Jenna and Greg, a brother and sister team with a long-term family presence in the Bay Area, are everything 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. read more

I was a tenant of BCPM for 7 years and though at first they were responsive over the years they started 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. read more

If I could give the company and owners 10 stars I would. I had been a homeowner prior to moving to the Bay Area over six years ago and fortunately landing in the wonderful hands of Greg, Jenna and Doug of BCPM. For six years as a renter through BCPM, I have always, always received the utmost customer respect, care, responsiveness and outstanding professionalism from each and every one of them. They were wonderful to work with, and had it not been for a work relocation, I would still be there. I want to thank them all for a wonderful and memorable experience and wish them continued success. read more

I called to inquire about their services in the Richmond area, as I am currently looking to invest in a rental property. I spoke to Jenna, and she was extremely informative, helpful and honest. Just to call and get information made such an impact, I had to write them a review. No incentives or need for her to be so helpful. Says a lot about their company! Thank you so much! read more

Whether you're a leaser or a lessee, you will be in good hands with the BCPM team. I was a lessee this past year with BCPM. Jenna, Greg and Doug are all lovely to work with, diligent, professional, and kind. In addition to being great to work with as a renter, I can also say from my experience that they represent home owners with the utmost professionalism. read more

Bay Cities Property Management is, by far, the best management company that I have ever worked with. They are professional, diligent and conscientious. They took care of all aspects of my rental property making my job as the landlord a breeze. Jenna and Greg are the best! read more

Boy .. I sure wish Yelp would let me give 6 stars on a review. I am thrilled with how Bay Cities Property Management has handled my rental house. I've had it for many years; managed it for many year, and finally let ANOTHER management company find a renter. They did. I had to evict that renter for non payment of rent. Then I went back to the same management company to find the next renter. They did. I had to evict that renter for non payment of rent. Then I contacted Bay Cities Property Management. They gave me a management proposal. It was a bit higher than the other people and I hired them on the spot. Why? Because I'm a real estate agent myself, and know that my clients do much better when they're focused on value rather than cost of investment (i.e. spending a house to fix it up and stage it). When you focus on cost, you can perhaps save a bit. When you focus on value, you can make much much more. End result? Bay Cities Management and their team found us a terrific renter. I know that they take great care of the renter so the renter is happy ... and then we're happy because the rent is deposited into our checking account like clockwork. It's much more fun getting rental income than paying attorneys to evict non-paying renters. Hire Bay Cities Property Management... you'll be glad you did! Ira read more

After spending almost a decade in San Francisco, the lure of more space for less rent lured us to the East Bay. After months of scouring Craigslist for the perfect place, we were thrilled to come across a single-family home that was freshly remodeled located just across the bridge in Emeryville. When we got to the house to take a look for the first time, Jenna greeted us and spent a good amount of time showing us around and answering the questions we had about the house and the East Bay in general. With the owners residing out of state, we left feeling confident that, if we did get the house, we'd be taken care of if anything went wrong. A few mishaps early into our rental proved us right. A "welcome to the East Bay" break-in left us feeling uneasy, so Jenna helped research alarm companies and procedures for installation. She and her team were quick to take care of fixes and there was always good communication about repairs and any visits to the house. Overall, Jenna was a great, responsive property manager! We were sad to leave the house and the area after just one year, but would recommend her and BCPM highly! read more

Everyone at Bay Cities is professional, friendly, and punctual. Communication is easy, direct and issues were always handled in a timely fashion. Greg, Jenna and Doug and all others in this family run business are top-notch business people, and human beings. I was fortunate enough (after my original land lord lost property to bank), to have Bay Cities take over management of my building. I have two pitbulls and a cat, and am usually treated as some weirdo out cast in Berkeley for having these dogs, but Bay Cities never made me feel guilty or like I was an inconvenience - - like my current management company is doing. I highly recommend working with, and/or renting through Bay Cities Management, you won't be disappointed.... you will have found the best management company I know of in the Bay Area. Thanks for everything guys, you are sorely missed here at the Virigina St. property. Owen read more

Extremely Professional and knowledgeable! Listen to Jenna and you will have nothing to worry about. Greg picks great tenants.

We are very happy with Bay Cities Property Management. They are curteous and prompt when we send in a service request. Depending on the service item, they have come to fix the item as early as that day. Otherwise, if its not an urgent item, they let us know exact times they will be available for us to schedule a visit. They are respectful of our time and are efficient. If a service item has been conducted, they will call once its complete to see how everything is which shows they follow through and genuinely care. I also like that they explain what is being done to the house so we are aware. They don't recommend things to be updated if they don't need to be. They have a great understanding of the building and the type of material they are working with to provide precise recommendations. They are respectful of our children and dog and take them into consideration when work needs to be conducted to make sure they aren't disrupted. I highly recommend them. I've never been treated this well by a property management firm before and have high respect for them and the service they provide. read more

We've trusted Jenna, Doug, and the team at Bay Cities Property Management with our home for the past six years and are so grateful for all that they have done for us. They have helped us find really wonderful tenants, have been super responsive to us and to our tenants, and have given us a peace of mind that far exceeds the cost. Anyone looking for a property management company in the Bay Area should seek them out--if there were a six star option we'd give them that. read more

Jenna was incredibly helpful when I had some questions about managing my rental property. I had put some calls out to a few property management companies in the East Bay area, and she was the first to get back to me. She took a good half hour out of her day to help me--just a random person on the phone--sort out a few tenant situations and make sense out of the confusing laws regarding rental properties in Oakland. She was clear, sharp-minded and kind and I really wanted to work with them after this conversation. Unfortunately they're a small, family-run company aren't taking on new clients--they would rather continue to offer excellent service to their existing clients than try to make more money and let things fall thru the cracks. I get it but was disappointed! It was obvious after talking to Jenna how much she cares about her clients, the community and about elevating the industry she works in. read more

Not sure how this business rates such positive ratings. As a property owner in Oakland near the Berkeley border, I called 3 days ago and left a message requesting a call back about their property management services. Never received any kind of return communication by phone or text. I feel how a business responds to simple phone requests also reflects on how they they perform in other areas of their business. read more

Bay Cities is my go-to for all of my property management needs in the East Bay. They are family owned and operated and have great knowledge of the local rental market. Great service across the board! read more

Bay Cities did a great job finding renters for my house. After that, they did a great job getting a lease addendum. They have always been very responsive whenever I have had an issue to be resolved. I will go back to them when I need property management services in the future. read more

We lived in a rental for Bay Cities for two years, and would have continued our whole lives if we could. Jenna and her husband are so on top of repairs, and the best to work with. Paying rent online was easy each month, and they are so great/easy to communicate with. I highly recommended this to everyone and so sad to go! read more

We rented a home for a year and a half that was managed by Bay Cities Properties. Jenna and Doug were incredibly responsive and took amazing care of the home. At one point we complained that the grass was overgrown and they worked with the owner to hire a landscaper who made it look absolutely beautiful. They were always incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Having rented many homes/apartments, I can say they were the best 'landlords' I've had. If I ever have a home I need to rent out, they would be the first place I'd call. read more

Have always been super prompt with any requests or issues I've had in my apartment. Often fixed the next day. I really recommend them!

Worked with Greg from Bay Cities Property Management, and even though I was out of town, he went out of his way to show my housemate different houses and to truly help us find the perfect home. For example, he showed us a beautiful home that was a great match for us before it was even officially listed on any ads (Craigslist, etc.). Greg really helped to lessen the stress of finding a home from out of town. Thanks Greg! read more

Bay Cities has been our property manager for a year and a half now. They are always responsive and helpful. Plus, they're a local family that's been in the East Bay for generations so they have great connections and know the market really well. I recommend them! read more

Jenna managed two rental properties for me, starting about four years ago. (I have since moved out of the area and recently sold the properties.) She did a marvelous job of it, with nothing but smooth sailing through the the various odds and ends that cropped up over the years. I highly recommend her. read more

Bay Cities managed my condo in Berkeley, and it was a 100% great experience. They were always helpful and responsive, and made owning a rental from out of state practical and profitable. They were also always responsive to my tenants, quickly dealing with maintenance issues, while outlining the options to remedy issues. After I had found a buyer, they continued to be as helpful as previously, even though they knew their relationship with me would soon be ending - and despite a difficult interaction with my buyer. If you are looking for a property manager in Berkeley I recommend BCPM without reservation. read more

Here is a true story about Jenna that proves that she is just the kind of property manager you have to have. My wife and I recently purchased a rental property in the East Bay and Jenna quickly found wonderful tenants. Then there were problems. The below-grade spare bedroom took on water during a bad storm. Excavation for a new sewer blocked the garage and had torn up the front yard. The tenants could not move in as scheduled! Jenna got over there on a daily basis and reported the situation continuously with phone calls and pictures, so that when I contacted the builder, I was totally informed. The builder, an honest man, corrected the problems, but we lost a significant amount of rent. Jenna, whose (reasonable} fees are based on a percentage of the monthly rent, REDUCED her fee based on that lowered amount. That's integrity. More work, less pay because that was the deal! Smart, energetic, well-spoken -she's the real thing. read more

I really enjoyed having Jenna as my agent for renting out my condo. She is very responsive and provided timely response on my inquiry. I highly recommend Jenna, she is awesome!! read more

I am an owner of a 6-plex in El Sobrante. I managed it for almost 10 yrs. I tried several property managers (PM) but could not find anyone competent. I found Jenna of Bay Cities Property Management through a recommendation on the Berkeley Parents Network. She helped me place tenants for a year, during which time, she never pressured me to hand over the management to her. She simply placed the tenants and perform other duties when I asked her. I finally had her manage the property and it was the best decision I made. She is competent, reliable, easy to work with, and is always on top of everything at the apartment. I highly recommend Jenna!!! read more

As an absentee landlord living out of state, I have relied on Bay Cities to rent and manage my 3 bedroom Berkeley condo for over four years. Their service has been perfect for my needs - which are to be completely stress free! They handle everything from selecting good tenants, collecting rent and paying bills, well maintaining the property, and serving as my representative to the condo association. They are friendly, professional, and very responsive. I can relax knowing that my investment is in good hands. Their record keeping services are also stellar and timely. I strongly recommend them. Definitely a 5 star operation! read more

Greg & Jenna have been responsible for leasing our 5 bedroom home in the Berkeley Hills for four years so far. Since we no longer live in California, our home has become an investment property and is considered to be a high end rental property. We feel comfortable knowing it is being well cared for with Greg and Jenna in charge. They have found quality tenants quickly and the monthly rental statements are timely and clearly understandable. They have access to qualified repair / maintenance services when an issue arises. It has really been an easy process and we are not bothered by anything that doesn't really need our input. We comparison shopped in choosing our property management company and although Bay Cities was a bit more expensive than the competition, they were confident they could represent our property well and attract tenants capable of paying the East Bay rental rate for a home of our size. We have been very impressed with their services. read more

As a grad student coming from out of state, I was worried about my ability to find a good place to rent quickly, and I feel very lucky to have found the Bay Cities team! Greg was extremely helpful in helping us find a great home, getting our lease set up, and making necessary initial repairs to the property. Since then, Greg, Doug, and Jenna have been responsive to any property issues, very helpful in facilitating tenant-owner communication, and are an all-round friendly, professional, and competent team! read more

After interviewing several property managers, I hired Bay Cities Property Management to lease and manage my 4-plex in Berkeley. This has turned out to be one of the best decisions ever. I really like the personal relationship I have with the staff. They have been great about responding to the tenants promptly and taking care of all kinds of nuisances (overflowing toilets, lock-outs etc.) I like the straight forward, timely reports they provide, so I always know what's going on. I can always reach someone if I ever have any questions and my tenants seem happy. I recommend this company to anyone looking for a property manager - I feel lucky to have found them! read more

Jenna has been great. She developed a good relationship with the tenants, and I can count on her to take care of problems that arise, as well as work with sometimes difficult work people. She also keeps me regularly posted with what goes on there. I find her very accessible and appreciate her professional opinion and direction on various situations. read more