I was asked several times to leave a review, which was not always ideal for me, as I prefer to take time to thoughtfully reflect on a service before deciding whether to write one. That said, here is my honest assessment.
During the three years I lived at a property managed by BPMG, I especially appreciated my property manager, Genie! She was consistently very timely and responsive, which was extremely helpful.
There are, however, some things I would like to note for the sake of honesty. With some maintenance requests, I found that the initial technician sent to address the issue did not always complete the repair thoroughly, requiring additional follow-up. In another instance, based on my own assessment, the repair appeared to have been completed in a way that would likely require further attention in the future.
I also did not receive the condominium association’s Rules and Regulations until some months into my lease. This may have been an unintentional oversight due to the speed of the leasing process, as the unit needed to be filled quickly and I was also prepared to move in on short notice. (I had thought the Welcome Packet and other documents were the Rules & Regulations -- but there was apparently a separate, much longer PDF that was missed.) I only became aware of the full rules after receiving notice of a violation that I had not realized was a violation.
There were also several practical details that were not clearly explained during the leasing process, including laundry procedures, garbage-disposal rules, parking tags (I had gotten one myself from the Condo office after observing other cars had them), and other building-specific information. I learned these things through other residents. I was also (likely mistakenly) given incorrect information about which building doors my key would open. While an honest mistake, being told that the leasing agent was unsure would have been more helpful.
Overall, the leasing process itself was surprisingly quick and smooth, and I appreciated the assistance I received as well as the responsiveness to my questions!
One helpful note for prospective tenants regarding the AppFolio platform: transaction fees will apply to each transaction. Be especially careful when choosing between a credit card and a checking account (you would likely want both depending on the size of bill, if your utilities are billed separately). If you accidentally select the wrong payment method, the transaction apparently cannot be corrected or reversed -- even if you contact management immediately. Depending on the type and amount of the payment, this could result in a substantial fee.
Overall, grateful for my time at the property. The responsiveness of BPMG goes a long way!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nicolette! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We're glad Genie made a positive impact, and we value your suggestions as we continue working to improve our residents' experience.