Business Details
50 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Property Management Partner in San Francisco
Since 1976, Better Property Management has established itself as a leader in comprehensive real estate solutions across the San Francisco Bay Area. Our expertise spans residential property management, leasing, brokerage, and HOA/association management, serving diverse property types from single-family homes to large apartment complexes. With a cloud-based management system and over 30 years of end-to-end apartment management experience, we deliver cost-effective, high-quality services tailored to owners' unique needs.Our commitment to leveraging technology, 24/7 emergency response capabilities, and deep local market knowledge enable us to maximize investment returns while maintaining exceptional tenant satisfaction. We maintain strict compliance with California real estate laws and prioritize transparent communication, ensuring all stakeholders receive professional, ethical service delivery.
Services
Property Management
HOA Management
Rental Leasing
Brokerage Services
Maintenance Coordination
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of local property management experience in San Francisco
- Our 24/7 emergency maintenance response ensures property safety and tenant satisfaction
- We utilize a cloud-based property management system for efficient operations
- We offer customized management contracts tailored to individual property needs
- Our team provides transparent financial reporting and budget preparation services
What people say
Attentive to correcting quickly
Perfect combo of landlord
Helpful and friendly staff
Kept premises in great shape
Excellent responsiveness
Services
Property Management
Our comprehensive property management services cover rent collection, financial reporting, and property maintenance. We handle tenant relations, lease enforcement, and vendor coordination for residential properties. With 24/7 emergency response capabilities and customized management contracts, we ensure property owners receive maximum returns while maintaining tenant satisfaction through professional service delivery.
HOA Management
We provide specialized HOA management including budget preparation, reserve studies, and financial compliance. Our services include meeting coordination, rule enforcement, and vendor management for community associations. We maintain accurate records, handle assessment collections, and provide 24-hour emergency contact while ensuring compliance with California Civil Code requirements for homeowner associations.
Rental Leasing
Our rental leasing services include property marketing, tenant screening, and lease customization. We conduct credit checks, reference verifications, and background investigations to secure qualified tenants. We manage move-in processes, security deposits, and ongoing tenant communications while ensuring compliance with local rental regulations and fair housing laws.
Brokerage Services
We offer brokerage services for residential property transactions in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our team provides market analysis, property valuations, and transaction coordination for buyers and sellers. We maintain MLS listings and leverage our local expertise to facilitate smooth real estate transactions for both investment properties and primary residences.
Maintenance Coordination
Our maintenance services include 24/7 emergency response and scheduled property upkeep. We coordinate repairs, renovations, and preventive maintenance through qualified contractors. We manage routine maintenance requests, vendor scheduling, and quality control inspections to preserve property value and ensure tenant safety and comfort.
Questions
What property types do you manage?
We manage single-family homes, condominiums, apartment complexes, and mixed-use commercial buildings throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
How do you handle maintenance emergencies?
We provide 24/7 emergency maintenance response with immediate coordination of necessary repairs and services for urgent property issues.
What areas do you serve?
We serve San Francisco and surrounding areas including South San Francisco, Daly City, San Mateo, and Millbrae.
How are maintenance requests processed?
Tenants can submit requests through our system, which we track and prioritize with timely responses and qualified contractor coordination.
What technology do you use?
We utilize a cloud-based property management system for efficient operations, financial tracking, and real-time communication with owners and tenants.
How are rent payments handled?
We offer online rent payment options through our system with timely processing and accurate financial reporting for property owners.
Reviews (7)
James Towan
Apr 22, 2022
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Better Property Management has been managing at my San Francisco property for 30 years. We have a wonderful working relationship and I've had no problems with their performance over the many years. I highly recommend Steve Brown and his company Better Property Management.
John Haney
Nov 12, 2021
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Steven Brown at Better Property Management has been very helpful with problems at our property. The workers are very personable and professional and get the work done in a timely manor.
Janet McDonald
Jun 26, 2021
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Very responsive and friendly service. Mr. Brown is very helpful and always willing to help his clients with any issues that arise. Better Property Management is my go to business for rental assistance. Great team of professionals.
Ajay Sadhwani
May 29, 2021
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Steven was amazing over at Better Property Management. It was incredibly easy to pay rent with the online system & any time we had an issue, Steven was extremely attentive. Highly recommend!
Michael Yamashita
Apr 12, 2021
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Steve has provided professional, responsive and reliable service for many years. I've never had a negative experience with BPM.
Robert Crown
Feb 24, 2021
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Better Property Management is a terrific company to work with if you're looking for a competent professional to manage your apartments and rentals. Handling the day to day building operations is in good hands with BPM Inc., so don't hesitate to consider them if your looking for a property manager to handle the day to day, fill vacancies, effect repairs when necessary, and take great care of your tenant's too.
Jessica Henry
May 15, 2020
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I rented an apartment managed by BPM for over 6 years. Steve is very responsive and any issues that came up in our apartment (clogged drain, broken call box) were usually repaired by his team within a day or two. I had a great experience even through move out, and working with Steve made all the difference. Would recommend.
