Smarter Seattle Property Management
- Exclusive Happiness Guarantee
- No long-term owner contracts
- 99% of our tenants pay on time
- Less than .01% eviction rate on tenants we place
- 5% of our profits go towards our SJA Gives Back Fund
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Recognized for Excellence & Growth
SJA Property Management is proud to be recognized for both our continued growth and commitment to exceptional property management. We ranked #50 in Washington State on the Inc. 5000 and earned Silver in the Property Management category in The Seattle Times’ Best in the PNW People’s Choice Awards.
These achievements reflect the trust our clients and community place in our team and our continued commitment to providing reliable, high-quality property management throughout the Puget Sound region.
Experience
Matters
SJA Property Management delivers expert rental property management for homeowners and investors across Seattle and the greater Puget Sound region.
With 50+ years of combined experience, SJA offers full-service Seattle property management with a higher standard. We specialize in single-family, multi-family and investment portfolios.
From leasing to compliance, we protect your assets and maximize returns with expert care and responsive service across King and Snohomish Counties.
$500,000,000+
SJA Property Management manages over half a billion dollars in real estate assets.
1,000+ homes
17 years
Setting the standard in property management for over 17 years.
40 strong
5% back to our Community
What Our Clients Are Saying
Property Management Across King and Snohomish Counties
SJA Property Management serves rental property owners throughout Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, and the greater Puget Sound region. Explore our service areas below.
King County
Speak with a King County Specialist- Admiral District
- Alki
- Ames Lake
- Arbor Heights
- Avondale
- Ballard
- Beacon Hill
- Beaux Arts
- Bellevue
- Bitter Lake
- Blue Ridge
- Bothell
- Bridle Trails
- Broadview
- Burien
- Capitol Hill
- Carnation
- Central District
- Clyde Hill
- Columbia City
- Cottage Lake
- Crossroads
- Crown Hill
- Delridge
- Duvall
- Duwamish Boeing
- East Bellevue
- Eastgate
- Eastlake
- Education Hill
- English Hill
- Factoria
- Fall City
- Fauntleroy
- Finn Hill
- First Hill
- Fremont
- Georgetown
- Green Lake
- Greenwood
- Holly Park
- Houghton
- Innis Arden
- Issaquah
- Jackson Park
- Juanita
- Kenmore
- Kennydale
- Kent
- Kingsgate
- Kirkland
- Lake City
- Lake Forest Park
- Loyal Heights
- Madison Park
- Madrona
- Magnolia
- Maple Leaf
- Maple Valley
- Medina
- Mercer Island
- Montlake
- Mount Baker
- Newport Hills
- North Beach
- North City
- Northgate
- Overlake
- Phinney Ridge
- Queen Anne
- Rainier Beach
- Rainier Valley
- Ravenna
- Redmond
- Renton
- Renton Highlands
- Richmond Beach
- Richmond Highlands
- Rose Hill
- Sammamish
- Sand Point
- Sea Tac
- Seattle (Downtown)
- Shoreline
- Skyway
- Snoqualmie
- SODO
- South Kirkland
- South Lake Union
- Totem Lake
- Tukwila
- University District
- Wallingford
- Wedgwood
- West Seattle Junction
- White Center
- Woodinville
Snohomish County
Speak with a Snohomish County Specialist- Brier
- Edmonds
- Everett
- Lake Stevens
- Lynnwood
- Maltby
- Marysville
- Mill Creek
- Monroe
- Mountlake Terrace
- Mukilteo
- Snohomish
- Woodway
Don’t see your area?
We may still be able to help. Contact our team to confirm service availability for your property.
We’re Committed to Real Results
Real protection. Real value. Real peace of mind.
SJA leads the way in managing single-family and small multi-family homes. Known for results and trusted for our service, we back it all with our exclusive SJA Guarantees.
Happiness Guarantee
Not the right fit?
No worries. If you're not happy within the first 3 months, you can cancel anytime, no strings attached. We’ll even refund your paid monthly management charges.
No Fee Cancellation
Need Out? No Hard Feelings.
You can cancel management anytime, no penalties or charges. We’re here to serve, not to trap you.
Response Time
We Answer.
We’ll respond to your messages within 24 business hours every time. Your questions matter here.
30-Day Lease
Vacancy?
Not on our watch. If we can’t lock in a qualified tenant within 30 days, we’ll waive your first month’s management charge. (Some conditions apply, but we’ll guide you. For new onboarded, vacant properties only.)
Tenant Placement
Tenants That Stay (Or We Pay).
If a tenant we've placed breaks their lease in the first 12 months, we’ll waive the leasing fee to find a replacement. No hassle for you.
Pet Protection
Pets? We’ve Got Your Back.
We screen pets thoroughly. If approved pets cause damage beyond the deposit, we’ll waive up to 4 months of management fees to help cover it. (Excludes service animals per Fair Housing laws.)
Eviction
Evictions at SJA are rare, but we've got you covered.
If eviction becomes necessary, we’ll guide you through the process, at no extra charge, and waive your management charges during that time.
(Single-family homes only.)
Rent Deposit
Your Rent, Right on Time.
We deposit your rent, when paid, into your account by the 15th. Like clockwork.
*Guarantee terms and leasing processes may vary based on property location and applicable local ordinances, including Seattle’s First-in-Time Rule.
Dedicated to Delivering Peace of Mind
- Eviction Management
- Rent Collection & Distribution
- Periodic Evaluations
- Lease Enforcement
- Expert Marketing & Listing
- Professional Property Photos
- On-Demand Showings
- Thorough Tenant Screening
- 24/7 Maintenance
- Rent-Ready Repairs & Cleaning
- Tax Document Preparation
- Move-in and Move-outs
Full-Service Seattle Management Services
At SJA Property Management, we work with both residential and multi-family property owners throughout the greater Seattle area.
Tenant Management
We screen tenants, conduct background checks, and manage lease agreements.
Rent Collection
We collect rent, handle late payments, and manage financial records for your property.
Property Maintenance
When necessary, we coordinate repairs and maintenance for your property. We also perform on-site property evaluations periodically.
Marketing and Leasing
We advertise and market your property across all major rental websites, manage tenant showings and facilitate leasing.
Legal Compliance
We ensure your property complies with local, state, and federal regulations, including fair housing laws.
Financial Reporting
We provide you with financial statements, budgets, and performance reports every month.
Eviction Processes
If we place a tenant who ceases paying rent, we file the initial eviction paperwork with the Washington court.
Emergency Response
We provide tenants with a 24/7 hotline for reporting any urgent maintenance issues so we can handle emergencies promptly.
Vacancy Turnover Optimization
We streamline turnover timelines with pre-scheduled evaluations, vendor coordination, and automated leasing workflows to minimize downtime.
Why Choose Us?
We deliver expert property management, clear communication, and real results. We are backed by 17 years of proven success.
Stephanie Bourland
Ariadna Eudave Rodriguez
Grady McCoy
Trisha Clarito
Astrid Vega
Sarah Novak
Aira Gay Mananquil
Kayla Swartz
Amber Rowedder
Duncan Murphy
Ingrid Von Mojello
Jeck Desales
Problems We Solve
A little less stress.
A lot more peace of mind.
Owning a rental should leave room for life. Find your situation and see how SJA can help.
What brought you here?
01 • READY TO HAND IT OFF
Time for a better way to manage your rental.
You are frustrated with your property manager.
Unanswered messages, unclear charges, and missed follow-through can make handing over responsibility feel uncomfortable. SJA helps coordinate the transition and brings clear communication, property oversight, and access to financial records.
You are tired of managing the property yourself.
What started as a few calls and a monthly rent payment can become a second job. If you are burned out from handling every issue, we take over leasing, tenant communication, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and the daily details.
You live too far away to manage the property yourself.
Coordinating a repair or checking on a vacant home is harder from another state or time zone. SJA provides a local team to handle the on-site work and keep you informed.
You are not sure a property manager is worth the cost.
Management charges are easier to weigh against what self-managing actually takes: your time, vacancies, missed rent, and the cost of mistakes. We will walk you through what is included, how SJA’s charges work, and what management would look like for your property, so you can decide with the full picture.
02 • LIFE CHANGED THE PLAN
Get a rental plan that fits your next chapter.
You are relocating but want to keep your Seattle-area home.
A move can put a major property decision on a short timeline. We help you understand your home’s rental potential, prepare it for tenants, and manage it locally while you live elsewhere.
You bought another home but are not ready to sell your old one.
Your former residence may have a future as a rental. We can evaluate what it needs before renting, recommend a leasing strategy, and manage the transition from your home to someone else’s.
You inherited a home or took over a family rental.
Whether you inherited a property or are helping a parent manage one, there may be leases, repairs, and records to sort through. We help clarify what needs attention and take over the ongoing management responsibilities.
Your home is not selling, and the carrying costs keep adding up.
Renting may be an option worth exploring while you consider your longer-term plans. We help you understand rental pricing, preparation costs, and what renting the property would involve.
03 • LEASING AND VACANCY
Get your home ready, get it seen, and get a leasing plan in place.
Your rental is sitting vacant.
Whether inquiries are slow or showings are not turning into a signed lease, an empty home still costs money. We review pricing, condition, listing presentation, showing feedback, and applicant follow-through to identify what may be delaying a lease.
You do not know what your home should rent for.
A Seattle condo, a Bellevue townhome, and a Sammamish house need different pricing strategies. We evaluate comparable rentals, the home’s features, neighborhood demand, and the time of year to recommend an asking rent.
You need someone to handle marketing and showings.
Responding to inquiries and driving across the region for showings can consume your evenings and weekends. We coordinate listing preparation, professional photography, online marketing, in-person showings, and applicant communication.
Your tenant gave notice, and you want to avoid a long gap between leases.
A smoother turnover starts before move-out day. We coordinate the move-out evaluation, cleaning, paint, repairs, and other vendor work. We also handle pricing and marketing, so your home is ready for its next tenant without weeks of downtime.
You are worried about picking the wrong tenant.
A tenant who pays late or does not care for the home can turn a good rental into a constant headache. We screen every applicant against clear, consistent criteria, including income and rental history. We document each decision in line with Washington and Seattle requirements.
04 • TENANT CHALLENGES
Get a professional point of contact for the difficult situations.
Your tenant pays late or has stopped paying altogether.
Unreliable payments make it difficult to plan around rental income. We handle collection follow-up, tenant communication, and documentation, then coordinate the appropriate next steps under the lease and applicable requirements.
You rented to someone you know, and managing them has become uncomfortable.
Renting to a friend or family member can make conversations about payments, repairs, and expectations harder. We help clarify responsibilities and become the professional point of contact so you do not have to handle every difficult conversation yourself.
You need to address a lease violation.
Unauthorized occupants, unapproved pets, or property-care concerns require more than an uncomfortable phone call. We review the lease, document the issue, and manage communication and follow-up through the appropriate process.
You are worried about having to evict a tenant.
Eviction involves legal requirements, documentation, and decisions that can feel overwhelming. When that step is lawful and necessary, we help organize the property records and coordinate with legal professionals as needed.
05 • NAVIGATING RENTAL RULES
Get help with the requirements that apply to your home.
You are struggling to keep up with Washington and local rental rules.
Leases, disclosures, notices, property access, and tenant communication all require care. We bring a consistent process and documentation to managing your rental, accounting for state requirements and the local rules that apply to its location.
You want to adjust the rent but are unsure how to proceed.
Whether rent is below market or you are uncomfortable discussing an increase, the next step depends on the lease and applicable rules. We review market conditions, increase limits, and notice requirements, then handle communication for any permitted adjustment.
You are unsure how to handle security deposits.
Move-in records, condition reports, repair documentation, and move-out accounting all matter. We handle security deposits as part of management and maintain the records needed to support the process.
Your condo or townhome comes with HOA requirements.
Rental restrictions, move-in procedures, parking rules, and maintenance responsibilities can add another layer to managing your home. We help review the community’s requirements, communicate relevant rules to tenants, and coordinate with the HOA when issues arise.
06 • MAINTENANCE ISSUES
Keep your home cared for without coordinating every repair yourself.
You are overwhelmed by maintenance requests.
A leaking faucet, failed appliance, or heating problem can interrupt your day without warning. We receive requests, coordinate tenants and vendors, track progress, and keep you informed about the work.
You keep getting interrupted by after-hours emergencies.
A plumbing leak or loss of heat needs a clear reporting process. SJA provides tenants with access to emergency maintenance support so you do not have to be the first person answering every urgent call.
You do not have reliable local contractors.
Finding a new plumber, electrician, or repair technician each time something breaks takes time. We coordinate work through established vendor relationships and follow up on scheduling and completion.
You need help staying ahead of seasonal and recurring maintenance.
Wet Puget Sound winters make gutters, drainage, and heating especially important. We help organize seasonal upkeep, HVAC servicing, septic maintenance, and other recurring work around your property’s systems and needs.
Let’s talk about your situation.
Tell us what’s happening with your rental. We’ll help you understand your options and figure out the next step.
Expert Advice & Property Management
We deliver expert property management, clear communication, and real results. We are backed by 17 years of proven success.
Full-Service Management
From leasing to maintenance, we handle every aspect of managing your rental property.
Smooth Onboarding
Whether you’re new to renting or switching providers, we make setup easy and stress-free.
Local Market Insights
Our deep knowledge of Seattle neighborhoods helps you make smart, strategic decisions.
Portfolio Growth Support
Looking to expand? We’ll help you identify the right properties and manage them from day one.
Custom Strategies
We tailor our services to match your specific goals—whether you’re holding, selling, or scaling.
Tenant Transition Support
Selling a tenant-occupied property? We work with your agent to ensure a smooth experience for all parties.
Full-Service Seattle Property Management Services
We handle everything 24/7
From maintenance and tenant support to rent collection and evaluations — our team is on-call around the clock so you don’t have to be.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do property management companies need a license in Washington?
Yes. In Washington State, property management companies must be licensed real estate firms, and property managers are typically required to hold a real estate broker’s license. However, unlicensed employees can perform limited tasks—such as showing rental units or processing applications—if they work under the supervision of a licensed managing broker.
Is portfolio manager the same as property manager?
Not exactly. A property manager handles the day-to-day operations of one or more rental properties, while a portfolio manager oversees a group of investment properties, often with a focus on financial performance, asset strategy, and long-term growth.
Is Seattle, Washington and surrounding areas a good place to invest in real estate?
Yes, Seattle is considered a strong market for real estate investment. With a growing population, a thriving tech-driven economy, and high demand for rentals, the city offers consistent opportunities for long-term appreciation and rental income. While home prices are relatively high, limited housing supply and strong job growth continue to drive demand. Investors should be mindful of Washington’s tenant-friendly laws, but overall, Seattle remains one of the top real estate markets in the Pacific Northwest.
Is a property manager the same as a real estate manager?
They are closely related, but not exactly the same. A property manager typically focuses on the day-to-day operations of rental properties—handling tenant communication, rent collection, maintenance, and lease enforcement. A real estate manager, on the other hand, may have a broader role that includes managing real estate investments, overseeing multiple property types (such as commercial, industrial, or retail), and developing strategies to maximize long-term asset value. In some companies, the titles are used interchangeably, but the scope of responsibilities can vary.
What is the primary function of the property manager?
The primary function of a property manager is to oversee the daily operations of a rental property on behalf of the owner. This includes managing tenants, coordinating maintenance, collecting rent, handling leases, and ensuring the property complies with local laws and regulations.
Landlord vs. property manager: what is the difference?
A landlord is the legal owner of the property, while a property manager is hired by the landlord to handle the property’s day-to-day operations. Property managers act on behalf of the landlord to maintain the property and manage tenants.
What is the biggest responsibility for property management?
The biggest responsibility in property management is protecting and maximizing the value of the property. This means maintaining the physical condition of the property, ensuring reliable rent collection, reducing vacancies, and handling tenant concerns promptly and professionally.
Property management vs. self-management: which is better?
It depends on your experience, time, and goals. Property management companies offer expertise, efficiency, and peace of mind. Self-management can save money, but it requires hands-on involvement and a solid understanding of landlord-tenant laws and property maintenance.
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