SEE WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY

Sandra L. – Rental Owner

Aug 2023

“5 years ago after extensive research I left my home in Roland’s care and was away from the country. While I was gone, the whole Dwellings team took excellent care of my old house. Initially there was some work needed to make sure all was up to code, which was done in a timely manner and set up for renting. I was constantly kept in the loop of what needed to be done. If there were any issues I would hear both from Dwellings as well as my neighbors who were keeping an eye on my house. With the Dwellings portal everything was very thorough and transparent. If I had any questions, Roland would take time and explain things so I had a better idea of his reasoning. I observed that every decision was made not only keeping the rental market in mind but also the overall improvement and value of my house. In my absence there was the W Seattle bridge debacle and Covid. Neither of those seemed to have stopped the renting of my house nor the level of care given to it. With Roland’s contacts, the supply chain and transportation issues seemed to have made no difference either, never leaving my house without a renter/ tenant. During this time I had financial difficulties and Roland was very understanding and helped with solutions without dropping the level of care. Now that I am back in my house and living in it for a little over 2 weeks, I see little things that could have been missed (I am rather picky) during inspection. All that I do is email Roland and his team and all is being fixed without them being difficult about it. In another week or two Dwellings and his team will be done taking care of my house. I can honestly say that my house is being handed over to me in a better shape than I left it with Roland. Thank you Dwellings! It has been a pleasure!”

Iris M. – Rental Owner

July 2023

“Roland is conducting the Dwellings amazing property management team in perfect harmony like an orchestra conductor. The team has been very detail oriented and attentive to all our needs and requests from prepping the house for becoming a rental property to efficiently handling the day to day of finding quality renters and the many aspects and specific needs for our unique property. The team is very responsive and professional and always goes the extra mile to help solve the unexpected in creative high end solutions that fit our budget. I cannot recommend them enough!”

Patrick M. – Rental Owner

July 2023

“Dwellings helped us in all the phases of renting out our home in 2018. They gave us good advice on the necessary updates and managed all of the work; they took care of advertising the rental, screening applicants and getting the contract signed; and they have been managing the property for us, since we live abroad. We are very happy to be partnering with Dwellings. They have really worked very hard to make the process as easy and transparent as possible; and the quality and timeliness of the remodeling and maintenance work has been great. Above all, we appreciate how quickly and comprehensively they respond to any questions we might have. I would highly recommend them to anybody that needs property management services in Seattle. 5 years later (2023) I am happy to say that it has been a great relationship and we look forward to continuing to work with Dwellings.” 

Anton D. – Rental Owner

June 2023

“This was our first time working with a Property Manager company. We had 2 referrals so we felt pretty confident checking them out. After talking to Dwellings and another property manager company we felt Dwellings would help us get us to our goal of renting it out much faster. Working with Roland was a great experience. We did an initial walk through of the house and he made a list of priorities that we would want to fix or touch up. Some priorities were necessary like refinishing the floors and painting the walls. Others were optional but would help increase the value of our rental. The attention to detail and putting us in control made the process feel effortless. After the house was ready they were able to find us a tenant within 2 weeks! We're very happy with the whole process. Update: It's been 2 years and Dwellings has been exceptional in finding tenants and managing any issues w/ our properties. They've also helped us keep the house updated between tenants and made this experience stress free!”

Amy G. – Rental Owner

June 2023

“I have been using Dwellings as my property management company since 2016, and I couldn't be more pleased. Roland and his team have been responsive, efficient, and friendly from day one! If my tenants ever have an issue it is resolved within a few days at the most because they have their own crew. Everything from plumbing, to refrigerators, to roofing is taken care of swiftly and at a reasonable cost. Today was no exception. I called at lunchtime on a Monday at the beginning of the month and a friendly voice picked up right away. I was able to get my questions answered and we had a plan in place in under 10 minutes!! Thank You Roland and thank you to your whole Dwellings Team!! I appreciate not having to worry about a thing, because I know you are taking care of my property as if it was your own. A very satisfied and grateful client.”

Anne S. – Rental Owner

May 2023

“My house had been a rental for several years and I knew it was in need of some upgrades but the thought of organizing an even minor remodel was daunting and I knew too stressful and time consuming for me to be done the way I thought it should be. I was having to reconsider whether or not I still wanted to be a landlord. I decided to put my house on the market but after being on the market for about 8 weeks I began to question my decision. I started doing some research on various property management companies around Seattle and I took notice when I read the reviews on Dwellings. The reviews were mostly excellent. This company not only provided property management services, but it also could provide the homeowner, if needed, with planning and executing a minor (or even a major) remodel with upgrades that would keep the house and property in the kind of condition that discriminating renters want and expect. This concept really appealed to me so I contacted Roland, the CEO of Dwellings. Roland went through my house room by room and made suggestions of relatively minor upgrades that would provide maximum rental benefit to the property, always keeping in mind my budget and the overall goal of a great rental property attracting great renters. I made the decision to sign with Dwellings. The renovations came out beautifully. Dwellings took care of every aspect of the renovations and the leasing of my property. I enjoyed every step of the process and was very impressed by the professionalism of everyone that works there. This is about as stress free as it gets for a landlord. For the last 5 years I have had wonderful tenants rent my house and I actually enjoy being a landlord. I highly recommend Roland and his team of professionals at Dwellings Seattle Property Management.” 

Jim F. – Rental Owner

May 2023

“Dwellings Seattle Property Management is a "One Stop Shop" for rental property needs. The team takes care of everything for your property, from locating the perfect tenant, to negotiating a contract, to repairs/maintenance, and giving the homeowner peace of mind. I have used Dwellings for 3 years and have not had to even drive by my property for at least 2! I highly recommend Dwellings for your property management needs.”

Angela C. – Rental Owner

May 2023

“Roland and his team have managed my parents’ rental properties for the last few years. His guidance on remodeling and more importantly home maintenance have been invaluable. The team at dwellings has been committed to maintaining our rental properties and finding reliable tenants. Highly recommend this entire team!”

Vignesh S. – Rental Owner

May 2023

“Dwellings has managed the rental of our house in Seattle for the last 5 years. We have had an excellent experience working with them. They are professional, prompt and very thorough. They have helped us find reliable tenants, have fully taken care of proactive maintenance, and have been hands on in addressing any tenant asks. Dwellings made great recommendations and helped us with home upgrades through the years too. It gives us peace of mind to have someone take care of our property so well. Highly recommend.”

Margaret H. – Rental Owner

May 2023

“We have used Dwellings to manage a rental house, and we lived in a rented house they managed for a couple years as well, so have seen both sides of the business! If you have a beloved house you want to rent out, Dwellings is a great option. The entire team is very warm and professional. When things need to be fixed, The Dwellings team has the expertise or knows where to get it. It is quite a relief knowing a property is in such good hands. Expectations for renters are high in terms of cleanliness and communication. If I needed to rent again, I definitely would work with Dwellings. Overall, we really appreciate Dwellings, and think they provide wonderful service.” 

Amelia G. – Rental Owner

May 2023

“We have been working with Roland and his team for a couple of years now and we still have only amazing things to say about them. A couple of years ago we unexpectedly relocated for work and did not want to sell our home. We interviewed many management companies and did not feel comfortable moving forward with any of them until we met Roland. We had been in the middle of remodeling our "forever" home when we met him. Roland gave us three options to have his team finish the remodel based on our budget and where we wanted our rent price point to be. He and his team finished the job on time, on budget, and beautifully. Then they quickly got it rented for the amount we had agreed on. All this was done without us having to be in town to monitor anything. It was professional, seamless and perfect. We feel so fortunate to have connected with Roland and his team. Now we don't have to think about or worry that our property is not being taken care of properly and we didn't have to sell it. I could go on and on, as if I haven't already! The entire Dwellings team is just fantastic. We are happy, our house is happy, and our tenant is happy and well taken care of. That all equals money in the bank. Thank you Dwellings! We look forward to many more years to come.”

Cassi K. – Rental Owner

May 2023

“Dwellings has managed my rental house in Seattle for over 10 years and they are wonderful! From billing, to staying on top of the market and recommending changes, to screening renters, to making repairs and keeping the property in great repair, their entire team is top-notch and responsive. You will love working with them, and they will not let you down. Their fees are standard, but their services and attention to detail are excellent.”

Lynn B. – Rental Owner

March 2023

“After 10 years as a small residential property manager / owner on Queen Anne, I hired Dwellings to manage my properties and have never looked back. Dwellings almost seamlessly allowed me to make the leap from property manager to investor / owner. They are great with design and construction, great property managers and have an excellent understanding of the economics and legal aspects of residential rental properties. I couldn't be happier.”

Gilli I. – Rental Owner

February 2023

“Roland and his team are great. I am finding them very thoughtful, organized, responsive, and creative when it comes to getting the house in shape and rented. They handle everything (painting, repairs, appliances, yard, cleaning, photographing, advertising, screening etc.) and work with you to find solutions if problems arise. Roland is always available to get on a call to talk through things if needed. They are a true partner.”

Betsy S. – Rental Owner

2022

“Roland and team have been working with me for almost 2 years, as i've been getting a family property ready for the rental market. They were very flexible in working with our schedule and our needs, and the remodeling work they performed was done very well, timely, and - most amazing - on budget! The house just rented, for the targeted rent. Lease is tight and protects owners' interests. Super experience!” 

Thomas H. – Rental Owner

2021

“We used Dwellings to manage our property. They found a fantastic renter and took care of all aspects of our home. From the beginning, they were fantastic. The communication was perfect, and we felt 100% confident that our property was in good hands. We highly recommend Dwellings in all respects.”

Josh L. – Rental Owner

2021

“We worked with Dwellings Seattle to manage our townhouse two years ago. Roland and the whole Dwellings Seattle team were fantastic to work with. On his initial walkthrough, Roland's feedback was detailed and helpful. We took all his advice for updates to the home and everything looked perfect. Dwellings Seattle was able to rent our home for more than we thought we could get, our tenants are happy, and we don't even have to think about the property because the Dwellings Seattle team takes care of everything for us. I could not be happier and wholeheartedly recommend Dwellings Seattle.” 

Colin C. – Rental Owner

2021

“I have been using Dwellings Seattle Property Management for over five years. Roland and his awesome staff are professional and very responsive. They have resolved routine rental issues to a very complicated remediation situation. They are trusted partners I recommend. Roland has very high standards but that's what sets them above the rest.”

Byron G. – Rental Owner

2021

“We decided to rent out our home when a job update relocated our little family. We picked Dwellings after doing extensive research and it was one of the best decisions we've ever made. The Dwellings team has been top notch from start to finish - everything from inspections and maintenance, prompt attention to renters' issues and clear communication and expectation setting for us as owners. The home has been so well looked after these last few years, we felt very confident in the trust we placed in their hands. THANK YOU to Roland and our home team for being such excellent stewards of our property - would highly recommend their service and value.”

Bee T. – Rental Owner

2021

“When I had decided to put my house in the market for rental,I had interviewed several property management company.I ended up with Dwelling Seattle after talking to their CEO, Roland. He had gave me a good suggestions of things to fix/upgrade that would bring my property to the highest rent per square foot. He was very confident that Dwelling Seattle could find me a good tenant as soon as my property was ready. His team worked diligently and professionally to get my property ready. Sure enough, Roland kept his promise, my property got rented out in a week after it was in the market. It happened again after my first renter lease ended, Dwelling Seattle managed to get me another excellent tenant in less than 2 weeks after my first renter moved out.I did not have to experience a gap of missing any month of rental income. I strongly refer using Dwelling Seattle to anyone that wants peace of mind that your property would be well take care of and getting a great tenant.”

Alexandra K. – Rental Owner

2021

“Dwellings Property Management has been a perfect match for me I would like to express my appreciation to Roland and every Dwellings team member for conscientious and efficient management of my rental property during the past four years. With Dwellings I found a professional partner who could connect with tenants who would appreciate my property and treat it well. Their experienced tenant screening and selection and property maintenance have been excellent. When repairs have been necessary Sean and his people have attended to them very quickly and he has always considered costs in my behalf. He provided various options and their likely expense, so that I could make informed decisions. Communication with the team is superb and I am confident that my concerns or questions will be addressed quickly and thoroughly and will be treated with patience and courtesy. Communication is also excellent on the Dwellings website and owner’s portal. It is well-designed easy-to-use access to view financial statements and shared documents and I am confident the funding and payment options are secure. I would recommend Dwellings to anyone who is seeking the professional expertise of a talented property management team.” 

Carrie O. – Rental Owner

2021

“Roland, Marisa, Joe and the rest of the Dwellings Team has been nothing short of fantastic from day one. They helped turn a good house into a great home in record time with thoughtful updates and great communication throughout the renovation and the leasing process. No time was wasted finding good tenants. The property has been well kept up and I especially appreciate the ease and transparency of all the financial aspects of our partnership. Job well done.”

Gwen D. – Rental Owner

2021

“Dwellings came into our house, our major asset, and assisted us in all the steps necessary to turn it into a high quality, high value rental. There was a fair amount of deferred maintenance needed for us to rent or sell the house, at the time we signed with them. Roland shepherded us through the process. The dwellings team did all the work quickly, efficiently and with completely reasonable costs. We couldn’t have imagined a more effective service, and the house rented within days of going on the market. We cannot speak highly enough of the Dwellings team.”

Sherrie F. – Rental Owner

2021

“Dwellings has been the property management company I've used for my Seattle area rental for 5 years now. The Dwellings team has always been responsive to emails or questions and the property has been maintained well. After the previous tenants left, Roland suggested several upgrades to maximize the income on the property. Due to the pandemic, I was not able to be there for any of the work, however the Dwellings team did an excellent job. The property looks great and rented quickly for the target price. Dwellings knows the market very well and has been able to locate excellent tenants. I've used other property management companies for other properties (in CA) and Dwellings out performs them easily.”

Ally R. – Rental Owner

2021

“I’ve worked with many property managers over the last 10 years from London, California and most recently Seattle. Roland and his team stand out as significantly better than the rest. He always makes sure any issues are resolves to the highest standard.”

Ben S. – Rental Owner

2020

“Dwellings to the rescue! I moved away from Seattle and needed help managing my condo. I shopped around and had a hard time finding a management company that worked for me, then I discovered dwellings: The service provided covered everything I needed from A to Z (and didn't know I needed, but got it taken care of anyway!). With minimum engagement and time spent, they took care of updating my place, listing and finding tenants, billing etc. once I signed the papers, my place was rented within the month. They are easy to work with, Roland and staff are very professional and I love how organized they are. Their website and owner portal is top notch. As someone living in different timezones, the website is all I need to keep track of my condo and how things are going. But, what I love most is the peace of mind my condo is in good hands while I am away!” 

Mike P. – Rental Owner

2020

“We're over two years in working with Roland and the team from Dwellings and continue to be amazed with their services. They continue to go the extra effort with regards to our home, and it truly feels like a partnership. Roland and the team have provided honest assessments of our home, and where improvements are made. I have the utmost trust for their assessments, especially because they yield results. Our home looks better than ever, and they have found great tenants in short amounts of time. Dwellings is a top-notch organization and I would recommend them to anyone exploring a property manager.

Kathy T. – Rental Owner

2020

“Dwellings has been managing our house the past two years now while we are living overseas. We chose them over other property management companies because we needed a manager who would provide a high level of service and peace of mind. They are not like other property mgmt companies that just collect rent every month. Roland offered honesty in his assessment of our home and has successfully completed several high-impact upgrades for us while keeping within our budget. The upgrades that were completed not only allowed us to maximize our earnings but will be improvements we can enjoy ourselves when we eventually move back. Lastly and maybe most importantly, each time our home was marketed, it was rented within the week.”

Oriana B. – Rental Owner

2020

“Definitely recommend Roland and the team at Dwellings for property management! They took care of everything regarding renting our house out while we were out of the country -- finished up some remodel work we were doing, improved the landscaping, found tenants, and took care of any repairs. Dwellings always reached out to us for consent before doing anything, offering suggestions but leaving the final decision to us. The whole team is super responsive, always answering questions super quickly and thoroughly. It gave us comfort knowing they were watching after the house. We just moved back in and are very pleased with how good the house looks. If we ever need a property management company again we will definitely go with Dwellings!”

Rexford B. – Rental Owner

2020

“I cannot recommend Roland and his team at Dwellings highly enough. I spent greater than half a decade working at Zillow; I know real estate. Dwellings is the real deal. From our first meeting when he walked me through my own home and dictated the sort of changes he would recommend and details he noticed, it was obvious he had vision and expertise to get our home rented and ready. Our home was rented above market value in less than 48 hours after going live. Roland and his team do not work with scrub houses or scrub clients. If you have a desirable home, and you have funding to make necessary improvements that will be suggested to you, this team will get your home rented for top dollar- we are renting our property SIGNIFICANTLY higher than market rate and even higher than where their initial projections were set. This is a detail oriented, professional, world-class organization led by a CEO that is very hands on and exudes the integrity of character we should all hope for in those we trust to protect our assets.” 

Arch P. – Rental Owner

2019

“And just like that, it has been a year! The whole journey started off with a visit from Roland (CEO of Dwellings) who was absolutely detail oriented in how he visualized the home in the then market and had multitudes of recommendations on prepping the home for prospective tenants. Roland's thought process helped me to get an overall sense of what the next 5 years would potentially look like for Dwellings as a company and gave me greater confidence in entrusting my home to them. That said, a company is only as good as its people. And that is where Dwellings team (Charlene, Marisa, Suzette, Rebecca, Sean, Tyler & Tom) is this company's strength. Whether it was for the initial tenant placement or coordinating with the builder/contractor for some last min work prior to renting the place out or handling the maintenance requests from the tenant or scheduling the annual inspection - it has been a smooth and seamless ride for me so far. I would like to believe that the key to this partnership or collaboration has been open communication and ensuring that our expectations are aligned with each other. Team has been willing to meet me in the middle on more than one occasion with both my decisions and my random work schedule/travels, all the while being prompt and highly responsive. Dwellings definitely meets my criteria and I will highly recommend reaching out to them to see if their offerings fit your concept of property management.”

Patricia T. – Rental Owner

2019

“I have been working with Dwellings for over a year now. When my mother passed away her condo needed a lot of work to bring it up to rentable condition. Roland and team did an amazing job of making reasonable recommendations, getting the work done very quickly, handled all of the advertising, and secured a great renter for 15 months at a very good rate for me. I am very busy with work and Dwellings service handles everything, all I do is receive the rent transfers to my account. I am very satisfied and intend to continue to work with this team as my current renters have purchased their own home.”

Brendan W. - Renter

2019

“We've had a pretty good experience with Dwellings. Their portal is pretty straightforward and has never caused us any issue. Paying rent is easy. Their maintenance team is very good about communicating and getting back to us within a reasonable timeframe.”

Ilya P. – Rental Owner

2019

“I have been dealing with Dwellings for many years by now. They have done a great job for me with my rental properties. Since I travel a lot, they take care of all the issues. The only time I hear from them in case some of the expenses need to be approved. I have also recommended them to some of my friends.”

Sarah S. – Rental Owner

2019

“We hired Roland and his team for a few years ago to take over a rental property. We had other management companies before them, and when problems with renters or maintenance came up, the headaches always seemed to fall on us. With Dwellings, they have taken care of any issues promptly and with minimal stress to us as owners. He has a whole team equipped to handle whatever issues with tenants or with the building that might arise. It is such a relief and different than our prior management companies. This is what you want in a management company. They know the rental business and even helped us with remodeling our rental unit (It turned out amazing!). Roland is knowledgable, professional and hands-on, we really couldn't ask for better people helping us with our rental property. We've even recommended him to friends that now use Dwellings to manage their property.”

Ben P. – Rental Owner

2018

“Roland and his team are so detailed and I trust they have the best interest of my property in mind with every decision. Their high standards attract quality, long term tenants that I know will treat my property as their own. The team is very responsive every time I have a question. I worked with them on an update to the property and that process was as smooth as could be expected. If we were to acquire another investment property we would definitely trust Roland and the Dwellings team to help with the management.”

Nikki R. - Renter

2018

“I rented an amazing home from Dwellings from 2017-18. I found the staff easy to work with, accommodating in helping me find a place, responsive when I needed maintenance and communicative about the process of moving out and what to expect.”

Marishka M. – Rental Owner

2018

“We hired Dwellings to renovate and remodel and manage our rental home in West Seattle. Roland Gonzalez, owner, and his entire team demonstrated the highest level of integrity, professionalism, and craftsmanship throughout the entire process. In addition, we found that both Roland and Dwellings were able to provide creative ideas and follow up work which, we are sure, would not have been done by any building contractor who was not also a rental-market manager. Roland and Dwellings are proficient at accomplishing a remodel which is of the very highest quality. They create an attractive space for a long-term renter who wants the very best, as if they were also the homeowner. We highly recommend Dwellings Seattle Real Estate.” 

Sarah M. – Rental Owner

2018

“After interviewing several local property managers with lackluster results, I was so relieved (and impressed) to find Roland and the Dwellings team. I had come across plenty of decent property management reviews from the owner perspective, but good tenant reviews are much more rare. Dwellings had them. As a former renter, myself, I wanted a company that cares about and attends to their tenants. I couldn't believe the difference in quality as soon as I began interacting with the Dwellings team. From the experienced and thoughtful advice about how to prepare my home, to the ease of making updates, to the thoroughness of the documentation, to finding the right tenants - Dwellings has simply been outstanding. Roland has developed a methodology that is based on his experience with the market and a deep understanding of what it takes to create long-term benefit and value - both on the owner side as well as on the tenant side. In my experience, this is unusual and exceptional. I live out of state so most of this was done over phone and email without even a single glitch; plus the Owner Portal facilitates transactions clearly and easily. I have rarely come across such an organized, professional, and conscientious group - the attention to detail and follow-through are truly world class. They have exceeded my expectations in every area, and I can't recommend Dwellings highly enough. I feel glad and grateful to be working with them. Absolutely FIVE stars - I'd give more if I could.”

Mark K. - Renter

2018

“Roland and his staff of administrators, property managers, landscapers and technicians are the best of the best in the field. Roland’s niche is high end and luxury properties. He is very meticulous about choosing the best house and landlords. He actually turns down 95% of requests to be the property manager as he has high criteria. Our stay was very good as we had the backing of Roland to iron out any obstacles to our satisfaction. His rentals are the best we have experienced in our rental history. His team is committed to quality in everything they do and it shows. We highly recommend Dwellings Seattle for your next high end rental experience.”