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REVIEWS OF DWELLINGS SEATTLE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
"When I moved from the Seattle area a few years ago, I turned to Dwellings to manage the rental of my property there. Since I was going to be too far away to attend to any rental matters personally, I needed an outfit that would take care of the entire process, from finding a tenant to collecting rent, to making sure the house was in order, etc.
As some may know, the risk of renting your house carries with it the possibility of getting a tenant who treats the place poorly or fails to pay the rent. So, I was very pleased when Dwellings found one of the most conscientious persons to rent my house that I've ever met. During the subsequent years, my tenant treated the house very well. Dwellings, too, did their part with their periodic inspections, and their quick response when something came up with regard to a maintenance issue.Earlier this year (2017), I decided to sell the house and I contracted with Dwellings to handle the sale. Much was arranged via Skype and email, and when I returned to Seattle for the final portion of the process, after my tenant had vacated, there was only a little more that needed to be done to get the house ready for market.David Karthauser was my agent and handled everything smoothly and professionally. Annette Grupido also stepped in at times, and between the two of them the house sold quickly, easily, and at a fair price.Overall very pleased. Thank you David and Annette. And there is another detail worth mentioning. A small item of sentimental value had gone missing during painting, cleaning etc. I thought it was never to be seen again, but I received a pleasant surprise from David Karthauser a couple of weeks after the sale closed and I had returned home. David had found the item; he subsequently dropped it in the mail. That extra step of David's really made my day."Victor S. - Single Family Home OwnerOctober 30, 2017
"Dwellings has been managing my rental property since 2012. When I was ready to put my property on the rental market, I called up four different property management companies. Of the four, Dwellings was the only one to come meet with me on a very snowy day and got my property rented quickly, even when winter is not the ideal time to put a property up for rent.Roland and team have taken their services to the next level with an online Owner's Portal for extra security, faster direct deposits, and detailed inspection updates so I know my property is well taken care of.I appreciate all that Dwellings has done and are proactively doing to make their services even better.James L. - Single Family Home InvestorOctober 29, 2017
“I scoured the internet looking for a property manager that didn't have the common review of "not being there when needed," seen on many of the others in town. True to all the great reviews I had read, the Dwellings Seattle team did not disappoint! Roland, personally met with us at our property and was honest and candid which we really appreciate. With his advice and the support of David and Marisa, we were able make beautiful upgrades to our property and to find a tenant within 1 week of being on the market. The beautiful professional photos were the icing on the cake (example of what sets Dwellings apart) and surely had a lot to do with the quick rental. I look forward to working with the Dwellings team for years to come. Thanks guys!”Jeremy E. – Condo OwnerSeptember 12, 2017
“My wife and I recently relocated out of state for work, but wanted to hold on to our home in Seattle. We decided to look for a property manager to handle finding a renter while we were out of town. We found Dwellings and scheduled a time for Roland to visit our home to determine whether it would be a good fit. Roland was very knowledgeable and impressed us with his advice and attention to detail. He quickly made us confident that Dwellings would take great care of our home. He suggested upgrades that would increase the value of our home while making it more appealing to renters. Within a week, we had beautiful hardscaping in our yard, making it more attractive and easier to maintain. Dwellings also found the necessary contractors to make our home move-in ready and coordinated all of the work while we were away. We were very impressed that Dwellings found a quality renter in record time (literally the week after we left!), which is amazing. Highly recommended.”Larry K. – Townhome OwnerSeptember 11, 2017
“My husband and I have worked with Roland and his team at Dwellings and our experience has been nothing short of stellar. I have to say these guys take customer obsession up to the next level.Dwellings Seattle has gone above and beyond their role as property management company to redesign and prep our properties for rental and give it a much stronger marketing appeal. Despite setbacks and poor commute, these guys persevere, went to the site on multiple occasions to make sure the property is remodeled to their high standard. Throughout the process Roland and Rebecca maintain a friendly and responsive attitude. These days when a highly rated and responsive business on Yelp is almost a logical contradiction, this level of courtesy is almost unheard of. So talk about going above and beyond! These guys blew past all my expectations!We have used them on two occasions. Every time their service has been nothing short of exceptional. They are not the only property management company we have used. We went with Dwellings for our most recent purchase for two simple reasons: value and service. At the end of the day we find that there is just so much value in a property manager that solves and deals with issues proactively, and thinks like an owner. I have heard nothing but praises from our tenants in the properties they manage. So far there has not been an incident where we had to run interference, and do not expect to now or in the future, because I know they look after our best and long term interest.”Audrey Y. – Single Family Home InvestorSeptember 8, 2017
“Roland and the Dwellings team are rock stars!heir responsiveness, professionalism, and diligence are beyond compare.We purchased an income property in the Seattle area, and as the deal was closing, I started to look around for property management companies within the area. Dwellings was the top pick based on several sources (of course including Yelp), and so I reached out with my initial inquiry.Roland's quick response and our subsequent discussion reinforced my decision to work with Dwellings on our property. Since then we've had many phone conversations, lots of email correspondence, and an in-person meet-up on site in Washington state, and I can emphatically recommend Dwellings as a solid business choice.Roland, Charlene, Rebecca, and the rest of the Dwellings team exemplifies top-notch service.Especially being out-of-state owners, we were concerned about being disconnected from our property.But the Dwellings team kept us updated on progress as well as being our "eyes on the ground", and we never worried about not physically being there.As we were closing on the property, the hand-off between our realtor and Dwellings was smooth and worry-free. Our realtor also commented positively about Roland and team, and assured us we were in good hands.After the property close, Dwellings directed an extensive remodel, and the place looked fantastic. Dwellings has now placed a tenant in our property, and we look forward to years of growth.I am satisfied that our investment is safe with Roland and the Dwellings team!”Brian C. – Condo InvestorSeptember 3, 2017
“We own a condo in West Seattle, and my husband was recently transferred to Sydney, Australia for work. We needed to make sure our West Seattle condo was in good hands (and that we wouldn't get a call in the middle of the night from our tenants needing something we couldn't easily obtain!). We chose to go through Roland and his team at Dwellings Seattle Real Estate & Property Management to rent out our condo, first because they were a better price than the other options we were looking at. But once we met them, it was more than that. You will appreciate working with them! Roland is an absolutely phenomenal property manager to work with. He is incredibly communicative and a fast responder. He is extremely knowledgeable. They rented our place out in less than a month (we didn't even lose a month of mortgage), for a price that we were very happy with. We had some work that needed to be done (painting, carpet cleaning) and they handled all of it. They make it easy to deposit and transfer money, and give you a ledger every month that's very straightforward and easy to understand. Highly recommend!”Jamie K. – Condo OwnerMay 22, 2017
“We did our due diligence and had a few management teams present their services, both with great reviews. Roland and his team blew us away, you could tell they were top level professionals. The thing that separated Roland and the previous teams that came to our home were the small details, Roland and Charlene spent well over an hour going through each room, bathroom, closet, etc and meticulously identifying improvements we could make. It was an easy decision after spending 10 minutes with them, no sales pitch was needed and it was a very natural decision.We moved out of the country (Kuwait) so trust is numero uno, communication is front and center - we both know that at any point and time we can reach David or Marisa. Before we put the home on the market we had to have a small piece of our roof repaired due to a leak and an electrical issue with the stove - both were done through Dwellings and we couldn't be happier - more so that anything it didn't cost us an arm and a leg and done with the utmost skill.We were also surprised with the pricing Dwellings provides - much better than any other we found, absolutely no double dipping. It took about a week or two to find a tenant which also made us happy for obvious reasons. From beginning to end a 10 out of 10 with bonus points - we are extremly happy at the painless experience and highly recommend Dwellings.”Michael C. – Single Family Home OwnerApril 20, 2017
“Dwellings is an amazing house rental management company. I have worked with them for over three years, and they have managed renting and maintaining my house for me while I live overseas. They give me total peace of mind as I know they choose my tenants with care, and they have always been honest and reasonable with me. In addition, Roland and Dave have been incredibly responsive, even though I have been living in places with a 12-hour time difference. They routinely answer my emails in the middle of the night. And they are always pleasant and practical. They also have been in the property management business a long time and have a wealth of knowledge and contacts. I recommend them without reservation!”Cassi K. – Single Family Home OwnerMarch 8, 2017
“Dwellings has been such a blessing and a pleasure to work with. Due to some unique circumstances with my husband's job, we had to move to his new posting within a very tight timeframe. I had interviewed a few property management companies but even in the first interview Roland / Dwellings stood out from their peers. Roland took a genuine interest in the house and in our unique situation and pulled out the stops to make this process easy and seamless for us. The Dwellings team organized the maintenance work to list the house and got it rented within 5 days of listing. They have gone above and beyond every step of the way, with Roland himself negotiating and advising me on lease terms for our new home in another states and reviewing my insurance statements to ensure that we have adequate coverage. They are more than a full-service property management company. They are your property management guardian angels!”Sarwat R. – Single Family Home OwnerJanuary 23, 2017
“I live out of state, and I recently engaged an independent real estate broker to market and manage my rental property in West Seattle. They were very engaging and compelling at first, and managed to find a good tenant. I was so thankful. Unfortunately, once the lease was out for singing and funds were exchanged, they completely disappeared. The future tenant was also out of state and already on her way to their new home. This was a legal, financial and logistical nightmare.Strictly by accident, I happened to stumble on someone who actually knew this broker. Out of no obligation whatsoever and with nothing to gain, Roland, the CEO at Dwellings Seattle, took it on himself to help me investigate this mess and help me with the tenant to straighten this out. Out of desperation I was ready to fly to Seattle but he calmly reassured me that was not necessary and encouraged me to stay calm and not worry. He spent countless hours making calls to multiple parties and authorities to help us. He was not at all interested in winning my business. He only saw someone in need, and felt he was in the best possible position to help.I was so impressed with him that I wanted him to manage my property, but he felt that he was now personally too close at this point, and insisted on keeping an ethical distance. I hope that I can convince him to work with us in the future. The real estate and property management industry is full of shady people and practices. I highly recommend Roland and Dwellings to anyone looking to work with someone they can fully trust their home and family with.”Simi T. – Single Family Home InvestorDecember 6, 2016
