About Us
Meet the Team
PMI Commonwealth is a full service real estate asset management company that provides professional property management and real estate brokerage services. We provide both residential and commercial property owners with the highest quality property management services using state-of-the-art technology to keep them informed of how their investments are doing in real time, while providing tenants of these properties access to maintenance requests and billing.
PMI Commonwealth is dedicated to providing our clients with excellent customer service by maximizing owner profitability while preserving their investment in real estate. At PMI Commonwealth, we make property management, manageable!
Our office is locally owned and independently operated. We are part of a larger franchise that has been perfecting and changing the property management industry for over 20 years. The experience PMI has gained worldwide… truly reflects within our service offerings on a local level.
The key to our success is not only providing prompt, friendly and professional services to our property owners and their tenants, but also understanding that your property is an important investment in your future as well as ours. We not only strive to increase the value of your asset over time, but we also help you set the maximum rent possible so each month you grow in your investment.
Michael R. Johnson has more than 24 years’ experience in various disciplines of the real estate industry such as asset management, property management and tenant and landlord representation. A 1990 graduate of San Diego State University, Michael’s first work experience involved the management and leasing of several Class A commercial assets located in the Greater San Diego Metropolitan Area.
After earning an MBA from Holy Names University in 2000, Michael moved to Los Angeles where he transitioned into asset management for a pension fund advisory firm, overseeing a national portfolio of commercial real estate stretching from New York to Los Angeles. In 2010, Michael moved to Virginia where he was a commercial real estate advisor representing landlords and tenants throughout the Mid Atlantic Region. Currently, Michael is President of Property Management Inc. Charlottesville, a real estate company located in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Exposure to various business cultures and widely divergent professionals has allowed Michael to develop an exceptional foundation in business development, sales, management, marketing and franchising with an ability to make the best possible use of his personal network. Michael has had the opportunity to participate in a variety of sales training courses and workshops which has allowed Michael to broaden his knowledge and experience within the commercial real estate industry.
In addition to earning his BA from San Diego State University and an MBA from Holy Names University, Michael has a District of Columbia Property Manager License and holds a real estate license from the State of Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC. He was awarded the designation of Real Property Administrator (RPA) from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) and is a member of the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR), Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and NAIOP. Contact us for more information or to find out how Property Management Inc. Charlottesville can help you achieve your personal and/or professional goals. We can manage residential property, commercial property, HOA or your portfolio of properties. We look forward to hearing from you.
Jake Johnson is the Director of pmi commonwealth and a licensed real estate broker. He oversees property management and leasing across Charlottesville, Roanoke, the New River Valley, and Northern Virginia. He earned his bachelor's degree in Real Estate from Virginia Tech and joined the company as Managing Director in 2018. Since then he's helped grow pmi commonwealth into a full-service real estate firm that manages single-family, multifamily, and commercial properties.
Jake focuses on making property management simple and transparent for owners and residents. He's always building better systems, like faster leasing, clear owner reporting, and a 24/7 resident portal, so owners know how their investment is doing and residents get quick answers. Owners appreciate his direct, practical advice on rents, renewals, and protecting their homes, and residents know him as someone who responds quickly.
Jake lives in Gainesville, near the company's newest market around Manassas and Prince William County. Away from work, he's an avid sim racer.
Whitney Smith brings nearly 20 years of experience in real estate and property management to PMI Commonwealth. A licensed Realtor since 2006, Whitney has built a diverse career working across multiple sectors of the real estate and property management industry.
Her extensive background includes managing public housing, housing communities serving elderly and disabled residents, commercial properties, and private-sector residential properties. This broad range of experience has provided Whitney with a well-rounded understanding of property operations, leasing, marketing, resident relations, maintenance coordination, and the unique needs of both property owners and residents.
Whitney is passionate about building lasting relationships through trust, communication, and exceptional customer service. She understands that every property and every owner has different goals and takes pride in providing personalized solutions that protect investments, maximize property potential, and create positive experiences for residents.
As a longtime resident of the Roanoke Valley, Whitney combines her extensive industry knowledge with a strong understanding of the local real estate market. Her hands-on approach, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence make her a valuable part of the PMI Commonwealth team.