This property management company is reputable for being exceptional and excellent because of their dedication to attention and quality service. From the beginning, the staff has been nothing but kind, friendly, and helpful. There were times that they went out of their way for me to feel helped. I am really so grateful for that because they have helped me turn my house into a home. They are absolutely exquisite and a little bit exclusive, but hey, that's PG for you. :) I feel absolutely honored that I was able to work with this company. I want to give a shout out to Marshall, the property manager I work with, because of his diligence, intelligence, and fine manners. He was so easy to work with and he made dealing with all the issues I was having less difficult and stressful because of his swift response and helpfulness. I am so grateful for him. I would definitely check this place out if you're looking to rent in PG. If you're here, you're totally royalty- and that's facts. Also, an additional shout out to Jan who was always patient with me when I couldn't stop calling about issues with moving in procedures, deposits, and bank statements. :) read more

I just concluded and initial call with this company. I was sorely disappointed with the customer service I received. I called because of a posting on Zillow that had this property management company as the listing agency. When I got through to someone they were polite to begin with and when I mentioned the property's address they said "it's already rented." I relayed that Zillow reflected it was still available in an attempt to help them. Their response was "Zillow is not reliable" and that I should use their website, which I was already on. I informed them that their own website reflected that this property was still available for rent. At this point I was abruptly interrupted and told that they had another important call and wanted to put me hold. Disparaging another website for being unreliable while your own website reflects the same information is ridiculous to say the least. I would recommend this company get their act together. read more

just following up to say over a year later & still so happy with bratty & bluhm as a management company. special shout out to marshall who addresses any issue (which there are honestly very few) almost instantly & always provided solutions. he's a total gem & so lovely to work with. never had such a responsive & wonderful management company in any of my apartments before. read more

This agency is no longer owned or managed by Steve Gorman. He was really good: conscientious and responsive to both owners and renters. The new owners??? read more

I worked with Chandler at Bratty & Bluhm to rent my house in Marina, CA. Excellent experience all around. We had very particular requirements for potential renters, and Chandler worked patiently with us to find the right renters for our situation. He was very detail-oriented when preparing the house for showings. He took the time to thoroughly discuss the pros and cons of each potential tenant. I am very thankful for his help. read more

Gorman Property Management took care of our Pacific Grove property for over 10 years. They did a good job finding quality tentants, ensure our house was well maintained and answer any and all questions that we had. The new management under the leadership of Brandi Bluhm took over a couple years ago, and have really raised the bar in both the quality of service and in automating and streamline the montly reporting process. Excellent company with a personal tocuh, highly recommend. read more

Gorman Real Estate Management offers excellent and professional service. The Company managed our property in Carmel-by-the-Sea for over a year and both our tenants and ourselves were very happy with their service from handling repairs to making sure the property was well maintained. We rarely write reviews, but we appreciate Gorman's assistance with managing our property that they are well deserving of our review. Thank you, Brandi and Bill and all the best! L&M read more

My husband & I were so blessed to be renting a property in Pacific Grove through Bratty and Bluhm. Everything was so smooth from the first day we picked our keys until the day we moved out. Everyone in their office is so sweet and they helped us on multiple occasions when we had an issue arise with our rental property. Overall, 10/10 experience, thank you guys for everything! read more

We have been clients of Bratty & Bluhm Property Management for several years. They have been very professional and thorough in managing our home and keeping us current on all matters related to our rental. Recently, we found ourselves needing the services of a property manager in another county. Although Bratty and Bluhm were unable to manage our new property due to it being too far out of the area, that did not stop them from supporting us as clients. Bill Bluhm went above and beyond to help us through the vetting process and guide us to a competent and qualified property manager in that area. Now that is what I call premium customer service. Thank you Bratty and Bluhm! read more

We are so grateful to have worked with Gorman PM throughout our tenancy along the Monterey Peninsula. I can't begin to explain how well this establishment out performs others in the industry. From the initial application process to the communication throughout occupancy, the entire team consistently exceeded our expectations. They rent well maintained properties and use reputable, reliable and friendly vendors when work needs to be done to their units. Steve, Merrie and Karen have made us feel incredibly welcome and well taken care of. We can't thank you guys enough! read more

I have been a tenant of Bratty and Bluhm for over Four years now. I'm currently in my second location with them. I can't say enough good things about the team there. Helen and Bill have been outstanding to deal with. They have taken care of every request or issue, even on the weekends. The office staff is friendly and make you feel welcome. B&B have been on top of every issue and communicated throughout the process. Every place I have looked at with them was clean and well maintained. I've referred them to anyone I know who is looking for a place to rent. read more

Hats off to the whole team at Bratty & Bluhm. When my family home was ready to rent, I asked them to handle tenant placement. They were efficient and thorough at marketing the house. They kept me informed through the whole process. All communication was handled professionally. The forms and documents were all taken care of in a business-like fashion. I am very pleased with their services and would recommend them to any Landlord. read more

Helen, Pat and team have been managing our Del Rey Oaks rental property since 2011. I have nothing but good things to say about them! As I live about 4 hours away, they take the stress out of owning a rental, when issues happen they are on it immediately. They have helped me choose good quality tenants and when there was one hiccup in the process, Bill the broker stepped in and helped quickly solve the issue and a new tenant was placed immediately. They have also helped me stay on top of market rate rental increases. If you are considering a management company, I would highly recommend! read more

I have been Steve Gorman's tenant going on a year and have found him to be a standup guy and first class businessman. His word is gold and he delivers on his promises. I rent commercial space from him and he's the property manager for my home, couldn't be in better hands. read more

We rented from Bratty and Bluhm for about 2 years and had nothing but good experiences. Anytime we had an issue it was resolved within 24 hours or less! They helped us deal with everything from plumbing to rodents. Great service! read more

I never spoke with owner. I only spoke with the office clerk Mary. I had inquired about a home they had advertised that I had gone to view. I wanted to know how the home got its water since it had some tanks and was in rural area. Nobody could tell me at the office anything about the water. They told me to call the water company myself. Isn't that their job? I proceeded to do so and finally got an answer about the water. By the time I found out about the water and gone to apply someone else had applied. They said they would contact my family if the other applicants didn't work out. That was a week ago and I still haven't heard anything. I will not be recommending this company to my clients or anyone else . I lost several homes waiting to hear from them. I have dealt with many property management companies and this one was the worst. read more

I rented from Bratty and Bluhm for about a year and they were amongst the best I've ever worked with! Everyone who works there is very friendly, responsive, and respectful. They were quick to respond if there were any issues and never entered our apartment without notice. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to rent or buy in the Monterey and PG area! read more

I rented a home from Bratty and Bluhm for about a year. They were always very quick to fix any repairs I requested, and were very fast at responding to my emails and calls. I was also very glad my security deposit was returned in full as well. Overall I would highly recommend renting from them, they were the best landlords I have had in a long time. read more

As renters, my wife and I have nothing but positive things to say about the entire team at Gorman Property Management. They are communicative, quick to respond and genuinely good people. They make renting a pleasure and the care they show renters is exceptional. We are grateful that we found them and they made our move from Los Angeles to PG an easy transition. We are very grateful for all they have done for us. read more

We've been renting a wonderful PG home from Bratty and Bluhm for ten years now and they have consistently proven positively attentive to each and every issue we have brought to them, contacting appropriate repair companies and following through with genuine concern and regard for the home and for us as tenants. We are grateful for their professional service and personal approach to our tenancy. D. O. read more

Not recommended, at all. If you make the mistake of renting from this business NEVER let their repairmen in your home without verifying their licensing. Gorman Real Estate regularly sent individuals to do repairs who were unlicensed to perform the scope of work. The results were disastrous and my wife and I ended up paying for their costly incompetence. There was no recourse, aside from legal action, as the Gorman Real Estate office aggressively denied their liability and subsequently served an eviction notice. Fortunately, California Civil Code defines that as "retaliatory eviction" and levies a fine. Thanks for the dough! Know your rights! Gorman Real Estate conducts their business hoping that you don't. Or better yet, avoid this company at all costs. read more

I rarely write a review of a business but in the case of Gorman Property Management, I have to say that they have always been nothing but excellent in the many dealings we have had with them. Whenever we called in a concern about any property we leased, Steve and his crew, especially Merrie, saw to it that our needs were met. Gorman Property Management is the most professional and considerate business I have ever had the pleasure to experience; they truly understand what few business do any more, the customer is always right! It goes without saying that they are in very rare company - they care. Thank you Steve and Merrie. I will always sing your praises and recommend you to anyone who wants to move to Monterey. You are simply, "the best". read more

We rented a house near Lovers' Point Park in PG from them. The house was fantastic--so the rent was totally worth it. They were mostly very prompt with repair requests. When we called their office, someone was already there to pick up the phone. Also, the knowledge of the property managers about the house and maintenance issues was very impressive. After we left, they took off only 70$ from our security deposit because we didn't shampoo a carpet. Overall, I would highly recommend renting from them. read more

This place seems legit at first. His staff is very nice but they are totally powerless and are at the mercy of Mr. Gorman. I needed a place very quickly since I was starting a new job in a new place and was shelling out a ton of cash staying at a hotel for 2 weeks. The ladies at the front desk were good, they answered all my questions, followed up with me, but the time to actually get your application evaluated by Steve was unacceptable. I was very quick with my application and have great credit, yet, it took over 2 weeks to hear back from Gorman Real Estate (at that point I had given up). You do not get his real phone number when you call this place - only the front desk. He won't speak to you unless HE wants to. I also felt as if the layout of his office puts himself at a distance to his clients. His desk is tucked away behind the front desk in an area where you really wouldn't stroll as a client. I even saw Steve pop out of his office looked right at me and declined to even say hello. Throughout my whole dealing with Gorman Real Estate, I did not get to speak to Steve once. There's something wrong with that when he's the sole agent here. read more

I've rented several homes from Gorman Real Estate and they are one of the best in the business. The homes they manage are extremely well-maintained, clean, and in good working order. They are fast to respond to email, phone calls, and service requests. I can't recommend them enough. Steve and the office staff are all wonderful to work with. read more

I had the opportunity to live in Monterey for a year 2014-2015, and the folks at Gorman Real Estate made the whole process of renting as easy as it can be. Finding a place to live on the Monterey Peninsula is difficult, and after I saw a place being rented by Gorman Real Estate, I thought I'd take a look. Gayle and Merrie, whom I worked with most, are very helpful, and aware of all the units they rent. They made it very easy to go look at the options, and even though the first unit I looked at didn't suit my needs, they suggested another location that was perfect. I never had to call or go to the office for any maintenance or issues, but every time I did stop by, the staff was nice and welcoming. They do have on call support, which I thought was a great bonus! I would recommend working with Gorman Real Estate if you are looking for a place to live, they certainly made a great impression on me. read more

I have been a renter with Gorman Property Management for 6 years and I hope that I continue to be for many more. Steve Gorman and his front office team are available, responsive and kind. Thank you for all that you do! read more

After a little over a year, I am on my way out of this city. It's been a very stressful time for me living here, however none of this stress came from this place at all. Gorman and his team are extremely kind. Every time I walked into the office each month, his staff made me more than welcome. My place itself was nothing over-the-top, but it was convenient and fairly priced. I cannot complain at all and if I ever had to move back here again, this would be the first place I would stop. Thank you! read more

I do not recommend this place. They take way too long to respond to peoples questions. I will never use this property management service again! read more

tl:dr, I had a great personal experience with Gorman Real Estate and would rent again. From move in (early 2017) to move out (mid 2018), Merrie and Gayle are always pleasant and available for questions, and accommodating to my needs. I was worried when my rented condo needed minor repairs caused by my movers, but Gorman RE charged extremely fair repair costs and never did I feel cheated. More importantly, even though renting in the Monterey area is expensive and the deposit costed, they returned my deposit in full immediately after the post-move out inspection. read more

We have worked with Steve Gorman about 6 years ago when we owned a rental property in the area. We were extremely happy with the professional service we received during that time, from Steve, Merrie and Gayle. They were consistently responsive, kind and courteous. We highly recommend working with the Gorman Property Management team and we will use them in the future, in a heartbeat! read more

This property management company is now blacklisted if you are military personnel or a military family. I highly recommend against this company and their properties if you are a civilian. Read below if you were considering purchasing the property at 4 Forest Knoll Rd. You have been warned. My wife and I are both military officers with 26 years of service between us. We have been tenants for 2 years at one of their properties. It is a house located at 4 Forest Knoll Rd in Monterey, CA. The homeowners/managers are Alfred Munoz, Jackie Munoz/Blakemore, and Phyllis Blakemore. We have been the first renters of the property since the owner moved into a nursing home. These individuals do not understand the tenant/landlord relationship. They see the house as a family museum and expect tenants to treat it like one. The house was a mess when we moved in. Rats galore (around 12 at my highest count) were clawing at vents, tearing through a wall, and skittering under the house. Alfred refused to call an exterminator to deal with the issues. I finally called Orkin to deal with the rats and do structure mitigation our second month in the house. Termites are a constant issue here. These are a subterranean variety that are prevalent in this neighborhood. They pour out of the ceiling and electrical sockets (roughly 600 - 1000 are normal). If you were thinking about buying this house, I would recommend against it. I believe the termites have successfully damaged support beams and the ceiling due to the amount of creaking and shifting of this built in 1966 house. Alfred's refusal to quickly handle outbreaks and failure to schedule preventative termite treatments have likely led to a compromised structure. Also, Alfred blamed us for the termites being in the house for some reason. Both Planet Orange and Orkin have confirmed termites on the property. My wife and I could not fully unpack at this assignment due to working 18 hour days on a regular basis. Alfred and Jackie will try to tell you that having your household goods in cardboard moving boxes is absolutely unacceptable to them. Both Alfred and Jackie Munoz will take advantage of opportunities to snoop through your things, then lie about it when confronted. If you lock yourself out of the house, don't call Alfred. My wife locked herself out of the house on accident when I was gone for the month on TDY. Some very nice neighbors let my wife into their own home, cooked her dinner, and called Alfred for her. Alfred took this opportunity to inspect the house before going to the neighbors' house to get my wife. He confirmed with my wife that I was out of the state, then he berated her in a raised voice (not quite at a screaming level) about boxes of packed household goods that we were slowly unpacking in a spare bathroom. He then went on to describe the master bathroom and our things on the countertop in perfect detail. He told my wife "you're an officer, you should be unpacked by now. It's like you're trying to hide something." He then threatened my wife and her career, saying "if there's any damage, I will go to your commander." My wife is a tiny woman. Alfred is about 5'8"-5'11". Alfred is a coward, manipulative, and likes to berate women. Alfred will not berate men or anyone who is not a pushover. I confronted Alfred about everything that occurred during that interaction and he denied any wrongdoing. He even defended his actions in berating my wife. He refused to apologize to my wife for his treatment of her. Just about every electrical socket in the house needs to be replaced due to wear. Chargers and cables fall out of many sockets. This is a fire hazard. Several sockets have scorch marks from electrical arcing. There is exposed wiring in several parts of the house that create more fire hazards. The smoke detectors in the house are not functional. Alfred berated me for 30 minutes during our inspection for turnover at the end of our term, then had the audacity to ask for my help finding another military family for him to rent to. He also sought my sympathy with his 90 year old mother-in-law's health conditions, immediately after almost screaming at me for 10 minutes because he wanted me to unpack boxes while I was in a sling following major shoulder surgery. Alfred's memory is faulty and he has fabricated several events during his interactions with me. When my wife and I interacted with Bratty and Bluhm Property Management to turn in our house key, they were dismissive of us and just stated flatly that their only function is to find tenants for homeowners to rent to. In other words, they don't actually manage properties as a property management company. If you were thinking about renting it buying one of Alfred Munoz, Jackie Munoz/Blakemore, or Phyllis Blakemore's properties, don't. Run far away. read more

We rented a house from Gorman Real Estate and it met our needs perfectly. We had no problems with Gorman or the house and were very happy.

I entrusted Gorman Property Management with my rental property five years ago and feel I hit the jackpot. My initial interview with owner Steve Gorman felt immediately comfortable and I knew he was someone with integrity. This has been confirmed many times over. The Gorman staff is prompt and professional in handling all issues that arise. They are courteous, professional, and ever prompt -- whether contacting me about a problem at my property or me reaching out to them with any questions/concerns I may have. It is one thing to have a well oiled machine working the administration of your business, but Steve Gorman always steps in personally to handle any tricky issues that may arise, both on behalf of the owner and the renter. I am at ease knowing Steve and his team's eyes are on my property and that they take such good care of my tenants as well. It is rare to develop this level of trust. Gorman Real Estate has earned mine. read more

Although the owner really needed to replace the carpets and many of the windows prior to renting out the house, this did not reflect on Steve Gorman, who met every request to the letter and tried to mitigate any problems promptly, efficiently and with utmost professionalism. He and his crew Merrie and Gayle were always kind and courteous with every communication. I would not hesitate to recommend them for renting or managing. read more

For the last 8 years, we have retained Gorman Realty to rent/lease out our ocean front house in Pacific Grove; we have not been disappointed. Mr. Gorman and his staff, Merrie and Gail, have done an exceptional job of marketing our house and screening/signing and retaining excellent tenants. Additionally, Gorman Realty has done an excellent job of maintaining our house during these last 8 years so that it can command top dollar in income plus leaving us the option to seamlessly move back in ourselves--which we plan to do this summer. read more

Gorman Properities has managed our Pacific Grove rental properties for the past 15 years. We have always experienced the best tenant / management relationships. Steve Gorman, his staff and vendors are reliable and honest. They have always kept our properties in the best possible condition. Steve & Peggy P read more

Only five days a week and take forever to return calls. We were interested in a home but it was just to difficult to get through so after a week of call (they are only open 9-4) leaving message after message we went with a full service rental agency. read more

Well, my family just finished seven wonderful years of tenancy with Gorman Property Management, and I'm happy to say that from start to finish it has been a truly excellent experience... From the day that we got our keys, to the day that we turned them in we received nothing but first class service for everything from repairs to rent checks. Steve Gorman came yearly to make sure that our home was safe and secure, even going so far as to have our entire front walk rebuilt because he tripped on an inspection! The contractors that came were always high quality, and my phone calls and emails were always answered promptly by Gayle and Merrie. The only reason that we are leaving is because we managed to purchase a home in nearby Monterey, where I'm sure that I will miss having someone else to call for my problems..hahaha! I can't recommend Gorman Property Management highly enough, and if you're lucky enough to come across one of their properties, don't hesitate to join the family. read more

DO NOT RENT FROM LIARS!!!!!!!!!!! Gorman and the usual gang of idiots (his office staff) are plenty friendly so long as you are giving them money. The instant that you ask something of them (repairs, mold, etc) be prepared to be ignored. Need to talk to Steve Gorman, good luck. He will not return your calls and will NOT take care of your problems. As a tenant you are on your own. This company only fixes issues with properties when insurance pays for it or if it comes out of your deposit. They put up a good front, talk a good game but at the end of the day this company will weasel out of any obligation to take care of a tenant. read more