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An upper-half market with bid estimates 21% above the typical state.
Short answer
Washington is in the upper half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of property management search demand, with 44 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $16.88, 21% above the typical state ($13.99). Advertisers bid more here than in most states, which makes organic visibility worth more.
BTop searches
What people in Washington search for
The most-searched property management terms in Washington, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in Washington | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| property management near meNear me | 1K-10K | $17.73 |
| property management companies | 1K-10K | $16.02 |
| certified property manager | 1K-10K | $14.71 |
| zillow rental manager | 1K-10K | $11.98 |
| property management properties | 1K-10K | $11.31 |
| real property management | 1K-10K | $10.38 |
| crown property management | 1K-10K | $9.56 |
| appfolio property manager | 100-1K | $52.98 |
| tenant screening services | 100-1K | $27.75 |
| tenant screening company | 100-1K | $27.75 |
| tenant background screening services | 100-1K | $27.75 |
| hoa management | 100-1K | $27.24 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Washington, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a property management company in Washington
- C1 Advertisers bid more here.At a $16.88 median top-of-page bid estimate, every ranking you earn in the Map Pack or organic results replaces clicks that are priced higher in Washington than in most states.What to doPut organic work first, and judge paid campaigns on cost per booked job, not cost per click.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $27.24 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 A mid-sized market.Washington sits in the middle of the national ranking.What to doPlan targets against the similar-sized states in the comparison below, not against the largest markets.
- C4 Search demand per resident is above the national average.Index 139, where 100 is the US average.What to doMore people search per capita here, which supports more aggressive growth targets.
DHow Washington compares
Washington against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Virginia | 48 | $14.05 | 119 |
| 10 | Colorado | 45 | $18.61 | 171 |
| 11 | Washington | 44 | $16.88 | 139 |
| 12 | Oregon | 44 | $6.21 | 215 |
| 13 | Arizona | 43 | $26.75 | 132 |
| Typical state (median) | $13.99 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for property management companies, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a property management company get more owners?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in Washington
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Foundation repair
- Water heaters
- Pest control
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- House cleaning
- Septic systems
- Water well drilling
- Standby generators
- Mold testing and remediation
- Fire sprinkler inspection
- Remodeling
- Concrete
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Home additions
- Landscaping
- Pools
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Barndominiums
- Metal buildings
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Public adjusters
- Annuity sales
- Annuity surrender and exchange help
- Financial advisors
- Private student loan help
- Cash home buyers and investors
- Ranch and land brokers
- Stair lifts
- Home elevators
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
- Custom aquariums
- Industrial valves
- Shipbroking
- Warehouse racking
- Chemical and ingredient suppliers
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Washington, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology