About Us
Paul has been a resident of Contra Costa County for the past 40 years. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with B.S. Degree in Business with an emphasis in finance and real estate.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Paul is an active member of the greater Walnut Creek area and has served as board member of the California Apartment Association. He is a current Member and Certified Property Manager Candidate for the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM); Member, Associate of the California Department of Real Estate Brokers; and Contra Costa MLS-Realtor.
Paul Chahin: Owner, President
Susanne has over 10 years experience in the property management industry, and has a B.A. in Communications from University of California at Santa Barbara, and a CCRM designation from the California Apartment Association. Susanne began her property management career as a maintenance technician for the family business in the East Bay and has had the unique experience of being an owner, a renter, and property manager. She is bilingual (English and Spanish) and is responsible for a portfolio of properties in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. Susanne is most satisfied when she hears that people are happy in their new home and always is excited to make house hunting as easy as possible and help find the right place for future residents. In her free time, Susanne enjoys spinning fire poi and hiking with her dogs.
Zolzaya Ganbat, Accountant
Zolzaya is a well-trained accountant with solid financial background and over 9 years of experience in the field. Her technical expertise in accounting and financial management along with her exceptional work ethic, commitment to the highest quality and ethical principles have made her successful in providing various accounting services for our valued clients. At SPM, she is responsible for diverse accounting functions including preparation of property financial statements, bank reconciliations, tenant statements, accounts payable/receivable functions, and month, quarter, and year end closings. Her educational background includes post graduate training in finance and accounting at the University of California, Berkeley and Bachelor degree in Business Administration with accounting major. Zolzaya is highly proficient in Yardi, an accounting system SPM utilizes. She married and enjoys outdoor activities with her husband and friends.
Kathy Paul has been with SPM since 2004 doing various office duties and leasing. She is our Senior Leasing Consultant and has been in property management for eight years. She excels in matching prospective renters with the perfect home. Kathy originally comes from Bellingham, Washington where she practiced Real estate. She came to California 10 years ago seeking sunshine! Kathy is a “people person†and loves illustration when time permits.
Do you need a team of property managment professionals right here in the East Bay? A team with experience to handle all aspects of property management whether it be in Alameda or Contra Costa county? We know the East Bay (including North Santa Clara county including Milpitas and San Jose)!
We can also provide value added
services such as evaluating your
real estate investment portfolio
to show you how to reduce expens
s and help you maximize your rental
income to make the most of you
Bay Area property investment(s).
For more information call Stephens Property Managment now at 925-930-7760. We can help!
SPM has proudly served property owners and real estate management groups conducting business throughout the East Bay (including clients from Walnut Creek, Livermore, Pleasanton, Layfayette, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Oakland, Hayward and Milpitas, CA) for over 30 years!
Kathy Paul: Leasing Agent
Susanne Wilson: Property Manager
The Team: Our Field Personnel
Contra Costa County - Alameda County Property Management and Maintanance Company for Over 25 Years!
The Importance of Management
SPM Properties, headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, can be relied upon to administer your Bay Area income property. Our experienced property managers keep you worry free by keeping you fully informed and up-to-date with what's going on with your property.
We immediately act, and inform you, upon any of the following:
- Bounced Checks
- Vacancies
- Equipment Failure
- Changing Regulations
- and much, much more...
SPM is a comprehensive management team serving all Alameda County and Contra Costa County ... We will keep your property profitable and...
- ATTEMPT TO FILL VACANT SPACE QUICKLY AND WITH THE BEST AVAILABLE TENANTS.
- SET RENTS CORRECTLY TO TRY TO GAIN MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY AND INCOME.
- CAREFULLY SCREEN TENANTS, INCLUDING A CREDIT CHECK AND REVIEW REFERENCES.
- COLLECT RENTS PROMPTLY. PAY AUTHORIZED DISBURSEMENTS AND REMIT NET PROCEEDS TO YOU PROMPTLY AS DIRECTED.
- ESTABLISH AND FULLY ENFORCE THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN LEASE AGREEMENT, OR ESTABLISHED BY LAW.
- ADMINISTER LEASE RENEWALS, RENEGOTIATIONS AND, WHEN NECESSARY, TERMINATIONS.
HANDLE COMPLAINTS AND REQUESTS, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR DIRECTIONS, SUPERVISE ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
- CONDUCT A PERIODIC INSPECTION OF THE PROPERTY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LEASE PROVISIONS AND MAKE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS TO HELP MAINTAIN THE PROPERTIES PHYSICAL OR ECONOMIC VIABILITY.
As Director of Property Management, Andrew Bowen oversees the entire SPM portfolio which includes single family homes, multifamily communities and various commercial accounts across the Bay Area. Mr. Bowen's team consists of talented and experienced property managers, resident or onsite managers and a well trained maintenance crew. He assists with the development of new policy and procedures as well as acquiring new business accounts. Andrew has experience in managing Class A business towers, retail strip centers, large and small multifamily communities, rehab and condo conversion projects. Mr. Bowen holds a C.C.R.M designation and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems.
Andrew Bowen: Director of Property Mgmt.
STATEMENTS AND REPORTS ARE PREPARED AND DELIVERED TO YOU
ON SCHEDULE.
LEGAL AND FINANCIAL
We keep up to date on financial and legal developments that affect income property.
LEASING EXPERTISE
We know how to effectively prospect and can negotiate favorable leasing terms.
MAINTENANCE
We have a working knowledge of maintenance costs and methods to help control expenses.
TENANT RELATIONS
We act as your buffer in negotiating rents, changes in terms, and enforcing lease provisions.
ACCOUNTING and EXPENSES
Accounting work is prepared, complete and current. This work is generated by our sophisticated property management software. Expenses are disbursed on time, and accurately.
(925) 930-7760
Stephens Property Management
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