Testimonials

Letter 17
June 7, 2021
“The  sale of my houses in CW has gone through and with this, soon ends our  business relationship.  Eight years! That really is a long time. Over  the past several years you have given us great service and we appreciate  this very dearly!  Thank you again for your services and friendship.    All the best, D.L.”

Letter 16
July 26, 2019
"I  was not happy with my previous property manager. I am so happy to be  working with Jill and Mark at Collman Properties Inc.  The process is so  smooth, as I don't need to stress out about anything. I would recommend  them to anyone as they have given me peace of mind, going the extra  mile for me, thank you so much"

Owner M.K.

Letter 15
July 7, 2018
Since  Jill took over managing our 12 unit complex in Clearwater last June  2017, she has done a Fantastic job of filling our units with quality  tenants. She always keeps us informed on what is going on with rents,  repairs and future lease extensions. 

Our  former property manager was a real piece of work... charging outrageous  fees just for credit applications.  We had a 45% occupancy rate.  Now,  with Jill we are at 100% after just 4 months and have a wait list.  We  think the world of her and the staff at Collman Properties.       Sincerely, Clay and Bob, C&H

Letter 14
Sept 27, 2016
I  have been an investor for nearly 10 yrs and have been using Collman  Properties for over a year to manage my large portfolio of multiple  rentals.  Previously, I was so frustrated with previous managers, that I  was about to sell everything and get out.  Until, I was referred to  Jill and she convinced me to keep my properties under their management  instead.  Now, my properties are profitable again.  I am happy to talk  to other property owner's about my experience. Sincerely, W.S.

Letter 13
Sept 9, 2016
I  lived in a townhouse in Clearwater that was managed by Collman  Properties for 4 years.  I was happy with my experience.  I left the the  rental clean and got my full deposit back the next week.   L.O

Letter 12
March 2016
We  rented a 3 bedroom house from Collman Properties for 3 years.  They  were very responsive to our repair requests.  As promised, we left the  house on time and clean, and had no problem getting our full security  deposit back.               Sincerely, J. Deliz 

Letter 11
Jan. 8, 2016
Hi  my name is Sam from Australia and for the last three years Collman Properties has been doing a great job with the management of my  properties. They have been prompt in their dealings with me and very  honest and fully recommend them to everyone.

Letter 10
May 1, 2015
In  2013 my employer transferred me and my son to the area from  Indianapolis.  Collman Properties found us a very nice townhouse and a  great location close to my job.  It was a very smooth transition into my  new place.  Property management  was very easy to work with.   Unfortunately, my job has moved  us again.  I would have stayed another  year if I could, and I will certainly call Collman Properties again if  we return to the area.      Sincerely,  F. Malloy”

Letter 9
April 21, 2015
“Dear Jill,
We  want to express our gratitude to you for working with us the last 3  years we spent in Florida.  Any problem we had was taken care of in a  timely matter.  The house was perfect for us to stay in and had room for  our family to come visit.
Thank you Jean and Rob Herrick ”
 

Letter 8
May 28, 2014
“Dear Jill,
My  wife and I want to thank you for all your help in finding us our rental  property.  Coming down from New Jersey and not knowing the area or the  market, it was very fortunate for us to meet someone like you with the  Property Management and Rental experience.  Your knowledge of the  Florida market and your attention to detail was and is greatly  appreciated….Everything went smoothly even though we were absent part of  the time.  You exude a silent message of confidence toward your  clients….by your forthright nature in which you conduct yourself and  your office that’s dictated by honesty.  Very professional,  we  will definitely recommend you and your Property Management Services to  our friends, family and our new neighbors.  Again, Thank you
Sincerely, J F Hagner”

Letter 7
April 2014
My  wife and I had that absolute pleasure to rent a property through Jill.  We were pregnant with our beautiful daughter and in dire need of some  additional space. Jill had the perfect townhouse for us that was within  walking distance of my employer. We had just the right amount of space  for our growing family in a nice quiet community. Her professionalism  and great attitude made the entire rental experience absolutely great  and if I did not have to move for a new job there is no question we  would still be happy tenants with Jill.          Morgan G.

Letter 6
Nov 7, 2013
Clyde Lewis, Largo, Fl.
To: Collman Properties

Prior  to hiring Jill and Ellen with Collman Properties to manage my rental  property in South St Petersburg, I had experienced great difficulty  keeping the property rented.  I had encountered gross negligence and  multiple events of tenants abusing the property.  I had recurring  vacancies that resulted in the bank foreclosing on the property for lack  of income.  Dealing with tenants in South St Pete can be challenging  and requires a landlord with exceptional management skills.  I learned  the hard way after the property was trashed after several times, that it  was evident I did not have those skills.

So, I decided that  professional management could restore stability to the property and made  the decision to allow Collman Properties to manage the property for me.  The  decision has proved to be a very good one resulting in minimal vacancy  to none since hiring them.  I have found them to be very proficient when  dealing with managing the tenants and the property itself.  They screen  the prospective tenants for me to ensure they will be able to pay the  rent as well as collect the rent for me.  They also make scheduled  visits to the premises to ensure the tenant is maintain the property in a  satisfactory manner.

In summery  all I have to do is pay them a  small monthly management fee (which they earn every penny of it!) and  stop by and collect my check!  I can testify to anyone with a  “property that is challenged” Jill and Ellen are the ones to make your  problem go away!  I am very pleased with Collman Properties managing my  property.  A huge shout out and thanks to Jill and Ellen for doing an  outstanding job!
Clyde Lewis  (current client since winter 2011)

Letter 5
Sept 10, 2013
Service Category: Real Estate Agent
Year first hired: 2004 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Dear Jill,
I’ve written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users.

Details  of the Recommendation: “Of all the property management companies I have  used over the past 35 years, Jill was the best! Her effort means  increased cash flow , that’s what she does for you!”

Stephan Waldoch   Owner, Waldoch Builders, Inc. and Construction Consultant
(Past client from Leon Co, Fl. We managed over 20 single family homes for him.)

Letter 4
July 2013
“I  have been very pleased with the Management services provided by Collman  Properties.  As an Owner I have been very impressed with their attention to detail, quick response times, and the way they effectively  screen prospective tenants to ensure that my interests are protected.   They were able to find a good long-term tenant, even when the vacancy  needed to be filled during the “off-season”.  They were able to provide  qualified service people to address tenant service requests, whether  it’s converting a “distressed property” into a filled rental (within three weeks!) or getting someone out to quickly address an electrical  issue (preventing potential damage to the property).  I highly recommend  Collman Properties to any Owner who is looking for quality Property  Management. ”           Best Regards. Mark      (Client since 2011  from Clearwater. Fl. Same tenants renewed a 2nd year)

Letter 3
November, 2012
“My  wife and I give our highest recommendation to Collman Properties.  I am  a retired Realtor and managed my own properties in Tallahassee for  years until a health problem caused me to retire early.  We hired Jill  to manage several dozen of our rentals and Jill managed them for over  five years until the company moved to the Tampa area.

What  impressed me the most was that Jill had the “what ever it takes  mentality.” Collman Properties had my rentals filled with new tenants in  advance of the current tenants moving out-very rarely was there more  than a week of vacancy between tenants.  Collman Properties paid for  themselves by keeping my vacancy down to almost zero.  I know from first  hand experience, how organized you have to be to keep properties filled  year round, especially around the student calendar in a “College town”  like Tallahassee.

Admittedly, I am very demanding about  maintaining the condition of my rentals and preventing more expensive  problems.   I made it very clear to her that we were not interested in  being “slum lords.”  Per my request, Jill arranged a lot of preventative  maintenance and stayed on top of the curb appeal of my rentals. This  also prevented the hassle of city code violations and fines.

A  notable strength of Jill’s is the ability to prioritize repairs.  I  found her very knowledgeable in general about maintenance and did not  worry that my precious cash flow would be wasted.  She would trouble  shoot with the tenants for an easy solution before dispatching a repair  call.  We had a 4 unit apartment flood several inches deep on Christmas  Day one year.  Jill instructed the tenant to cut the main water off and  had an extractor and handyman there with-in an hour.  The carpet had to  be pulled out in one unit, but the walls were dried in time and saved.   Another year, a tenant started a fire in one of our houses.  Jill was  there on the scene immediately and dealt with our insurance agent and  the restoration company.   The house was rented out again a couple  months later.  My insurance company covered the damage and lost rent.  I  never had to leave my couch. She never charged me for her extra time  and work.

By our 2nd year with Collman Properties, I was fully  confidant and stopped co-managing, and just enjoyed getting my big check  each month.  I will never manage my own properties again.  Happy to  talk further on the phone with anyone considering hiring Collman  Properties.”      JDC              

 (Past Client from 2006-2011, Leon County, Fl     Managed 38  single family homes, duplexes, and small apartment complex  for them, and sold 4 too)

Letter 2
April, 2013
”  I would like to recommend Ellen Petracco with Collman Properties.  As a  licensed Realtor, where I handle listings and sales of properties only,  I find great comfort knowing I have a great Property Management Company  to refer clients to.  I have referred Ellen several homeowners who had  homes that they needed to rent, and Ellen successfully found tenants.   I  have also referred Ellen clients who are looking for a home to rent and  she has found homes that suit their needs as well.  The clients I  have referred to Collman Properties are very pleased as they are  professional and handle all aspects of the leasing process.  It is so  nice to have a peace of mind when you are leasing our your property.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Melody Hunter, MBA     Lic Realtor, Lic Property Appraiser”

Letter 1
May , 2013
Daniel Ruffner, Largo, Fl

Re: Jill Collman, Ellen Petracco, Collman Properties

“I  would like to provide my highest recommendation and praise to Collman  Properties.  I truly don’t know what my wife and I would have done  without Jill and Ellen.  In July of 2011, my wife and I purchased a new  home.  It was just what we were looking for.  So we made the decision to  purchase it, prior to selling our current home.

For the next  twelve months, we attempted to find a buyer.  During that time, we were  struggling to make two sets of mortgage payments, utility bills, and lawn service bills.  We considered selling the property of a loss and  asking the bank to accept a short sale.  I knew that this would have a  negative effect on our credit, but as our savings accounts began to  dwindle, we felt that there was not other option.

Then came  Collman Properties to our rescue.  Jill and Ellen evaluated our home and  determined that we should be able to rent the property for $1000 per  month.  Not only was this more than the monthly mortgage payment on the  property, but I would also eliminate the need to pay for the utilities  and lawn service on our former property.  We signed the property  management contract with Collman Properties.  Less than one week later,  they found the perfect tenant.  A sweet elderly couple, who absolutely  love the home.  Now we have over $1200 more per month in our budget, and  Jill and Ellen take care of collection the rent and any other needs  that the tenant my have.

Best of all, my wife and I have the  peace of mind of knowing that our former home is being maintained with  same level of care and dedication by Collman Properties that we had  always given to it.          Sincerely, Daniel Ruffner          (Current  Client since 2012  from Largo, Fl.   Same tenants renewed a 2nd year until the house was sold)

Posting a few letters at a time.  Call us at the office and we will be happy to refer you to current landlord clients.