The people who work here are smart and nice. Good WiFi signal. Also, Bill makes the best coffee…read more Check it out

My bathtub in my West Street apartment happened to be in perfect condition to allow me to take my…read moreweekly ramen baths in undisturbed and unmatched peace. I can only give 3 stars, however, as the tub enamel hue was not the adequate shade of neglected-clean gray to make me 100% sure that I wasn't spending my MSG&me time in Chernobyl. You must respect a space, however, that allows you to unequivocally be your best self.

From the owner: We are an award-winning real estate team serving buyers and sellers in central Iowa with…read moreresidential, commercial, investment properties, or land & lots. We serve all of Story County including Ames, as well as Des Moines, Ankeny, Huxley, Boone, and most of Boone County!

Abby and team were fantastic to work with! We were looking for a place for our son to live in while…read moreattending Iowa state. We were looking for a house or condo where he would have roommates. Abby guided us through the entire process start to finish! We looked at a lot of places. It was great that Abby knew the area, had done research on the property and was old point out things at the viewing that we had never even thought of! When we found the one we were excited and Abby once again led us through the offer process and the closing. Dennise was a key piece in making sure we knew everything about how and who to contact to set up utilities to also making sure we had the correct form for the homestead exemption too. We landed on a great place that our son and his roommate like and we have a great property for him to live in while there and with potential for us to keep as an investment when he's done!!

From the owner: We are always better together than alone. When you work with Tom & Abby Premier Real Estate…read moreProfessionals, you have a team of hard-working, tenacious professionals at your service. Life is about building solid relationships. It’s no different here! We know that buying and selling a home is not a “transaction” – but a complete experience, with different meanings and emotions for everyone. Getting to know you, our client, helps us tailor the experience to you.

A complete Fraud! Beware of this management and their apartment. I would give them a ZERO star if I…read morecould. 1. They provided us with a dirty apartment that had multiple urine stains in the toilet bowl, an ink-spotted carpet in one bedroom, a dirty oven, and a kitchen counter that was extremely stained and filthy. 2. It was a townhome, and they were renting out nearby units to anyone. The neighbor next door had drug issues. We couldn't access the basement because of a strong weed smell, and there was a persistent weed odor on the porch as well. When we reported this, they simply directed us to the police station without taking any action. Even though we had a porch, it wasn't ours -- it was used as a shortcut by random people. 3. During our stay at 414, S 4th St, our newly purchased car was vandalized. When we reported it, they took no further action. Simply did some big talk. 4. When we vacated the apartment with a toddler and a 9-year-old, we cleaned it thoroughly, almost like new, and I have photo evidence. They should have been ashamed of how far we went with the cleaning. 5. The biggest fraud came after we left. They failed to return our security deposit. When I asked about it, they kept saying the address I gave was returning their letters, even though all our bills from Ames arrived without issue. Eventually, I asked them to send it to my friend, and they finally did. 6. The real surprise came then, and their story about cats and bulls was exposed. They deducted the full $1260 from our deposit and presented fake cleaning and pest control bills (we never got any pest control during our stay). Management companies usually do monthly pest control, but not Martin Property! 7. When asked for an explanation, I received rude behavior from them. They do not even know the proper etiquette for talking to their tenants as soon as they vacate the apartments. Please be cautious with this management company and its rental properties. It's unlikely you'll get your security deposit back, as the owners and staff often behave unprofessionally and are a bunch of FRAUDS. I'm confused how they continue to operate in Ames despite receiving so many negative reviews.

A complete Fraud! Beware of this management and their apartment. I would give them a ZERO star if I…read morecould. 1. They provided us with a dirty apartment that had multiple urine stains in the toilet bowl, an ink-spotted carpet in one bedroom, a dirty oven, and a kitchen counter that was extremely stained and filthy. 2. It was a townhome, and they were renting out nearby units to anyone. The neighbor next door had drug issues. We couldn't access the basement because of a strong weed smell, and there was a persistent weed odor on the porch as well. When we reported this, they simply directed us to the police station without taking any action. Even though we had a porch, it wasn't ours -- it was used as a shortcut by random people. 3. During our stay at 414, S 4th St, our newly purchased car was vandalized. When we reported it, they took no further action. Simply did some big talk. 4. When we vacated the apartment with a toddler and a 9-year-old, we cleaned it thoroughly, almost like new, and I have photo evidence. They should have been ashamed of how far we went with the cleaning. 5. The biggest fraud came after we left. They failed to return our security deposit. When I asked about it, they kept saying the address I gave was returning their letters, even though all our bills from Ames arrived without issue. Eventually, I asked them to send it to my friend, and they finally did. 6. The real surprise came then, and their story about cats and bulls was exposed. They deducted the full $1260 from our deposit and presented fake cleaning and pest control bills (we never got any pest control during our stay). Management companies usually do monthly pest control, but not Martin Property! 7. When asked for an explanation, I received rude behavior from them. They do not even know the proper etiquette for talking to their tenants as soon as they vacate the apartments. Please be cautious with this management company and its rental properties. It's unlikely you'll get your security deposit back, as the owners and staff often behave unprofessionally and are a bunch of FRAUDS. If you are already a tenant of one of their property, leave the apartment without cleaning it or making any effort to clean it. Trust me, you will simply waste your time and money. No matter how hard you work on cleaning, you are not getting a single penny back. I'm confused how they continue to operate in Ames despite receiving so many negative reviews.

I reached out to Traci to help with my house hunt in the Ames area at the beginning of 2024. She…read moreshowed me a few houses and I made about 3 offers but nothing was accepted. She soon started having her assistants show me listings instead of her which wasn't a big deal to me. I work full time and needed to see listings ASAP outside of the 8-5 hours. One week, I had sent here a few listings on Wednesday and she said she would get showings set up for the following Saturday. I said that would work great. One of the listings I sent her was within 2 hours of it being posted, yet it seemed she waited days to try setting up a showing, so the house was pending by the day I wanted to see it. She neglected to tell me this until the morning of my scheduled showings. When I asked if the sellers knew someone else still wanted to see it, she went into crazy defense mode. She called me over the phone to tell me she did not want to work with me anymore. She said showing me listings was exhausting (which isn't that her job??), called me a "spoiled brat," and told me I could kiss her ass. It was the most unprofessional phone call I have ever had with someone. I would never recommend anyone looking for a house to work with her, buying a house should be an exciting time and she made it an absolutely miserable experience for me.

Elli Jennings was very friendly and knowledgeable. She guided us through the whole process and…read moreprovided helpful suggestions during negotiations. She was proactive in showing us a house next door to another we looked at, that wasn't listed yet. She was readily available. It was fun to work with her to purchase our home.

Sarah is very knowledgeable and so friendly! She really takes time with her clients. She values…read moreeveryone she works with! She also has a large warehouse of items to be able to stage your home! An important factor in getting your home sold. She is trustworthy and always great with follow-up! She's well-versed in Ames and has a huge network of resources when you're new to the area! I would highly recommend her!

Sarah and her team are amazing. She's so professional, experienced, warm, and open-minded. She's…read morenot trying to sell you a house and is never pushy - instead, she listens and helps you to find a great match that's the best situation for you personally. We can't say enough about her - she makes an unparalleled commitment to her clients.

This company is the shittiest company around and will literally rob your kids. My son and 4 others…read morelived in one of their shitty properties for 2 years. once their lease was up they are now charging them over $5,000.00 to Replace closet doors that were never there put a new counter top in that they did nothing to, replace blinds that we already replaced once etc. I have never in my life see anything like it. While they lived there they had a fire, sewer back up and broken into to. I would never ever recommend this company and they need to go out of business!!

I would not recommend MTR to any college student looking to rent in Ames…read more PLEASE READ THIS: My friends and I all wanted to live in a house in college because we thought it would be fun, but we knew it wouldn't be perfect. Realistically houses need upkeep and things are more expensive (utilities, etc.). It's a cheap college house it Ames, we did not expect a palace. From the first day we received the keys to our house we've had problems. The second we walked through the door we noticed our house was NOT cleaned properly, or maybe even at all. Cabinets were yellow from no ventilation and knobs in the bathroom were covered in mold. There was dog hair everywhere, even a thick coat in the air vents, from the previous renters. We cleaned everything and they came to replace the knobs. They also forgot to mention we had to bring in our own washer and dryer. As time went on we noticed more. Our oven didn't work, our shower is ALWAYS cold, insects everywhere, one even came up out of our drain. Our bathroom ceiling gets quickly covered in mold no matter how many times I clean it. The downstairs bedroom started flooding after a big storm. Any time I've had a problem and I try to call them, NO ANSWER. EVER. I've began to text them and their responses are always less than helpful. Very sloppy management. I wish I did my research before applying with this company. Please do not sign with MTR Properties. We are so disappointed and cannot wait to be moved out.