Appleby Real Estate

This is my second day at 645 pacific #207 Long Beach which we rented from appleby. I do not know where to start. Just take a look at photos how they handed the house with cleaning. Forget the cleaning and check cockroaches in our fridge!!!
Day first they forgot to turn on the main electric switch!
Bathtub was full of shit and hairs everywhere
No pest control before we move in
I cannot imagine how these people survived in the market
Disaster disaster disaster

I extend my lease because they were great to deal with !
No complaints and friendly staff.

Appleby does a terrific job! They have managed two of our rental properties in the Long Beach area for several months now and have done a very professional and responsible job. We were in a difficult position with our former managers (they had mishandled things to the point of citations from the city, tenants threatening litigation, etc.). The team at Appleby cleaned up and turned around the relationship with the tenants, helped to remove a few of the lessor desirable renters, and has quickly been able to get things back on track. They are prompt to respond to inquiries and issues, are very knowledgeable about owner’s rights & the tenant’s rules and obligations, and, generally, run a smooth operation. Our account manager, Soko, has always been accessible and seems very well informed on the many aspects of managing a rental property. They have a solid working relationship with the applicable city departments, so they have been able to obtain answers and deal with the official government issues easily and in a timely manner. The new tenants they’ve attracted, screened and cleared seem to be of a better calibre than what the former management was bringing to the table. Overall, I highly recommend Appleby.

First time renting through a rental agency and I’d have to say it was a great first experience with Appleby. They have affordable rentals all over Long Beach. They are very pleasant to work with & quick to return calls and answer any questions that may concern you.

The best rental agency this far! Specifically working with Sal whom has answered any questions that I’ve asked. I feel comfortable & confident when I need something they are very responsive.
Trina

I would have to call Appleby «Appleby Real Estate Extraordinaire «! I have been renting with Appleby Real Estate for 13 years, & because of Soko & Vincent, I was given the opportunity to live in a place i call HOME. Most rental companies would have rented out the place that you’re applying for while your credit history was being processed, but not Soko, Vincent, & Appleby, they had held my apartment for me & even though I didn’t move in until 3 weeks later, they still kept it for me. But believe you me, you’re not going to find a better place, reasonable rates, & especially by the beach (AWESOME), unless it’s with Appleby.

This will be my second time renting from Appleby and I’m really glad that I chose to come back. They were quick with the rental process and the staff is really friendly. Sal even made time on a Sunday to show me a rental property (that I will be renting soon!) Very thankful to have come across this company and I hope to rent from them for a long time. Thanks guys! You are all awesome :)

Yay! I made it to Long Beach! I just finish moving in and I’m so grateful for this company. I appreciate all the help they had given me! First of all, the bad reviews are not true. I’m a first time renter and out on my own. I was able to turn in my application and was approve. They were able to find me a nice spot and is in my budget. So to anyone that need a spot, check this place out, you wont regret it! Keep up the good work everyone!

First off, I’m surprised by all the negative reviews. I personally worked with Soko to get our house rented and she was amazing! She helped me write and post ads and had her employee help with the open house. She was easy to reach and very professional. She also helped us draft up the renters agreement and ran the applicants’ background checks. Soko is extremely honest and hardworking which is why I have such a hard time believing the negative reviews about her. She went above and beyond in helping us get our house rented. I highly recommend Appleby Real Estate. Soko is your go to person if you have any questions!

««HORRIBLE PLACE TO LIVE”“This is a terrible company! They’re very rude and I believe they discriminate, the complex I live in now, they took .over for WABASH LEGACY. they’re trying to throw me out for no apparent reason what so ever, my rent has always been payed on time. Yet they dont have a valid reason for throwing me out. They’ve already kicked out 2 old tenants who didnt know no better. But best believe this company works for a slum lord owner., named DAVID DOYLE STERKIN (WABASH LEGACY LLC.) Do not rent from them, they dont care for they’re tenants and they’re complex. My building is infested, and old and run down. Just a complete hazard all the way around, there’s bedbugs in some of the apartments and tons of coca roaches, pigeon feases all around the building, .dont trust appleby at all for any of they’re buildings. Specifically the on on 1135 e 12^th street in long beach. If your looking for a place then keep moving along, this ain’t it. Otjer tenants are still waiting for they’re deposit after a year, they’ve taken wabash legacy to court for it. they only care about MONEY and not the way you live as people. MONEY HUNGRY!!! I encourage anyone who comes n looks at this apartment to post a review after, of what u see and a real opinion of what u think!!!

DO NOT RENT FROM THIS COMPANY. I broke my lease and moved out due to an UNRESOLVED roach infestation of the entire building, had cold water for a week because no one answer the phone and come out to fix it, when I finally got my stove a week and a half after calling, the people spoke no English, took literally 2 hours to install the stove, and to top it off I had to light the burners with a match because it was broken. Waste of time and money. I’ve already reported them and the building to the city of Long Beach for hazardous living conditions.

Soko is a person of ethics. I have interacted with Soko quite a few times and always found her to be helpful and courteous. You may not find her on the phone.
This company has helped me with verification and other property needs.
I do recommend them.

I am a community service provider and many of my clients enjoy living in the Appleby Managed properties. I agree Soko is great to work with!

Upon setting a date to move into my apartment, after driving half way across the country, I found out the day before I was to move in that the unit would not be ready for another two days. Arrangements were made for a new move in date 2 days later and an appointment set. Upon arriving for the appointment, after having driven thru the night, I was informed that it still wasn’t ready, but they’d give that day free if we could wait til 4… With everything I owned in my car, I spent the day at a park, exhausted, couldn’t go anywhere because I had my dog too. Finally getting into the unit, there were no bedroom or bathroom doors. A week later, the painting and doors were finally finished. The handy man that came to fix smoke detectors, exposed wiring and kitchen lighting was very… experienced. He just covered the wires, did not cap them. The sliding door doors not seal and our names have not been added to the intercom system. Numerous requests for everything… Received a call indicating that an outstanding balance was owed, when asked what it was, I was told I’d receive a call back because she didn’t know. Three weeks later, no call. Horribly ran, maintenance requests not complete, minimal professionalism at best. I plan to never work with them again.

I went to Appleby Real Estate to help me find a nice apartment to rent. I’ve heard many great things about Appleby & Soko from my friends and decided to give them a try. I’ve been to many different management companies and Appleby is by far the best one I’ve worked with. Soko was amazing! The «S» in her name should probably stand for Super Women as she did everything in her power to help me find an apartment I would be happy with. She was very professional and offered me valuable tips and advice. I will be forever grateful to her!

Have done Business with Vince, Phil, Soko and Crew for years,. They are fantastic, professional, likeable and extremely flexible. I highly recommend and respect their work! don’t listen to the yahoos’ who whine about some nonsense,. this is a great group of people who work hard to make a difference and do their jobs the way they are meant to be done.

As an owner, I’ve worked with several different property management companies in the South Bay and Orange County areas over the years. These guys have proven again and again they are the best.
It turns out most of their business is word-​of-​mouth. I only found out about them through my rotary club. I started them with one unit and within a year they had all 10 of my units.
As a doctor, I don’t have a lot of free time to devote to my income properties. The Residential Property Manager is so easy to work with. She makes it her business so I don’t have to make it my own. My monthly statements are timely and clear each month, and what they charge is very reasonable. Since bringing them in about six years ago, I’ve had some really great tenants, quick turnaround, and immediate responses. Suffice it to say, I don’t stay up at night worrying about my units anymore!
When I started, I spent so many hours trying to find an honest property management company. Even after signing on with other companies, I never really knew if they were any good. After several horrible experiences, catching my last company in a lie and having simple maintenance work bumbled by unskilled staff, I learned my lesson. I wish it didn’t take $ 4,000 for me to realize it.
I only wish I started with Appleby years ago. In terms of property management, these guys are really the best kept secret in Long Beach.