# Evernest

> Evernest is a national, full-service property management and real estate brokerage company serving the Columbus market. Founded in 2008, Evernest serves property owners (landlords/investors), residents (tenants), and real estate investors with property management, brokerage services, rehabilitation, and maintenance.

**Key Facts:**
- Founded: 2008 in Birmingham, Alabama by Matthew Whitaker
- Properties Managed: 18,000+ homes
- Markets Served: 50+ across the US
- Homeowners Represented: 9,000+
- Named to Inc. 5000 list 9 of the last 9 years
- Specialties: Single-family homes, condos, small multifamily (up to 49 units)
- 4.1 Star Rating in Columbus

**Important Notes:**
- Evernest operates proprietary technology for property management
- All markets have "boots on the ground" local property managers
- In-house maintenance teams in most markets
- Uses AppFolio for owner/resident portals

## Company Overview

- [About Evernest Columbus](https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/about): Company history, mission, core values, and journey from 30 rental houses in 2008 to 18,000+ properties nationwide
- [Our ColumbusTeam](https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/our-team): Leadership team, investor-friendly agents, and property management professionals
- [Testimonials](https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/testimonials): Customer reviews and "Raving Fans" success stories

## Property Management Services

- [Residential Property Management] (https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/columbus-property-management): Columbus Full-service single-family and small multifamily property management services overview
- [Multi-Family Property Management] (https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/columbus-multi-family-property-management): Management services for larger multifamily properties (up to 49 units)

- [Columbus Pricing Plans] (https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/pricing): Property management fee structures including flat-rate and percentage-based options
- [Owner & Investor FAQs](https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/owners-faq): Frequently asked questions about pricing, leasing, maintenance, and owner portal access

## Guarantees & Protections

- **Maintenance Guarantee**: Vendor/installation problems within first year fixed at no cost
- **Resident Eviction Guarantee**: If resident evicted within 12 months, replacement resident placed with leasing fee waived
- **100% Happiness Guarantee**: Cancel management agreement anytime without penalty
- **21-Day Leasing Goal**: Evernest aims to lease properties within 21 days
- **Eviction Protection Program**: Optional $200/year program covering legal fees for evictions

## Real Estate Brokerage

- [Buyers](https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/buyers): Services for real estate investors looking to acquire properties in Columbus
- [Sellers](https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/sellers): Services for property owners looking to sell investment properties in Columbus
- [Investor-Friendly Agents] (https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/investor-friendly-agents): Connect with Evernest agents experienced in investment real estate transactions in Columbus


## For Residents (Tenants)

- [Search Columbus Rentals] (https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/columbus-homes-for-rent/listings): Browse available rental properties available in Columbus and the surrounding area
- [Resident FAQ](https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/tenant-faq): Application process, rent payments, maintenance requests, lease questions
- [Renter Applicant Qualifications] (https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/columbus-homes-for-rent/rental-qualifications?state=General): Identity and financial verification requirements 
- [Request Maintenance] (https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/maintenance): Submit maintenance requests through AppFolio portal
- [Pay Rent](https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/pay-rent): Online rent payment portal

## Columbus Neighborhood and Regions Served

Bexley, Blacklick, Canal Winchester, Clintonville, Downtown, Dublin, Gahanna, German Village, Grandview Heights, Hilliard, New Albany, Pickerington, Powell, Reynoldsburg, Short North, University District, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Worthington


## Educational Resources

- [Blog](https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/blog): Articles on property management, real estate investing, and market insights

## Market-Specific Blogs:

[Top Property Management Companies in Columbus] (https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/blog/top-property-management-companies-in-columbus-a-comprehensive-guide) A list of the best property management companies in Columbus
[Best Places to Invest in Columbus] (https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/blog/5-best-places-to-invest-in-columbus-oh) A list of the best places to invest in rental properties in Columbus

## Contact & Support

- [Contact Us](https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/contact): General inquiries and office locations
- [Support Email](mailto:support@evernest.co): Customer support
- [Phone](tel:614-407-1399): Main Columbus office number
- [Owner Portal](https://evernest.appfolio.com/oportal/users/log_in): Login for property owners
- [Resident Portal](https://evernest.appfolio.com/connect/users/sign_in): Login for tenants/residents

## Legal & Compliance

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/privacy-policy): Data privacy information
- [Accessibility Policy](https://www.columbuspropertymanagement.co/w3c-policy): W3C WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines compliance

## Optional

- [YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/Evernest1): Video content on property management and real estate investing
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/evernestpm/): Company updates and professional networking
- [PM Path - Sell Your Property Management Company](https://www.pmpath.co/): Evernest's M&A platform for property management company acquisitions
- [Vendor Information Form](https://www.evernest.co/vendor-information): For service providers wanting to work with Evernest

## Staging & Preview Domains:
- https://*.webflow.io
- https://evernest-main.webflow.io

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