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Auben Realty - Chattanooga
Property Manager
3.8 stars
51 Reviews
Markets served
Columbia, SC
Blythewood, SC
Lexington, SC
Irmo, SC
Cayce, SC
West Columbia, SC
Forest Acres, SC
Lake Murray Shores, SC
Licenses, Designations or Certificates
License #19231; Real Estate Office Licensed Real Estate Brokerage in South Carolina
About us
Established by experienced investors, Auben Realty is committed to treating your property investments with the same level of care as we would our own. Our skilled team of local experts helps investors quickly lease-up with qualified residents and maximize their rental income. Specializing in single-family residences (SFR) and small multi-family properties, Auben is the professional property management partner you can rely on to boost your success, regardless of your level of experience as an investor. What We Offer: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT YOU CAN TRUST Our full-service leasing process enables investment property owners to get back to the business of living, while enjoying the privilege of passive ownership. At Auben it is our primary goal to build relationships with our investor owners that allows them to buy, own, renovate, lease. maintain and even sell their properties with confidence. LOCAL MARKET EXPERTISE Extensive knowledge of our local markets allow us to price your rental property properly to fill the vacancy quickly, with a quality resident, while maximizing your return on investment. LATEST TECHNOLOGY We leverage the latest property management technologies to deliver you and our residents the best possible experience. LONG-TERM RESIDENCY Our belief in long – term tenancy with minimum turnover is at the forefront of everything we do at Auben. Ultimately, we understand that happy residents stay longer. This greatly reduces your costs over time. EXPERT KNOWLEDGE OF LANDLORD – TENANT LAWS Our knowledge of the latest landlord-tenant laws allows us to protect you and your investments. IN-HOUSE MAINTENANCE STAFF Allows us to handle many common maintenance repairs at a fraction of the cost of hiring an outside vendor. STRATEGIC BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS Our strategic business relationships allow us to negotiate reasonable rates of service and standardize pricing with our selected roster of vendors. 24-HOUR MAINTENANCE CALL CENTER Our 24-hour Maintenance Call Center has the ability to answers and dispatch emergency maintenance requests during and after business hours. What Sets Us Apart? Unlike most other property management companies, we focus on our investors’ needs and growing their portfolios through: ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS We proactively analyze your portfolio monthly to discover opportunities for growth and optimization. Our monthly investment reports and one-on-one meetings offer you the chance to check in on your portfolio’s performance and make adjustments as needed. DATA DRIVEN DECISIONS Our brokerage’s portfolio across multiple markets, in addition to MLS data, allows us to offer you meaningful data-driven insight. Our analysis of this data plus our investment- centric perspective gives you a distinct advantage for maximizing your returns. INVESTMENT EXPERTISE As experienced real estate investors ourselves, our team can advise you through learned experience, helping you avoid common pitfalls.
Specialties
Commercial
Offices
Long-term rental: 12+ mos.
Single Home/Townhome/Condo
Multi-family: 2-4 units
Multi-family: 5-19 units
Multi-family: 20-49 units
Other Property Management Services
Mid-term rental: 1-12 mos.
Reviews (51)
3.8 stars
51 Reviews
3.8 stars
51 Reviews
0.0 star
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1.0 star
a month ago
Reviewed by
Teddy Barbukov
This company as a whole is disgusting. They cannot pay me, the owner of a property on time, they charge you extra and don’t refund you. TERRIBLE communication, HORRIBLE company.
DO NOT USE THIS DISGRACE of a company, trust me you do not want to be this disappointed. I truly regret signing with them.
Once again, I am getting my money nickel and dimed from them and they never seem to pay MY money on time but they get there's. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY!
5.0 stars
11 months ago
Reviewed by
Bonnie Jeanne
Kevin was very professional, efficient, and made selling my house very easy. Sold immediately and closed early. Highly recommend Kevin.
5.0 stars
a year ago
Reviewed by
Creighton Segars
I've had the opportunity to work with Kevin Johnson with Auben Realty on numerous deals over the years as both the closing attorney and representing the sellers. Kevin is always fast to respond to questions and always has a good rapport with his clients. He's also helped me with real estate questions outside of my business. I highly recommend him for both residential and commercial real estate!
5.0 stars
a year ago
Reviewed by
Rick Collins
I have had the pleasure of working with Auben Columbia for several years now and have always been impressed with their professionalism, proficiency, and integrity. These guys work hard to successfully balance multiple interests of investors, contractors, and tenants, all of whom often have divergent interests, yet Auben, Mike Jones, and Mason always manage to find common ground. Its refreshing to work with such an impeccable and responsive group. A+
1.0 star
a year ago
Reviewed by
Jason Wright
I moved out over a month ago and they are refusing to return my security deposit as they are claiming it is “on the way, in the mail”. I received an email saying it was sent on June 26th and it is now August 7th. I’ve called the office 5 times and each time was told they would call me back later with an answer and never received that call back. Finally I received a text telling me that I would just have to wait it out. Obviously, the check isn’t going to be delivered if it’s been over a month. I texted back stating that “waiting it out” would not do. I was then told I could PAY to get my security deposit back?!? Money that is mine that they owe me, they want me to pay in order to get. When I complained about them not taking it seriously, I was told that there was no one else working right now so they apologize for their poor customer service as if that makes it better somehow.
5.0 stars
a year ago
Reviewed by
Pamela Peigler
I am very pleased with this company they are very organized and kind and professional. They are good at communicating and help you through the whole process to make it easy. Mason and his team have it all figured out and are good at problem solving every step of the way. Highly recommend them. Will be using them for a while.
1.0 star
a year ago
Reviewed by
James Sherbahn
READ THEIR YELP REVIEWS!! Read the Yelp reviews regarding the office in Augusta GA too. I’m a Columbia resident but I wish I had done the research first! We have been living here 3 years now. All the “quick fix” solutions they implemented to make the house look presentable for our tour are now falling apart. Points of egress sealed shut with paint . Infestations in the walls. HVAC ducting loose, punctured, and dirty. Unfortunately, Shannon is so unprofessional we have had to work extra hard to find someone reasonable to talk to. She would deny undeniable truths, send something random or nothing at all when I asked for a copy of my lease, and audibly LAUGHED at me over the phone about something she was wrong about. Jenny V of the maintenance department was bad too. She would constantly interrupt on the phone, and when I tried to get a word in she’d get soo angry! How are we supposed to get anywhere with people who are this unwilling to help? EDIT: Mr. Mason Brown was great. He earned Auben 1 star back by being polite and helpful and assisting us with what we asked for. THATS ALL WE WANT, just to interact with folks who show a little empathy and professionalism
5.0 stars
4 years ago
Reviewed by
Lisa Harrington
I cannot say enough good things about Mike, with Auben Realty!! From start to finish, he's been there working closely with my 74 year old dad and helping him get set up in his new apartment. We had a few minor issues moving in, and they were rectified immediately! He is incredible and I highly recommend him and Auben Realty! My dad is safe and feels very secure in his new apartment especially knowing that if he needs anything, Mike will be there!! This gives our family peace of mind too. Wonderful Realty Company!
1.0 star
a month ago
Reviewed by
Teddy Barbukov
This company as a whole is disgusting. They cannot pay me, the owner of a property on time, they charge you extra and don’t refund you. TERRIBLE communication, HORRIBLE company.
DO NOT USE THIS DISGRACE of a company, trust me you do not want to be this disappointed. I truly regret signing with them.
Once again, I am getting my money nickel and dimed from them and they never seem to pay MY money on time but they get there's. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY!
5.0 stars
11 months ago
Reviewed by
Bonnie Jeanne
Kevin was very professional, efficient, and made selling my house very easy. Sold immediately and closed early. Highly recommend Kevin.
5.0 stars
a year ago
Reviewed by
Creighton Segars
I've had the opportunity to work with Kevin Johnson with Auben Realty on numerous deals over the years as both the closing attorney and representing the sellers. Kevin is always fast to respond to questions and always has a good rapport with his clients. He's also helped me with real estate questions outside of my business. I highly recommend him for both residential and commercial real estate!
5.0 stars
a year ago
Reviewed by
Rick Collins
I have had the pleasure of working with Auben Columbia for several years now and have always been impressed with their professionalism, proficiency, and integrity. These guys work hard to successfully balance multiple interests of investors, contractors, and tenants, all of whom often have divergent interests, yet Auben, Mike Jones, and Mason always manage to find common ground. Its refreshing to work with such an impeccable and responsive group. A+
1.0 star
a year ago
Reviewed by
Jason Wright
I moved out over a month ago and they are refusing to return my security deposit as they are claiming it is “on the way, in the mail”. I received an email saying it was sent on June 26th and it is now August 7th. I’ve called the office 5 times and each time was told they would call me back later with an answer and never received that call back. Finally I received a text telling me that I would just have to wait it out. Obviously, the check isn’t going to be delivered if it’s been over a month. I texted back stating that “waiting it out” would not do. I was then told I could PAY to get my security deposit back?!? Money that is mine that they owe me, they want me to pay in order to get. When I complained about them not taking it seriously, I was told that there was no one else working right now so they apologize for their poor customer service as if that makes it better somehow.
5.0 stars
a year ago
Reviewed by
Pamela Peigler
I am very pleased with this company they are very organized and kind and professional. They are good at communicating and help you through the whole process to make it easy. Mason and his team have it all figured out and are good at problem solving every step of the way. Highly recommend them. Will be using them for a while.
1.0 star
a year ago
Reviewed by
James Sherbahn
READ THEIR YELP REVIEWS!! Read the Yelp reviews regarding the office in Augusta GA too. I’m a Columbia resident but I wish I had done the research first! We have been living here 3 years now. All the “quick fix” solutions they implemented to make the house look presentable for our tour are now falling apart. Points of egress sealed shut with paint . Infestations in the walls. HVAC ducting loose, punctured, and dirty. Unfortunately, Shannon is so unprofessional we have had to work extra hard to find someone reasonable to talk to. She would deny undeniable truths, send something random or nothing at all when I asked for a copy of my lease, and audibly LAUGHED at me over the phone about something she was wrong about. Jenny V of the maintenance department was bad too. She would constantly interrupt on the phone, and when I tried to get a word in she’d get soo angry! How are we supposed to get anywhere with people who are this unwilling to help? EDIT: Mr. Mason Brown was great. He earned Auben 1 star back by being polite and helpful and assisting us with what we asked for. THATS ALL WE WANT, just to interact with folks who show a little empathy and professionalism
5.0 stars
4 years ago
Reviewed by
Lisa Harrington
I cannot say enough good things about Mike, with Auben Realty!! From start to finish, he's been there working closely with my 74 year old dad and helping him get set up in his new apartment. We had a few minor issues moving in, and they were rectified immediately! He is incredible and I highly recommend him and Auben Realty! My dad is safe and feels very secure in his new apartment especially knowing that if he needs anything, Mike will be there!! This gives our family peace of mind too. Wonderful Realty Company!