I've known and worked with Steve Francois professionally for quite some time, and he has become one…read moreof the people I trust when I need a knowledgeable property management perspective. What I've always appreciated about Steve is that he's straightforward, experienced, and practical. When I've had questions involving rental property or needed a resource for an owner who could benefit from professional management, Steve has been generous with his knowledge and responsive when I've reached out. Being in real estate myself, I don't take professional referrals lightly because the people I recommend ultimately reflect on me as well. I've felt comfortable referring owners to Steve and SLPM Property Management, and I value having them as a professional resource. Definitely worth a conversation if you're a Bay Area property owner looking for experienced property management.

I rented with SLPM for 12 years. They are very responsive, even more so now with their new…read moreownership. Obviously we had issues come up in the unit over 12 years, but they were resolved quickly and staff are friendly and helpful. The maintenance vendors they used were also reliable and responsive. Finding a good property management company on the renter's side seems pretty rare and I'd be very happy to rent from SLPM again.

Originally, I thought I would have a difficult time dealing with a homeowner's association. I was…read moreworking in the capacity of a real estate broker representing a seller in one of the development that NAM managed. My seller had many issues but none due to the management company. They were issues he created upon himself. Although the association was not always able to clear up the matters I tried to help my seller with, they were the most helpful team of people I have dealt with. Each time I called into their office they would take the information I had questions on and present. Some responses were favorable and some were not. Again not due to the association. In addition I most say they were always available to assist me. I can recall several times April missed her lunch break to help me over the phone. She did not have to but she did. I really would like to thank each of them in their Livermore office for everything they did to help me and the seller. Cassandra Chambers, Broker and Owner Like Home Realty, Fairfield, CA.

Here is an email that our new management team sent to NAM with regards to the transition. Not very…read moreprofessional. They held us hostage from the moment we gave them the notice that we were terminating the contract. Dear Lydia, We are in receipt of your message indicating that your company will not release Association records until outstanding invoices are paid in full. We must remind you that under California Civil Code §§ 5210 and 5230, all books, records, and documents belong to the Association, not the management company. Withholding records -- including financials, contracts, owner ledgers, governing documents, and access credentials -- impedes the Board's ability to fulfill its fiduciary duties and may be deemed a violation of state law. Any billing dispute should be addressed through proper invoicing and collections processes. It is not appropriate or lawful to withhold Association property as leverage for payment. We are formally requesting that all records, digital access, and physical property belonging to Livermore Northwood be transferred to xxxxx Management no later than end of business, April 2, 2025. These documents are imperative to our ability to fulfill our responsibilities to the Association and ensure continuity of service for the residents. We sincerely hope this matter can be resolved quickly and professionally so we can all move forward in the best interest of the community. We are sympathetic to your desire to be made whole, and as the new managing agent, we want to assure you that we will work with the Board and make every good-faith effort to help resolve any outstanding financial matters -- including the $680.60 in question. However, the way this situation is being handled is not only detrimental to our ability to do our job, but also involves the withholding of Association property that does not belong to your firm. By blocking access to critical records and resources, you are actively hindering our performance, which negatively impacts both xxxx and the community we are here to support. All of this -- over a balance of $680.60 -- is creating unnecessary disruption. This can often feel like a small industry, and we often cross paths as colleagues. Transitions like this should reflect professionalism and collaboration, not obstruction. We sincerely hope we can move forward in a way that honors those shared standards. Finally, we were disappointed by your statement that your firm will no longer respond. Open, professional communication is essential -- especially during periods of transition that directly impact community operations and resident well-being. We hope to resolve this matter quickly and without escalation, and we look forward to your prompt confirmation of the record release.

Maria Lafever has been an incredible community manager for our HOA. We had two previous HOA…read moremanagement companies that took forever to respond and often made residents feel like a burden when reaching out with concerns. Since Maria stepped in, she has helped rectify many long-standing issues that previous management pushed back on or ignored. The community has improved so much by having someone responsive. Maria truly gets things done if she says she's going to handle something, she follows through. Her professionalism, communication, and dedication have made a huge difference in our neighborhood. I look forward to the many other improvements. Thank you !!

If you're on the board of an HOA and are looking for a management company, do your community a…read morefavor and look elsewhere. They've just begun adding fees for online payments. Like cell phone roaming fees, such convenience fees are supposed to be a thing of the past and, with CAM they were, until recently; A new payment portal through a third party and...voilà...a new fee emerges. Your community residents deserve better. In 2026 online payment fees should be considered antiquated. *********************************************************** I'm editing my original review to respond to CAMs response. I think offering community members multiple ways to pay their HOA dues is great. What I find egregious is the discriminatory practice of singling out one of those methods with a processing fee. I've told one of your employees I'm simply not comfortable with any of those other methods and wish to continue to pay as I always have. It's the same way I pay all my bills and none of my other creditors see fit to charge me. CAM is the extraordinary exception. Anyway, I've made my case and I can only hope there are others who feel the same as me and will offer some pushback against, what I believe to be, a superfluous and unjust fee.

APMS offers a seamless, stress-free experience with their effective "hands-off" model…read more Russ and Harrison were outstanding--professional, diligent, responsive, and patient throughout. Highly recommend.

My property management team has met and continues to exceed my expectations through their…read moreprofessionalism , responsiveness and commitment to providing excellent service.

Bought my Walnut Creek condo in 2007 (just before the crash). I was single at the time working 80…read more+ hours a week as a physician. Long story short ... got married, had a child, sold my business, retired, and moved to Cambodia! Just a little context so you might understand how Jody and his team have really supported us over YEARS and not just a single event like selling our condo. We tried to sell 1st with Jody in 2025 but the sale fell through due to buyer not being able to secure their loan (common issue I have learned). We decided to take a break from the market and rent the unit out for a year: Jody's team took care of all the hassles of renting your home. We didn't have to do much more than accept the revenue into our bank account and pay Uncle Sam (and Aunt CA). We went back to selling our condo when the lease ended to simplify and move forward with our lives. We were out of the country and with very few hickups sold the property pretty seamlessly. Thank you Jody and your team for all your work!

They are friendly and have a great response time when dealing with maintenance requests. My only…read moreissue was that they charge a monthly fee for renters. I did receive my full deposit so in the end I really can't complain.

Update: Real Property Management One helped us to set up a docusign lease agreement for our 2nd…read moreyear of residential property rental. No issues. Thanks a lot!

I moved into a very small, very expensive above-garage studio in Mountain House that is managed by…read moreReal Property Management one two months ago. Upon moving in, I was surprised by the fact that the unit hadn't been cleaned or painted or had any basic maintenance done before I moved in. The walls were patchy, washer smells horrible like mold, several lights that are out of reach were burned out. There were clumps of long hairs all over. The trim that separates the tile from the hardwood wasn't nailed down and quickly came up. The ice machine put out brown ice. I dumped it and found that the inner parts were all rusted. The water/ice filter probably had never been replaced. Within a week the kitchen faucet handle came off. The toilet ran around the clock. The only light in the bathroom went out. All of these issues were made known through the online "meld" reporting system that they use. Photos were uploaded. After two weeks of calling daily about having no kitchen sink handle and having to use pliers to get water going so I could use the kitchen, I finally got an email asking me to "rate my repair". A repair that was completely blown off despite its importance and urgency and my daily calls stressing the importance of needing it fixed. Someone finally came out and put in a new faucet. The toilet was fixed also after my constant calls and badgering. On several occasions I would get a call or two saying that someone would come out within a one hour time period and to be available. I would block out the time period and make sure I was home and no one would show up. So far this has happened 4 times. When I call I go through a dispatch and they tell me that they will be getting back to me soon and no one ever gets back to me. The latest one that prompted me to write this review is the fire alarm. A very simple, easy fix. And trust me when I say I would gladly fix it myself if I didn't just have major surgery a few days ago AND I am 5 foot tall AND I do not have a ladder...at 4am two days ago the fire alarm began to chirp. I knew there was no way I could safely get to it being days post-op. I immediately woke up and put in a "meld request " and made sure to mention all of the facts (I just had major surgery, etc.). I got a call saying someone was assigned to come between noon and 1pm. I was home all day, had my phone on and big surprise, no one came. At 1:45pm I called and talked to dispatch about this and was told that someone would be contacting me and to just wait. No one contacted me. I tried texting back on the text they sent me. No response. This studio is 500 sqf. I just had surgery. There is nowhere to go to escape the beeping of a fire detector. The homes in this neighborhood are just under a million dollars. The rents for studios are $1,600 and up, the rents for homes are $3,000 and up. The cost of living is insane. I'm a single mom. When I say that I have to scrape every single penny just to not be homeless, I mean it. I live here because it was the only option I had that would keep my 6 year old son in a nice community that was safe with good schools and also allow me access to commute to the Bay Area for higher wages. We lost our long time rental of 10 years in April and had been displaced for 5 months without a permanent home. I looked DAILY and applied DAILY for everything I could think of that I could also afford. So when I was finally approved for this home I was absolutely over the moon. Finally a steady home in a nice place. I don't think it's too much to ask for the company who is paid to manage it to do just that. Take care of the basic things that need to be taken care of. Simply communication goes along way. Doing what you say you're going to do and showing up when you say you are going to is simple. It's honest and it's the right thing to do. This company needs to do better. If they need to hire more staff or pay them more, then do it. Serve the people who you are contracted to serve and take pride in your business. Because really, what's the point if you don't even meet the very basic needs of your customers?

Acting as agent for HOA, Intempus failed to send me a bill for two years then charged me $6000 in…read morelate fees. All previous property management companies billed me. California is not a portal-only state.

Rose R and Evelyn C moved into Intempus Property on December 13. This is a delightful cottage and…read moresuited for our needs. There are several concerns with maintenance repairs and safety. We called Intempus Property Management on December 18 and Paulo Prado serviced our call. I appreciate Mr. Prado taking time and patience to hear us and guide our thoughts and understanding what was needed to keep us senior citizen tenants happy in our new home. Thank you so much Paulo for professionalism with a touch of tender care!

I had to do a quick move across the country and needed a property manager for my home in Dublin…read more Ben is local, and I wanted someone that was familiar with the tri-valley area. From the beginning, Ben has been responsive to all my questions/concerns and has always been honest and upfront about what I needed to do and what I should expect from him as far as costs and services. He was able to find tenants within a few weeks and kept me updated on what was going on every week. His costs are reasonable and comparable to the other property management companies in the area. If you need an honest property manager with no BS, I would recommend Ben. I've been on the east coast for 2 months and everything has been great.

My agent and I contacted Ben to manage our property in Dublin while we are away. At first, he…read moreseemed responsive. He went to check our property and told us how much rent we can get. And he told us that he could manage the property for us. He told us he had a cleaning crew, wanted to do a walk through with us and then have us sign a contract. Since we were already overseas, I asked my agent to contact him and scheduled the walk-through with him. My agent drove all the way from Albany to meet him for the walk-through. He seemed nice and respectful during it. However, right after, he said he had to turn us down because he's too busy and he just signed up some new clients. If he had let us know earlier that he was too busy to take us, that would have been completely understandable. However, he did it in such unprofessional way where it just wasted my agent's time.