Backus specializes in individual attention and personal service. Owners may customize their services to reflect the involvement they wish to have, and the level of personal attention they require. We are so confident in our ability to choose tenants and manage the property that we offer a program to guarantee the rent will be collected.
Managing throughout Monterey County, including Salinas, Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Seaside, Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City. Bill, Michele and Cindy are each direct managers of over approximately 250 properties each.
Managing throughout Monterey County, including Salinas, Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Seaside, Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City. Bill, Michele and Cindy are each direct managers of over approximately 250 properties each.
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Backus Properties specializes in individual attention and personal service. Owners may customize their services to reflect the involvement they wish to have, and the level of personal attention they require. We are so confident in our ability to choose tenants and manage the property that we offer a program to guarantee the rent will be collected.
Backus Properties is well known for its expertise in property management. However, we handle real estate sales as, particularly for those clients that we have also been manager of their rental properties. If you are anticipating the sale of your investment property, we are the perfect choice for you.
Find houses for rent in Monterey County by selecting from our list of rental homes, or by entering your search criteria below. Backus Properties is committed to ensuring that its website is accessible to people with disabilities. All the pages on our website will meet W3C WAI's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, Level A conformance.
A: The property should be presented in the best possible condition to attract the highest- quality tenant. The tenants are required to leave the property in the condition they received it, normal wear and tear excepted, so it makes sense to start with it in top condition.
Backus Properties can help you with property preparation and will also be responsible for putting it back into that condition when the tenant leaves and charging the tenant as appropriate.All debris and personal belongings, including washer, dryer and lawnmower, should be removed. Neutral window coverings should remain.
Backus Properties can help you with property preparation and will also be responsible for putting it back into that condition when the tenant leaves and charging the tenant as appropriate.All debris and personal belongings, including washer, dryer and lawnmower, should be removed. Neutral window coverings should remain.
A: No, the security deposit is paid at the lease signing by itself in a cashier's check or money order. When you pick up keys on move in day you would bring your prorated rent. A: Everyone over the age of 18 yr who will be living at the property must turn in their application. A: Before you can apply you must go view the property, if you are still interested everyone over the age of 18 must turn in an application.
Reviews (10)
Monique Vasanji
Jan 11, 2022
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We have had nothing but positive experience with Backus Properties. It is great to live in a rental that is well cared for and the property manager ( Molly) always responds right away and takes care of any issues. Yes you do need to go through a bit to get the rental and they do make sure you are caring for the property, but that is why the rental house is so much better than others who only care about the money. If I ever need a property manager Molly will be it! I highly recommend them
Ole M. Pedersen
Nov 14, 2021
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Cindy Vargas with Backus Property Management has been managing various rentals for me in Salinas
Over the last 8 years.
Both in her previous position at another company and the last few years with Backus, Cindy has done a real good job with Tenant relations, Inspections and Maintenance of the properties.
She’s a real professional and has been very helpful over the years.
Over the last 8 years.
Both in her previous position at another company and the last few years with Backus, Cindy has done a real good job with Tenant relations, Inspections and Maintenance of the properties.
She’s a real professional and has been very helpful over the years.
Dmporter
Oct 30, 2021
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Jasmin Puente
Oct 26, 2021
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Hope Highley
Oct 24, 2021
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Such a great experience with this company. We arrived on military orders during COVID and Molly specifically handled our entire case so professionally and thoughtfully. We have had some pretty sketchy landlords in the past, so this was an absolute game-changer! Maintenance was done super fast, the rent was very comparable for the area, the apartment was well-kept…I could go on for days! We also had 2 cats and never felt like the company overcharged us for them. A great experience overall! Thanks again, Molly!
Kate G.
Apr 03, 2021
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Anyone giving a decent review of Backus Properties has clearly not moved out of their property yet, are "posing" as tenants or must be offered an incentive to write a positive review. They spend over two months to do "repairs" and then gave us "receipts" that are completely fabricated for the money they withheld.
Vanessa Garcia
Mar 27, 2021
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Terrible! If you rent with them, expect not to get your deposit back. We are a military family and have moved multiple times and never have had to pay what they claim damages are. This is coming from a family with zero pets. I can't imagine what it would have cost if we did. Honestly as nit pickey as they were, you will need to barely live in the house. DO NOT hang anything up or that will be another ding on the move out. They also make it to where you don't really have a choice to use any other vendors but the one's they recommend which are crazy expensive. They won't even provide you a legit
Forrest Frank Ledesma Room Griffin
Nov 25, 2019
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As a responsible, well respected teacher in our community, I must say that doing business with Backus has been a serious let-down. I will do my best to inform my community and help others avoid the morally corrupt business practices that my family has endured. After years of tenancy with Backus, I can honestly say, rent from anyone else.
Ryan Hernandez
Jul 14, 2019
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Backus properties are phenomenal. I moved into an apartment on an annual lease. It was a great, and honest management company. All of the staff members are very resourceful and understanding. Cindy, Michelle and Celeste all are wonderful and I had the best experience from my housing because of them giving me the opportunity to their tenant. If your looking for a great property management on the peninsula, I'd recommend this one for everyone!! Thank you Backus Properties.
Edith Meza
Dec 24, 2016
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If there was a no star I wouldn't give them any stars. They try to rob you. In their contract it says not to paint or try to fix walls. But if they think it needs cleaning or fixing they'll just paint over it cause it more cost efficient. I rented a 3 bedroom front them for over 3 years I cleaned my walls every week I was very clear to my 2 kids to not touch walls or drag feet. After paying 1500 monthly on time every time they're trying to say the place needs cleaning and fixing they're trying to keep my 1600 dllr deposit..it doesn't take 1600 to paint the place. They should of just let me paint
