Jenna and Greg, a brother and sister team with a long-term family presence in the Bay Area, are…read moreeverything you could ask for in a rental agent and property management service.. I used them recently when I was in a terrible jam as a landlord, needing to rent at the last minute when other agencies who said they help did not make good on their promises. BCPM responded to my crisis with calm confidence and an impressive reservoir of knowledge of the real estate market in Berkeley/Oakland/SF. They listened and took the whole situation in. I relaxed immediately: you could feel the realism and common sense from the first minute. Such a contrast to the hyped up, shark-pool norm in the Bay Area at this point! This group is the backstop everyone involved in renting in this crazy market longs for and desperately needs. For renters and landlords, I cannot recommend their services highly enough.

I was a tenant of BCPM for 7 years and though at first they were responsive over the years they…read morestarted taking weeks to respond to us. They also did not fix things adequately and we just learned to live with the state of house declining due to deferred maintenance. We moved out eventually and were due our security deposit over a week ago and have been completely ghosted.

Professional and Reliable Property Management I have been…read moreworking with The Cal Agents since 2025 to manage my house rental in the Bay Area, and it has been a consistently positive experience. Key Highlights: 1. Exceptional Team: I've had the pleasure of working with Wilsen, Ahyeza, Chris, Patricia, Jana, Fiona, Nikki, and Ramiro. They are professional, attentive, and easy to collaborate with. 2. Problem Solvers: One of their greatest strengths is that they never shy away from a hard problem. Whether it's a maintenance issue or a tenant concern, they tackle it head-on with a level of responsiveness that is hard to find. 3. Trusted Partnership: When you are looking for a partner to manage an investment property, creating an empathetic and caring relationship with the tenants is the most important factor. They have proven themselves to be reliable stewards of my property. Pro-Tip for Owners: Because they manage a diverse portfolio of both condos and houses, I found that providing clear context on my specific expectations for house-level marketing and maintenance from the start created a great feedback loop. Their receptiveness to this high level of communication is exactly why our partnership works so well; it ensures everyone is aligned from day one. Overall: If you need a team that is responsive and capable of handling the complexities of the Bay Area rental market, I highly recommend The Cal Agents.

My husband is really the one that has interacted with the property management team since we moved…read moreinto our rental home over a year ago. Recently, however, I finally had to reach out myself because out of nowhere, while making dinner, my sink stopped dispensing water and after I did some things it wouldn't stop. I called for support and while I was disappointed the after hour support was a voicemail, it did provide sufficient information to determine my next steps (i.e. call a plumber). Anyway, the next morning when I was able to reach someone, I connected with Wilsen who calmly walked me through what I could expect next. He and his team connected with the owner to get the maintenance request approved and shortly after the plumber arrived and worked his magic. Team work makes the dream work! Grateful to have the support of Wilsen and his team. Overall, I've had a positive experience renting frorm this property management team and hope it stays that way!

We have been working with top tier for almost 5 years and have been very happy with them. We really…read moreappreciate their fast and dedicated responses. Both Christian and Paige are amazing to work with and their services are unrivaled.

Christian and his team have been diligently managing my properties over the years and I have…read morenothing but positive things to say about them. They are always easy to reach and know how to get the job done properly and efficiently, even during stressful situations.

My partner had to decide to rent or sell his house. We met with Nick from Ukiyo twice and we were…read moreso impressed with his knowledge, direct approach and patience. We were looking forward to having them manage our rental and felt very confident with the selection based on the support and communication provided. We have had to put renting on hold but Ukiyo will be our first call if we decide to move ahead.

We saw a property on the Ukiyo website, and they quickly accommodated a tour. My partner toured the…read moreunit and loved it, so we applied. Saj was in touch with us frequently through the application process, but once our applications were submitted, communication was less consistent. That said, we found out the next day that we were approved! At least, we thought we were. Nobody at Ukiyo had confirmed whether we have pets (we do, and didn't want to double-list them with multiple adults applying), so they had to recalculate the deposit and needed us to provide vaccination records. Once we did so, we paid the deposit and went to bed, feeling like the next day we would pick up keys to our next home. Instead, we found out that the property owner doesn't allow pets, and that our entire application process was wasted. Not only are we not moving into what we thought would be our home for the next decade, but also we're having to find another option and wasted a week of time and energy. I can't claim I understand property management. That said, either the owner provided incorrect information to Ukiyo (in which case Ukiyo needs to do a better job screening owners since they "don't work with just anyone" according to their site) or Ukiyo didn't ensure that they had the correct information in their listing. Whichever is the case, the entire process has left us with a terrible impression of Ukiyo's business. It's already exhausting enough to navigate bay area housing without this kind of mess.

Updating: This is…read moreour final week in our unit and unfortunately there has been continued break ins (garage door opener stolen from our car parked inside AGAIN, someone tried to literally pry open our mail boxes, and my husband walked into thieves sawing off a bike lock at 10pm in the garage). However, this time management has responded. They've made immediate, tangible changes and sent out a few building wide emails with updated information and collaboration. This is a step in the right direction. I feel better knowing there is acknowledgment, discussion, and action being taken for the safety and security of the residents here. Thank you, SG for taking my concerns seriously and making changes quickly. At this point it seems like someone inside the building is aiding in these acts - but this is complete conjecture.

Told the agent Liezl multiple times what day and time I would be coming for a self-guided tour but…read morewhen I came there were personal belongings already inside the property. I was not able to reach her directly to clarify the situation but when she finally got back to me over an hour later she informed me the property had been leased the day prior. So essentially she had me break into someone's home because she couldn't be bothered to notify her prospects of the change. This could have been a very dangerous situation for both myself and the renting party if they had been home at the time.

Pedram has been managing my property for some years now. Insurance in California has become a…read morenightmare and we had to jump through so many hoops including replacing all the electrical and a large number of punchlist items all within a 30 day period or we were going to be cancelled. He handled the entire list well before the deadline. A ton of logistics to say the lease!!

My husband and I rented from BEM for 3 years. Pedram and his team were excellent in handling all of…read moreour needs throughout the time we spent with them including an apartment flood. We highly recommend working with BEM for any future residents or landlords in the Bay Area!

I rented an apartment with Myerhoff & Associates from 2020 to 2026. This was the longest I'd stayed…read morein the same apartment my entire adult life, and if I didn't leave to move out of the country I'd still happily be renting from them in the same spot. Rent was very reasonable for a beautiful high-ceilinged 1-bed, 1-bath full of natural sunlight in the middle of uptown Oakland. We had a full-sized washer and dryer in unit, a gated parking spot, and even a small front yard with a loquat tree. Laura, Nick, Chandra and team were always friendly, supportive beyond our tenant-landlord relationship, and quick to respond to maintenance requests, which were easy to place using the online portal provided. This was by far my best experience renting in my time in the US, and I miss my former apartment already.

My partner and I lived in a Myerhoff & Associates unit for just over 6 years. In that time, the…read morewhole team has been responsive, respectful and courteous. Maintenance requests were taken seriously and remedied quickly. We really loved our unit and would rent from them again if we didn't leave the country.

Premium properties has been a great landlord to work with. Specially Natalie, Ana and Juliana are…read moregreat. They are reasonable, always willing to help and expedite any service requests. As a first time renter, I 100% recommend them.

Avoid at all costs…read more Maintenance is shady (had a broken window for a year, painted without primering, etc), cannot reach people when needed, will give you the runaround when you ask for reasonable requests. Allowed strangers into my unit without notice i.e. for a cleaning service I opted out of, they never even told me what date it would be happening. No notice that people would be using power tools for maintenance while I was working from home. They even insisted I leave by noon on my last day even though I was paid through the month. The owner Sam Sorokin called his employees "stupid people" ("What are we going to do with these stupid people" he said to me personally). At one point I had a plumbing emergency on a Friday heading into a holiday weekend and the after hours emergency line was shut off. I had to turn off all water and figure out how to fix it myself. They fought against reimbursing me for a $60 part for weeks -- I wasn't even trying to charge labor for work I ended up doing myself. Just a house call from a plumber would have cost them more than that! When I left they communicated specific times that they would be showing my unit, but their people never showed up. At one point they asked me how showings were going, I was like hey, I was out of town, you never asked me to, and I have no idea why *you* didn't show it.

I've rented through Advent Properties for a year now. They have been responsive and considerate…read more There are some glitches with the ap Meld, but they have been easy to resolve.

I've rented my home through Advent for several years, and have many good maintenance experiences…read more I am writing specially to recognize Julio, part of Advent's maintenance team. Julio has come to my house several times and is always extremely helpful, kind, personable, resourceful, generous, and generally a delight to be around. Today, he came by to fix my range, didn't have the necessary tool, so went out to his truck and made it! In minutes, he was back in and adjusted the range exactly to my liking. Thank you, Julio, for making life easier every time you visit!

I have bought and sold homes for over 40 years across California and Maryland, and Alice Chang is,…read morewithout question, the most prepared and focused agent I have ever worked with. When I decided to sell my home in Sonoma, Alice came to our first meeting with exhaustive research and a clear, actionable plan to get the best price. Even though she was working outside her home county, her preparation was flawless. The results speak for themselves: my home sold within one week. Alice is now helping me find my next home, and she is just as impressive on the buying side--quick with disclosures and comparatives, and always providing sound, honest advice.

We cannot say enough good things about working with Alice and her team on two large transactions…read moreincluding purchasing and selling a home during the same timeline. The process was seamless from the very beginning which was a very stressful and overwhelming time. Alice, is one of the most detailed, driven, and motivated real estate brokers I've come to know. She is kind, honest, and always made herself accessible to provide clarification and ease any worries. She genuinely discussed the pros and cons of the decisions we made along the way. Alice is well informed and will support you every step of the way with her expertise in the market. During the initial period of working together, I asked Alice to help build me a timeline to follow. As we are nearing the finish line, and as I refer back to that same timeline, she never missed a beat and delivered 100%. We honestly didn't think we could buy and sell, but Alice made it a reality, and she does it with care and integrity. We felt valued as her clients and I would highly recommend working with Alice and her team. We can't thank her enough.