. It gave her new insight into what goes into a sale—broadening her understanding beyond the leasing world.
Why She Loves Buckingham Properties
At Buckingham Properties, Kamilah enjoys the independence of her role, and the trust placed in her to make smart decisions. She has also appreciated the opportunity to develop her skills—both independently and through mentorships with other team members. Her work often involves collaboration with departments across the company, and she credits this dynamic environment with fostering positivity and continued learning.
Lessons Learned
If there’s one guiding principle that’s shaped Kamilah’s approach, it’s this: Honesty is the best policy. She’s found that being upfront about any challenges at a property ultimately leads to better outcomes for everyone involved—tenants, team members, and the business as a whole.
Beyond the Office
When she’s not at work, you might find Kamilah traveling internationally or spending time with her close-knit family. She has a twin brother and is proud to have held her own as the only girl cousin on her dad’s side of the family. Aside from that, life is all about balance for Kamilah and sometimes she enjoys the break from socializing and chooses to unwind in the peace and quiet of her home after interacting with tenants all day.
Words of Wisdom
To anyone considering a path in property management, Kamilah has simple but heartfelt advice: “Just go for it. It’s a very rewarding field—you meet a lot of people and learn so much about properties, tenants, and the real estate world. It might even inspire you to explore new areas in the industry beyond property management.”
Kamilah’s journey is a great example of what’s possible when curiosity meets opportunity—and we’re lucky to have her on our team at Buckingham Properties.
