I have been working with Dana for more than five years. We own a townhouse in the area that we rent…read moreout long-term, and Dana has always helped us find the right tenants. She is professional, reliable, responsive, and hardworking. Every time we need to find new tenants, we confidently return to her because we know she will do an excellent job. This time, I had a tight deadline before traveling overseas, and Dana went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of before I left. She even continued to assist me while I was out of the country, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Dana to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated, and trustworthy real estate professional.

Had an unfortunate experience during my move-out process after my landlord changed property…read moremanagement companies and Rasmussen took over handling the transition. During a disagreement regarding move-out expectations, I did not feel the communication was handled in a calm or professional manner. Due to the interaction, I felt it was necessary to contact the landlord directly and have a third party involved to help complete the process. I was surprised by the difference in communication style, as previous interactions in other settings had been more composed and professional. I understand move-out situations can involve differing expectations and interests. My hope is simply that all residents are treated with professionalism, respect, and calm communication throughout the process, especially in a small community.

Distinct Property Management feels like real white glove service at a very reasonable price. I've…read moreworked with 3 different property managers for my other properties and Nora and her team are by far the best. A lot of property management companies in my area are pretty well known and manage A LOT of properties in my area. However, when I read their reviews on Yelp, their service sounds terrible! They seem to overcharge home owners for poor services and rely only on brand name to get business. In contrast, Distinct Property Management felt like a breath of fresh air. After reading Distinct's solid reviews and after having an in depth conversation with Nora, I decided to take the leap. I'm so glad I did! Nora, Stacy, and her team are very professional and respond quickly whenever you have a question or need them! My tenant rental situation was quite challenging and this is why I hired a property manager. Nora was ready, prepared, and used her experience and expertise to manage the entire situation. It really took a weight off my shoulders. I'm very confident that few property managers would have been able to deal with this difficult situation. On top of handling the typical rental property operations (eg. maintenance, rental payments, etc), Nora adds a TON of value when things get hairy and complex! She was able to effectively handle aggressive neighbors/HOA and disruptive tenants. Upon move out, she did a comprehensive walk through with photos and gave me everything I needed to get the unit back to new. In a couple situations, I was out of the country and could not get to the unit. This required Nora's help, which was above and beyond our initial property management agreement. Nora gladly did an inspection highlighting issues where the building was not correctly painted and also let me borrow one of her lock boxes for several weeks so that I could send providers to the unit without me being there. She lent me her lockbox even after we were no longer working together and the tenants had already vacated. This kind of service is like no other! Distinct is just AWESOME! I look forward to working with Distinct and Nora once the unit is ready for rent again. I wholly recommend Distinct Property Management to my friends, family, and anyone who looking for someone to manage their property.

Excellent service and problem solving. The team took great care of our property and got a great…read moretenant! Can recommend to the max!

We can't recommend Scott more. Scott was our property manager for several years for our townhouse…read morein Santa Cruz. Everything went smoothly, I can't recall even one hiccup. Rent was always promptly and timely deposited, communication was great, and he provides handy year-end summaries for tax season. We had such trust in Scott that we retained him as our agent when we sold the house. The house sold quickly for even more than we had anticipated.

We worked with Scott to find the forest cottage of our dreams! He was incredibly patient,…read moreknowledgeable, and flexible as we worked through multiple iterations of what we were looking for. Initially, we were looking for land to build a tiny home. After more research and discussions with Scott, we realized a small cottage on land would be a better fit. This entire process took 18 months of my husband and I evolving our thinking as we learned more. Scott was an integral resource throughout the process and very understanding. Ultimately, he flagged a property for us one Friday morning and it was a perfect fit from location to price to vibes! We had an offer in within days and Scott continued to be an excellent explainer and advocate for us. We also appreciated how organized and professional Scott was as the house buying process is such a blur of paperwork. We couldn't have done this without him and are so grateful to have him as our real estate agent! We would (and already have) recommended him to our family and friends!!

I am a tenant at a property being managed by SRE. Greg and the team have been great to work with…read more They are very responsive to repairs and always find ways to work around my schedule.They were particularly helpful during an incident when the sewer backed up into the shower. They had someone over (on a weekend) immediately and even made sure it was sanitized after for our young kids. Great experience working with them.

Edit: Greg reached out to address the situation. 5*…read more Just setup and appt to see a house in Los Altos. Ruben was late which is ok, but showed me attitude over text like it was my fault. (Note: I'll change this review to 5* if the firm acknowledges their behavior)

Believe the other reviews!! This is the best managed apartment I've ever lived in. After 2.5 years,…read moreI'm in the process of moving out but am very sad to leave such a wonderful place. Leslie takes great care of the property and is always responsive to texts. The few things that needed fixing never took more than a day or two. The grounds are always well-kept. She gave me and my partner a small discount off the monthly rent for taking out the trash cans every week, and when we first moved in, she refunded me the price of the street parking permit because there was no carport available for me (6 spots for an 8-unit building). The quiet location is super close to downtown and Highway 1 yet for the convenience we are charged less than the market rate. The chances of finding a property manager as awesome as Leslie is slim to none in Santa Cruz. Highly recommended!!

I lived in a Muzzio Property building in Santa Cruz for 2 years and LOVED it. It was my first time…read moreliving on my own, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Best for those looking for a well-maintained, quiet atmosphere.

I thought selling a house would be stressful. It was not. Dave, Marvin, and all of Anderson…read moreChristie made my two recent house sales easy and seamless. They'd call or email if I had to make a decision, e.g., the amount of pre-sale work. The rest was well in their hands and I didn't have to think about it. When offers came in, they negotiated to obtain and to preserve the highest price possible. I look forward to working with them again. SHOUT OUT to Fantasia Bailey, who is managing my rentals. Again, it is seamless for me. Other than major decisions, I leave everything to Fantasia. There are no worries, with Fantasia.

My wife and I can't speak highly enough about Fantasia Bailey at Anderson Christie. She found us…read morewhat we considered to be the "perfect" applicant for our Condo. We are conservative business people who require the utmost in professionalism,..Fantasia Bailey is exactly that! Good communication, everything in a timely manner, courteous, professional and kind is Fantasia's way. We tried to compensate Fantasia for worked performed when she was in the process of helping us find our second tenant, my wife's mother had an emergency health issue and was forced to return to the Condo. This left Fantasia unpaid for a months worth of work trying to fill our vacancy,....she refused to be compensated for this. Professionalism and kindness,..it still exists. Rest assured that you've hired the best if it's Fantasia Bailey. Sincerely - Aaron D. ,.... Naseem N.

This review is specifically for John Morris, PMI's maintenance worker. We've encountered a few…read moreissues at our rental in Lompico--some of them quite unusual, like a mysterious leak under the stairs that only appears during torrential downpours. John approached the challenges with a methodical, careful mindset, testing potential causes and following through until he finds a solution. His attention to detail and logical problem-solving stood out in every interaction. Previously, John replaced a faulty light fixture in our kitchen that had been flickering and eventually stopped working altogether. He didn't just install a new light; he took the time to assess the problem thoroughly and ensured the replacement was a meaningful improvement. The new fixture works perfectly and is a big upgrade! Having dealt with less-than-reliable handymen in the past, I truly appreciate John's professionalism, deep knowledge of construction and home maintenance, and courteous demeanor. His breadth of expertise and understanding of how things work is genuinely impressive. We're grateful for John's excellent communication, dedication, and reliable work. Thank you, John, for going above and beyond to help our family!

Avoid this property management company if possible. They will do a great job of squeezing every…read moredollar out of you. From charging a monthly fee to pay your rent online, to lease renewal fees every year. If there is an opportunity for them to get more money from you, they will seize that opportunity. Their response time to calls, emails and maintenance requests is laughable. Expect to wait months for your concerns regarding mold and leaks to be tended to. If you have a ton of money to spare and don't mind living in a hazardous environment , until they can get around to fixing the issues, rent from this company! As a property owner, I would not trust this company, and as a renter, they prioritize profit over long term tenant relationships.

I worked with Nick Llewellyn at Authentic Real Estate over first six months to buy and then sell a…read morehome. I wasn't sure I wanted to sell our house, or if we would use an agent to sell if we did, so we decided to try it out on the buy side first. Within weeks of contacting Nick, we had been to see a couple houses that were not yet listed, through his extensive contacts. Getting to see properties before they even came on the market during a very hot time for sellers was a huge advantage. We ended up seeing a beautiful house that the family who was moving weren't thinking of listing for a few months. Nick visited them on our behalf, came out with a GREAT price, and handled the terms which included several months of rent-back to the family. We got into the house for 10-20% less than the market value had it listed. We couldn't be happier. During the inspections, escrow, and rent back, Nick handled all the parties' communication and documents flawlessly. We are now in our home and couldn't be happier. For the sale: Nick helped set a price and we timed the listing for a very hot time. Within 5 days we had 3 competing bids. Unfortunately, our escrow fell through after a bad inspection came in (if I'd followed Nick's advice, we would have done the inspection first). But despite having to put it back on the market after escrow, we got another full price offer within the week, and sold the house. Nick made himself available at all hours to meet and sign documents, and was extremely flexible with our family's schedule for inspections, viewings, and open houses. Great experience, would recommend to anyone.

Greg is great to work with--super professional, easy to communicate with, and really knows the…read morerental market. He put in a ton of effort to help me find the right tenant and always made sure I was in the loop. You can tell he cares about doing things the right way. I'd definitely recommend him to any landlord looking for reliable property management.

I'm writing this review because I truly wanted to express our immense gratitude and give you the…read morehighest possible praise, Gina. Honestly, it's not often you come across someone as dedicated and wonderful as you, and you've truly been an exceptional property manager for our family. From day one, you've gone above and beyond what we ever expected. We've been blown away by your constant availability - it felt like no matter what time we reached out, you were there, ready to help. And when issues did pop up, big or small, your ability to find quick and effective solutions was just incredible. It really made a huge difference to our peace of mind knowing you were always on top of things. Having rented in many places over the years, we've definitely seen it all - the good, the bad, and yes, even the ugly! But I can say without a doubt that you stand out as one of the very best people we've had the pleasure of working with. Your transparent communication, impressive efficiency, and unwavering fairness are qualities that are incredibly rare and so deeply appreciated. If anyone ever gets the chance to rent a property managed by you, we can't recommend you enough - they absolutely will not be disappointed. Our entire family is so tremendously appreciative of all your hard work and the genuine care you've shown us. We genuinely hope to continue being your tenants for a long, long time! Thank you again for everything, Gina. Your dedication to high customer service and your willingness to always go that extra mile truly make you a gem. With tons of gratitude- The Fernandez family

I've had the pleasure of working with Gina as my property manager since July 2024, and she has…read moretruly been exceptional. Without a doubt, she is the best property manager I've ever worked with. Gina is intelligent, knowledgeable, highly responsive, organized, detail-oriented, and always professional. What really stands out is her clear dedication--not only to her clients, but also to the properties she manages. It's evident in everything she does that she takes pride in her work and genuinely cares. Gina stepped in to manage my property midway through an active lease when my previous property manager could no longer continue. She made what could have been a stressful transition completely seamless. On top of that, she identified and resolved multiple issues that had been overlooked by the previous manager--things I wasn't even aware of. Gina handled every single one of them with care and expertise. It quickly became clear just how well-versed she is in California's complex and constantly evolving rental laws. Her attention to detail and thoroughness are truly unmatched. Throughout our time working together, Gina consistently went above and beyond. Her professionalism and reliability gave me so much peace of mind, and I honestly don't know how I would have managed being a landlord without her support. The only reason we're no longer working with her is that we needed the property back for personal use. But if we ever decide to rent it out again--or manage any other property--Gina will absolutely be our first call. She's outstanding in every way, and I couldn't recommend her more highly.

I love how the management of this company works,their response to clients is at a high level,their…read morecustomer service is very excellent,they helped me a lot in getting my new house

Brad and Seaview property's is the best services I've ever…read morehad . He goes above and beyond ! After 5 years we consider him family! Fixes all our issues and is more than fair!