Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Property Management in San Mateo, CA
Earth Real Estate has been dedicated to fostering harmonious relationships between property owners and residents since 2005. Founded by Billy DeMartini, our mission centers on curating safe, comfortable living spaces that generate consistent income for investors while meeting residents' needs. We specialize in comprehensive property management, including marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting. Our eviction protection program covers costs for uncontested evictions, and our proprietary systems ensure consistent, hassle-free management experiences.With local expertise across the San Francisco Peninsula, we offer tailored services for single-family homes, multi-family units, ADUs, condos, and inherited properties. Our guarantees include no payment until results are delivered, free replacement tenants if leases break early, and satisfaction assurance with no-penalty cancellation. Our team combines 20+ years of real estate experience with a commitment to transparency, treating every property as if it were our own.
Services
Property Management
Tenant Screening
Rent Collection
Maintenance Coordination
Financial Reporting
Eviction Protection
Marketing
Real Estate Sales
Multi-Family Management
Commercial Property Management
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of property management experience with local market expertise
- Our proprietary systems ensure consistent, hassle-free management experiences
- We guarantee results with no payment until qualified tenants are secured
- Our eviction protection program covers uncontested eviction costs
- We provide transparent communication and treat properties as if they were our own
What people say
Exceptional communication
Timely maintenance
Thorough tenant screening
Personalized approach
Proactive management
Services
Property Management
Our comprehensive property management covers all aspects of rental property operations. We handle marketing, tenant relations, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting while ensuring legal compliance. Our proprietary systems guarantee consistent service quality across the San Francisco Peninsula. Property owners benefit from reduced stress and maximized returns through our 20+ years of local market expertise and personalized approach.
Tenant Screening
We implement rigorous tenant screening processes that go beyond credit scores. Our evaluation includes criminal background checks, employment verification, eviction history, and landlord references. This comprehensive approach ensures quality tenants who maintain properties and pay rent promptly. Our screening tools have significantly reduced eviction rates for property owners across San Mateo County.
Rent Collection
Our automated rent collection system ensures timely payments through online portals accessible 24/7. We handle late payments with proper legal notices while maintaining positive tenant relationships. Property owners receive guaranteed payments regardless of tenant delays, with detailed financial reports available through our secure owner portal.
Maintenance Coordination
We manage all maintenance needs through trusted vendors while ensuring cost-effectiveness. Our system documents property conditions during move-ins and move-outs, addresses issues promptly, and provides detailed billing reports. Emergency maintenance receives priority attention with after-hours support available across our service areas.
Eviction Protection
Our eviction protection program covers costs for uncontested evictions with certain restrictions. We handle the entire legal process from notice preparation to court representation. This service includes property re-rental assistance and preventive measures through thorough tenant screening that has significantly reduced eviction incidents for our clients.
People
Billy DeMartini
Founder - Property Manager
Billy DeMartini founded Earth Real Estate in 2005 after starting his real estate career at 18. As the youngest broker in the Bay Area by 2009, he combines 20+ years of local market expertise with a personal commitment to treating properties as if they were his own. He specializes in connecting property owners with quality tenants while maximizing investment returns.
Bruce Bean
Retail Specialist - Property Manager
Bruce Bean brings 30 years of commercial real estate experience to Earth Real Estate. His architectural background enhances property evaluation and space optimization. As former president of HIP Housing Development Corporation, he offers deep expertise in affordable housing solutions while managing investment sales and commercial property operations across the Peninsula.
Questions
What property types do you manage?
We manage single-family homes, multi-family units, ADUs, condos, townhomes, and inherited properties across the San Francisco Peninsula.
How do you determine rental pricing?
We conduct data-driven market analyses considering location, property condition, and current market trends to optimize rental pricing for maximum returns.
What tenant screening processes do you use?
Our comprehensive screening includes credit checks, criminal background reports, employment verification, eviction history, and previous landlord references.
What happens if a tenant breaks their lease?
Our leasing guarantee provides free replacement tenants if a lease term isn't completed within the first nine months.
How do you handle maintenance emergencies?
We offer after-hours support for urgent maintenance issues with trusted vendors available to address emergencies promptly across our service areas.
What financial reporting tools are available?
Owners access detailed monthly statements, rent collection records, maintenance expense reports, and tax documents through our secure online portal.
Reviews (3)
Harrison L.
May 14, 2021
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Great and smooth process with Billy. Very personable and values getting to know tenant. Timely communication as well. He texted me updates on every step of the way before securing the unit. One thing i noticed too when entering the property complex was how neighbors were all saying hi to Billy and knew him. I recommend working with Earth Real Estate.
Joe C.
Sep 16, 2020
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I'm a first time buyer and thought I would be overwhelmed by the process, but from the start Billy made it clear he would walk me through step by step. Billy is not your standard Broker . Billy worked with us throughout process and made the home buying process seamless. Billy was professional and got us a great home and Negotiated a great deal. Billy is a great agent and that I would highly recommend.
Robert L.
Jun 24, 2018
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Billy helped me with remodeling a vacant apartment and leasing it out. He was responsive and resourceful. Billy had helpful and creative suggestions to improve the project with reasonable cost. He smoothly handled all obstacles and complications. The finished unit was successfully leased out for a good price. I would highly recommend Billy DeMartini for all of your real estate needs!
