In operation since 1977, Better Property Management Real Estate Sales, currently specializes in Real Estate Sales, Leasing, Brokerage, and Manages several hundred residential income units. The properties we manage vary from single-family homes and condominiums to large apartment complexes, and buildings with mixed-use commercial. Included in our management accounts are 30 Condominium Homeowner Associations. We manage many private conservatorships and were under contract with the Public Administrator and Public Guardian of San Francisco for whom we managed and sold their probate properties.

Our clients reside in locations ranging from San Francisco to the Far East. Many clients are long term, including some who have been with our firm for as long as we have been in business.

Our professional management and sales services cater to owners in the Bay Area, giving us the background, skills and management systems to provide our clients a high quality, integrated property management service. We are able to utilize our existing system to provide such services in a cost effective manner, which will benefit the client economically. Our property management and maintenance program allows us to keep up-to-date and well-informed about our clients properties. Statements are generated on a monthly basis. Our fees are based on a percentage of the gross collected rents and other services that we may provide.

We regularly evaluate new properties; provide repairs and improvements in consultation with owners and in accord with pre-established approval limits on spending. We work with a range of specialists who provide professional services ranging from plumbing and electricity to roofing and heating. We arrange insurance for many of our clients. We work with a variety of companies and have broad experience with claims. Better Property Management Real Estate Sales maintains a 24-hour answering service with 24-hour response capability. We develop lease forms, screen, select and approve tenants; and collect and deposit rent payments.

We are a full service Real Estate firm and have the experience to assist our clients with all of their Real Estate needs. We look forward to working for you.


Our Staff 

 Steven A. Brown, Broker

Steven Brown has been Managing and Selling property in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1976. His company, Better Property Management Real Estate Sales, manages over 100 Residential Income properties and 30 Condominium Associations.
Steven graduated from Baruch College, the City University of New York with a Bachelor of Arts in Business. When he first came to California Steven obtained his Real Estate license and began selling and managing property. He then obtained his Brokers license in 1981 and formed Better Property Management, which now specializes in Residential Property Management, Condominium Association Management and includes an active Sales Department.

      Experience

q       Developed Sales and Management program for San Francisco Public Guardian and Public Administrator.

q       Specializes in Probate and Trust Sales, working closely with Conservators, Executors and Estate Attorneys.

q       Established a precedent at San Francisco Rent Stabilization and Arbitration board to eliminate a source of tenant claims.

q       Rehabilitated hundreds of San Francisco houses and apartments from Victorian to Contemporary architecture resulting in higher rental rates and increased sales value.

q       Excellent reputation with Department of Building Inspection and Housing.

q       Founder and former President of Professional Property Managers Association.

q       Member of National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM), National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, Executive Council of Homeowners (ECHO), San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo County Board of Realtors. 

Involved in the following non-profit organizations:

q       Epilepsy Foundation of America

q       Project Open Hand

q       Special Olympics

q       Pocket Opera and The Lamplighters Theater

Retaining client loyalty for 30 years, Steven and Better Property Management Real Estate Sales is dedicated to serving the needs of its clients. Steven enjoys playing golf, travel and spending time with his family.

Felice L. Kaplan

 Better Property Management Real Estate Sales                              1997-Present

• Have brokered single-family homes, commercial properties, residential income
  properties and condominiums.
• Expert at problem solving to minimize a clients exposure.
• Skilled in association management of mixed use, multi-unit income properties.
• Have worked with a diverse group of clients: individuals, groups, trusts and
  institutions.
• Created a strong reputation for helping clients succeed in meeting their
  investment objectives while frequently operating within the complexities
  of S.F. Rent Control.
• Understand the process of positioning a property with the correct pricing.
• Streamlined processing with state-of-the-art computerized information handling.
• Maintained contacts with financial, legal and contracting communities.
  
  Breitman Company, Commercial Real Estate                                 1984-1996
  
  Vice President of Retail Leasing, specializing in neighborhood and restaurant leases for landlords and tenants.
• Met or exceeded ownerships objectives for Landlord Representation by
  building value with properties through straightforward disclosure and
  minimizing exposure to changing legislation.
• Guided tenants through the complexities of establishing business in SF and
  greater Bay Area.
   Consulted on business terms to structure leases as business assets, allowing
  tenants to pursue their entrepreneurial plans to profit and/or exit by controlling/anticipating fixed costs.
• Successfully contributed to retail rollouts for Applebees, Starbucks and
  Sunglass Hut.
• Increased market penetration for Burger King, Straw Hat Pizza and independent operators.

 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

California Association of Realtors National Association of Residential Property Managers Professional Property Managers of San Francisco Coalition for Better Housing

San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin Counties Board of Realtors Executive Council of Homeowners (ECHO) National Association of Realtors, Property Management Section Business Network International

 INTERESTS

Hobbies include family time, skiing, biking, museums, the arts and contributing to a diverse group of local non-profit organizations.

Mel Camhi

Joined Better Property Management in 1995. A licensed Real Estate Agent since 1977, Mel has been actively involved in various aspects of Real Estate, including Sales and Management. Since 2001, Mel has held the position of Manager of HOA Services. He is responsible for all facets of HOA management and maintenance.

Mel holds a BA in English from Colgate University and did Graduate work in Public Relations at Boston University. He is an avid fiction writer and enjoys taking adult education classes in various subjects.

Rebecca Brown
Sales Associate 
415.861.9980 x 11

A licensed Real Estate Agent, Rebecca has been with Better Property Management since 2004. Previously a Property Manager and Leasing Agent for a large Real Estate Investment Trust, and subsequently working as a wholesale mortgage lender,  she has been working in the Real Estate business since 2002. Since joining BPM Rebecca has focused on Condominium and TIC sales. Rebecca also manages special projects for the company. She attended the University of California Santa Barbara and holds a degree in Music Performance. Rebecca is very involved in the local Opera and performance community.