Chuck was AMAZING to work with. He was responsive, kind, funny (!) and was very clear about the…read morerental process every step of the way. He was highly communicative and made a stressful process incredibly smooth.

After a frustrating experience with our previous property manager, we were in urgent need of…read moresomeone reliable and professional. We interviewed several options and ultimately chose Chuck Liu from SFHM--and we're so glad we did. Chuck immediately stood out for his responsiveness, professionalism, and deep familiarity with our San Francisco neighborhood. His fees are reasonable, and the level of service we've received in return has exceeded expectations. When he stepped in, there were several unresolved issues left by our last manager. Chuck handled them quickly and thoroughly while keeping both us and our tenants informed. He built rapport with our tenants from the start, even introducing himself in person, which helped smooth the transition. Over the past year, Chuck has continued to manage the property with care. He strikes the perfect balance between independent problem-solving and keeping us in the loop, which we really appreciate. Chuck was transparent from the beginning and provided clear information about his services and contract terms--something that gave us confidence before we even signed on. If you're seeking a property manager who is proactive, trustworthy, and tenant-focused, we wholeheartedly recommend Chuck Liu and SFHM.

Alexandra provided smart recommendations to improve our rental property and we changed our windows…read moreand a blinds to meet a new code for safety. We appreciate the timely advice! Thank you Alexandra!

Alexandra Moari is exceptional. I live on the East Coast and needed someone I could trust…read morecompletely to manage my California home, and from the very first phone call, I knew I had found the right person. Even though I called at a terribly early hour by mistake, she answered with professionalism, energy, honesty, and total clarity. She handled everything with remarkable care and efficiency: preparing the property, coordinating details, marketing the home, communicating with prospective tenants, and carefully vetting applicants until she found the perfect tenant for me. Throughout the entire process, she was responsive, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and incredibly organized. Every question I had was answered quickly and intelligently, and every step was handled with real attention and care. What also impressed me was that Alexandra does not work alone. She has built a strong team around her, and that makes a real difference. Joseph and Mariana were part of that larger sense of professionalism and support, and it was clear to me that Alexandra has surrounded herself with capable people who help things run smoothly. She also has reliable handymen and other professionals at the ready, people who can step in quickly, fix problems, prepare the home, and make things happen without delay. That kind of network is invaluable, especially when you are managing a property from across the country. What truly sets Alexandra apart is her integrity. She is honest, hardworking, deeply committed, and truly represents her clients well. As an out-of-state owner, that gave me enormous peace of mind. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found her. She is now my property manager, and I would not trust my home to anyone else. Highly, highly recommended.

Jack our building manager at 642 Alvarado was always available, so friendly and welcoming. Was nice…read moreto know he was around looking after the building.

Worked through complex ledger of charges with me - although at times it ran into bend and blocks…read more They provided all documentation so that I could understand why/what went on. Thank you to GreenTree staff.

Very disappointed with the services. We were the first to tour a listing and immediately applied,…read morespending $90 in application fees for two applicants. The screening process was absurd: on top of the usual background check and income verification, our current employers, current landlord, and former landlords all had to fill out online forms -- and not all of them found the email they were supposedly sent with links to the forms. Five days after hearing nothing, we reached out to the listing agent who informed as another applicant had been sent a lease, and our application fee could not be refunded. We understand the importance of finding quality tenants, but wasting the time and money of interested renters and others involved in the screening process is unacceptable.

I didn't live in a property managed by Berendt Properties but I applied for apartments with them…read moreand had a great experience working with Andrew. We ultimately didn't get the apartment, and, yes, the screening process is thorough. However, I felt the thorough screening process was a good sign (they care about who lives in their apartments!) and the communication throughout was excellent. Very transparent and streamlined process!

Similar experience to other reviewers--this management company pulled a total bait and switch…read more Listed the apartment for a certain price on Zillow and then after I had applied and toured, told me that apparently a bidding war had ensued and to "respond with my best offer on the apartment by end of day". I was told during the tour that this is a rent-controlled apartment and felt kind of betrayed honestly by the outcome of the situation.

My experience with Kent Mar revealed an incredible lack of integrity. Rather than facilitating a…read morestandard leasing agreement based on the advertised price, Ken utilized the application process to engineer a blind bidding war among candidates. The original asking price was treated not as a requirement, but as a baseline for an auction, pitting applicants against one another to artificially inflate the rental cost. This is not just opportunistic; it is exploitative. Housing is a necessity, and manipulating applicants who have already invested time and money into the process demonstrates a profound lack of respect for people. A property broker should act as a professional intermediary, not a chaotic auctioneer. I will never consider another property affiliated with his name or company, and I urge others to avoid as well.

Our association is run by Maven Management. It's frustrating to try to communicate with them…read more There is no front desk, so the calls go to an answering service. When you try to contact them online, there is no call back. I have payments go in for the HOA and they're posted 15 days later with a late charge. This is from a customer point of view.

My partner used to rent a space in Walnut Square in Berkeley managed by Santino of Maven Properties…read more(formerly with Crown Fortune) and was quite literally traumatized by the experience. If you ask anyone in Walnut Square what they think of Santino they'll use language I can't use here. The property is poorly maintained and tenants frequently have to close temporarily due to leaks and plumbing issues for which they are never compensated. I know one tenant who was shut down for at least 2 months due to a plumbing-related problem. Another tenant was forced to move to a different location due to persistent leaks that were never repaired. Peet's in Walnut Square is plagued by problems (incl. rats). Maintenance issues as well as poor communication and callous disrespect led my partner to leave. I am writing this to warn prospective Walnut Square tenants as there are several vacancies. Don't fall for a slick sales pitch from Santino--you will regret it.

I lived in a property managed by Kelli Smith and her team for 16 years, and I couldn't have asked…read morefor better management. Whenever an issue arose, it was addressed promptly and with real urgency. Living in a Bancal-managed property meant having a working heater, a pest-free home, and immediate attention to things like leaks or electrical issues. They cared for my apartment as if it were truly my home. I deeply appreciated their professionalism, care, and efficiency, and I will genuinely miss having them manage the place I live. In a city full of difficult landlords, they are a shining exception, and I'm incredibly grateful for everything they did for me.

I've had the absolute pleasure of working with BanCal Properties on a professional level, and more…read morespecifically with Kelli Smith. Kelli is an exceptional person and consummate professional who is always hands-on and proactive, making sure we have everything we need to properly protect her clients. Whenever one of Kelli's clients comes across my desk, I already know the experience is going to be smooth and seamless. If you need a property manager who truly advocates for her clients, look no further.

Rentals in SF is one of the honest ones in the city…read more Me and my partner initially applied to a unit in Noe Valley with Falisha. The app was straightforward and they use a local company Able Screening for the background/credit report. While we didn't get it we were able to use the same application for another unit in the panhandle within a month. Finally, we found a unit near USF and talked with Jackie and Liz about our interest in it. They prefer email, so it was hard to find someone to call. However, once things got kicked off they were prompt and responsive with email correspondence. The onboarding process was straightforward, and they were clear about the initial deposits, rent, commission and scope of their business. Very positive experience overall with the 3-4 times we toured units, and we love our new apartment!

Liz Pisco made the rental process easy which is appreciated especially considering how difficult it…read moreis to find a place in SF. She was always responsive and provided exactly what was required to submit an application. Thank you, Liz for helping find the perfect apartment for me!