Specialized Property Management Dallas
Information about Specialized Property Management Dallas
75240, Dallas
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-17h
- tuesday: 9h-17h
- wednesday: 9h-17h
- thursday: 9h-17h
- friday: 9h-17h
- saturday: (closed)
Trusted, Approved, and Experienced
Your Specialized property management team has been helping property owners in Dallas, TX, and the surrounding Fort Worth, Arlington, Frisco, and Plano areas with our over 30 years of experience in the industry. Free yourself from the hassle and burden of managing your own property or that other sub-par property management companies have added and let our trusted and proven record go to work for you.
Our comment from Agencias Inmobiliarias about Specialized Property Management Dallas:
Specialized Property Management Dallas is a dedicated leader in property management services, known for their strong communication and responsiveness. Many clients have praised their team for professionalism, highlighting individuals like Garrett George, Jessica, and Niño for their clear communication and willingness to assist. With over 5 years of service, clients have found the leasing process straightforward and efficient, particularly appreciating how quickly properties are leased. The knowledgeable staff provides valuable insights into the local market and neighborhoods, and their commitment to client satisfaction is evident.
Key Strengths:
- Strong and responsive communication from the management team.
- Professional staff with valuable insights into the rental market.
- Timely assistance for maintenance requests and issues.
- Efficient leasing process and variety of properties available.
- Commitment to ensuring tenants and property owners are well-informed and supported.
Despite these positive aspects, some customers have raised concerns about issues such as occasional delays in communication, inconsistent follow-up, and additional fees. A few tenants have reported challenges with the transition to new utility management, leading to unexpected bill increases. However, the team has expressed commitment to addressing these concerns and improving their processes.
Overall, Specialized Property Management Dallas aims to provide a comprehensive, reliable, and customer-focused service to both tenants and property owners.
Specialized Property Management Dallas: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Solid experience with the SPM Dallas Team for the last 5+ years. We worked closely with the Leasing Team and Garrett George specifically to help us lease our property multiple times over the years. He is very responsive, helpful, and great insights into the local market and neighborhoods! Jessica has taken great care of us and our property as the day to day prop manager. She has been fantastic in response and working with our tenants. Really appreciate the partnership.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting Specialized Property Management over the past 5+ years! We truly appreciate the long-term partnership. It’s wonderful to hear that Garrett George has been responsive and helpful in successfully leasing your property over the years, and that his insights into the local market have been valuable to you.
We’re also thrilled to hear that Jessica has taken such great care of you and your property while working closely with your tenants. Providing attentive service and strong communication is exactly what our team strives for every day.
Thank you again for your continued trust and partnership—we truly appreciate you!
Specialized Property Management
Positive experience: This was the first time I’ve ever rented a home and dealt with an agency. It was more paperwork than I expected, but some services that were provided made things getting things done smoother. All my questions were answered in a timely manner. Thank you
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We understand that renting a home for the first time — especially through an agency — can come with a lot of steps and paperwork, so we’re glad to hear that our team was able to help make the process smoother for you. Providing timely responses and clear guidance is very important to us, and it’s wonderful to know that your questions were addressed along the way.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are grateful to have been part of your first home rental journey. Wishing you all the best in your new home! Thank you, Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: Working with the Specialized Property Management team has been a pretty smooth experience! Everyone is super friendly and knowledgeable, with a good variety of properties for tenants to choose from!
We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with the Specialized Property Management team has been smooth and enjoyable. Our team truly strives to be friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful every step of the way, so your kind words mean a lot to us.
We’re also glad you found a great variety of properties to choose from — helping our residents find the right home is always our goal!
Thank you again for your support and for trusting us. We’re always here if you need anything! Thank you, Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: Very well organized management, always having the clients best interests at hand! I highly recommend specialized for all investors looking to have a home looked after .
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation!
We truly appreciate you recognizing our commitment to staying organized and always keeping our clients’ best interests at the forefront. Providing peace of mind to our investors and ensuring their homes are well cared for is exactly what we strive for every day.
Thank you for trusting Specialized Property Management — we’re grateful for the opportunity to serve you!
Fantastic experience: thank you garret, jesica and marco for your help. you guys are great in communication and repsonsiveness. very professional highly recommended.
We truly appreciate you recognizing Garrett, Jessica, and Marco for their communication and responsiveness. Providing professional, timely support is always our goal, and it means a lot to know that reflected in your experience.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to work with you and look forward to continuing to support you! Thank you, Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: It has been a pleasure working with Jessica and the team. She is very helpful, responsive and she communicates well and all jobs are streamlined easily with her.
We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience working with Jessica and the team. She truly takes pride in being helpful, responsive, and maintaining clear communication, so it’s wonderful to know that it’s making a difference.
We appreciate your partnership and look forward to continuing to streamline projects together!
Thank you, Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: I have had the opportunity to work with Jessica on multiple projects. The entire team has been nothing short from amazing. She is always helpful and quick to communicate. She genuinely cares about her clients and vendors. I cannot say enough about our experience as a vendor. We look forward to working with SPM for a very long time
Thank you so much for this incredible review!
We’re truly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside you on multiple projects. Hearing that Jessica and the entire team have made such a positive impact means the world to us. Her responsiveness, dedication, and genuine care for both clients and vendors are exactly what we strive for every day.
We deeply value our vendor partnerships and are excited about continuing to grow and succeed together for many years to come. Thank you again for your trust and kind words!
Thank you, Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: Great company—very professional and easy to work with. Jessica and Johanna have been especially wonderful to collaborate with.
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback!
We’re thrilled to hear that your experience has been professional and seamless. Jessica will be so happy to know she made such a positive impression — they truly care about building strong, collaborative relationships.
We sincerely appreciate your partnership and your kind words. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
Thank you, Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: I work with several different PM companies as a vendor and I can confidently say the Joseph with Specialized is by far the best in the business. His problem solving and communication set him apart whether it's a minor repair or an onsite issue we discovered doing other repairs, he's easy to get in touch with and we as a company trust working with him will be efficient and professional. Highly recommend Specialized PM and Joseph!
Thank you so much for this incredible feedback!
We’re proud to hear that Joseph’s problem-solving skills and communication continue to stand out. Whether it’s addressing a minor repair or navigating an unexpected onsite issue, he truly embodies the responsiveness and professionalism we strive for every day.
It means a great deal to earn your trust as a vendor partner, and we’re grateful for the strong working relationship we’ve built together. Thank you for the high recommendation and for being such a valued part of our team’s success!
Thank you, Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: As a preferred vendor, I would like to express my satisfaction with the exceptional services provided by Specialized Property Management. Their communication and professionalism have been consistently impressive. Highly recommended thanks!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience!
We truly value our preferred vendor partnerships and are grateful for the trust and collaboration we’ve built together. Providing clear communication and maintaining a high level of professionalism are standards we hold ourselves to every day, so it means a great deal to hear that reflected in your experience.
Thank you again for your recommendation and for being such a valued partner!
Thank you, Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: The team that worked with me were great at communicating and answering any questions or concerns I had. They were professional and made the process simple and effective (moved in just 1 week after putting in application)
Thank you, Ryan, for your 5-star review! We’re glad to hear our team provided clear communication and made your move-in process smooth and efficient. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to have you as a resident. If you need anything or have questions in the future, we’re here and happy to help.
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Fantastic experience: Jeremy did an outstanding job helping us sell our home in De Soto. From day one, he was professional, responsive, and strategic in how he positioned and marketed the property. He guided us through every step of the process, kept us informed, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. We truly appreciate his hard work and dedication and would absolutely recommend Jeremy to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Thank you, Jim, for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear Jeremy made the sale of your home smooth and stress-free. Your kind words about his professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication mean a lot to us. We appreciate your recommendation and are grateful for the trust you placed in our team.
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Negative experience: Moved into a dirty unit that had not been cleaned with so much trash in it that the movers could not even move furniture in. Also at move in, there was no working AC in the middle of the Summer in Texas. Additionally, we had to provide additional upfront payments that were not stipulated in the contract. Obtained no recourse for issues on their end regarding move in. Letters from HOA contained a $55 processing fee simply for forwarding the letters, yet they were sent 4 months late. Irresponsive to questions on our end when we reached out several times. The property manager lives several states away and said they had never even seen the property in person. This is my first ever Google Review, but I just had to make it known how abysmal this service is
Michael,
I want to sincerely apologize for the frustrations you've experienced with our office and thank you for bringing them to our attention. I’ve reached out by phone and left a voicemail, and I’m also sending this email in hopes we can connect directly. My goal is to be a resource for you moving forward and help improve your experience with us.
We are committed to providing every tenant with a positive experience and are always looking for ways to do better. Our leasing and applications teams work hard to clearly communicate all fees up front, and we continually seek to make fee information as visible as possible. If there are ever questions or concerns about fees, our team is available to provide clarification and support.
Our maintenance team addresses concerns promptly and coordinates repairs based on both tenant and vendor availability, so that appointments are convenient for everyone involved. Based on our records, your maintenance items have been addressed. I do apologize that your move-in process was not as smooth as it should have been.
Regarding HOA fees, I’ve reviewed your account and understand your concerns. Our leasing team has shared that if you believe any violations are incorrect, you have the option to dispute them directly with the HOA.
I hope you’re willing to connect so we can discuss your experience in more detail and find the best way to support you as a tenant. Your experience did not reflect the high standards we aim to uphold, and we regret any difficulties this has caused. Please be assured that the entire team here is committed to providing professional and reliable service.
If you have any further questions or if there’s anything else I can assist you with, please let me know. I’m here to support you.
Specialized Property Management
Positive experience: All and all, it has been a pretty good experience renting with SPM. The property is great! Its been newly renovated, it feels like a brand new home. :-) The only cons that i have to express is that, I think the online fee to pay the rent is too high. Also, the MELD online app can be a bit of a burden. In the sense of putting in maintenance request. That process can be time consuming. I think the requests take too long to get resolved. In the end, I like doing business with SPM. Especially, when I go into the office in Dallas. Alexia, who works in that office is always helpful and a pleasure to deal with. Im looking forward to a long relationship w/ SPM. Sincerely, Murad Franklin Dallas, TX.
Murad, thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for being a valued resident with Specialized Property Management. We’re always looking for ways to improve the experience for our residents, so your comments about both the positives and areas for improvement are very helpful.
We understand your concerns regarding online rent payment fees and the maintenance request process through Meld. While we don’t control third-party payment fees, setting up direct payment through ACH may be a more cost-effective option—please let us know if you’d like assistance with this. Meld is designed to streamline maintenance requests, though some repairs can take additional time, especially when owner approval is needed. We appreciate your understanding.
Your recognition of our Dallas office staff means a lot to us. If you have any questions or need support, please reach out to us at support@specialized247.com. We look forward to continuing to serve you and making your experience as smooth as possible.
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: I’m so disappointed with this property management company that I had actually lost a money since they were starting to manage my property. It took almost a year to find a new tenant who was not even properly screened and he ended up skipping his rent from the year 2025 September through January 2026. He had been late for his rent payment every single month entire year finally I decided to proceed with eviction, and when he moved out of his apartment he had left a lot of damages in the unit, basically he trashed my property and left me with storage full of his possessions and a junk, but after move out, their inspector did not even put that on the list for the tenant’s responsibility and I had to hire someone to dispose all the junk out of the storage unit, and I am not only paying thousands of dollars for repair work but removing the trash out from the property as well. If I could give a below 1 rating I would do that.
Sook, I want to sincerely apologize for any frustration you’ve experienced with our office. Thank you for taking the time to speak with me directly about your concerns—we value your feedback and take these matters seriously. It is our mission to provide every client with a positive experience, and we regret any difficulty this situation has caused.
The leasing process can sometimes take longer due to factors like overall market conditions and property location, which can impact how quickly a home rents. We understand this was disappointing and not what you expected. Please be assured that we are committed to protecting our owners' interests and follow a thorough screening process—including background and credit checks, income verification, and rental history—to place qualified tenants. While we do our best, even well-screened applicants may face unexpected financial or personal hardships during their tenancy.
Our maintenance team assessed the unit after move-out and charged the tenant for cleaning and removal of belongings based on our evaluation. While some normal wear and tear is always expected, we recognize this situation left you with additional challenges and expenses, and I apologize for that.
This is a complicated business at times, but please know we are always working towards the best possible outcome for our clients. Your experience does not reflect the standards we set for ourselves at Specialized Property Management. We are reviewing your feedback internally to improve our processes and outcomes moving forward. If you have further questions or need more support, please reach out—our team is here to help.
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Negative experience: ⚠️ **Proceed with Caution** Be aware of hidden fees. The accounting staff were rude and unwilling to work with us when we raised concerns. We have rented multiple properties in the past and have never been required to pay a deposit every year, which was surprising and not clearly explained upfront. Additionally, we were not given advance notice of rent increases. In previous rentals, we were always notified months ahead of time. With this company, we were told the increase was included in the lease and essentially assumed tenants would skim over that section rather than it being clearly communicated. We have only been with this company for one year and will most likely not be renewing our lease due to these ongoing issues and will be reporting to Better business bureau.
Ann, thank you for taking the time to connect with me directly and share your concerns. I want to sincerely apologize for any frustration this experience has caused. Our goal at Specialized Property Management is to provide every tenant with a positive experience, and I regret that we missed the mark for you.
Our team works hard to deliver professional, reliable, and transparent service, but we understand how important clear communication is—especially around key matters like fees, deposits, and renewals. Our deposit alternative program is intended as a resource to help tenants manage move-in costs by providing monthly payments towards a deposit instead of an upfront lump sum. We recognize that details about this program and renewal terms can sometimes be easy to overlook within lease documents, which often contain a lot of information.
We have taken steps to ensure that important details—such as rent increases and deposit options—are highlighted and stand out more in our renewal communications. Our renewal documentation outlines options related to rent adjustments, whether renewing for another year or transitioning to a month-to-month term.
Your experience does not reflect the high standards we work hard to uphold for our tenants. Please be assured that I and the rest of our team are committed to providing all residents with professional, dependable service. Your feedback is valuable and will help us continue refining our processes to better serve our tenants in the future.
If you need assistance moving forward or have further questions, I am here to help.
Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: Garrett and Joseph were super responsive in managing the leasing process from getting the house ready to answering even the most minor logistics questions like how to deliver garage door openers.
Aaron,
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re grateful for your feedback and appreciate you highlighting Garrett and Joseph’s responsiveness throughout your leasing process. Our team is always here and happy to help with any questions—big or small.
Thanks for choosing us.
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: Trust the reviews. We chose to overlook them, and now my husband and I are dealing with ongoing issues before we’ve even moved in. The moment the lease was signed and the deposit was paid, any shred of customer services, decency, and professionalism went out the door. Last week I was left on hold for nearly an hour by a receptionist who claimed she was trying to reach the appropriate person, only to hang up on me. After that, my calls went unanswered for the rest of the day. I only received a response after emailing SPM that I would come into the office in person. The leasing manager, Stewart, has been the worst of all. I tried to speak with him to explain our frustrations and ask for answers to the questions we had been waiting on for over 3 weeks but it was clear that he had no interest in helping or taking responsibility for the situation. In fact, he was laughing during several parts of our call. Stewart is easily the most unprofessional person I have ever spoken with. Communications have been consistently poor. Every message requires follow-ups, and responses typically take 3-5 business days, if they come at all. Good luck ever reaching anyone over the phone. This is just the worst of what we have dealt with. I could not encourage you enough to look elsewhere and save yourself the headache of dealing with Specialized Property Management.
Rachel,
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me in depth about your experience and for sharing your feedback here. We’re genuinely sorry for the difficulties you encountered during your leasing process, and we understand how frustrating it can be when communication doesn’t meet expectations—especially before move-in.
After speaking with you, I understand that our maintenance team has offered great support, and our entire SPM team is committed to continuing that level of service moving forward. We hope you’ll see a positive difference from here. Your honest input about the leasing experience helps us identify where we need to do better, and we take this seriously as we work to improve our service.
If you need any assistance during your tenancy, you can always reach out to our team at support@specialized247.com. You also have my direct number as another layer of support.
We’re happy to have you as part of our community, and we appreciate you choosing Specialized Property Management. Thank you again for your feedback—we’re committed to earning your trust.
Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: Thankful that SPM values customers and places there best interest over their own.
Christy, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. At Specialized Property Management, we strive to provide transparent and fair service to all applicants, and I sincerely apologize for the frustration and confusion you and your clients encountered during the application process for this property.
I understand how difficult it can be to navigate unclear communication, especially when your clients have submitted documentation and are waiting for timely updates. For clarity, our applications team does communicate any outstanding requirements by email, and in this case, there were still documents needed from your clients to complete their applications. Additionally, after our initial offer, you inquired about your clients’ chances of securing the property. Please note, eligibility can only be determined once a complete application is fully processed, which may have contributed to the confusion. I apologize for any lack of clarity around these steps.
Please know that I have reached out to you directly by email to address these concerns in detail and offer a solution. If you would like to discuss further, you are welcome to call me at 469-991-5848 or reply to my email if more convenient.
We take these matters seriously and want every applicant to feel they are treated fairly. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention—your feedback is important to us and helps us improve our processes. We are committed to making this right.
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: Horrible experience as a tenant from the maintenance to communication to absolutely everything. Even the owner of the rental we had with them decided to end contract as soon as we were able to communicate and find out all the lies and poor management that was going on. Ripped me off from my deposit with bogus “deductions” even showed proof of the mistake of a “utility bill” that was charged to my account which billing period was before we even moved in. There respond since there contract ended they can’t do anything about it. Do not make the same mistake as we did and work with this scam of a company.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Litzy. I understand the frustration you’ve experienced and appreciate you taking the time to speak with me so I could help address your concerns. It’s our goal to provide every tenant with a positive experience, and I apologize that we did not meet those expectations in your case.
I’m sorry for the issues you faced not only with the utility bill, but also with maintenance and communication. After reviewing your situation, it appears there was an error with the utility bill, and our team has taken steps to get this reimbursed for you. We take feedback like yours seriously and always use it as an opportunity to continue improving our service.
Since we no longer manage the property and the owner now holds the deposit, any further disputes—including questions about deposit deductions—will need to be addressed directly with the owner. Our team has provided their contact information so you can reach out to them directly.
Your experience did not reflect the standards we strive to uphold for our tenants, and I sincerely regret any difficulty this caused. If there is anything further I can do to assist, please reach out directly.
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: Specialized Property Management, Has Been The WORST Housing Company, From The Start They Stayed In Contact With Me, Returned All My Calls And Emails From The Start , Once I Gor My Approval Everything Went Down HILL ! I Worked So Hard To Get My Approval And When I Got The Approval They Hit Me With A Half Of A 10 Thousand Dollars Deposit ! After I Told Them Multiple Of Times Is There Anyway They Can Put Me In Something Cheaper They End Up Canceling My Appication That I Got Approved For When I Told Them NOT Too, They Said They Will Give Me A Call . Ask Me Have Anybody Reached Out To Me ? Nobody Has Reached Out To Me Yet About Moving My Application To Another House . I Have Called Millions Of Times And Nobody Has Reached Out To Me YET ! Mind You My Application Is STILL VALID . This Is My 1st Time Renting And After Dealing With This Company I Don’t Think I Even Wanna Rent Anything ELS !
Travarus,
I sincerely apologize for any frustration you’ve experienced with our office. I have reached out by phone and email in an effort to assist and help resolve your concerns. We are committed to providing every tenant with a positive experience, and I hope we can work together toward a satisfactory resolution.
After reviewing your situation, I’d like to clarify a few important details about our process. Our deposit requirements are determined by an application scoring system that considers factors such as credit, rental history, and background checks. In some cases, if the standard criteria aren’t fully met, a higher deposit is required to offer approval—rather than a full denial. While we recognize this can be disappointing, our goal is to offer fair opportunities while also protecting both tenants and property owners.
Our policy requires that all lease documents are signed and initial payments are submitted within the timeframe outlined in your approval email. This process ensures fairness to all applicants by making properties available only to those who have completed the necessary steps in a timely manner. If these steps aren't completed within the designated window, the application is closed and the property is released to other interested renters.
If you choose to move forward at a later date, we can offer a new lease if the unit is still available. Your application remains valid for 30 days from the original submission. Our leasing coordinator was able to share these details by email and was also able to connect with you by phone to directly answer your questions and address your concerns.
I understand that these policies can be challenging, especially when you’ve put significant effort into your application. Your experience does not reflect the high standards we strive to uphold, and I regret any difficulty this has caused.
We are committed to providing professional, reliable service. Please contact me directly if there’s anything further I can do to help or if you’d like to discuss your application or options moving forward.
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: If I could give 0 stars I would. I fully regret working with this company. The only time that it seemed like this company would be a good choice is in the very beginning when I was expressing interest in their services. Aaron reached out many times and would return calls and was patient in answering all my questions. BUT once into the contract I found out that most of what Aaron and I talked about WAS NOT TRUE! He told me incorrect information and once I signed the contract I have found out that I am on my own. The leasing process was a nightmare and very slow. A employee even showed up to my house unannouced on a Friday night and let himself in. I have no idea what he was doing there as nothing need to be done! The "contractors" they use are a joke! They try to charge an insane amount of money for below par work and incorrect information. Example I was told I needed a new dishwasher for $1000. The dishwasher was brand new. I sent my own guy out and the problem was fixed for $100. No one answers or returns calls. There is no solid communication. There is too much to write. This is a horrible experience and at the end of the contract I will be searching for a different company.
Linzie, thank you for taking the time to speak with me directly and for sharing your feedback. I appreciate the opportunity we had to connect by phone and discuss your concerns in more detail.
At Specialized Property Management, our goal is to deliver clear communication, reliable support, and a positive experience throughout your time with us. I recognize there were areas where we fell short of these expectations, and your input is important as we work to improve our service moving forward.
If you need additional support, I am available as a resource—please feel free to call or text me at 469-991-5848 if there’s anything you need. We value your business and are dedicated to ensuring you have a better experience going forward.
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: It is almost impossible to deal with this company. You can never talk to anyone. When you call now all you get is Ai that is only a glorified answering machine. I have tried to get a simple answer on how much I should pay monthly & all I get is emails directing me to an app to provide proof of insurance that don't work. I have already filled this out when I renewed my lease. I've also provided them with my insurance information, which doesn't seem to satisfy them. So if you are thinking of using them keep this in mind
Leonard, I want to sincerely apologize for any frustration you've experienced with our office. Thank you for taking the time to discuss your concerns with me. We are committed to providing every tenant with a positive experience, and I hope that after our conversation—and now that you have my direct contact information—we can improve your experience moving forward.
After looking into your situation, I understand that the insurance verification process has been especially frustrating. As we discussed, LeaseGuard support has sent the final feedback and instructions by email. The remaining step now requires action on your side with your personal insurance company, using the information that was provided.
We work hard to uphold high standards for our tenants and truly regret any difficulty this has caused. Please be assured that both myself and the rest of the team are dedicated to providing professional, reliable service. If there is anything further I can do to help or address your concerns, please reach out to me directly.
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: Incredibly horrible company to deal with. They do nothing to add value to residents and you can’t seem to get ahold of anyone for help.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear about your frustration and that your experience has not met your expectations. Our goal is always to provide a level of service that meets—and exceeds—what our residents deserve. I’m unable to look into your account based on the information provided here, but I’d be more than happy to connect directly so I can better understand your concerns and work toward a resolution. Please feel free to reach out to me at 469-991-5848. I look forward to the opportunity to assist you.
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: I cannot begin to reiterate enough how incompetent this company is. I am a business owner myself and I would be ashamed to own this business. Their lack of responsiveness and lack of ability to get the most simple things imaginable done at your home is truly impressive. Our most recent example is that we needed a new microwave and they brought the wrong size microwave out one time, then no microwave at all the next time, then the wrong size microwave again, then the wrong size trim kit the next time, then showed up without a trim kit the next time, then showed up to take measurements (again), then tried to come do measurements again… five months later and we aren’t even close to having this resolved. There’s definitely something “special” about this company alright… If you own a property and are considering using this company to manage your property, I would recommend you light a $100 bill on fire and ask yourself how fun that was and if you’d like to do it again and again every single day of the year. And if so, give these guys a call! However, if you have even a minor resemblance of a single brain cell, avoid these people with every ounce of your being. If you’re a prospective tenant, just pray nothing ever actually bad happens at your house because your home could seriously be unlivable and their lack of urgency as a “property management company” will make your blood pressure rise through the roof. It’s truly amazing… I can’t even imagine trying and putting in real effort to be as bad at my job as these people.
Reagan,
I want to sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience you’ve faced with the microwave replacement process and the delays in resolving your maintenance requests. We understand how difficult this has been, and your feedback is important to us.
At Specialized Property Management, we hold ourselves and our vendors to high standards for timely and effective service. In this particular case, it’s clear that repeated vendor errors and complications with product availability led to an extended and unacceptable timeline for resolution. While some of these mistakes fell outside our direct control, we take full responsibility for ensuring a better resident experience and for following up persistently on your behalf.
Throughout this process, our team—especially your maintenance coordinator, John—has made continued efforts to coordinate repairs, communicate updates, and escalate when progress stalled.
Unfortunately, what began as a straightforward appliance replacement evolved into a more complex issue due to discontinued products and the need for a custom trim solution.
We recognize that timely communication and follow-through are essential, and we regret that your experience did not reflect the standards we strive to uphold. In response, we have transitioned to working with a different vendor and are actively moving forward to bring this matter to a close. Our goal remains to provide reliable, professional service—even when challenges arise—and to restore your confidence in our management.
If you have any outstanding concerns or need further assistance, please reach out directly—we are committed to seeing this through to a satisfactory resolution. Thank you again for your feedback, which helps us improve, and for your patience throughout this process.
The Specialized Property Management Team
Negative experience: An absolute joke of a property management group. They do not “manage” anything. We have had one maintenance request out since March (it’s almost October), and this “property management group” has sent workers out over 8 times to “resolve” the issue, and every time, NOTHING GETS FIXED. Not to mention, the workers come empty handed. One time I had called John to express my frustrations, the man either gives one word responses or doesn’t even reply to you over the phone… just sits there silent. No reassurance from him that this issue would get fixed, he simply does not care. Absolutely useless. I really didn’t want to have to leave a review, but something’s got to give. If someone else BESIDES JOHN, can help us with our work order, it would be greatly appreciated.
Paige,
I want to sincerely apologize for the frustration you’ve experienced with our office and the extended delays in getting this resolved. Thank you for taking the time to speak with me about your concerns. I understand these ongoing delays in fully addressing your maintenance request have been very frustrating, and I’m hopeful we are now moving in the right direction.
At Specialized Property Management, we hold our vendors to high standards and trust they will handle work orders promptly and effectively. In looking into your situation, it’s clear the delays were primarily due to the vendor, which unfortunately fell outside of our direct control. However, I fully understand how these setbacks have affected your confidence in our service, and I’m truly sorry for the inconvenience caused.
John, your maintenance coordinator, has made consistent efforts to coordinate repairs and address your concerns, but I recognize that the lack of resolution from the vendor led to ongoing frustration. Please know that leaving residents feeling unsupported is never acceptable, and your experience does not reflect the standards we strive to maintain.
With regard to the appliance issue, I’m glad we were able to resolve the main concern with the appliance itself. However, due to discontinued products, some additional steps are needed, including creating a custom trim to ensure a proper fit and finish. While what initially seemed like a straightforward fix ended up being more complex and time-consuming than expected, our team remains committed to reaching the best possible outcome for you.
Timeliness and communication are essential. We have moved forward with a different vendor and are hopeful this will finally bring your issue to a close.
Please be assured that both myself and the entire Specialized Property Management team are dedicated to providing reliable, professional service—even when challenges arise. If you need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we remain focused on regaining your trust.
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: Update on 9/17: Their service has somehow gotten even worse. I have a tenant who hasn't paid rent and they are not responding to my questions (unless its ones they want to answer) and are being completely negligent on the property and transition process. I am seeking Legal support as I intend to take them to court. If anyone has any references, please pass along. The generic response copied and pasted by them is complete BS that they probably have sitting in stock somewhere. Original review below: Poor responsiveness, lack of support / follow-up communication, and unclear billing models (and non-user friendly portal) make this an extremely poor choice for out of state property management. Their monthly fees are cheaper than other providers, but you get what you pay for since there are frequent issues with billing / accounting, as well as the asset and property managers. Their intent is to fill your property as quickly as possible so they can begin billing you, but the tenant selection criteria is extremely poor / unselective and they'll let almost anyone rent / live in your property. I will not be renewing based on the 8 months I've unfortunately endured with them. Terrible company overall, but good at marketing themselves and have a solid sales / front office team. Too bad the underlying service sucks.
Eraj,
I sincerely apologize for your frustration and regret the experience you've described. We genuinely appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention, as your feedback helps us identify where we need improvement.
At Specialized Property Management, we strive to provide clear, responsive communication and transparent billing processes, and I am very sorry that we've fallen short in meeting those standards for you. Regarding your concerns about responsiveness and follow-up, we recognize how critical prompt and consistent communication is—especially for out-of-state owners—and we're actively working to enhance this through our Asset Management program.
Our Asset Management initiative assigns each owner a dedicated Asset Manager, who serves as your primary point of contact. Their specific role is to advocate for you internally, promptly address your inquiries, provide clarity on any billing or accounting questions, and escalate concerns across departments to ensure you're kept informed throughout the resolution process. I understand this has been an area of concern in your case, and I want to assure you we're committed to significant improvements.
As for tenant placement, our leasing team follows a thorough screening process, including detailed credit checks, criminal background checks, eviction histories, rental verifications, and income/employment confirmations. Our goal is always to place qualified tenants who will maintain your property responsibly and reliably fulfill their lease terms. Currently, your property does have a tenant placed, and the Maintenance Coordinator has additionally reached out directly to help clarify details and assist with any outstanding questions or concerns. I’m truly sorry if your experience hasn't matched these expectations. We will review your situation closely to determine how we can better align future leasing outcomes with your standards and ours.
I've personally reached out to you by phone and email to discuss your concerns directly and explore potential resolutions. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you further, understand your needs more clearly, and work together to resolve any remaining issues.
Thank you again for your candid feedback, Eraj. We look forward to connecting soon and are committed to regaining your trust.
Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: Working with Aaron was a smooth and straightforward experience. He reached out promptly, explained the process clearly, and gave me the confidence to sign up with Specialized. The entire team was professional, responsive, and very easy to communicate with.
Thank you, Mohamed, for sharing your experience and for the 5-star review. We’re glad to hear that Aaron and our team provided clear communication and a smooth onboarding process. At Specialized Property Management, we strive to deliver professional, responsive service every step of the way. We appreciate your trust in us and look forward to continuing to support you.
Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: While I’ve only been using them a few months, I’ve been impressed with Specialized Property Management’s level of communication and execution. Finding tenants in less than a week was especially impressive! Thanks to…Mike, Niño, Angel, and Garret for their hard work!
Joshua, thanks so much for your 5-star feedback! We're glad to hear that our communication and execution have met your expectations, and we're pleased we could find tenants for you quickly. Mike, Niño, Angel, and Garrett will be happy to know their efforts are appreciated. We look forward to continuing to work with you.
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Negative experience: Very bad experience using this company. First, I funded my account for several improvement projects that they recommended. They took the money from my account but did not complete the work. I have tried contacting several people in the company but my requests for answers have been ignored. Second, my property has now been vacant for 3 months and they have not been able to find any significant leads. Third, the previous tenant destroyed the lawn but they took no action even though I provided the notices from the HOA that the lawn was being neglected. In summary, save yourself a lot of headaches by avoiding this company!!!
Oziel,
I sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience you’ve experienced with our office. Thank you for taking the time to speak with me directly—I appreciate the opportunity to fully understand your concerns so we can address them appropriately.
Your experience does not reflect the standards we set for ourselves or the service we are committed to providing every client. I regret any difficulty this situation has caused and want to assure you that our maintenance manager is now personally involved to ensure your outstanding projects and property concerns are addressed promptly and to your satisfaction.
We take your feedback seriously and are focused on making improvements so situations like this do not happen again. Our entire team is dedicated to providing professional, reliable service, and I am here as an additional resource to support you.
Please feel free to reply to my email or contact me directly at 469-991-5848 if there’s anything further I can do to make things right.
Thank you for sharing your feedback and giving us the opportunity to resolve these issues.
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: If I could give a zero I would. Complete run around in attempt to rent. No one answers the phone unless you call between 9-930. Emails go unanswered but emails are sent telling you that if you don't sign they will rent to someone else. All sorts of fees on top of fees. Wanted us to pay one year up front due to self employment (tax returns furnished), asked for 2 (6) month payments to make sure they too follow up if necessary. It was approved by the homeowners (they claim) and 48 hours later it was declined. I think we dodged a bullet. Glad we did not rent. Very disappointed for the homeowners as well. We are in the process of relocating and needed a home base for a year. We would have been great tenants.
Jennifer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent experience. First, we sincerely apologize that your interactions with our team did not meet your expectations. We strive continually to provide clear communication and superior customer service, so it's disappointing when we fall short.
After reviewing your account in detail, I understand there were challenges and frustrations throughout your application process. Our records confirm multiple contacts between you and our applications team. However, I recognize that factors like connectivity issues due to your remote work circumstances added difficulty to the situation. To accommodate this, our leasing coordinator proactively offered email communication as an alternative method to ensure timely responses and convenience within your busy schedule. Additionally, our team offered a set scheduled time to connect directly, aiming to ease the communication difficulties you were experiencing.
Regarding the income verification requirement—while I completely understand how requesting a full year of rent in advance may feel inconvenient or frustrating, please know our policy is in place solely to protect our property owners and all parties involved. Although self-employment presents unique circumstances for verifying income stability, we must take responsible steps to help ensure consistent rent collection through the lease term. While I acknowledge you provided tax returns, our policies require additional assurance in these situations, typically in the form of upfront payment. The rental application also outlines information regarding fees and requirements clearly, but I understand this can be a lot to review, especially during a relocation.
I genuinely appreciate you taking time to connect with me and share your perspective and concerns directly. Feedback like yours is incredibly valuable and helps us grow and improve our processes. We remain committed to being professional, reliable, and transparent in what can sometimes be a complex business. If you ever wish to discuss further or if there’s any additional assistance we can provide, please feel free to reach out directly—I’m here and happy to help.
Thank you again for giving us the chance to hear your experience and better ourselves for the future.
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: This company has been very unprofessional, unfair and unreasonable. If for any reason, they have to reimburse you for their wrongdoing they will find a way to retaliate and charge you a fee, equal or more then what they had to repay. It is hard to get in contact with the office during business hours, such as today. (Fort Worth and Dallas location) communication is horrible. There is never a fair resolution with any matter in my experience with this company. You will pay for amenities that they do not provide such as I have. Maintenance come to your house smoking vapes with no regards and little respect.
Jacquanna,
I sincerely apologize for your frustration and the experience you've described—this is definitely not what we wish for our residents. After our recent conversation, I fully understand that connecting with our office recently has been challenging, and I'm very sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment this caused.
To clarify regarding maintenance charges: property owners typically fund approved repairs during the lease term; however, certain items may be identified as tenant-caused. In these situations, expenses are charged back to resident accounts during the next rent cycle. I know we previously coordinated a concession, and it appears that a later maintenance reimbursement offset this amount. I deeply regret if this was confusing or felt unfair in any way. If further clarification is needed, please reach out directly so we can thoroughly review this together—I want to ensure you're comfortable with the explanation provided.
We provide amenities intended to enhance the resident experience and I'm truly sorry if you feel these have not met your expectations. Regarding your concerns about vendor behavior, we partner only with reputable and professional service providers. However, I sincerely apologize if their professionalism did not align with our standards during your interactions. Your concerns will be promptly addressed internally to ensure improvement moving forward.
Again, I'm here personally to help resolve these concerns and improve your experience. You have my direct contact information and I'm happy to assist if you would like to discuss this further. Thank you again for your feedback—it helps us continually improve.
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: They actually deserve zero star in my perception. I ended my contract with them on Feb. 2nd. Three months later I have yet to receive the final balance due to me from my rental income.
Negative experience: Do not USE Update. The tenants were finally evicted with no help from Debra or the PM company. I have seen good reviews for this company and I don’t know how. This company will not select the best tenants for your property. They will lie to you just like they did to me. Now we are 4 months out from the eviction and we still have not received our security deposit. Funny thing is the company allowed the tenants to use a 3rd party for their deposit which was never approved or agreed to by us the homeowner. My advice is don’t look at the 5 star reviews, look at the 1 stars and you will see the truth about this PM company. DO NOT USE! They let tenants in our house that had been previously evicted multiple times. Now the tenants are not paying rent and delaying payment every month until the end of the month to avoid being evicted. If I had enough money I would do everything I could to sue this company and put them out of business. The only option I have is to leave a review and hope that customers do not use their service!
Brian,
I sincerely apologize for your frustration and the difficulties you've experienced. This is certainly not the kind of experience we aim to provide our property owners, and I appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
We understand how stressful tenant-related issues can be, and I'm sorry you've dealt with these complications. Our company follows a rigorous tenant screening process, which includes thorough background checks, credit history analysis, rental references verification, and eviction history searches. In certain scenarios, however, tenants may already occupy the property as "takeover" tenants prior to our management. While no screening approach or scenario can completely eliminate all risk, our methods are carefully designed and consistently applied to select reliable tenants who meet strict qualification criteria.
Regarding the security deposit issue you mentioned, I'd genuinely like to look into this further and clarify any questions regarding third-party options such as security deposit alternatives, as well as confirm the status of any funds due back to you. Your experience does not align with the high standards of transparency, timely communication, and accountability we strive to uphold at Specialized Property Management.
Unfortunately, I'm unable to identify your account from your username alone. I'd greatly appreciate it if you could contact me directly at 469-991-5848 so that I can fully investigate your concerns and assist you personally.
Please rest assured, our entire team remains committed to providing professional, reliable service and addressing owner's concerns promptly. Your satisfaction matters to us, and I’d value the opportunity to discuss your situation in greater detail.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: NEVER USE THEM!!! RUN!!!!!!! This company sent the deposit check to themselves claiming to have sent me the check. To keep funds. Do not use this company as they are for the clients which is homeowners but the renters are nothing to do them.
Ani,
Thank you for bringing this concern to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the frustration you've experienced. While we're unable to locate your name in our records as provided here, based on the information you've shared, we believe we've recently spoken directly about this matter. As discussed, it appears this issue was caused by an error with the postal delivery service, which mistakenly returned the mailing—originally addressed to the property—back to our office instead of delivering it to your provided address.
We completely understand how concerning and inconvenient this situation is, and we want to assure you this was never our intent. Upon becoming aware of this issue, we immediately took steps toward resolution and have communicated with you directly by phone and additionally via email to ensure clarity and support.
Our team is dedicated to providing professional, reliable, and trustworthy service to tenants and owners alike; however, in some rare occurrences, we unfortunately have to work through difficulties like these and hope you can understand.
If there is anything further we can do, or if you'd like to discuss this in more detail, please reach out to us directly. We genuinely appreciate the opportunity to resolve this with you.
Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: Neno did a great job answering my questions and managing the team work to accommodate my schedule. I truly appreciated SPM’s support and professionalism throughout.”
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful feedback! Providing exceptional support and professionalism is always our goal, and we're glad that was reflected in your experience. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you!
Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: Great experience with specialized Property management. Excellent team providinf all round support in a timely fashion. Highly recommend their services
Thank you, Rajasekhar! We're so happy you had a great experience with our team and felt fully supported throughout the process. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback!
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: I am extremely dissatisfied with Specialized Property Management. The most glaring issue is their complete lack of communication. It's virtually impossible to reach a live person. The phone rings endlessly, and while you can leave a voicemail, it's a black hole – no one ever replies. When attempting to follow up on a voicemail, the callback number provided simply rings again, creating a frustrating loop of unanswered calls. This isn't just my experience; my tenants have also expressed significant frustration with the inability to get in touch with anyone. This lack of responsiveness creates a stressful situation for both owners and tenants. Unfortunately, I'm currently locked into an agreement, but I want to be clear: I will be seeking a new property management company at the end of this term. I cannot recommend Specialized Property Management to anyone who values timely and effective communication.
Fantastic experience: Mike Salway has provided great service and Specialized provides a top notch service. I am grateful for their partnership.
Abel,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Mike has provided you with excellent service and that you're happy with our partnership. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to continuing to serve you.
Thank you again!
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: They never pick up the phone. They advertise themselves as 5 star but more like zero star. If anyone is reading this review, please be careful. They are very sneaky.
Hugo,
We sincerely apologize for the frustration you've experienced and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. At Specialized Property Management, delivering exceptional customer service is very important to us, and we regret we've missed the mark in your experience. Unfortunately, I'm unable to locate your contact information based on your review name alone, but I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your concerns and work toward resolving them promptly.
Please reach out to me directly at 469-991-5848 at your convenience—I look forward to speaking with you personally and assisting however I can.
Thank you again for sharing your feedback.
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: Worst management company! They will nickel and dime you. We signed a contract on March 26 for 2700 a month. Today on May 1 they voided the contract and sent a new one. Don’t trust them.
Tawab,
We sincerely apologize for the confusion and frustration this situation has caused. We understand that receiving a corrected lease after signing your initial renewal can be upsetting. Unfortunately, an error was identified on the lease you signed on March 27th, and we needed to reach out with the corrected version as soon as it was noticed.
Please know that we never intended to inconvenience you or create any unnecessary charges. The rent amount listed on the corrected lease is simply the same rate you previously paid; the property owner did not increase your rent during the renewal. We realize the delay between the original and corrected lease contributed significantly to your concerns, and we genuinely apologize for this oversight and miscommunication. Our renewal specialist has reached out to personally apologize, explain the details, and answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding this frustrating experience.
We greatly value your feedback and would welcome the opportunity to discuss this further and help clarify or resolve any remaining issues.
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: If I could leave 0 stars I would. They don’t return phone calls or provide proper updates on work orders.I was called “ entitled “ because I asked about having my unit cleaned before I moved in and after they pushed back my move in date. Still waiting on an update on my dishwasher and new filters after two weeks.
Annalisa,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'm truly sorry that your experience has not met our usual standards, particularly regarding timely communication and updates on your maintenance requests. This is certainly not reflective of the streamlined service we strive to provide, and I completely understand your frustration.
I've reached out by phone and email hoping to personally connect and ensure we address your outstanding concerns promptly, including the dishwasher repair and air filters. I recognize there were initial issues that delayed your move-in date, and I sincerely apologize for any miscommunications or negative interactions you've experienced during that process. I'm glad our maintenance coordinator was able to coordinate with the property owner to resolve those initial delays and facilitate the cleaning prior to your move-in.
If you need assistance or clarification, our general support email (support@specialized247.com) will route your inquiries directly to the appropriate department, and you can always communicate with our maintenance team through the Property Meld system as well. Please feel free to use me as an additional resource here at Specialized Property Management if you have difficulty reaching someone directly in the future—I'm here to support you.
We genuinely appreciate your patience and value your feedback as an opportunity to improve. We look forward to resolving these matters quickly and improving your experience moving forward.
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: Leasing my property through this company. Terrible communication. There is no way to contact anyone other than to send a message request through their portal that doesn't seem to get monitored as I have yet to receive a response. It seems this company will do anything to get your business and then once you sign on the dotted line... crickets... UPDATE 3/31/25 Nothing has changed. Specialized has a total lack of professionalism. My tenant actually had to hunt me down to resolve any issues half of the time. I put up with it forever and idk why. all it would take is a bad tenant and you might as well manage it yourself. STAY FAR AWAY
Kelly,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the frustration and communication challenges you've experienced. Clear, consistent, and responsive communication is a core value at Specialized Property Management, and we regret that we've fallen short of meeting your expectations in this regard.
I genuinely appreciate you taking the time to communicate with me directly so I could better understand your concerns. To ensure our service consistently aligns with the high standards we strive for, we offer multiple channels to contact our team—including our support email, tenant/owner portals, the Meld platform, the chatbot available on our homepage, and our main office line. Additionally, we have implemented dedicated Asset Managers specifically tasked with ensuring timely communication, proactive updates, and prompt resolution of owner concerns.
Your experience has highlighted areas where we need improvement, and your feedback allows us to make meaningful changes moving forward. Again, we're truly sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment you've encountered. While we regret losing your business, we genuinely wish you the very best in the future.
Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: I’ve been using SPM Dallas for the past three months and have been truly impressed by their professionalism. They have a fantastic team and provide prompt, reliable services. Their website is excellent, offering full transparency with all the details you need. A special thanks to Mike, Nino, Angel, and Garret for their exceptional support in getting my property on the market for rent and securing a tenant in no time. I sincerely appreciate their efforts and look forward to a great partnership in the future. Wishing them continued success!
Baba,
Thank you so much for your kind words and fantastic feedback! We're thrilled you've had such a positive experience with our Specialized Dallas team. Mike, Nino, Angel, Garret, and the rest of us look forward to continuing to deliver great service and support as we manage your property. Thanks again for your trust and partnership—we appreciate you!
Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: I have so far been very please with the service. After contacting multiple property management companies, Specialized Property Management was the only one to answer my phone calls and multiple emails with questions in a timely manor. They also were very knowledgeable and when I asked the questions over the phone he had an immediate answer.
Hailey,
Thank you for your 5-star review! We're thrilled that our prompt communication, knowledge, and responsiveness stood out. We appreciate your recognition of our efforts and look forward to continuing to serve you!
Best regards,
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: If I could give ZERO I would. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY! Our experience with this company has been no less than chaotic, and more than that has been a horrible experience. Their inability to get things right the first time is telling of how ill-managed the organization is. From the start we have had issues with them lying about work being done, not being transparent about issues, not answering phones, and the overall lack of good customer service. This should NOT be this difficult. They are supposed to make property ownership flow better and do not do that.
Monique,
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience with our company. We apologize for the frustration you've experienced with our office, and we regret that your experience did not reflect the high standards we work hard to uphold for our clients and tenants.
I want to thank you for taking the time to connect with me and allowing me to assist in making some of your concerns right. I've sent an email outlining the details of the proposed solution from our conversation, which I believe will resolve the matter to your satisfaction.
Please be assured that I and the rest of the team here at Specialized Property Management are committed to providing positive and smooth experiences, even in complicated situations. Although your time with our company has ended, we still value your feedback and appreciate the opportunity to make things right.
Wishing you the best, if there's anything further I can do to address your concerns, please reply to my email or contact me directly.
Best Regards,
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: We received very poor customer service with SPM. They had many issues where it was hard to get someone to contact when there were issues. One failure in communication caused the tenants to receive an incorrect eviction notice and a very high bill that cost us hundreds of dollars. When we confronted them with these issues they only provided excuses and offered some free management services when we did not want to continue with them. So they did not give us any concessions for their failures. Did not get our money’s worth.
Hello Dara,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take client satisfaction seriously and wanted to take the opportunity to address your concerns.
According to our records, our team provided you with timely communication throughout the process. Even after you requested to terminate services due to your intent to sell, we continued to provide prompt updates, including expediting the move-out assessment to accommodate your family’s travel schedule and your efforts to make repairs and prepare the property for sale.
You mentioned that an issue cost you $600.00 and resulted in an eviction notice being sent to the tenant. We would like to clarify that there was an AC issue reported by the tenant back in 2022. Our maintenance team was in contact with both you and the tenant upon receiving the work order, which contributed to the tenant’s high electric bill. The only delay in addressing the issue was due to your request for a second estimate from your vendor, as you did not approve our vendor’s estimate. After receiving the second estimate from Lyon’s Air, you ultimately declined it and proceeded with the first estimate.
We understand that unforeseen events can create complexities, especially when coordinating with outside vendors. Despite these challenges, our team worked diligently to resolve the issue once we had your approval. Additionally, you, as the owner, agreed to and approved a concession to assist the tenant with their high electricity bill.
Regarding the eviction notice, we would like to clarify that the tenant was issued a Notice to Vacate (NTV) for nonpayment of rent. This notice is only sent when rent is unpaid, as outlined in the lease agreement. It is our policy to issue this notice if the tenant has failed to pay rent, as it is required should we need to proceed with filing for eviction, which did not happen in this case.
Our Director of Operations reviewed your concerns and provided a comprehensive response. After careful consideration, he found no error or issue that would warrant compensation.
Again, we are sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction, and we wish you all the best moving forward. Thank you for your time.
Best regards,
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: Update 1.24.2025: 1238 Settlers Way has been the worse house I have ever rented in my life. Owner will not fix anything and the maintenance will not follow through with any. Just paid a $400 gas bill and a $300 electric bill. Have put in many requests for the heater to be fixed and still no resolution. Once we move out do move into this property or any that is managed by this trash company. So far my experience with this property management far as a tenant has been horrible. First complaint: If I could post without giving any stars I would. No one answers the phone. We have been without hot water for 3 days due to the lack of information given in order to make sure our gas was turned on. They do not have 24/7 maintenance number. You call and it states you have reached them after hours. If I had a fire or a flood I would not be able to talk to anyone. Roof needs to be replaced. Possible leaks may occur soon. Move in day came and they gave me the wrong lockbox code to access the key. Did not move in on that day. Had to call to get a new lockbox code and of course it worked. I emailed the leasing agent and she never responded until the afternoon after I already fixed the issue. I shouldn’t have to call to get any information especially when it comes to moving in. They are wanting us to pay the prorated rate for a day we did not enter the property. This was not our fault, but they are not taking accountability for the mistake they caused. We should not owe anything on a date we did not enter the property. Lease needs to be redone but constantly saying it is up the property owner. I have not heard back from anyone and not still is answering the phone. They still want their money though right? How when all we could use was the information given to us. I don’t play about my money and should be able to call to talk to anyone. I don’t like emails or text when it comes to discussing business. If I was a property owner of this residence I would sue the mess out of this company for not taking care of my home. This has been the worse experience of my life. I was so excited to move into a house. Do not lease anything through this company.
Jazmyn,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I sincerely apologize for any frustrations you've encountered with our office. Your experience does not reflect the high-level service we strive to provide.
We acknowledge the maintenance and communication issues you've faced. While maintenance can be a challenging aspect of renting, please know that we are working diligently to create the best possible outcomes. We understand how frustrating this can be, but we're committed to providing you with professional and reliable service.
We have taken action to ensure your non-cosmetic repairs are addressed promptly to find solutions as quickly as possible. We've engaged multiple vendors to ensure the work meets your expectations. Additionally, we're addressing cosmetic issues, which the assigned vendor is aware of. While we're working to handle all work orders promptly, our contractor's scheduling has been impacted by recent weather conditions, prioritizing urgent requests and resulting in some delays.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve your experience. I've reached out via email to provide my direct contact information as an additional support channel. Although we cannot control the owner's decision regarding your lease termination request, we're committed to ensuring our future service meets the high standards we strive for.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you need further assistance or have any questions.
Best regards,
Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: I communicated with Stephanie and she was very responsive as many conversations and questions went back-and-forth over a month timeframe. I signed the lease… So far Things are fantastic and they were able to accommodate my request and changes to the lease.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that Stephanie was able to assist you throughout the process and accommodate your requests. It’s wonderful to know that everything is going smoothly so far. We truly appreciate your trust and are here if you need anything moving forward!
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Niño as a property manager for his outstanding professionalism and dedication. He is always responsive, organized, and efficient in addressing any concerns or issues that arise.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Niño's professionalism and dedication have made a positive impact. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you. If you need anything in the future, don't hesitate to reach out!
Fantastic experience: My first time of doing business with Specialized Property Management; and I must say I am delighted by the most pleasing, caring, and attentive display of customer service by Niño Cinco. I am looking forward to continuing this great experience as we move forward with my property's management by Specialized. Thanks Niño!!!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with Niño Cinco and Specialized Property Management has been so positive. We truly value your feedback and are excited to continue providing you with excellent service as we manage your property.
Thanks again for choosing us, and we look forward to working with you!
Best regards,
Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: Nino has been very instrumental in helping me understand my owner statements. He has also been my first point of contact to questions and have provided punctual and precise answers. Others on the Specialized Team could learn from him.
Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear that Nino has been helpful in clarifying your owner statements and providing prompt, accurate responses to your questions. We truly appreciate your feedback and will make sure to share your kind words with him. If you ever need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out!
Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: Extremely easy and time efficient process, completely online! SPM’s leasing procedures are user friendly and convenient for busy clients needing to process and submit paperwork between their schedules. Thanks Stephanie and the management team.
Mishay, Thank you for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear that our online leasing process was easy and convenient for you. It's great to know that it helped fit into your busy schedule. We’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to Stephanie and the entire management team. If you need anything else, we're always here to assist!
Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: I want to thank Nino and Mike for their professionalism and kindness. They’ve made the transition from one property management company to theirs a smooth process. Living in northern California and communicating with these gentleman in San Antonio was seem-less, they prepared me and everything for me to make it happen. I’m thankful that I found Specialized Property Management online, but I figured that’s what they do, because they already had EXCELLENT REVIEWS . Thank you Nino and Mike Jim
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Nino and Mike provided you with such a smooth transition and excellent service. It’s great to know that even from Northern California, the process felt seamless for you. We’re so glad you chose Specialized Property Management, and we truly appreciate your feedback and trust in our team. If you ever need anything in the future, don't hesitate to reach out.
Thanks again, and we’ll be here whenever you need us!
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: Working with Specialized Property Management has been a complete nightmare. They wanted to the last minute to notify me that the tenant was leaving, took their precious time to contact me regarding the move out and assessment and then would not work on any of the items needed to get the property ready for a new renter while holding on to the tenants deposit forcing me to pay nearly $5000 upfront. They also said the property wasn't ready to lease based on their recommendations which included Nickle and diming me over loose cabinets and doorstoppers. They are out to make money, not assist clients. I will not be renewing. I will use any other property management company and pay whatever to not have to do this again.
Hi Lauren,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We reached out to you via email to address your concerns, but unfortunately, we have not received a response. Please know that we take client feedback very seriously and always strive to provide excellent service and communication throughout the management process.
According to our records, you, as the property owner, were notified within 2 business days after the tenant submitted their notice of intent to vacate. Our leasing team processes notices in the order they are received, and the tenant returned possession of the property on the scheduled move-out date of 09/18. The move-out assessment was completed, and the report was sent to you on 09/24. As shown in our records, we have consistently communicated with you in a timely manner regarding all aspects of the process.
We also want to clarify the procedure regarding the make-ready work. Initially, you expressed concerns about covering the full cost of repairs upfront. Our standard procedure involves reimbursing the resident’s portion once their deposit is processed. However, since that arrangement did not work for you, we moved forward with approval for only certain parts of the estimate.
Upon reassessment, the same pending repair issues were identified. You have now provided approval for some additional repairs, but as per our standard policy, we are unable to fund the resident's portion of the make-ready costs. We can only proceed with the work for which we have received full owner approval and funding.
We sincerely apologize for any frustration caused by our policies and procedures. Please know that we follow these processes to ensure compliance with local and state laws regarding security deposit processing. We truly value your business and would love the opportunity to discuss any remaining concerns you may have. Our goal is to maintain the highest level of service, and we would hate to see you go.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: I worked with Mike at SPM to get onboarded as a new client. He took the time to answer any/all questions and was very professional and thorough. Mike's communication and availability was also excellent. I trust SPM will do a great job based on my experience with Mike.
Andrew,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Mike during your onboarding process. His professionalism, thoroughness, and excellent communication truly reflect our commitment to our clients. We appreciate your trust in SPM and look forward to continuing to support you!
Best, Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: My experience with Specialized Property Management during the leasing process was smooth. All of the information that you might need for move in purposes were systematically provided to me, so it was all about a matter of patience. While working with Nino through leasing, He was able to respond to my emails through actions rather than response. Anything that was concerning to me was handle in a timely manner with Nino, all of my messages were answered through work ethic. My entire leasing experience was positive 100%
Hello,
Thank you so much for your wonderful five-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us. Your kind words and feedback are greatly appreciated and serve as a great motivation for our team.
If there's anything more we can do for you or if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to serving you again in the future.
Warm regards,
Specialized Property Management
Positive experience: Mike was very accommodating and explained the details of what services his company was offering. He took the time to be in contact if I needed help with anything. I appreciate it and look forward to working with him and his company.
Hello,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us. Your kind words and feedback are greatly appreciated and serve as a great motivation for our team.
If there's anything more we can do for you or if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to serving you again in the future.
Warm regards,
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: They never answer the phones or return phone calls. The only way to contact them is via email and its not immediate, when they do respond. They never sent out any notice that my payment didnt go and waited 4 days, after I sent an email when i checked my bank account and the money was still there, to send me notices and late fee of almost $200. So in 4 days no one sent any emails stating my payment was returned and no emails stating that I was being charged late fees. Even though I had a confirmation email stating I paid my rent on time.
Deara,
I wanted to address the recent payment issues and clarify some points.
First, we apologize for the delay in our response. Google My Business was not allowing responses to go through on their end, and we are responding at the earliest opportunity provided by Google.
On August 3, 2024, you made a payment of $1,892.50, which was returned on August 7, 2024. We emailed you a notice about the returned payment on the same day we were notified. It can take 4-5 days for banks to process payments, which is why there was a delay.
You promptly paid through RentMoney that same day. Regarding the $30.00 charge from RealPage Services for NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds), please note that this fee is charged by the payment provider, not us.
On September 4th, you reached out wanting to make a payment but were still under restrictions due to the returned payment in August. In good faith, we submitted an OTC late fee waiver and allowed you to make the payment on the portal.
We strive to address all communications promptly and efficiently. Thank you for your understanding. We are always here to assist you. If you have any future questions or concerns, please never hesitate to reach out.
Best regards, Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: SPM decided to take over utilities from Simple Bills and my electric bill quadrupled. The excuse I received was “record temperatures” even though my bill last year for the same period was a fraction of the cost. I was told management is actively looking for a less expensive plan, but in reality they could have just signed up for a fixed rate plan and not hammered their tenants.
James, Unfortunately, we can't locate you within our system with the name you provided. We sincerely apologize for any frustrations or inconvenience you have experienced due to the switch from Simplebills. We would like to take this opportunity to clear up any misunderstanding regarding the utility transfer and rates. Specialized due to service complaints received by tenants regarding Simplebills, the decision to transition this service in-house began. At the same time, Simplebills notified Specialized that they had decided to transition out of single-family home accounts. Unfortunately, as you can imagine, this unforeseen event left SPM with less than ample time to negotiate rates. Still, Specialized contracted three (3) separate utility brokers to help seek out the best option for a provider and rate for our clients. During the timing of the transition from SimpleBills' account with Champion to Specialized began the war in Ukraine, economists attribute resulting in overall supply and demand issues across some of the hottest periods of the year. Please know that the current rate Champion offers don't correlate with the rate offered during the summer season. Unfortunately, Specialized has no control over the rate put forward by the provider. Unfortunately, we cannot re-bill any current or past invoices, but you are welcome to look for your own provider. We are also working with a couple of utility brokers to find the best options available to our residents, hopefully, better than what's publicly available due to our relationship with them. Once we have more information or options available, we will notify you promptly. There is no need to wait for us; if you'd like to proceed immediately with finding your own electric service, please do so. Again, we apologize for any frustration and inconvenience caused by the switch from SimpleBills, and our team is working hard to provide our client's alternatives.
Furthermore, we have recently worked with UtilityHound to help our clients find better than public rates and provide a $25.00 gift card. For your convenience, you can find the link to get started below. Please note that there is no obligation to utilize this complimentary service, and you're free to obtain the best service that suits your needs.
https://www.utilityhound.com/spm/ Thank you, Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: They let the previous tenants dogs pee all over the carpets in the bedrooms, and wouldn't replace it for us. They had people clean the carpets, but that just made the smell worse. Then they just stopped communicating with us about how they were gonna fix it. I had to look up the homeowner on Google and contact her about the problem because spm wasn't doing anything. She sent an inspector to check out the smell. We asked to get out of the lease because the smell was horrible and I didn't even know if it was gonna be gone if they replace the carpets. Some contractors thought the smell was in the hardwood floors too. Also, because spm just didn't do anything about replacing the carpet. We eventually got out of the lease (had to pay 3x rent -edit: 2x month rent penalty and pay extra month rent, all for a house we never moved into) and now they're trying to rent it out again. The house still smells like dog pee. The rental house conditions can be barely livable and they just don't care. I've attached pictures of how the carpet looks under black light. Urine stains everywhere, and this is after the carpets got professionally cleaned. They didn't want to replace the carpet for us. The dog urine smell is noticeable in the 3 bedrooms, the washroom, and the hardwood floors in the foyer (the carpet cleaning contractor has confirmed this). Getting ahold of these people is impossible. The only way to contact them is by email (you can call, but only the secretary will answer, not the leasing manager). They often ignore emails and don't communicate with you. They don't care about making the house livable or not smell like dog piss. They will lie about inspection reports so they don't have to pay (we had an inspector sent by the homeowner to check out the carpet smell. Inspector said we are smelling the carpet pad, but spm said there is "no smell")
Xinmei Guo,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We would like to address the concerns raised in your review.
At Specialized Property Management, we do not permit any tenant to allow their animal to soil the property. According to our records, our maintenance team dispatched a professional contractor to assess the floor and carpet. The contractor reported to both the owner and our team that no urine smell was detected within the home.
Please understand that while we manage properties, we do not own them. As such, we require the owner's approval to replace items like carpets. In this case, the owner approved and funded a full carpet cleaning and deodorizing after the assessment.
Our leasing and maintenance teams worked diligently to communicate with you regarding your concerns. Furthermore, the owner approved your request for early lease termination with a penalty of two months' rent, not three as stated.
We regret any frustration you may have experienced and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Sincerely,
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: Currently renting a property from this company and it’s the worst experience I’ve ever had. They are actively ignoring my messages and calls. I’m moving into a house has not been cleaned from the last tenant. There’s gobs of this persons hair everywhere and there’s trash from them as well as contractors. Blinds are falling off windows. I’m disgusted by this situation. I’ve given them so much money already and they aren’t doing anything.
Positive experience: Update as 07/16/2024 After last tenant left, move out inspection assessment was quick. Nena, Sthepanie, Emmanuel, Joaquin, and Anna helped me to get all the information I need it. _______________________________________________________ Update as 7/1/2023 Can you confirm if the leasing agent that is replacing Garrett is going to reach to me regarding the potential tenant for my property? Last tenant left May 24th, 2023 and it has been more than a month and my property has not been leased. Also, can someone tell me how to get the refund from the previous tenant deposit? To put my property in the market again, reparations were quoted as $5,850. From that amount, the tenant was responsible for 2,330. The amount of $940 was used to cover the vendors SM assigned. How can we get a hold of the reminding $1,390 to cover the repairs and haul all of the debris and garbage the tenants left behind? Hopefully I can get a quick answer via this method since they have been ignoring my 3 last emails regarding how to get a hold of the deposit. I will update the rating according if someone give me an update. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quick and responsive initial interaction with Jarrod Cook. As soon we signed the documentation, they visited our property, took professional pictures to put it in the market, and they told us what it needed to be fixed. Efficient maintenance team that get the job done at an affordable price. Quick and responsive communication with leasing agent. Responsive accounting team for any question that we have. Easy to navigate website. Automatic payments. We have been only charged an initial fee the first month and then only a monthly management property fee, not extra fees. Property was leased quickly. Two things we did not like that much. First, they suggested us to rent our property for a lower value compare to similar properties in the area according to the market price. Our property could have been rented for at least 10% more than the asked price giving that the tenant wanted a 2 year lease and considering the fluctuations in the rental market in matter of months. Second, our property is a 3 bedroom/2 full baths but it is only around 1,250 Sq. Ft. and I did not read the lease since they are representing me. Once they sent me the lease, I found out that they are 7 tenants in my property. When I called, I was told that according to the rules in the county where my property is, they allow 3 children per room but my property is small!! I understand that rule could be valid for a big 2,000 Sq. Ft Texas house, but for a small house? And no, this would not be considered discrimination as many apartment buildings in the DFW area has a limit of 2 tenants per room, meaning the maximum allowed in my house would have been 6 tenants. Overall, I will recommend them and we will continuing using their services. For all the services that they offer, the price for their services is affordable and reasonable.
Ivonne,
Thank you for your feedback and rating! Here at Specialized, each department continually works to be accessible and provide sufficient communication to ensure all transactions are completed with accuracy and to our client’s satisfaction. In addition, we are committed to minimizing vacancy days with prompt, aggressive adverting and responding quickly to prospective tenants. Our leasing agent completed a detailed comparative market analysis to determine the best marketing price for your property and per our records, the property was leased above the CMA recommendation and leased within a week of the property being on the market; that is great news! The limit of occupancy is et by each City individually. Please know, our team is knowledgeable of and follows all fair housing and local laws to keep you, the owner and your investment protected. We sincerely appreciate your 5-star rating and will work to keep your trust and business for years to come. Please reach out to our team if we can be of any assistance. Thank you, Specialized Property Management - Dallas
Fantastic experience: We engaged Mike today regarding management services at our house in Fort Worth. We had just released a management firm for their inactivity to leasing the house and expressed to Mike of our desire to have a tenant in the house prior to the start of school in August. In one afternoon Mike forwarded the contract, executed it upon our completion, and notified our Asset Manager to arrange a meeting. His ability to expedite the process reflects his commitment to customer service.
Hi, Jay. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
Fantastic experience: There customer service is very good! Whenever I have called, Ana and Jake (Jerischo) are always attentive and helpful in getting me the help needed or pointing me to the right place. Their home maintenance is also THE BEST! Theyre on time and always get the problem tooken care of!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Shaion0806. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us.
Cheers,
Specialized Property Management - Dallas
Negative experience: Wish I could give this business a 0 star. They have allowed my roommate to have an “ESA” dog (just fake documents). Knowing I have a territorial aggressive dog especially to unfixed males. They have allowed a puppy into a dangerous situation knowingly and are refusing to help with the problem or help us try and find an accommodation to get out of the lease. This is a horrible management company that does not care about you! You are also completely stuck in your contract, can’t even pay your way out of it! I would definitely find somewhere else! Leasing department refused to speak with me on the phone after requesting multiple times through the front desk concierge. Good luck if you sign here! Edit to add: A person did contact me after this review and heard me out. After that the case was closed in my face over email not matter if my questions or concerns were addressed. Not to mention I got called at least five times after I signed the lease asking to give a google review! Do not trust the good reviews as they were most likely coerced. ☺️
Kaitlynn,
Thank you for reaching out and providing your feedback. We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns and acknowledge the time you spent discussing this matter with our leasing manager, leasing coordinator, and quality assurance manager. Ensuring transparency throughout processes such as these is of utmost importance to us.
We would like to take this opportunity to clarify the situation and provide factual details regarding the ESA animal. As you communicated, you expressed dissatisfaction with your roommate's decision to obtain a dog, fearing potential negative impacts on yourself and your own dog. It's important to note that your roommate has provided a legitimate ESA letter from a qualified medical professional certified to practice in Texas. We can confirm that the provided documents are valid and not falsified, as you suggested.
Our office adheres strictly to all applicable local and state laws concerning ESA animals. Under these regulations, we are obligated to accommodate tenants who provide valid documentation demonstrating the necessity of an assistance animal. This legal requirement extends beyond personal preferences or concerns about potential risks associated with other pets.
Regarding your inquiry about early termination of the lease, our leasing team has repeatedly shared the terms of your agreement via email. We regret that these terms did not meet your expectations. Our records indicate ongoing efforts to communicate with you through both phone calls and emails following your initial concerns. At no point did we refuse communication or attempt to overlook your inquiries.
We take pride in delivering exceptional service while ensuring full compliance with legal standards. It is important to clarify that our commitment to adherence does not imply indifference to individual circumstances. We remain dedicated to serving you throughout your tenancy within the bounds of the law. We hope you can understand that there have been no oversights on the part of Specialized, and your review does not align with the facts.
If you have any further questions or unresolved concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are optimistic that both your dog and the ESA dog can coexist harmoniously, and we look forward to supporting a positive living environment for all parties involved.
Thank you, Specialized Property Management- Dallas
Fantastic experience: I just started with Specialized Property Management in June. Mike Salway was very nice and accommodating setting up my accounts. Now I'm working with Niño Cinco as my account manager. He has been quick to respond to all my concerns, records notes from our conversations, and is thorough in completing what needs to be done. I'm very happy with the service I've received.
Hi, Sally. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
Fantastic experience: Sure, here’s a brief review for your property management company: --- Mike exceeded my expectations. We are off to a great start and feel confident we are in good hands. --- Feel free to adjust it as needed!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Siavosh. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us.
Cheers,
Specialized Property Management - Dallas
Fantastic experience: Director Mike Salway has been excellent, and he is very constructive and Helpful in providing valuable inputs and services to me, in assuring me that my house is very secure under the care of their Company and his colleagues.
Hi, John. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
Negative experience: probably the worst renting experience we have ever had. they switched electric companies in the middle of our lease and in 3 months we paid 3000 dollars. rented a 4 bedroom house and could only use 3 bedrooms cause of leaking roof into the house. they just kept having roofers put cheap tarps that blew off when the next storm blew in. there is a fee for everything. 37 dollars a month for air filters. tried to say we owed them more money for some gas bill from a few years ago. gave us the house with the gas stove leaking gas cause it was in the open position. so right as we walked in, had to call the fire department cause of the strong smell of gas. house wasnt cleaned when we moved in. but they are saying we owe them 250 dollars for a deep cleaning when we moved out. check out 31 realty if you wanna use a decent company to take care of you. spm doesnt even deserve a star.
Fantastic experience: SPM DFW and Garrett exceeded my expectations! Viewing the property was simple, submitting my application was straightforward, and their approval process was impressively fast. Moving has never been smoother.
Hi, Luis. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
Fantastic experience: Garrett did a wonderful job of getting the property leased quickly. He communicated with me clearly and promptly as the process moved along. Hope to work with him again when the lease is up.
Hi, Maria. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
Fantastic experience: Mike Salway took the time to fully explain how Specialized PM works with investors to optimize their portfolio. He walked me through each pricing plan, how their maintenance and leasing teams work, and why their technology outperforms others. Would highly recommend speaking with Mike and the team!
Hi, Denver. We are thrilled to learn that you had a positive experience with us!
Fantastic experience: Alexia is always very helpful when I come into the office to drop off my rent payment. She is a great asset to your company with her can do attitude.
Hi, Lemorn. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
Fantastic experience: I can't recommend Specialized Property Management Dallas enough! They are incredibly attentive especially compared to my previous property manager. Their friendly approach makes all the difference in managing my property. Truly a much-improved experience in terms of service
Hi, Darwin. We are thrilled to learn that you had a positive experience with us!
Fantastic experience: Specialized Property Management Dallas has been a game-changer for me. Their service is top-notch and their support team’s responsiveness is amazing. Every time I've reached out with a concern or question, they've been quick to respond, especially Nino, and he resolved my issues quickly.
Hi, Carlos. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
Negative experience: As a renter, do not rent from this group. Specialized Property Management Dallas is leveraging technology to limit their staffing levels and the result is a terrible customer experience. Here are a few examples: 1) The helpline is constantly re-routed. 2) The information flow from application to lease signing was disjointed and clunky. If you call for help, they can't help you and you are re-routed. 3) My unit wasn't ready at move-in for things we specifically called out in our lease negotiation. 4) After inventorying the unit I was then told the inventory notes I submitted don't trigger repairs, but that I would have to send in a ticket through a different system. I sent in a ticket and was told I need to schedule with the vendor for the repairs, which may result in a quote that needs to go back to the owner and the vendor would need to come back. I am essentially my own landlord with very limited customer support from the management company. What is provided is digital re-delegation to me. All that to say, as a renter, please avoid renting from this management company.
Ralph,
Thank you for engaging in a candid discussion with our management team regarding your leasing experience. At Specialized Property Management Dallas, our goal is to harness technology to enhance our offerings, striving never to compromise the quality of support provided to our tenants. We extend our sincerest apologies for any frustration experienced during our online application process and the subsequent steps leading up to your move-in.
We acknowledge the inconvenience caused by the necessity to direct your queries to the appropriate department or team member. Our organizational structure is designed to ensure that you have access to specialized knowledge and tailored support across different service areas. Each unit within our operation is dedicated to refining their services to better meet your needs.
We regret to hear of any dissatisfaction arising from repairs not being addressed prior to your occupancy. It is important to note that while we aim to complete all requested repairs before a tenant's move-in, this aspiration is subject to factors such as obtaining owner approval, securing necessary funding, vendor schedule availability, and the procurement of parts and materials. We understand the importance of setting accurate expectations and apologize if this aspect was not communicated effectively.
To clarify the maintenance request process:
-Repair Ticket Submission: It's vital that repair requests are submitted through our system for efficient logging and tracking.
-Vendor Scheduling: Coordination with our designated vendor is necessary following submission for an initial evaluation.
-Quote & Approval: Certain repairs may require quotations and owner approval prior to commencement.
-Completing Repairs: With approval secured, we endeavor to complete repairs promptly.
We deeply regret any inconvenience these processes have caused. Rest assured, we remain at your disposal should further assistance be required. Your comfort within your home is of utmost importance to us.
Your feedback is invaluable, and while we're disheartened to learn of your feeling unsupported through our digital avenues, please know our core intent is to streamline communication and facilitate maintenance requests efficiently. We are committed to ensuring your living environment is comfortable and your concerns are addressed with urgency and care. Your comfort and satisfaction stand as our primary objectives. We thank you again for your feedback and look forward to the opportunity to improve your experience with us.
Warmest regards,
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: Unsolved issues from multiple staff before and during the tenant placement process. Escalated to Ari Lund, the licensed broker and COO of the company but the company chose to ignore our calls and emails. Examples: Staff told us that they had been getting vendor quotes for blinds on 1/30/24. As of 2/27, there is no progress on this even after us following up multiple times. We finally heard back of a quote asking us to pay over $1500, but without any spec, style, photo, or details about the type of blinds to be installed. Unacceptable- is this a scam? Garrett, the director of tenant placement, and his team: Whoever does the showing in our property spilled water all over the kitchen counter and left a huge mess on the bathroom floors (noticed this across multiple visits). Very unprofessional. Stephanie Well and leasing office: They do not pick up phone calls. Even with Owner's open questions, they will ignore your written questions and sign leases without your approval. Example: We asked to review lease template before they send to tenant and asked for additional questions. They did not answer our questions and proceeded to sign a lease with Tenant that was never reviewed with us. They allowed the Tenant to sign a lease without security deposit. Staff will deny anything discussed verbally over phone calls. If you are stuck in working with them, make sure you get everything in writing. Incompetency and unethical business practice is what we have experienced so far. I tried giving them the benefit of the doubt, but after escalating to the leadership at C-level, still nothing was addressed. Avoid this company for property management.
Hello John & Isabelle,
Thank you for dedicating time to discuss your concerns with our quality assurance manager and relevant supervisors. We deeply regret any frustrations you may have encountered during our leasing process.
We understand your dissatisfaction with our security deposit alternative, Lease Guard. As previously communicated, the Lease Guard Security Deposit Replacement Program offers a contemporary approach to traditional security deposits. Tenants pay a one-time fee instead of a sizable deposit, covering damages and losses throughout their lease. The program benefits property owners by enhancing rental appeal, protecting against property damage, reducing vacancies, and simplifying the damage claim process.
Regarding the executed lease agreement, it's important to note that according to the Property Management Agreement, you have authorized Specialized Property Management to execute lease agreements on your behalf. This authorization streamlines the leasing process and ensures your property is rented efficiently, providing peace of mind knowing all aspects are handled professionally.
We extend our sincerest apologies for any sense of neglect you may have felt while attempting to contact Ari Lund, our COO. Please be assured that Ari highly values your communications. While overseeing company operations, it's never his intention to overlook correspondence from our valued property owners. Upon reviewing your call and email, Ari promptly forwarded your concerns to our operations team, which promptly reached out to address your concerns.
Nevertheless, we regret that our policies and procedures did not meet your expectations. We continually strive to provide a positive experience for all our clients. We wish you the best in your future endeavors!
Warm Regards, Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: Aaron Miles was so professional and answered our questions immediately. We were able to start and finish the process same day without any issues. This is my second house with specialized property management but not the last. Hoping to grow this partnership more and more.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Sean. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us.
Cheers,
Specialized Property Management - Dallas
Fantastic experience: We have just rented a house with Specialized property management. The process from Viewing to applying to actual renting has been absolutely wonderful. I’d like to mention by name Hector, Stephanie and Nena as the 3 people that made sure our experience was one of ease and convenience. Thank you Specialized Property Management.
Hi, Jessica. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
Negative experience: STAY AWAY. As a landlord, this company has provided zero support when needed. During a freeze in Dallas, and when my tenant had frozen pipes and needed a plumber, the one they sent (from their approved vendor list) quite literally walked off the job. 247 doesn't answer the phone for days on end, I've been trying to contact them for about 2 days now, and can't reach anyone. The portal isn't updated, and there's no support... not even an answering service to at least take a message. I'm not sure what the payments go towards, but it appears they've taken the money and gone to the beach, when their landlords and tenants needs them the most. I understand with below-freezing temps in Texas they may be overwhelmed, but they're not answering the phones for days? Smells like a lawsuit waiting to happen.
Negative experience: Impossible to reach. Very shady and overpriced for what they’re offering. If we property owner, I’d be looking for a different management co. If you love call-centers, getting the run around, and waiting days between email correspondence with a dash of never-returned phone calls, then this is the business to work with. Potential renters will love not being able to work with their app-exclusive format, robotic phone trees, and non-existent employees. Providing a remarkably over priced product with vintage carpet and linoleum adds a unique flair to this business model. Please proceed with caution.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about your experience. We take all customer's opinion seriously and aim to address any concerns our clients and potential renters may have.
We've attempted to locate your information within our system using the name provided but unfortunately have not found a match, which makes it challenging for us to directly address the issues you've highlighted. As a property management company, it is important to clarify that while we manage the properties, we do not own them. As such, you have the option to rent a property "as is" or to continue your search for a property that meets your specific needs. Transparency, effective communication, and quality service are top priorities for us. If you could provide us with more details or an alternative name under which you might be registered, we would greatly appreciate the opportunity to investigate this further and provide assistance.
Potential renters and property owners can expect our commitment to continuously enhance our services. We understand the value of accessible support, responsive communication, and fair pricing, and we are constantly working to ensure these standards for everyone we work with. Please reach out to us directly so we can better understand and rectify your concerns at 407-698-3353.
Warm Regards, Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: Never on time, never answer the phones, never return calls or emails. Beware of what's to come after you sign your lease. Ridiculous So today I contacted them again for the 50th time. Literally!! By email and I did receive a response back from Stephanie. She responded that she had copied in Accounting whom I had already reached out to numerous times with no return call nor email. So, we will see how long this takes. 12-23-22 still have not been contacted. 1-3-2023 I have still not been contacted. GOOD UPDATE: I have finally been contacted by Nena, and I am very grateful she contacted me. She was very understanding, showed sympathy, and addressed the main issue at hand. She worked quickly to provide the service they promised to provide. I am pleased with the assistance and have been assured that I can always reach her and she will be sure to get back with me and yes I know it may not be the same day nor week. As long as it's communicated I'm okay. Again, Nena, thank you so much for your prompt attention to my needs and your abilityto control yourself with an irrate upset fedup customer as I was..I apologize. 11/28 update: So we moved, guess what they did? They not only kept our deposit but lied and said we were responsible for a tree being planted that died which they were already mad that they had to put one in the front yard per HOA. They charged us for it over $1000 when according to the lease we are not responsible as there was no tree in the beginning when we moved in. They are saying we never contacted them to report the tree dying when they receive the same correspondence as HOA sends it to them directly. We are not a tree expert! Stay tuned because updates to follow. We also tried to call and speak with someone from the local office and was told we are not allowed to have their direct contact and was also refused the owners/ information upon request. This company will only be there in the moving in and after that, you’re on your own. Once you move prepare of false charges.
Hello Denise, Thank you for updating your review based on our Quality Assurance Manager, Nena's resolution efforts. We sincerely apologize for any frustrations this has caused you, and we are happy to hear the matter has been resolved. We value your trust in us & we sincerely appreciate your business. Please reach out to our team if we can further assist; we are here for you.
Thank you,
Specialized Property Management - Dallas
Negative experience: **DO NOT RENT THROUGH SPM** I rented 329 Lake Cliff Dr in Dallas with my friend through SPM August 2022-August 2023 and when we moved in, the house was not cleaned to a Move In Ready standard but I didn’t think too much of it and just accepted it as a nuance of being a renter. The house had SIGNIFICANT structural issues (cracks in the ceiling, shifting in foundation that led to doors not being able to close) yet they were going to raise our rent by $300/month so we decided to move out at the end of our lease . Before moving out at the end of our lease, they emailed us many times with a Cleaning check list (which I thought was strange considering the house was definitely not cleaned up to this standard before we moved in). Nonetheless, in an effort to get our full deposit back, we cleaned the house throughly, even rented a Rug Doctor, and patched any holes we had in the walls we had from mounting TVs, curtains etc. They notified us the day our lease ended that the house would be put up for sale because they wanted us to leave our keys for a realtor to do a walk through (again, I thought this was weird that we had to be involved in this and they couldn’t just wait for our lease to be done instead of making your tenants communicate with/leave keys for a realtor.) Considering we took extra steps to clean the house per their check list, patch holes etc. and turned over the house in better condition than we had received it at the start of our lease, we thought we would get close to a full security deposit refund. However, not only did it take close to 30 days to get our refund check back (after emailing them asking for status and continuing to get a “we’re working on it, we have 30 days to send it out” kind of replies) but when we got our check, we found that we got deducted $100 for “Cleaning Fee” and $786 for “Patch and full repaint of interior.” We were extremely shocked by these charges so we then took steps to dispute the deductions and filled out all the necessary paperwork that SPM told us we had to in order to officially file a dispute. Since we vehemently disagree with their deductions (and have provided move out photos to prove how we left the house at the completion of our lease) we have CONTINUALLY asked for itemized receipts to at least demonstrate how they arrived at these numbers and/or have asked for photos of what exactly they needed to patch, repaint or clean while the dispute form has been under review. Not to mention, since they made us leave the keys for a realtor to check out the property, we could technically argue that the realtor could be liable for the deductible charges too, since he did a walk through on the day our lease ended when no one else was present. Since the deductions have already been taken out by SPM, the itemization and photos should already be on file but not only has SPM failed to provide this info after asking via email over five times to April Layacan and Sean Bottoms, but they have basically ghosted us throughout the dispute process. Originally April told us the dispute process could take up to 30 days so throughout the 30 days, we continued to follow up weekly and ask for status updates but we continue to get the same “Sean is looking into it, please be patient” kind of reply but there has still yet to be meaningful response. It is incredibly frustrating to hear this same generic response after asking multiple times for documents that the company should already have on file?? We are now past the 30day mark and there is still no resolution or follow up on their end. They basically stole close to $900 from us and I’m not sure where else to turn to dispute our deduction aside from small claims court. I would absolutely advise against renting from them due to their lack of transparency, lack of communication and extraneous security deposit charges. They do not care about you after your lease is up and will charge you extra charges with NO accountability.
Negative experience: I lived in an apartment managed by them in Highland Park. I complained of a leak for months. It took 6 months for it to be fixed. Also, during the first half of my lease they were in charge of utilities, but did not pay ours so our water got shut off. It was VERY difficult to get in contact with the company to get it turned back on. We'd even emailed them 3 weeks prior with the notice we'd been given from the city. They did not pay the 3 months of water bills in that time, so one day I came home and the water was off. Overall, they are very hard to get in contact with when something is needed. They are also very disorganized. I would give zero stars if I could. I am currently trying to get my deposit back, but they made the check out to the wrong person despite my multiple statements with the correct name.
Caroline,
Firstly, we want to express our appreciation for bringing your concerns to our attention. Communication is key, and we value your input as it allows us to better serve you.
Upon reviewing the issues you've raised, I'd like to provide a summary of the actions taken by our maintenance team:
On November 11, 2022, we received a work order regarding water seepage from the bedroom window seal. Our team immediately sought approval from the property owner and sourced a suitable service provider to handle the issue. The vendor confirmed that they sealed the exterior of the window trim to prevent further water intrusion.
A second work order about the same issue was received on February 7, 2023. Once again, our team promptly dispatched the original vendor to revisit the property and investigate the recurring problem. They applied fresh caulking and sealant around the window's exterior to improve its weatherproofing.
A final repair request related to the window leak was received on March 2, 2023. In addition to applying more sealant to the window, the vendor sealed all exterior cracks in the home's foundation surrounding the window, which thankfully resolved the issue.
We understand the frustration such issues can cause, and assure you that our maintenance team has been diligent in resolving these matters promptly on each occasion. However, please note that sometimes, due to various factors, an issue might not be fully resolved on the first visit.
Regarding the water services at your property, according to our records, there was indeed a brief disconnection on September 26, 2022, but service was restored the same day. This was due to the account transfer from Simple Bills to our company and the absence of an autopay setup with Simple Bills. As soon as our office was informed, our utility team rectified the situation immediately.
Lastly, when a lease agreement is signed with multiple parties, each tenant is jointly and severally liable for adhering to the terms of the lease. This means all tenants are equally responsible for any charges, damages, or unpaid rent that may occur during the tenancy. Similarly, upon termination of the lease, the security deposit refund is issued to all parties named in the lease agreement. This procedure is taken as a measure of fairness and legality, ensuring that all tenants involved have access to the returned funds, as they were all collectively responsible for meeting the conditions of the lease. If there is an internal arrangement between the tenants on how these funds should be divided, that would be handled directly between yourselves, as we cannot mediate those circumstances.
We sincerely hope that this communication has provided clarity on the issues you've brought to our attention. We want to extend our heartfelt apologies for any frustrations or inconvenience these specific events may have caused you. At Specialized Property Management, our commitment to providing a positive living experience for all our tenants is unwavering. We value your tenancy and aim to ensure that every aspect of your stay in one of our properties is handled professionally and with care. As you continue your journey, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Rest assured, our team remains at your service for any further queries or concerns you might have.
Please feel free to connect with our office at any time — we're here to assist you.
Warm Regards,
Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: Terrible management company! The absolute worst! I have been calling for days trying to get in touch with Garrett the leasing agent for the property. I have called and left countless messages and I keep getting the run around all week. Apparently he doesn't have 5 minutes to call, and he's busy in meetings is what the receptionist said. Stay away from this company at all costs. They put a super troublesome tenant in the property, and now won't do anything about it. There is dangerous activity happening at this rental, and the company is more concerned with business instead of the neighbors who live around the house who have to put up with all the noise from neighbor's dogs. George has refused to give me a call back, and that's really the sign of bad business. Stay away from this company, save yourself the headache and use someone else. In the reply, the owner tells me to reach out. Well I have tried dozens of times and it's all documented. Stay away from these people, once you sign with them, you won't be able to get in contact with them at all. We have been calling the police on this tenant, and we will have to resolve our issues through the courts. AVOID SPECIALIZED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AT ALL COSTS!
Brian,
Thank you for providing your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for any frustrations you may have experienced due to a tenant occupying a property managed by our company. We understand the importance of addressing such concerns promptly and efficiently.
According to our records, our maintenance team has been in direct contact with you to discuss the situation. Please rest assured that our team is working diligently to find an appropriate resolution. We want to clarify that initiating eviction proceedings, as suggested, is not a simple process and must adhere to legal and regulatory guidelines. This procedure must commence with a lease violation, which has already been set in motion.
We take the tenant application process very seriously and conduct thorough background checks and vetting for all prospective tenants. Our primary goal is to ensure that we are providing a safe and secure living environment for every resident in our managed properties.
However, it is important to note that our vetting process, unfortunately, does not have the capability to predict or determine whether a tenant might cause issues related to noise or other disturbances. Our screening mainly focuses on financial stability, rental history, and criminal background checks.
We understand that there might be instances where a tenant causes noise-related concerns or disturbances in their living environment. It is essential to clarify that these situations are not a direct reflection of our company or the services we provide. As a property management company, we strive to maintain a safe and peaceful atmosphere for all residents within our managed properties.
Unfortunately, we cannot control every individual's actions or prevent unlawful behaviors. If you are experiencing any noise issues or suspect criminal activity in your neighborhood, we kindly ask that you contact your local law enforcement agency to report such incidents. They are best equipped to handle these situations and ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.
We appreciate your understanding, and please feel free to reach out to us if you have any further questions or concerns.
Best Regards,
Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Specialized Property Management. The company was amazing and was very thorough. When I had an issue with my A/C, they sent someone the next day to have it fixed. I also want to give a personal 5 star rating to Nick Guadagnino as he was a pleasure to work with and always available. He made everything easy and seemless from the application process and the whole time I was a tenant.
Hi, Jermaine. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
Fantastic experience: SPM has been great. Nino, Kyle and Earl are always very responsive with my emails and calls. We have been using them for the past year. They have been able to do all the hard lifting associated with managing a rental. Thank you for your help
Hi, Sebastian. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
Fantastic experience: My visit to the office was good. The front desk person Alexis/Alexia (?) was very sweet and I enjoyed talking with her. I'm still considering and haven't decided which company l'll use for my property, but my customer experience was lovely. Thanks again.
Hi, Christie. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
Fantastic experience: I have lived at current address for 3 years and this last years has been the worst. As everyone has stated they do not communicate well. I received an email saying the owners are not wanting to renew the lease. Our lease is up the end of April. I just wish someone would call and communicate with me. I have spoken with Nena who was so nice to help me solve a little of my problems. Thank you Nena. I hope after this review my bill is correct. Thank you Nena.
Negative experience: This company is completely horrible and unprofessional. They are unresponsive, so if you live out of town, DO NOT CHOOSE Specialized Property Management. I have been trying to help an owner contact them and they do not even return calls. The owner flew here from Kuwait in response to not being able to contact them and he still cannot get the keys to his abandoned property. Yes, the property became abandoned under the supervision of this property management and poor communication with them.
Angele,
We take our client's concerns very seriously. Unfortunately, we do not have the name you provided in our system as a client nor a record of a "abandoned" property under our management. Still, we want to get to the bottom of this to ensure we can resolve any issue you or the owner might have, so kindly reach out to our Quality Assurance Manager at 407-698-3353. She will be happy to help you!
Thank you, Specialized Property Management – Dallas
Fantastic experience: Massive thank you to Nina! We had a few issues with removing someone on the lease and replacing someone going and Nina was able to get it going. She was on top of it communicating with us about what they were getting done and gave us time frames. Very much appreciate the communication! Thank you again Nina
Thank you so much for your kind words, Frank. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us.
Cheers,
Specialized Property Management - Dallas
Negative experience: Would recommend staying away from this company. Electricity bill jumps from $150 a month to $1,200 a month. No one answers a phone call. After several attempts I received 2 emails back. One telling me to look at gas prices to understand why my electricity bill jumps over $1,000 difference a month. The other person apologized for the bills being delayed due to specialized property just receiving the invoices. Regardless, if a company is going to lie, I would like them to lie in unison. Give me one lie. Not all hands on deck for the best story. Called and left voicemails and have yet to receive a phone call. When simple bills no longer arranged our bills, specialized property triumphantly declared they are taking over the bills by popular demand. Now we are paying $1,000 more a month. After specialized property has put us in this situation, they tell us to find a better rate. The only way I know they are telling us to find a better rate is through their google review replies. Not one phone call back. The only email I receive back was “look at the prices at the gas station” and “we just now received the invoices”. Edit: After all the issues with the electric bill, Nena with specialized property management reached out and has been very attentive and open about anything affecting our rental. She has been able to help ensure the transition to our own electric contract was handled on SPMs side.
Hello Aaron,
Thank you for your communication and for taking the time to speak with our Quality Assurance Manager about your concerns. She is working diligently on the resolution details discussed over the phone and in the follow-up email provided to you this morning. We sincerely apologize for any frustrations this has caused you. We would like to take this opportunity to clear up any misunderstanding regarding the utility transfer and rates. Specialized due to service complaints received by tenants regarding Simplebills, the decision to transition this service in-house began. At the same time, Simplebills notified Specialized that they had decided to transition out of single-family home accounts. Unfortunately, as you can imagine, this unforeseen event left SPM with less than ample time to negotiate rates. Still, Specialized contracted three (3) separate utility brokers to help seek out the best option for a provider and rate for our clients. During the timing of the transition from SimpleBills' account with Champion to Specialized began the war in Ukraine, economists attribute resulting in overall supply and demand issues across some of the hottest periods of the year. Please understand that our staff would never intentionally provide our clients with false information, and we regret that we made you feel as if you are being lied to; this is not our intention. As explained over the phone, seeing your bill is generated by the provider, we can't re-bill any current or past invoice. Instead, if you'd like to proceed immediately with finding your own electric service, please do so, and our team is here to help make the transition as smooth as possible for you. Again, we apologize for any frustration and inconvenience caused by the switch from SimpleBills, and our team is working hard to provide our client's alternatives. Please contact our office if there Is anything further we can do to address your needs. Thank you for your time, Specialized Property Management
Fantastic experience: I rented a home from Specialized for 1 year and they were the best! Nena was always more than willing to help out with any questions or issues, even if it wasn't her department. The entire process went through smoothly without a hitch, from start to finish. Highly recommended!
Hi, Tj. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
Negative experience: As others have said, they decided to cancel the service with the utility management company which was fair and working just fine for us, tried to charge us $1000 a month and billed us months late for electricity, won’t give us a better rate despite me finding a company that is only charging me 150 a month within 2 days of me looking for one, and never responds to emails or phone calls. Then right after I renewed my lease they void it (which it took 2 months to even get them to send me the new lease to sign btw) and tell me that a new property management company will reach out. Almost a month later and there has been no company reaching out, they won’t give me the owners info, and Stephanie and the rest of their team will not respond to any emails or phone calls. SHADY BUSINESS AND HORRIBLE COMMUNICATION. This is also just scratching the surface as we have had soooo many more issues.
Negative experience: Communication is via email, which can be hard when you need to hear the answers to your questions at times. The monthly fees are a lot. You are forced to have utilities in the companies name is it all due at the same time. Make sure to complete you inventory form, take before and after pictures of the home. They will take advantage of you. One positive thing I can say. A year ago my daughter was on the ventilator and I couldn’t pay rent, the company worked with the organization, the removed unnecessary late fees to ensure my balance was caught up.
Deniece,
We sincerely apologize for any frustrations you have experienced while renting a property we manage. We would like to take this opportunity to clear up any misunderstanding concerning your account. We regret you felt communication via email was not sufficient, but please understand that all communication must be in writing due to the deposit dispute; this avoids miscommunication and keeps presented solutions transparent during the dispute process.
Regarding the fees and utility guidelines associated with your lease agreement, All application guidelines and lease provisions are provided to each applicant/ tenant before submission. They are asked to verify their approval by checking the approval box and by applicant/ lease signature, which states your acknowledgment of the terms and agreement. We are committed to fair, affordable pricing for our services and communicating clearly, so there are no surprises or hidden costs. We apologize for any miscommunication you felt occurred during the onboarding process.
Per our records, our office facilitated an amicable solution for the deposit dispute between the owner and yourself. The settlement agreement was agreed upon and signed by you on October 14, 2022. With your agreeance to the terms of the settlement agreement, you have acknowledged the dispute to be resolved and not to place the Landlord or its agent in a negative light via newspapers, rating agencies, or media. Unfortunately, your review dated October 25, 2022, breaches the contract after the settlement agreement was executed. We hope you will do the right thing and remove the review based on your agreed-upon terms. If our team can further assist you, please do not hesitate to contact our office; we are happy to help! We wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors.
Thank you, Specialized Property Management- Dallas
Negative experience: In response to the post that was made by SPM to another review regarding our recent energy bills… The email we received back on 6/28 stated “we’ve been hearing our residents concerns regarding SimpleBills and we’re happy to let you know that as of 6/30, SPM will be managing utility billing and payments directly with you” No where does it state in that email that SimpleBills is not working with single family homes and that we could find our own energy/utility services. Now I’m currently paying almost $500 just in my electric bill alone due to cost per kWh being $0.26. I got a quote for cost per kWh with Champion if I did my own service and it was only $0.14. Additionally, to contact SPM is impossible and has been an issue since moving in in February. This company did not do a walk through of our property prior to move in (as requested) which was left filthy by the builders, they left a lock box with a key in it on our front door after repeatedly telling them it needed to be taken off. Ended up taking the whole door handle off just to get it off. Needless to say this company is terrible in their communication with tenants and no way in hell would we renew.
Hello Katie,
Thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for any frustrations or inconvenience you have experienced due to the switch from Simplebills. We would like to take this opportunity to clear up any misunderstanding regarding the utility transfer and rates. Specialized due to service complaints received by tenants regarding Simplebills, the decision to transition this service in-house began. At the same time, Simplebills notified Specialized that they had decided to transition out of single-family home accounts. Unfortunately, as you can imagine, this unforeseen event left SPM with less than ample time to negotiate rates. Still, Specialized contracted three (3) separate utility brokers to help seek out the best option for a provider and rate for our clients. During the timing of the transition from SimpleBills' account with Champion to Specialized began the war in Ukraine, economists attribute resulting in overall supply and demand issues across some of the hottest periods of the year. Please know that the current rate Champion offers don't correlate with the rate offered during the summer season. Unfortunately, Specialized has no control over the rate put forward by the provider. You're correct; the original communication didn't state the option to obtain your own provider; this policy has recently been implemented in the hope of providing our tenants with an alternative, and our team is here to help make the transition as smooth as possible for you.
Furthermore, we have recently worked with UtilityHound to help our clients find better than public rates and provide a $25.00 gift card. For your convenience, you can find the link to get started below. Please note that there is no obligation to utilize this complimentary service, and you're free to obtain the best service that suits your needs.
https://www.utilityhound.com/spm/
Regarding the move-in, per our records, a move-in assessment was completed at the property, along with the residential lease inventory and condition form completed by you, the tenant. Upon review, neither the move-in inspection nor the condition form indicates concerns regarding the property's cleanliness. We do regret any frustrations caused by the lockbox left at the unit. Please note that this lockbox, unfortunately, isn't the property of Specialized. Instead, this lockbox belonged to the owner's agent, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this caused you. We sincerely regret that your experience did not reflect the high standards we work hard to meet for our residents. We assure you that we are committed to providing a positive tenancy for every property we manage. If there is anything further needed to address your needs or concerns, don't hesitate to contact our Quality Assurance Manager at 407-682-3355. Thank you, Specialized Property Management - Dallas
Negative experience: I am a current tenant and I'm having MAJOR issues contacting them. My electric bill has jumped to 1000 dollars since they stop using simple bills. this is my first bill since the change and I can get in contact w/ anyone at SPM!!!!!!! I've left voicemails, emails and calls with no response. can someone give me a number I can call to speak to a PERSON- this is not okay. Even the owner of the home im renting has reached out with no response. I don't want my lights to get cut off cause it seems residents are having the same issue. PLEASE HELP!!!!!
Nancy, Unfortunately, we can't locate you within our system with the name you provided. We take our customer's concerns very seriously; we want to get to the bottom of this to make sure we can resolve any issues you might have had, so please reach out to our utility team at 817-587-9343 or by email at utilities@specialized247.com. Thank you, Specialized Property Management - Dallas
Negative experience: stay away from this place. first i was told i had to use simple bills for utilities, but now they took over utilities and are charging me $1200, and thats just for electricity. In one month my electric bill went from $175 to $1176 and they gave me some generic excuse about the economy and AC usage without even looking into the bill. WELL I DID. so what happened was i was being charged $.07 cents a kilowatt through simple bills for champion energy, and when Specialized Predatory Scam Management took over it went from $.7 cents to $.19 cents to now an all time high of $.25 cents a kilowatt. i checked champion energy website in my area.. they dont even offer rates that high. the highest right now in my area is $16.4 cents a kilowatt. Specialized property management will not talk about this over the phone. the only way i even got my most recent bill was through the online chat agent. She told me its due on 11/1 and if they cant negotiate a lower rate. then its my responisbility to settle the debt. UH NO ITS NOT MY FAULT YOUR COMPANY HAS POOR NEGOTIATION SKILLS
Hello, and thank you for your communication,
I sincerely apologize for the frustrations you have experienced regarding the utility rates and would like to take this opportunity to clear up any misunderstandings. In late March, SimpleBills notified Specialized that they had decided to transition out of single-family home accounts. Unfortunately, as you can imagine, this unforeseen event left SPM with less than ample time to negotiate rates. Still, Specialized contracted three (3) separate utility brokers to help seek out the best option for a provider and rate for our clients. During the timing of the transition from SimpleBills' account with Champion to Specialized began the war in Ukraine and overall supply and demand issues across some of the hottest periods of the year. The rate initially with Champion was variable, causing it to change from one period to the next; this was done in order to allow rates to become cheaper once out of the highest demand period of the year. We were able to secure a short term-contract at a reduced rate. Unfortunately, we cannot re-bill any current or past invoices, but you are welcome to look for your own provider. We are also working with a couple of utility brokers to find the best options available to our residents, hopefully better than what's publicly available due to our relationship with them. Once we have more information or options available, we will notify you promptly. There is no need to wait for us; if you'd like to proceed immediately with finding your own electric service, please do so. Again, we apologize for any frustration and inconvenience caused by the switch from SimpleBills, and our team is working hard to provide our client's alternatives.
Furthermore, we have recently worked with UtilityHound to help our clients find better than public rates and provide a $25.00 gift card. For your convenience, you can find the link to get started below. Please note that there is no obligation to utilize this complimentary service, and you're free to obtain the best service that suits your needs.
https://www.utilityhound.com/spm/
Thank you for your time, Specialized Property Management
Negative experience: I did not receive a check for any amount from this company. When first considering leasing, they were responsive. But then, after moving in, sent out unqualified people over and over until it was absolutely frustrating. The house had worn out carpet, the garage flooded, windows taped over, missing light covers, fence falling down, etc. They had photos of all these issues that I sent them. On move out, they tried to charge me more than $2500!! Saying 'excessive wear and tear' and citing many of the issues that were there when I moved in. I am 72, lived there one year. I hauled in dirt for the flooding yard, had the filthy carpet cleaned on move-in, put up curtains, and many other things. They tried to rip me and the owner off. Of course, there is no way to communicate directly with the owner. I would never rent from this company again. Home owners using this service are being charged for multiple visits on issues, when sending a qualified person the first time would take care of many issues, instead of band-aiding over them. UPDATED: I have not received a dime from SPM, despite their claim. Did get their rip-off bill down to $350, which I should not have “owed” at all and paying out at $25 a week.
9/07/2022: Hello Pam,
We have received your update via Google and would like to take this opportunity to clear up any misunderstanding you may have regarding your Rhino policy and how the claim is processed. Per our records, the original security deposit claim was for $960.00, and in good faith, the owner removed/ revised the deductions for a total adjusted Rhino claim of $375.00. Instead of a sizeable upfront cash security deposit, renters pay Rhino a monthly premium that secures the property during your lease term. Per your Rhino policy, under section A. 3, “Premium payment under this Agreement is not a security deposit and is not insurance for my benefit. I will not receive the Premium payment back at the end of the Lease Agreement term”. Rhino satisfied the policy by paying the $375.00 claim, and your account with Specialized has been deactivated. Should you want a further explanation or a copy of your Rhino policy, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office, and we will be happy to help you. Hopefully, we have addressed your concerns sufficiently. Again, we are sorry you are not satisfied with your experience with our company, but we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Pam,
I sincerely apologize for your frustrations with the deposit process, and we would like to take a moment to respond to your complaint. Here at Specialized, we only dispatch our preferred vendors, which goes through a vetting process to ensure the vendor is qualified. However, in some situations, the vendor requires more than one visit, depending on the nature of the problem and part availability. Per your signed lease agreement, you, the tenant, inspected the property and accepted AS-IS, and the Landlord makes no express or implied warranties as to the property’s condition. Please understand that as the property manager, we work to provide you with a safe and pleasant home to rent, but we do not own the property itself. While property owners do have an obligation to repair certain items, there are other repairs that the law leaves to the owner’s discretion; all lease guidelines are provided to each applicant for review before completing signature, which states your acknowledgment of the terms and agreement. We are committed to handling deposits fairly and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. While covering any damage is the purpose of the security deposit, we understand it can be frustrating when needed property repairs add up to a decreased or non-refunded deposit when you were expecting the funds to be returned. While processing your dispute, we reviewed your concerns and found that a re-evaluation was in order. Per our records, $685.00 was returned to you, which we believe resolved the dispute to your satisfaction and in some way made up for the frustration you’ve experienced. Again, we apologize that your move-out experience did not reflect the high standards we work hard to meet for our residents. We assure you that we are committed to providing a positive tenancy for every property we manage and wish you only the best in the future. Thank you, Specialized Property Management – Dallas
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