Outstanding Property Management - Highly Recommended!…read more Rick Soles Property Management has been my trusted management company from 2017 to 2025, and I couldn't be happier with the service they provided over the years. As someone living abroad, I had to rely heavily on their responsiveness and professionalism across different time zones--and they never disappointed. It always felt like the team was just waiting on the other end of the email, ready to resolve any issue quickly and efficiently. They consistently went the extra mile, were always on time, and maintained a high level of professionalism. My tenants throughout the years were also very satisfied with the team, which gave me peace of mind knowing my property was in good hands. That sense of security is exactly why I stayed with them for so long. Recently, they supported me through the process of selling the property, and their help was invaluable. I'm genuinely grateful and proud to recommend Rick Soles Property Management to any property owner looking for top-tier management, or to any tenant seeking a team that truly cares about their needs just as much as the owner's. Thank you for everything!

i've had very good experiences with this company. i've been renting from them almost 5 years. any…read moreissue or any repairs that needed to be addressed were taken care of the same day. the office staff are always friendly,kind and helpful.

Very professional!! Staff is friendly and coperative. Every employee is well educated and can help…read morewith ANY situation. Houses are nice and in great shape!! I you are looking for a place to call HOME......Please contact VS Rich Properties, you will be more than satisfied!!! This is NOT run by SLUMLORDS, VS RIch stands by there word and treat people the way the wold like to be treated!!! GREAT PEOPLE, David Newcomb (VS Rich tennant for 3 yrs), and looking for a another property (using VS Rich Properties) seeing as my family has grown!!! Trust and belive she and her staff will find me a perfect match!!!

(A perfect blend of professionalism and kindness)…read more I had the pleasure of renting a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom from them for three years in the area of bahama. Everyone there is kind and attentive towards tenants needs, and concerns. Shout out to Pam who i spoke with on the phone several times for being so understanding and easy to talk to. They are fast to respond to tenants and reliable. This company is also passionate about pet owners and want your pets to be as comfortable as their owners are. I would recommend this company to anyone in the durham area wanting fairly priced housing with the addition of friendly staff. I also will continue doing business with them in the near future.

Fantastic management company. I'm a big fan of Brendan Smyth, my broker who helped me since the…read morestart of my home search in Durham, NC. He was always VERY responsive in terms of maintenance and anything else that needed to be done urgently, such as when hot water shut off in the wintertime - it was fixed within the day. I couldn't be happier with my experience - I would definitely recommend Acorn & Oak and Brendan to anyone looking for a home in the Raleigh Durham area.

We worked with Acorn + Oak for roughly 3 years managing our rental property, and unfortunately our…read moreexperience steadily declined over time due to poor communication, constant turnover in points of contact, and lack of follow-through. The final issue that led us to terminate management involved landscaping/tree work that perfectly summarized the broader problems we experienced throughout the relationship. We requested quotes for landscaping work in mid-March and did not receive them until we followed up weeks later. When the quote finally arrived, the pricing didn't add up correctly and had to be clarified after additional follow-up. We approved what was described as trimming and cleanup work, but communication throughout the process remained inconsistent. Scheduled work dates were missed, partial work was completed without updates, equipment was left at the property, and both we and the tenant repeatedly had to ask for status updates. Most concerning, a large holly/privacy barrier on the property was cut back far beyond what was communicated in the approved scope of work. We were later told after the fact that the vendor believed mildew/mold treatment required such an aggressive cutback, but that was never explained to us before the work was performed. Had that been communicated upfront, we would have had the opportunity to discuss options and understand the actual scope of work being approved. The larger issue, though, was not just the landscaping situation itself -- it was the ongoing lack of proactive communication and oversight. Over the course of our time with Acorn + Oak, we went through multiple points of contact and consistently found ourselves needing to follow up for updates, quotes, scheduling information, and basic responses. Even our tenant expressed frustration with delays and communication issues. For a company charging a 10% management fee, we expected significantly better service, coordination, and accountability. Instead, the experience often created more stress and work for us rather than less. The Broker in Charge ultimately allowed us to terminate our agreement early, and we are now self-managing the property while evaluating better long-term options. I rarely leave negative reviews, but I think it's important for prospective owners to understand that communication and consistency were major issues in our experience.

We had a great experience working with Apple Realty. Phillip and his team are always on top of…read moreevery request and respond to questions promptly. Our property manager, Micah, has been extremely helpful and is doing a fantastic job. He is always responsive, handles requests quickly, and consistently goes above and beyond in taking care of our property. Compared to other property management firms we've worked with, Phillip's team is genuine, sincere, and truly cares about property owners. We highly recommend Apple Realty to anyone looking for a reliable and professional property management company.

You truly don't know someone until one encounters adversity. The last several months I had several…read morechallenges with repairs, the team at Apple Really stepped up and took complete control of the citations. They were pricey and always kept me posted on a regular basis with the work progress. I am thrilled and excited to be with Apple. They held up the gold standard of property management service in Durham for over 25 years.

We've lived at a Bob Schmitz property for a little over a year now and I'm happy to say it's worked…read moreout fantastically. Our apartment is beautiful, perfectly maintained and we have awesome neighbors. They are the best landlords I've ever had. Period. I can't speak about the return of my deposit, but I will update this review when we leave and report back what happens. I've gotten my deposit back at every place I've ever lived and I don't expect this one to be the exception. But then again, I'm also older, not an undergrad, don't throw raging parties, don't have destructive animals and I'm really into making where I live feel like a home. The good: they own their properties. This means they take care of them. One of the best things for me is that they are so pet friendly and don't charge rip-off 'pet rent.' Some of their tenants foster rescue animals and they even go so far as to post them on their website. Almost all their apartments come with a security system you have the option to turn on (hosted by Alarm Man-- no contract and cheap, cheap). There are plenty of security lights outside. No dark parking lot if you come home late. Also, they run background checks and pretty stringent credit requirements so no sex offenders or scary felons in the apartment next to you (unless they happen to be visitors, of course). You can pay your rent online with no rip-off 'convenience fee.' A blessing, even though their office is just around the corner, so no biggie if for some reason the system is down (never happened in the year we've lived here) and you need to walk your payment over to make sure rent is on time (I don't get the negative review that bashed B. Schmitz b/c they were charged a late fee when the system was down. I mean, duh, there's more than one way to pay your rent). You can request maintenance online-- we've had a couple of small issues and the work has been prompt and the workers are nice guys who don't look like they just changed out of prison clothes or are trying out for the next serial killer flick. They're professionals, for sure. They're also good communicators who don't invade your privacy. You have advance notice if they need to get in your apartment-- fantastic if you've got two little squirrel dogs who would likely bolt out the door otherwise. We've dealt with Rachel Davis and Marcelle- they're both totally awesome-- friendly and professional. I'd also add that they're queer-friendly and Bob Schmitz donates to public radio. Also, they're really flexible--if you want to move to a different Bob Schmitz property during your current lease period, you can do that.

Everyone on staff has been super helpful and attentive. Couldn't ask for more!…read more Pam

This the the best group of professional real estate agents in Durham! These folks helped me with…read morethe sale of a very complex property and "went above and beyond the call of duty" to assist with selling my house. They were EXTREMELY knowledgable on market conditions in RDU, have a great network with other realtors, have a slew of handyman/painters/repairmen for any repairs that you may need, and understand "what it takes" to buy or sell a home in this area. They make very expert recommendations, and above all, were very patient and delightful folks to deal with. I had used 3 other realtors before I found Cherry Realty, and was PRETTY FRUSTRATED. But the minute I signed with Cherry, they made recommendations and suggestions the past 3 realtors had never thought of! If you are looking for a professional group of realtors, who will be your best advocate, and represent your property to its fullest potential, call Cherry. Hats off to Lynwood Cherry. The BEST realtor in the RDU area!! Extremely positive experience. Five star all the way!

We rent from mr cherry. Great guy. Cool people and service is top notch. Love the location and easy…read moreto find.

Another company had my rental for almost 3 months with no luck renting it, they don't actually show…read moreit in person but use a lock box. Because of this they don't get any feed back s and are slow to reach out to prospective tenants. I switched this one property to Mann and Myers and got it rented in 2 days as they show the property in person. They also had a few suggestions to have the property show better, it worked. They have managed it for 3 months but so far so good, and they rented it out at a fair market rate. The other company had the rent too low trying to make up for some repairs the property needed that they did not know about.

If it were possible Mann deserves zero stars. I've purchased 11 homes in my lifetime all across…read morethe country. Mann is easily the most incompetent and unprofessional agency I've ever encountered. His lack of professionalism and follow through cost his property owner the opportunity to rent his house. Mann was aware that I was coming from nearly 1,000 miles away and had 4 days in which to secure a rental home. His office neglected on multiple occasions to produce a lease despite repeated inquiries. I took the initiative to go to his office and do it myself and bring him the financial terms. I shared that with one of his staffers, who said "that would be good." To my surprise the address ended up being a PO Box in a UPS store! Avoid dealing with this outfit!

Hands down the best realty company in the area is A2Z Realty.  I mean, Joel and his staff will do…read moreanything they can to help you out.  They are Johnny-on-the-spot with repairs and/or preventative maintenance.   The place is always well mowed and groomed.  And it is a beautiful location. There flowering trees everywhere.  The neighborhood features multiple walking and/or biking trails as well as the community park and rose garden are just a block down the road. While we're talking location, bus stops out front will take you anywhere you need to go.  There is a mall across the street with restaurants, a movie theater, shops, and a grocery store.  The post office, banks, dentists, eye doctors, massage therapists, and hair salons - all in the same block.  Library is a short walk away.   You cannot ask for a better location, especially if you don't own a car.

Summary: As a property owner, they are a worry-free management company!…read more A2Z has been fantastic at managing my property - around 8 years and I've never had to worry about a thing. They are trustworthy, competent, fair, and good at getting tenants who pay their rent and keep the place in good shape. All repairs were very reasonable in both cost and timing - I'm a bit sad I've sold my property because I couldn't ask for a better management team, and I will certainly use them again if I get another property in the area!

We had a wonderful experience working with Justin. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and…read morealways took the time to guide us through every step of the process. His honest advice and attention to detail gave us a lot of confidence, and we truly felt that he always had our best interests in mind. We were also in the process of moving to a different city, which could have made the home sale much more complicated. He made the entire process incredibly smooth and enabled us to complete the closing virtually without any issues. He was always responsive, proactive, and available whenever we needed guidance. Most importantly, he was someone we could fully trust throughout the entire process. He was a pleasure to work with, and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and trustworthy realtor. We're very grateful for all his help!

After years of looking online for a one level house that ticked almost all our boxes, we finally…read morefound one! Justin came highly recommended. We called. He showed us the house and we placed an offer. Then we listed our existing house. In a market we were told was sluggish due to very high mortgage rates, we had two competing bids by the end of the second day! Justin negotiated to our advantage on both the house we bought and the one we sold! We can't recommend him highly enough.

Chuck came by and fixed my lights, did a great job because the fixture was all jumbled up and…read moreweirdly rigged by the last guy. He's also a polite and friendly guy, much appreciated.

I had a great experience with getting a lease here, Maria the office manager is very nice and…read moreefficient. Im loving it so far