We rented through this property management company for five years, and during that time they raised…read moreour rent by roughly $100-$200 every single year. As a realtor, I repeatedly questioned the increases because the property simply wasn't worth what they were asking. Eventually, the gap between the rent and the actual market value became too large, so we moved out. Then came the move-out charges. They attempted to bill us for items that were clearly the landlord's responsibility, which felt less like property management and more like a scavenger hunt for extra fees. The best part? It turns out we were right. After we left, the property sat on the market for nearly a year. The rent had to be reduced over and over until it was close to the rate we originally leased it for. That's a long and expensive vacancy to prove a point. If you're a property owner, I'd think twice before taking pricing advice from a company that would rather let a property sit empty for months than admit they overpriced it. If you're a tenant, be prepared for annual rent hikes and a move-out process that may leave you defending charges that shouldn't have been yours in the first place.

I had to send a very special thank you to Area Texas Realty & Management team for their speedy…read moreservice and making sure our home was nice and cool after my Air Conditioning went out. Thank you and Happy Mother's Day to all of the mother's there! Amberly M.

After speaking with JR, Jacob and Tiffany the problem is with Envision Title. The company…read moredisbursed our $5000 to the "buyers" instead of us, the "sellers" , how stupid and unprofessional can they be? The person that did this no longer works for the company, Karin King, I feel for whomever she works for now!!

JR sells homes had it's positive and negatives. They were very kind until the end.They offered a…read morelot of support. However, I suggest getting every verbal statement of provided services in writting! To keep this short two of the major flaws were inconsistencies in what information was provided and the fees for services. I noticed an error in what I should have recieved after my final mortgage payment and other fees were paid before closing. The cost of everything was read to me several times, but they failed to mention the $10,000+ service fee that I found out about during closing. I was initially told their was no service fee and the company would get paid by charging high renovation fees to the buyer. I had a discussion about the charges and the falsified information provided to me. However, they refused to do the right thing and reimburse me. I was totally taken advantage of during a challenging and frustrating time. Their should have been a service fee but it should have been stated and written in the contract.

As an attorney who understands the value of running a sound business, working with Mark Davis to…read moresell our law office in Montrose was the best choice from the start. Mark gave us the confidence to market and sell at a price that well-suited our property and the area. He demonstrated utmost professionalism throughout the entire process of marketing, showings, and negotiations, while respecting our need to run a law firm at the same time. We realize that no small thanks should be given to Mark's efforts and fair dealings throughout the process. I have commented to my wife at least twice how great it was to have a realtor that thinks the way I do about negotiations and closing. I would like to call this "cool and collected," though he exhibits it more that I. More to the point, Mark's advice, attitude, and hard work got this deal done. Mark has done a true service to my family that will not quickly be forgotten.

Mark represented me for many years, professional and highly capable with honesty , integrity …read more Still using him today and recommend anyone that needs a good realtor for industrial and retail ..

If you want an agent that fights for you, this is the one! My husband found Evan using chatGPT. A…read morefirst he said. Lol. We put the golden list of what we working looking for, and up came his name as the right fit. And it was right... Working with Evan has been an amazing experience from the beginning. I can't say enough. The communication Grade A - incredibly responsive, provides weekly market updates with insight and recommendations based on expertise. Customer service is impecable. And when our sale faced obstacles, he did everything in his power to fight it to the end. His good nature, positive attitude and driving force got us all the way to the finish line. Could not have asked for a better agent! 10 out of 10 - hire him

I found Evan and his team online to help my father sell his home after my mom passed away. He…read moremore than lived up to the reviews and was amazing through every step of the process. He was kind, completely understanding and compassionate as my father moved through a difficult time and at the end of the day was able to secure an outstanding offer that fit the needs and timing of our family. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Thanks to Pierre and his team at Cornerstone Lending, I can call myself a homeowner!…read more1 year ago I met with Pierre for guidance and information on the home buying process. He offered advice on what would put me on the path to homeownership and one year later I closed on my first home. The team is diligent, factual and prompt. I cannot say enough about their professionalism and efforts. Even if you're in the beginning stages of planning to purchase a home, make an appointment with Cornerstone Lending. They will set you on the right path. Thank you to Pierre, Jill and Kathy!

Pierre is the best he is very helpful and was great in lending us money to buy our first home and…read moreeven better when he helped us refinance for a much better interest rate a couple years later. Two thumbs up

I'm so happy I had Kevin Collier help me find a brilliant apartment in Houston. He made the process…read morefun and effortless! Kevin has a ton of knowledge and answered every question I had!! He even asked an old client about his experience at a property I was considering. Kevin called every property I was interested to get information before I toured them with him about rent and square footage on their units in my price range. He took notes on all the properties he called and gave them to me so I would not feel overwhelmed with details. This allowed me to fully concentrate on what I thought about each property in order to decide if it was a right fit for me. You will be so glad you got Kevin's help!!! I would happily enlist his help again anytime I am considering moving or recommend him to anyone else!!!

ULR seems to come highly praised however my personal experience has been quite annoying. I asked an…read moreagent over two years ago to help me look for an apartment within a specific price range. Once I no longer needed his service (I found my own place), he continued to spam my E-mail account with invitations to rental/homebuying events to promote his business. I had to ask him a few times with a call to the office to request this to stop. It started with LinkedIn, and then through other similar social media mediums, then E-mail. Finally the office took care of it and I had to take the extra step to block him. Then, two years later, another agent who connected with me through LinkedIn as well began to do the same practice. In no way did I ever ask to opt-in to any of these invitations. That means I'm on another distribution list that I never agreed to. She is sending Evites--without any opt-out buttons. I had to contact ULR again, and another agent profusely apologized to me. I'm not into this spamming marketing practice because quite honestly, it cheapens a business and creates a desperate image. Do some of these agents like getting cold calls from random numbers themselves and pressured into something they don't need? I don't think any of us do! So it would imply that with common sense, you shouldn't do what you don't enjoy yourself, to people who aren't clearly requesting your service. The agent who helped me get myself removed from a distribution list (again) says that she doesn't practice those methods herself and aren't exemplary of ULR as a whole, but no one seems to be encouraging or reminding other agents to stop the SPAM method. I never experience this when I contact an agent through HAR. Bottom line: I get it, it works once on a blue moon, but if you're about branding yourself as a high quality agent, this spam stuff is not a lot of people's cup of tea. Try this instead, reach out to a potential client directly and ask if they're currently interested in renting/buying or would like to remain in touch in the future if neither are currently an option. Don't force me into your impersonal mass distribution list against my will. Here's the Federal Trade Commmissin FAQ on SPAM stating you must include information on how to opt-out of receiving future E-mail and honor opt-out requests immediately: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/business-blog/2015/08/candid-answers-can-spam-questions

I have been living in a rental property since the beginning of May. The first month was very slow…read moreto get things repaired, fixed or looked at. Come June 1st, i found out Evan and Shana would be my new management. These guys are AWESOME!! With my first management company which was a large company, i had to drop off a check downtown. This is 2018. With Evan, I paid online. So easy! When my unit has had issues, instead of calling someone or a lengthy email, i just use an online portal to submit issues. The responses are super quick- either someone coming to repair or scheduling a repair. I see lots of reviews from the people who hired Evan Howell, they are completely correct with how they treat everyone. If I could do it all over again, I'd look for a rental these guys managed. Or maybe i will have them as my realtor when i decide to buy a home. Either way, I'd like to continue to use their services any way i can.

I have been with Evan Howell Properties for a year now and this company is an absolute godsend…read more They have managed my townhouse and the tenant's issues - from the little things monthly that come up, to a leak that they responded to immediately - they handle EVERYTHING promptly and appropriately. Shana is a joy to work with, and I would recommend this company to anyone!!

Mikela was amazing. She was quick to get listings of great apartments that met all our…read morerequirements. Was amazing during the walkthroughs she did with us for all the different locations we visited. And she was very helpful is making sure that we had a smooth transition into moving into our new apartment.

10/10 EXPERIENCE... ABOVE & BEYOND!…read more I had an absolutely AMAZING experience working with Courtney Roberson at Smart City Apartment Locating! The service requested, quality, and value truly went above and beyond. From the start, Courtney took the time to understand my budget and exactly what I was looking for, and she delivered BIG by helping me find the perfect high-rise apartment. She was professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making sure I found the right place. The entire process was smooth, stress-free, and actually exciting because of how much care and effort she put into every step. Smart City is a fantastic company to work with, and Courtney is a total standout! And let me just say the services they offer once you find the right spot? Let's just call that a very nice surprise you'll have to experience for yourself once you get locked in with this company! Definitely worth it. If you're apartment hunting and want top-tier service with real results, Courtney Roberson is the one. Highly, highly recommend!