March 2024
Fictional Characters Face off in Hiffman National’s Property Management March Madness
Congratulations to TED LASSO, winner of our 2024 Hiffman National Property Management March Madness tournament!
According to over 3,700 total votes throughout the tournament, voters awarded Ted with the honor of ‘Best Fictional Property Manager.’ Here’s what some experienced property managers had to say about theri support of the fictional coach:
“Ted Lasso’s unwavering optimism would surely be a useful trait to have when dealing with tenants/vendors and other unforeseen circumstances that property managers face” – Zach Post
“I think Ted Lasso would be the best at bringing out the strengths in everyone on his team. He leads by building everyone up so they excel in their own ways. Also, he’d be the most fun to share a pint with at work events and happy hours!” – Erin Loszach
Would the laid-back, unflappable style of “The Dude” from The Big Lebowski be the ideal temperament for a commercial property manager? How about the highly-organized, Type A approach of Monica Gellar from Friends? Would the laziness and inattention Homer Simpson displays in his role at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant translate well to a career in commercial real estate? The Hiffman National Property Management March Madness contest seeks to answer those questions by pitting 64 fictional characters against one another in a tournament bracket to determine which individual’s qualities are best suited to a property management career.
Hiffman posed the question in a poll beginning in early March, with winners of each of the 32 contests advancing to a second round that began Wednesday, March 6th. The field will be narrowed further beginning with Sweet Sixteen poll matchups conducted on the Hiffman National LinkedIn page. (Be sure to follow the page to see all updates as they occur). To vote in Round Two, fill in this form by midnight on Sunday, March 10.
Final 4 Results
| 9 Ted Lasso | 51% | |
| 6 Monica Geller | 49% | |
| 5 Tony Stark | 43% | |
| 6 Alfred the Butler | 57% | |
Elite 8 Results
The Final Four is set as Monica Geller (Friends), Ted Lasso (Ted Lasso), Alfred the Butler (Batman) and Tony Stark (Ironman) have advanced in the first ever Property Management March Madness tournament. These characters share impressive backgrounds, experiences and skills that would easily translate to being a great property manager but who would be the BEST? Here are the full results from the Elite 8:
| 4 Meredith Grey | 39% | |
| 6 Monica Geller | 61% | |
| 71% | ||
| 14 Elle Woods | 29% | |
| 9 Indiana Jones | 37% | |
| 6 Alfred the Butler | 63% | |
| 52% | ||
| 6 Tony Soprano | 48% | |
Sweet 16 Results
A certain fictional football/soccer coach has put on some impressive performances as he moved onto the Elite 8, is Ted Lasso now the clear favorite? In a surprise run, Elle Woods might have something to say about that… In another region, a primetime matchup between two ‘Tony’s” will definitely be one to keep an eye on as Tony Stark faces off against Tony Soprano. Here are the full results from the Sweet 16:
South Region
| 9 Indiana Jones | 63% | |
| 5 Daenarys Targaryen | 37% | |
| 52% | ||
| 7 Olivia Benson | 48% | |
East Region
| 9 James Bond | 36% | |
| 5 Tony Stark | 64% | |
| 69% | ||
| 2 Woody | 31% | |
Midwest Region
| 8 Ethan Hunt | 19% | |
| 4 Meredith Grey | 81% | |
| 6 Monica Geller | 57% | |
| 7 John Dutton | 43% | |
West Region
| 9 Ted Lasso | 83% | |
| 4 Sarah Connor | 17% | |
| 14 Elle Woods | 70% | |
| 15 Katniss Everdeen | 30% | |
Round 2 Results
The field of 32 dwindled down to the Sweet 16 with shocking upsets and down-to-the-wire battles. Olivia Benson from Law & Order: SVU narrowly found a way to take down Beth Dutton from Yellowstone, something that no enemies of the Dutton family have accomplished, while Tony Stark put on a dominating performance, putting away Captain Jack Sparrow by an 84% to 16% margin. Here are the full results from the round of 32:
South Region
| 42% | ||
| 9 Indiana Jones | 58% | |
| 53% | ||
| 4 Ron Swanson | 47% | |
| 79% | ||
| 3 Alonzo Harris | 21% | |
| 7 Olivia Benson | 60% | |
| 15 Beth Dutton | 40% | |
East Region
| 34% | ||
| 9 James Bond | 66% | |
| 84% | ||
| 4 Captain Jack Sparrow | 16% | |
| 52% | ||
| 3 Barney Stinson | 48% | |
| 7 Princess Fiona | 44% | |
| 2 Woody | 56% | |
Midwest Region
| 32% | ||
| 8 Ethan Hunt | 68% | |
| 48% | ||
| 4 Meredith Grey | 52% | |
| 75% | ||
| 3 Inigo Montoya | 25% | |
| 7 John Dutton | 61% | |
| 15 Red | 39% | |
West Region
| 26% | ||
| 9 Ted Lasso | 74% | |
| 40% | ||
| 4 Sarah Connor | 60% | |
| 27% | ||
| 14 Elle Woods | 73% | |
| 7 Inspector Closeau | 19% | |
| 15 Katniss Everdeen | 81% | |
Round 1 Results
The first round included some stunning upsets (Parks and Rec’s uber-competent Leslie Knope was eliminated by swashbuckling archaeologist Indiana Jones) and some not-so-surprising results (Homer Simpson should probably have minimal responsibilities no matter where he is employed). Here are final tallies from the Round of 64:
South Region:
| 53% | ||
| 16 Harry Potter | 47% | |
| 45% | ||
| 9 Indiana Jones | 55% | |
| 57% | ||
| 12 Happy Gilmore | 43% | |
| 4 Ron Swanson | 54% | |
| 13 Forrest Gump | 46% | |
| 62% | ||
| 11 Michael Scott | 38% | |
| 80% | ||
| 14 Rue Bennett | 20% | |
| 53% | ||
| 10 Coach Eric Taylor | 47% | |
| 52% | ||
| 2 Gandalf | 48% | |
East Region:
| 56% | ||
| 16 Marge Gunderson | 44% | |
| 8 Homer Simpson | 7% | |
| 9 James Bond | 93% | |
| 60% | ||
| 12 Peter Venkman | 40% | |
| 56% | ||
| 13 JR Ewing | 44% | |
| 67% | ||
| 11 Shrek | 33% | |
| 61% | ||
| 14 Selina Meyer | 39% | |
| 69% | ||
| 10 Ace Ventura | 31% | |
| 72% | ||
| 15 Coach Norman Dale (Hoosiers) | 28% | |
Midwest Region:
| 47% | ||
| 16 John Locke | 53% | |
| 59% | ||
| 9 Don Draper | 41% | |
| 45% | ||
| 12 Walter White | 55% | |
| 4 Meredith Grey | 66% | |
| 13 Rocky Balboa | 34% | |
| 66% | ||
| 11 John McClane | 34% | |
| 61% | ||
| 14 Omar Little | 39% | |
| 62% | ||
| 10 George Costanza | 38% | |
| 51% | ||
| 2 DJ Tanner | 49% | |
West Region:
| 51% | ||
| 16 Buzz Lightyear | 49% | |
| 8 Hermione Granger | 49% | |
| 9 Ted Lasso | 51% | |
| 19% | ||
| 12 Captain Kirk | 81% | |
| 69% | ||
| 13 Jules Winnfield | 31% | |
| 22% | ||
| 11 Han Solo | 78% | |
| 21% | ||
| 14 Elle Woods | 79% | |
| 56% | ||
| 10 Michael Bluth | 44% | |
| 36% | ||
| 15 Katniss Everdeen | 64% | |
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