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Foundation Homes Property Management

Kentfield, California, Marin County

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‘20 Certificate of Excellence, 2020

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A Luxury San Francisco & Marin Property Management Agency: Your Life. Our Job. Let's Thrive!

Foundation Homes is a lifestyle company dedicated to improving your asset performance through thoughtful and distinct property management. We are pro-active and dedicated to solving issues quickly, practically and effectively.

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1 January 2020

Property Management

All hands up to Foundation Homes, especially Victor, Dee and Darcy. I was terrified with the whole process of renting my home of many years. You know, your home of many years with so many memories in the hands of total strangers feeling. The process involves a lot of paperwork and making sure you have everything in order. Foundations made sure I had everything in order and the paperwork was seamless. Victor is amazing and provides an excellent service to the tenants and me. Thank you! More...

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1 January 2020

Property Management

All hands up to Foundation Homes, especially Victor, Dee and Darcy. I was terrified with the whole process of renting my home of many years. You know, your home of many years with so many memories in the hands of total strangers feeling. The process involves a lot of paperwork and making sure you have everything in order. Foundations made sure I had everything in order and the paperwork was seamless. Victor is amazing and provides an excellent service to the tenants and me. Thank you! More...

2 November 2019

Wanted to give Nancy Lowry a long overdue shout out on her amazing work renting out my condo in Novato. She hustled her butt off and found some great tenants for me earlier this year. Really appreciate all the work and would definitely hire her again! More...

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1 October 2019

Such an awesome experience! Thank you Heidi for making everything so easy and efficient when we found our new place. Communication was clear and professional!

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24 September 2019

Foundation and Victor have been great about renting and managing our house while we are abroad in London for a year. I can see our tenants are getting amazing service (much better than we are receiving here! ) and they have been the epitome of professional in all our dealings with them. Great company. More...

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15 September 2019

Victor Mitrani did a wonderful job listing and renting our Mill Valley Home. He was positive, professional and always followed through with any questions or concerns. We highly recommend him.

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15 September 2019

Having Foundation manage my rental property has taken the worry and stress out of being a landlord. Everyone who works there is helpful and friendly. I’m so glad my friend referred me to them. Every aspect of working with them is a pleasure. More...

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15 September 2019

These guys do a great job!

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28 August 2019

We are in a rental that is managed by Foundation Property Management. They have been easy to work with from the very beginning and are very responsive as well. Victor is my point of contact and he always gets back to me is friendly and I've had no issues whatsoever. I rented a property from a private landlord in the past and it's been more efficient for sure having a property management company taking care of things when needed. More...

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14 August 2019

Foundation has been 5 Star every day since I started working with them. They are super responsive and always professional! Victor Mitrani has been nothing short of fantastic and is a pleasure to work with! More...

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2 August 2019

The representation was professionally handled.

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2 August 2019

Foundation homes has been managing our property for over a year now while my family is living overseas. They are wonderful - very professional, prompt and reliable. They’ve now found us 2 separate tenants and we trust their judgement and selection criteria. We are so happy having them on the ground to deal with the unexpected. Victor, our property manager, communicates clearly and is very responsive. He handles everything so we don’t need to be concerned. It’s great to know our property is in good hands! More...

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16 July 2019

We recently rented a Foundation property. Very seamless and easy process with the help of Heidi. Would not hesitate to work with them again.

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9 July 2019

I'm always willing to give feedback and I try to make it worthwhile to the organization requesting it...not just a lazy "10" and a lot of platitudes. ..that doesn't offer anything substantive and also reflect my belief that we all, certainly my work, can do better. I'm going to give the less than satisfied first but obviously from giving 4 out of 5 stars, the pro's dominate... Context: I have had my house on the market, using Zillow, networking and no agent, twice in the last year, last fall at $12,500 then $11,500...and then again starting in April dropping from $11,500 to $10,500. At each of these levels I showed the house to multiple prospective renters getting one offer at $9,500 and a short term offer last year at a premium (but didn't entertain or even ask for a number). We were informed by professionals (friends in RE) that the market was softening. Our objective was to rent it for one year, open to a two year lease. So, we did not achieve our objective with Home (or on our own). We only had one showing at the $10,500 listed price with Home but that was only a week or two (I recall) so not counting that as a negative, just a fact. Then we received interest from a short term (4 month lease) prospect and we accepted them as renters because, 1) because of a premium ($3000) over asking and, 2) they took it totally furnished with added flexibility on what we could leave in the house. I should add that they are local and well established in the community. So why the 4 stars? Victor stepped up, not only in general about being responsive to the urgency to get this done on by the prospective tenants and our request, but in handling numerous last minute changes on the lease by the prospective tenants. What I perceived as needing to nudge Victor was, in retrospect, my having managed the process so not allowing fully for not only his having more than just us as a clients but also a rigorous (sometimes to a fault) process to adhere to. In the end I don't hesitate to give Victor his due, he came through like a champ. A final, somewhat indulgent and non-substantive comment which I already expressed to Victor and admittedly just one person's opinion: the voice that answers the phone when I call Victor's direct line is...somewhere between very hard to listen to and...awful. I know it is popular to get some Brit, Aussie or Kiwi, all countries and people that I like and admire, to answer the phones at businesses and while they are generally pleasant enough, they are always pretentious...but seldom as pretentious and even ridiculous as the one I am referring to...no offense intended to the person behind the voice, hopefully that is not her natural. speaking voice. So as not to end on that note, let me say again...well done, 4 stars and I will recommend Home Foundation and Victor to others, (particularly if he can get the deposit money to me promptly! :) More...

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2 July 2019

I had a great experience working with Victor. He provided very attentive service and I’d recommend him to anyone looking for a new place to live.

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30 June 2019

As a an owner living in Australia Foundation Homes Property Management has done an outstanding job managing our property in Larkspur. No sleepless nights or any other worries as Victor Mitrani and his collleagues handle all matters with promptness and efficiency second to none! A great experience and I would highly recommend Foundation Homes Property Management to anyone seeking a property management company! More...

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30 June 2019

Dee Moratta was not only very professional but also a great listener who attended to our interests and needs looking for the right tenant for our newly constructed house. She is warm, caring and friendly and found a perfect tenant for us in only 5 days and had the paperwork drawn up shortly thereafter. My husband and I felt completely taken care of and can highly recommend Dee’s services. We would always work with her again without hesitation. Thank you, Dee! More...

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30 June 2019

Victor is a dream to work with. Victor is intelligent, efficient and honest. We love our home.

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30 June 2019

Mike would actually call us back and answer our questions. Very professional and respectful out our time. Thank you!

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8 June 2019

We love working with Shawn! He's a very attentive agent and knows what his clients are looking for in the Marin market. For a smooth and professional leasing process we definitely recommend Shawn!

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7 June 2019

Shawn at Foundation homes is excellent to work with. He's a knowledgeable agent and knows the Marin market really well. Shawn is responsive, pays excellent attention to detail, and makes the process of leasing/selling easy and smooth. Highly recommend!

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27 April 2019

Foundation always does the BEST job with managing my property. They keep me updated on what needs to be done to maintain the property in the best working order, and always has the best referrals to get the job done! I feel so relieved that my house is being managed by the excellent team of Foundation, specifically Michael Kass. Highest recommendation for all your property management needs! More...

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28 March 2019

I needed to rent my home quickly as I am moving out of town. Dee came to my home and assessed the rental value. She took a couple of photos, showed me the proposed ad and published it during a Sunday night. Next day, she calls to tell me there were interested prospective tenants to see my place. And BOOM! from there on, Dee and Victor took over. They are absolutely awesome, easy to work with, understanding and very helpful with all the paperwork and getting the home ready. THANK YOU! It is not easy to find the right people to look after your home of so many years. You guys at Foundation Homes, ROCK! I am truly hoping to keep working with you in many years to come. Thank YOU! More...

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2 March 2019

Dee was very helpful to us in our search for housing.  We are out of towners and not fully in tune with the housing market.  She found us a great 2 bedroom with an awesome location.  We ended up chosing a different option through our own research. Dee was super communicative and worked with us going through the vetting process.  It is that vetting process that kept it from a 5 star rating.  Looking forward to our move. More...

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26 February 2019

As an International Property Management trainer, conference speaker and consultant, I've trained and worked alongside the very best property management companies globally. Therefore it's easy to spot a top performance business. In the USA, it's hard to find a company as good as Foundation Homes, led by Christopher and Darcy. If you need total peace of mind with your property management, I believe Foundation Homes is easily within the top 1% in the country for performance, service and the ability to take care of and manage your investment. Without doubt, your best choice. More...

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29 January 2019

Darcy Barrow and her team understand and have a good feel for the San Francisco and Marin real estate rental market.  Their knowledge and experience provides you with a realistic rental price, professionally shot photos of your property and well crafted ads.  They have a strong on-line presence on their own site and understand how to get the most out of sites like Craigslist.The agent we worked with closely, Dee Marotta, made everything go smoothly.  Dee always kept us closely informed on when she was showing the property and didn't bother or overburden us with unimportant information but was extremely on-point when necessary.  Dee was very responsive to any questions or concerns we had and prompt in returning emails/phone calls.  This was the third time in the past seven years we've utilized the talents and service of Darcy and her team at Foundation.  It was our first time we had the pleasure of working with Dee Marotta and we were very happy with her drive and professionalism and give her our highest recommendations. More...

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5 January 2019

I've been very happy with the service received to rent our home.  Victor was our primary contact, but Chris, the owner, also attended some of our early meetings.  I appreciated his involvement - it showed me how much they care for each customer.  Victor was wonderful throughout the process. Our situation was complicated (our own move timing became uncertain which made it very difficult to lease our home) but he remained positive, flexible and solution-oriented.  We've received great service from Victor and Foundation Homes. I'm glad to be working with them! More...

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24 November 2018

Foundation Homes International is fantastic in every way. They are professional and thorough and able to manage everything in an efficient and economical way. Victor Mitrani is a joy to work with. gevTap-murji3-mufjod More...

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23 November 2018

I have been a client of Foundation homes for some time now, but this time around we had the pleasure of working with Dee.  Dee is probably one of the best realtors we have ever had the pleasure of working with .  She is professional, detailed, quick and really just personable.  We felt like she was really interested in our needs and what would make us truly happy, as opposed to just getting something leased.  I would highly recommend her for your leasing and buying needs! More...

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20 November 2018

We worked with Dee Marotta, Leasing Specialist.  She is polite, kind and has GREAT follow through.  She took us through every step and we have  a great leased home!  You feel like you have someone on your team.  We are grateful. More...

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3 November 2018

Thank you to Victor & Foundation Home's for wonderful service and prompt response. We really appreciate you.

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3 October 2018

Shawn was a pleasure to work with, I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to lease or rent. He was incredibly accessible and provided quick responses by both phone and email. He worked with both the landlord and renter to ensure a smooth, transparent process. Nothing but good things to say! More...

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28 September 2018

I have been using Foundation for over one year now.  Christopher Barrow, the owner, has been very professional and provided excellent support and guidance with the sell or lease decision process.  Victor Mitrani, my property manager, has been amazingly dependable and smart.  Victor has demonstrated a high level of skills and professionalism even during non routine events.Rob O. More...

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26 July 2018

We rented from Foundation for a year and worked with Victor, who was amazing. He was very responsive to any questions or maintenance issues. He made moving in and out an easy transition. More...

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1 July 2018

My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Foundation Homes and especially Dee Marotta! From the showing to the application process to signing the lease, Dee was so helpful and fantastic to work with every step of the way!

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11 June 2018

I was introduced to Michael Kass at Foundation Homes when I saw an apartment I was interested in leasing.  Right from the start, working with Michael was great! He was very responsive, knowledgeable about the leasing process, and able to answer all my questions!  I like that they use automated texting to schedule viewing appointments, including reminders and a link to the application process.  It was very easy overall!  I would recommend working with Michael and Foundation Homes to anyone interested in a modern approach to leasing! More...

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8 June 2018

Victor was FANTASTIC to work with.

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27 May 2018

On Nov 18, 2017 you gave us this review:
5.0 /5
All went as expected. Professional and timely. Have used them before and would again. Nuff said!

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27 May 2018

I have worked with Michael Kass for a number of years now. I find Michael to be straightforward and honest in his business dealings.
David Cook owner Marin County Hardwood Floors.
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27 May 2018

We have been working with Foundation Rentals & Relocation for almost a year now and the experience has been absolutely wonderful. Christopher, Darcy, Michael, and Victor are always available, and their knowledge, expertise, and all around professionalism is truly a breath of fresh air. Michael had saved us more than once when we were in a bind and needed a good, quality company to fix an issue with our home, and this has saved us a ton of money and headaches. Not only is Foundation great at what they do, they are decent, real people. Keep up the great work! More...

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27 May 2018

I am inspired by the method this company utilizes to gather feedback in all situations. They have clearly demonstrated that they listen and react to feedback! Way to always look at getting better! More...

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27 May 2018

We own house in Sausalito which has been on the rental market for over 30 years.Michael Kass has been, by far, the best agent I have ever dealt with. He is the consummate professional.He is very well informed as to the neighborhoods and what pricing will get your place rented quickly and properly.He is very knowledgeable as to market rates, how to present a place, and how to negotiate.For the past few years, whenever we have called him, he always answers promptly with the appropriate information.I would highly recommend him to anyone. More...

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20 May 2018

My family recently rented a home in Mill Valley, where Foundation Homes represented the homeowner/landlord. We've been long-time renters in Marin (15+ years) and have been shown several properties over the years by Christopher and his team, although this is our first rental with them.  In our experience, Foundation Homes exceeds all expectations for professionalism, timeliness, and responsiveness.  From the outset, Victor Mitrani was very professional and informative about the property, while also upfront with the requirements for a successful application.  He and Christopher worked with us on our application, to ensure that we were attractive tenants to our prospective landlords.  Their attention to detail speaks to their high level of service and their reputation.  While the application process and minimum requirements with Foundation Homes are much more rigorous than with other brokers, it's obvious that this process is designed to ensure a successful match between landlord and tenant.  Our experience with Victor and Christopher has been great.  We would not hesitate to rent another of the properties they represent.  There's a reason that most of the higher-end rentals throughout Southern Marin are listed with Foundation Homes: they do the job right.A quick comment about the negative reviews posted by other people: In a business where there are very often disputes and legal actions between landlords and tenants, Foundation Homes clearly works to minimize these issues.  It seems that the negative reviews directed toward Christopher have come mostly from disgruntled tenants who left rentals in measurably worse condition than they found them.  It's just the nature of the rental business that those who are called out for their actions are angry at being held accountable. More...

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3 May 2018

Delivered exactly what was promised. Knowledgeable; easy to work with, and very knowledgeable about the market.  This is their area of expertise and you get the feeling throughout the process that they will be candid and will follow through. They were and the did.  We continue to work them. More...

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26 April 2018

I really like this company. They run a tight ship and work well with owners and tenants alike to make the whole process smooth and efficient. Financial reporting is also excellent. I can't recommend this company highly enough. I work primarily with Michael Kaas. He is top notch, addressing all my property management items effectively and efficiently while keeping me up to date on any changes and maintenance items, as well as being up to date on the latest regulations and compliance issues.

Justin Power
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25 April 2018

I have been a client of Foundation Homes International for a few years, and have nothing but good things to say about the company, and particularly Michael Kass.   I can vouch for everything positive said in other reviews:  professional, efficient, reliable, responsive, etc.I had been a landlord in the past, and do not have the fortitude for it.  It can be a very demanding and difficult job, especially with new laws being enacted.  Foundation gives me peace of mind.   They are great with landlords and tenants alike.  One of the features of Foundation I appreciate the most is how they stay on top of home maintenance, and they always have the best referrals to get the projects done quickly and expertly.  That's a huge burden taken out of my life knowing that my home is being well maintained and cared for.  Michael Kass has always been a pleasure to work with.  He goes above and beyond to make all his clients happy.  He's hard working, kind, and knows his stuff!  I would definitely recommend Foundation Homes International for all your property management needs. More...

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24 April 2018

Victor was great in helping us get into our new home. The process has been extremely smooth. Everyone is very responsive and extremely helpful.

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23 April 2018

Christopher at Foundation Rentals has been excellent to work with. He helped us rent out our house in Marin and found us wonderful clients to stay in our home. We also used Foundation to find our rental in SF and again it was seamless. When things went went a bit south Christopher was professional and represented our needs very professionally. He is very fair and understands the needs and desires of his clients. He is timely in his interactions and I would not hesitate to recommend Foundation Rentals to anyone- dealing with Christopher and Mike Kass has been terrific and we will use them again any day. More...

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18 March 2018

Foundation Homes is an outstanding company.  Very well run!  I want to especially highlight Michael Kass for anyone looking for a property manager.  He is responsive and pays excellent attention to detail.  I have referred Foundation Homes to many clients and have always received positive feedback.A true 5 star operation. More...

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9 March 2018

I have personally worked with foundation homes for over 4 years and during this time I have always been impressed with the staffs professionalism especially during some difficult jobs. I own an electrical contracting businesses and love it when my clients take the time to educate themselves to fully understand what it takes to make emergency repairs or simple maintenance issues. Old houses tend to need a little love especially the complicated luxury homes that are found in Marin and San Francisco.Dealing with Michael Kass and Victor Mitrani is always a pleasure. They are no nonsense and help me save time when we are on the jobsI wouldn't hesitate to have Foundation manage my own property. More...

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Q&As

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” - Mary Oliver, Poet

We assume it's not property management. :)

We consider ourselves a lifestyle company dedicated to helping your investment thrive. The best part of our business is watching our clients grow their real estate portfolios and love being a landlord because we make it so easy ! Thank you again for considering us for the care of one of your greatest personal investments: it would be our honor to earn your trust!

To have the flexibility to service our clients the way we saw the industry was not currently accommodating!

Why Foundation Homes Property Management?

There are many reasons thousands of happy clients have chosen to work with Foundation Homes Property Management to supervise their property. Run by long-time Marin resident and CCRM-certified broker Christopher Barrow, of our business comes from referrals of present and past clients who are happy with our services and appreciate the hands-on management and attention to detail that our team provides to all our properties under contract. Homeowners and investors have chosen Foundation Homes because we:

--Handle the maintenance and emergency repairs any time of the day or night (24/7).
--Enforce collection of rents and serve the appropriate notices to tenants who do not make timely payments or otherwise comply with their lease agreement.
--Possess current, expert knowledge of landlord/tenant related federal, state, and local laws.
--Know the local real estate market and anticipate its cyclical changes.
--Have an extensive network of relationships with qualified service providers that often offer us discounted rates that are passed along to client's to reduce expenses.
--Are experts in financial accounting and record-keeping for real estate properties.
--Are here to help you and your property thrive!

Executive Leasing Only / Rental Services:
For clients seeking professional assistance in filling vacancies, the proactive rental department at Foundation offers a Leasing / Rental solution. Under this program, property owners in Marin and San Francisco gain the full benefit of our leasing team and relocation network.

Foundation Homes will:
--Advertise and market your vacant units
--Handle all inquiries of vacant units
--Show your vacant units to prospective tenants
--Provide and review tenant applications
--Conduct thorough verification and credit screening of all prospective tenants
--Execute rental lease agreements and mandatory disclosures on your behalf
--Recommend suggested maintenance
--Collect all move-in funds in advance of tenant's occupancy
--Turn over original documents and provide a move-in reconciliation to owner upon completion

Thank you again for considering us for the care of one of your greatest personal investments. It'll be our honor to earn your trust.

Services

Full Service property management in Marin County and San Francisco.

Representing Buyers and Sellers in Marin and San Francisco.

Assisting executives or other well-qualified individuals with relocation to Marin County or San Francisco.

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