About
When you choose Wurth Real Estate Services, you’re making the smart choice.
We provide professional property management that delivers results.
Wurth PM is an award-winning, industry-recognized provider of property management services in the Gulf South. With over 100 years of experience in the industry, we’ve developed a reputation for being the premier provider of property management in the region. We simply do it better than anyone else!
Our team offers a comprehensive range of property management solutions geared towards helping you achieve success and client satisfaction. These services include single-family homes, condominiums, and small apartment communities. Our sister company, Wurth+, also provides robust, round-the-clock maintenance and construction services. We’ve incorporated advanced technology within our processes, so you’ll always have a clear picture of what’s happening to your property.
Our operations are streamlined to boost your profitability and maximize efficiency, allowing you peace of mind to focus on other goals.
Joseph S. Pappalardo Jr
President ~ Rampart / Wurth Holding, Inc.
Joseph S. Pappalardo, Jr. is a strategic leader, licensed attorney, and nationally recognized real estate executive dedicated to driving innovation, expanding service lines, and redefining what it means to be a full-service real estate company in today’s dynamic real estate and construction landscape.
As President of Rampart/Wurth Holding Inc., Joe Jr. leads the strategic vision for a portfolio of companies that includes NAI Rampart Commercial Real Estate, Wurth Real Estate Services, Rampart Property Management, Wurth Insurance Services, and Wurth+. Together, these ventures form the largest and most diversified commercial real estate operation in Louisiana and one of the largest in the Southeast.
In his role as Sponsoring Broker, Joe Jr. oversees licensees across six states—Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia—ensuring regulatory compliance and consistency across the firm’s expanding regional footprint. Under his leadership, Rampart/Wurth has grown significantly, adding a residential brokerage division (Wurth Real Estate Services), a construction arm (Wurth+), and an insurance services division—where Joe Jr. applies his expertise as a licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Producer to create added value for clients.
A lifelong learner and industry authority, Joe Jr. is among a select group of professionals worldwide to hold all major designations from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM): CPM, Executive CPM, ARM, and ACoM. He also holds the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation as well as the Certified Green Property Manager (CGPM) designation, demonstrating both his expertise in financial and market analysis and his commitment to sustainable, energy-conscious real estate practices.
Beyond his business leadership, Joe Jr. brings a robust legal background to his work. He holds a J.D. and is a member of the Louisiana State Bar, with legal experience spanning real estate, civil, corporate, and commercial litigation. He is licensed to practice before the Eastern, Middle, and Western District Courts of Louisiana, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit—experience that gives him a competitive edge in navigating complex transactions and regulatory matters.
Joe Jr.’s leadership has been recognized in both the business and public sectors. In 2020, he was appointed by Governor John Bel Edwards to the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC), becoming one of the youngest commissioners ever confirmed by the Louisiana Senate. He currently serves as Chairman for 2025, following his tenure as Vice Chairman in 2023, continuing to advocate for high standards and consumer protections across the industry.
An active civic leader, Joe Jr. serves on numerous nonprofit and industry boards, including the French Quarter Business Association, the Vieux Carré Commission Foundation, and the Institute of Real Estate Management’s Louisiana Chapter 55, where he is a past President. His contributions to both real estate and law have earned him multi-year recognition from New Orleans CityBusiness in its “Excellence in Construction & Real Estate” and “Excellence in Law” awards. In 2025, he was further honored as a New Orleans CityBusiness ICON Honoree, Class of 2025, recognizing his enduring leadership, professional achievement, and impact across the region’s business community.
Driven by a belief in continuous evolution, Joe Jr. remains focused on building a next-generation real estate platform—one that leverages technology, talent, and trust to deliver value and elevate communities across Louisiana and the Gulf South.
Experienced
With a team of certified experts in accounting, leasing, maintenance, and insurance, we proactively handle every detail of property management. This consistently results in proven success for our clients.
Certified
We’re proud to be recognized by by the Institute of Real Estate Management as a prestigious Accredited Management Organization. Plus, our team has the most certified specialists in the Gulf South.
Accessible
We adopt a client-first approach. That way, you’ll always be able to contact one of our experienced and dedicated property managers to respond to any questions or concerns. Trust us to provide you with peace of mind.
Are you ready to work with a dedicated partner who understands your property's potential?