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“Steven Shutler was very helpful in answering all my questions throughout the move in process.” in 52 reviews
“David Blosser and the team at RentSFNow was so great to work with when finding my new apartment in San Francisco!” in 18 reviews
“Koren was responsive and made herself available during our limited trips to the city to find a place to live.” in 24 reviews
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-One application is all it takes to see any of the available apartment. With RentSFNow, we'll help you find your ideal home quickly and efficiently. -Want an unfurnished apartment? We have a large selection of apartments to fit every lifestyle and budget. From clean well designed studios and one bedrooms to homey two and three bedrooms. -Looking for a furnished apartment? Whether it's for a short term or longterm stay in San Francisco, you'll find beautiful options for furnished homes with us. -We are in over 20 of San Francisco's finest neighborhoods, and we offer apartments suitable to all budgets, in a wide range of sizes. Whether you need to be near work or shopping, transportation or recreation, we can match you up with the perfect place to call home. We're one of the largest leasing agencies in the metropolitan area - with the largest collection of apartment buildings in town - and we're still growing. Our apartment buildings are in the most desired and best neighborhoods that San Francisco has to offer, woven into the fabric of the city. While the exteriors of our communities reflect the classic ambiance of San Francisco, our interiors are modern and up-to-date, with state-of-the-art kitchens, airy and light floorplans, and (in most cases) in-unit washer/dryers. Many of our locations provide Zipcars for your convenience, as well as laundry service lockers, and on-site resident managers.
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I am interested in a short term rental near Stanford hospital. Would you know of any rentals for 3 months or less?
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Hi Glenda and thanks for reaching out to us to assist you in your apartment search. Unfortunately, we only have apartments in Oakland and San Francisco. If you are interested in one of those cities, I can have an agent contact you with options.
Danielle W., Business Manager
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- Skyler F.San Francisco, CA03Feb 17, 2021
I created a Yelp account just to write this review because I had such a great experience with rentSFNow. Michael Taylor was easily the best agent I've worked with when looking for a new apartment and I couldn't be happier with the place I landed with rentSFNow.
Specifically, Michael was great in that he was incredibly quick to respond and took in the criteria I was looking for (both in terms of location and size) and made some actual recommendations for places that showed that he was listening to what I wanted and didn't want try to force sub-par options on me.
His prompt responses made me feel comfortable that I was being taken care of and ultimately relieved a bunch of anxiety that comes when hunting for a new apartment in an always hot market like San Francisco (even during COVID, the best places are going super quickly).
As an outcome, I landed a place I LOVE that is in a great location and rent controlled and I couldn't be happier with how things ended. It's been less than a week and I've already referred one of my friends directly to Michael.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Calum R.San Francisco, CA01Aug 6, 2024
Dean Smith was incredibly helpful in helping me find an apartment in quick time. We went to one that wasn't quite right but he suggested 2-3 others that we visited the same day and secured the lease the following day. Great service!
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Danielle W.
Aug 6, 2024
We are grateful for your wonderful feedback, Calum. Thank you for sharing your positive experience working with Dean and the RentSFNow team.
- Mike S.Palo Alto, CA1824Aug 8, 2024
Koren was AMAZING!! After a terribly difficult time finding apartments in SF, she was truly a breath of fresh air - kindness, positivity, and crazy fast promptness.
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Danielle W.
Aug 29, 2024
Thank you for your review! We're glad Koren was able to help you find your new home.
- Jim M.San Francisco, CA0913Jul 17, 2024
Had a two day inspection window open and came home after the end of the second day to find my door wide open. Since I was at my girlfriend's house the last couple days I don't even know how long the door had been open, possibly 36 hours. Art eventually said the door was first noticed open by a neighbor at 9:30am on Tuesday, and I hadn't been at my house since Sunday morning. So my door was closed all day Sunday and Monday then magically came open on Tuesday morning when the inspectors were in the building.
The deadbolt was locked so the inspector could keep the door open, probably to remind themselves that nobody was home, so Art the building manager said I probably locked the deadbolt with the door still open by mistake. lol, I've never even heard of anyone doing that it's so dumb and I wasn't even home Monday or Tuesday but somehow they think I magically appeared at my apartment, locked the deadbolt with the door wide open by mistake then forgot I was ever there. So I said "maybe somebody else has my key and you need to change the locks? Or maybe I should file s police report to see what the cops think happened? Would the inspector be willing to submit a statement so we can figure out who was in my apartment while I was gone?" Of course they don't want to do any of that because they know the genius messing around in my unit locked the deadbolt to keep the door open then forgot about it so it's all a waste of time. On top of that the inspector even said "I saw your door wide open and didn't think anything of it", like to call me or do anything. So now I had to put a camera in my hall pointing at the door to protect myself against the apartment employees because they will come in your house when you're out of town and leave your door wide open then lie about it.
I'll be canceling my lease if they don't do something to rectify the situation, but I know they're corporate and would rather lose a tenant than pay a penny, they want to cycle through tenants anyhow so it's in their best interest as SF landlords. I would avoid this company. Was bad enough for them to come in my apartment and leave the door open for god knows how long but to then turn around and blame me rather than accept any responsibility speaks a lot for the company.
Edit: company investigates themself and finds they're not responsible for anything that happened. AmazingHelpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Danielle W.
Jul 18, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to talk with us today. After our internal investigation, we found no indication that our team was responsible for leaving the door open. Nonetheless, we wanted to assist in restoring your peace of mind. We’re glad we were able to reach a resolution and address your concerns. Please reach out to Art if you have any further questions.
- Dennis S.San Francisco, CA044Jul 11, 2024Updated review
My agent Steve and the green team of top notch. They took the time to work with me on every level and I appreciate them. They are a five-star team.
Best regards,
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Danielle W.
Sep 18, 2023
Hi Dennis, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're really pleased to hear that you had a swift and efficient apartment search with Steven. It's great to know that he was responsive and helpful throughout the process. Your recommendation is genuinely appreciated, and we're here whenever you need assistance in the future. Enjoy your new apartment, and thanks for choosing SF Friends Now!
Sep 15, 2023Previous reviewMy agent was very knowledgeable and was able to find my apartment within 24 hours. He responded to my texts almost immediately. My questions were answered quickly. Furthermore, my agent assisted me and helping me with the application and the signing of the lease. I highly recommend SF friends now if you wish to find a quality apartment in South San Francisco and elsewhere.
- Joshua L.San Francisco, CA42206Aug 18, 2024
Do not rent here. This literally was the worst experience in my entire life. They almost killed me!
As very ill tenant unable to work, I have a voucher to help with the costs of rent, so I rented a unit with Greentree Property Management D/B/A RentSFNow.
Problems started right away. While I paid for my portion of the rent online for the first two months (30% of income) they failed to properly process my subsidy payments - mailed by my housing provider. Asked Greentree to look into it and they refused, gave me a boilerplate description of what a three days pay/quit notice was.
They then stopped accepting any rent payments online from me.
What was the problem? A few months went uncashed, one month was cashed and not credited, and every time I tried to communicate with them about what was happening, they would lay the blame solely on me. Well it was their incompetent Austin TX payments contractor that was ripping off the checks and throwing the check receipts out, which specified me as the beneficiary.
They laid the blame solely on me. I followed up with them again and pleaded with them to look into it and they "already sent my case to legal."
The process server failed to properly serve me the unlawful detainer notice. Then their sleazebag attorney challenged the housing court judge for being "unfair" which tied his hands to try and stop the eviction. They literally threw me out on to the street. I was incredibly sick, and became homeless at the time, and this almost killed me. I adamantly demanded I get my stuff out, and out of spite they pilfered from my apartment and stole my possessions they wanted, making it seem like they did me a favour by piling the remainder of my possessions in a tiny room in the basement.
Once my appeal was heard in court, it wasn't enough to get my apartment back but I had the case dismissed.
It doesn't matter if it's their fault or if you have every intention of doing the right thing, it's always your fault with them.
Bottom line: Greentree/RentSFNow happily and cruelly evicts you if they make a mistake.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Rebecca H.Seattle, WA1334Aug 11, 2024
We had an amazing experience working with Koren Alexander! She was a pleasure to work with from start to finish -- on time for showings, incredibly communicative, great knowledge of the city and truly went above and beyond to show us multiple places that suited our needs. Even when we faced some technological issues on our lease, she worked tirelessly to resolve them, showing great empathy and professionalism. I highly recommend Koren if you're looking for someone who makes the rental process smooth and stress-free cause she absolutely slays it!!!
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Danielle W.
Aug 29, 2024
We're overjoyed to hear about your amazing experience working with Koren Alexander! Thank you for sharing your positive feedback.
- Joshua K.San Francisco, CA115May 29, 2024
Dean Smith is the best leasing agent in San Francisco! From the moment we met, I was struck by Dean's friendly, courteous, and charming demeanor. His extensive knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area and the housing market is unparalleled. I had picked out a couple of apartments to look at, and after our initial meeting, Dean suggested another nearby apartment that he thought I would love. He was 1000% correct! This apartment is absolutely incredible, boasting so many features I was looking for: including a building with Edwardian architecture, high ceilings, an updated floor plan, and all within my price range.
Dean went above and beyond to make sure that I got into this amazing apartment, which he did not have to do, nor do I know of many leasing agents who would have invested the time and energy into helping me move in.
Last year I lost my job, which put me in a financial hardship. Coupled with some other circumstances my move-in plans were delayed. But Dean and his team at RentSFnow put people first and worked tirelessly with me throughout the entire leasing process. Dean was incredibly patient and consistently reassured me that everything would work out. Thanks to his dedication and support, it did!
Dean made my dream of living in a beautiful one-bedroom apartment in the heart of San Francisco a reality. His professionalism, empathy, and expertise transformed a slightly stressful experience into an enjoyable and smooth transition. Dean intuitively knew this amazing apartment would be an awesome fit for me and I'm so glad it is! I am immensely grateful for his help and support and know that I am living here because of Dean.
I would 1000% recommend renting through Dean and RentSFnow If you're looking for a leasing agent who truly cares about your needs and works relentlessly to find the perfect home for you, Dean Smith is your go-to person.
Thank you for everything, Dean! You have made a significant impact on my life, and I am beyond thankful for your exceptional service. If you are in the apartment or housing market, make sure Dean is at the top of your list because he'll make sure that you are at the top of his priority list as well!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Danielle W.
Jun 5, 2024
Hi Joshua,
Wow, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! We are thrilled to hear that Dean provided you with such exceptional service and helped make your dream of living in a beautiful apartment in San Francisco a reality. Dean's dedication to his clients and his extensive knowledge of the housing market truly sets him apart, and we're grateful to have him on our team.
It's heartwarming to know that Dean went above and beyond to support you, especially during a challenging time. We strive to prioritize our residents' needs and provide a seamless leasing experience, and we're delighted to hear that Dean's professionalism, empathy, and expertise made a positive impact on your life.
Your recommendation means the world to us, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Dean and the rest of our team. Thank you for choosing RentSFnow, and we wish you many wonderful memories in your new home! If you ever need anything in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. - M K.Washington, DC031Jul 13, 2024
This review might sound over the top, but when a rental agent goes from being a complete stranger to your HERO in a week, it's worth this kind of mention. Steven Shutler is the best of the best. Helped us land a fantastic apartment. Complete a crazy-complicated app with future roommates in Ibiza, Laos and Singapore. Couldn't have been more responsive. Or kind... How did we get so lucky?!! Now I've saved you weeks of headaches and heartache. Steven Shutler!
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Danielle W.
Jul 13, 2024
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that Steven provided such exceptional service and helped make your apartment search a seamless experience, despite the challenges involved. We're proud to have him on our team and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words. Welcome to your new home!
- Kirstin F.San Francisco, CA3182Jun 25, 2024
We have had such an incredible experience with Cody Kuster. He made every step of our rental process seamless, answering every question that we had, and then some. He has gone above and beyond to ensure our cross country move goes smoothly. Thank you so much, Cody! It's been a joy working with you!
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Danielle W.
Jun 27, 2024
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Cody Kuster! We're thrilled to hear that he provided exceptional service and made your cross-country move seamless.
Cody will be delighted to hear your kind words, and we'll make sure to recognize his dedication to ensuring your move was smooth and stress-free. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out. We're here to help and make your stay with us as comfortable as possible. Thank you once again for choosing RentSFNow! - Andre M.SoMa, San Francisco, CA01Dec 18, 2023Updated review
I had the pleasure of being introduced to Dean Smith who has been a great leasing agent. Make a long story short. Once he asked me not to get involved in
negotiations because it just confuses things with all parties involved. I agreed and the next morning he texted me with great news of the approval. That only speaks of his professionalism. His personality is genuine as a real friend would be as far as making you feel comfortable to speak and laugh with.
Dean keep up the great work your doing for people. It's hard times out there and dealing with you just takes that extra pressure away. Thank you for helping me start a new chapter in my life. I really mean that man. You rock buddy. Best wishes and happy holidays to you and all who reads this.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Business owner information
Danielle W.
Dec 29, 2023
Thank you Andre for sharing your positive experience with Dean Smith! We're delighted to hear that he made your leasing process smooth and enjoyable. Dean's professionalism, genuine personality, and ability to put you at ease truly stand out. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled that he could help you start a new chapter in your life. Best wishes to you, and we hope you have wonderful holidays ahead!
Dec 14, 2023Previous reviewI had the pleasure of being introduced to Dean Smith who has been a great leasing agent. Make a long story short. Once he asked me not to get involved in
negotiations because it just confuses things with all parties involved. I agreed and the next morning he texted me with great news of the approval. That only speaks of his professionalism. His personality is genuine as a real friend would be as far as making you feel comfortable to speak and laugh with.
Dean keep up the great work your doing for people. It's hard times out there and dealing with you just takes that extra pressure away. Thank you for helping me start a new chapter in my life. I really mean that man. You rock buddy. Best wishes and happy holidays to you and all who reads this.