Woodminster Real Estate Co

I found Nick here on Unilocal and first met him in 2013. I had a family home that I needed to refurbish and rent out. Having never been a landlord before I decided to find a property manager to protect my investments. The entire process of the rehab took from 2012 — 2014. When Nick came by, in early 2013, he readily answered all my questions; and, I had quite a bit. The house still needed a year’s worth of work and he helped guide my decision making process saving me countless thousands of dollars. He told me to call him when the house was ready and he’d be happy to find tenants. However, during the rehab period I found myself constantly pestering him with questions about the job, the law, and the market. Nick took the time to answer all my questions in full; and, when necessary, even hooked me up with an architect. Despite the fact that he wasn’t yet hired, he happily responded to my inquiries in a very timely fashion. I was quite impressed.
In 2014 the project was finally complete; and, in less than a month, Nick was able to find the perfect tenants. I’ve been very happy with Woodminster Realty every since. They’ve made my life much easier, prosperous, and worry free. They have always kept me in the loop as to the situation; and, provided all the documentation I’ve needed to keep track of my rental. I also feel very confident that my tenants have been very well cared for. I’m still very good friends with the next door neighbors; and, as I understand it, the tenants have been very happy. As a result of this experience, I have already recommended Nick to other people I know for both seeking a rental as well as seeking a property manager. Now, I proudly recommend him to you.

Woodminster Real Estate

Talk about helpful!
I am a relatively new homeowner in Oakland, and have been given the opportunity to go overseas for 18 months, so I naïvely think «I’ll rent my house and go, and then I’ll just move in/​sell when I return».
Luckily, I was able to get a hold of Nick at Woodminster and he took 45 minutes of his day to educate me, a total stranger, about laws governing landlords and single-​family rentals in Oakland.
He was CRAZY informative (he volunteered a ton of information, and helpfully answered my dozen or so questions that came up as we talked), and gave me significant pause about the direction I had theoretically chosen.
I have yet to work with him, but should I choose to, I would feel very confident having him on my side!

Renting an apartment under this company is simply a breath of fresh air! I appreciated Nick and Mimi as my property managers for both their thoroughness and professionalism. If their was any issues concerns or questions they were at my aide quickly and no questions asked. For the year I rented from them I couldn’t have been more pleased. Unfortunately I had to move away and terminate my lease with them. However, the moment I return there will be no doubt in my mind about resigning a lease with Woodminster Realty. I HIGHLY recommend this company to family friends and strangers.
Thank you MiMi and Nick for a wonderful year!

I had the pleasure of dealing with Woodminster Real Estate Co for several years while I lived in a Berkeley apartment under the company’s management. Throughout this time, Nick and Mimi’s service and professionalism were simply unbeatable.
Two outstanding examples:
1. We had a serious sewer issue in our place at one point, which made it necessary that my wife and I vacate the property for abut a week while things were being repaired. On our behalf, Nick negotiated with the property owner to help cover our hotel expenses during this time. He was successful, and we managed to get into a decent place for the week because of the help (our bank account balance was pretty bleak at the time this happened, and we could have only afforded a roach motel otherwise).
2. When it came time to move out recently, Nick came over and inspected our place after we had spent several grueling days on a thorough move-​out cleaning. He called me up and told me that everything looked great, but informed me that there was some lingering cat odor (we had 3 cats in there for over 3 years). Nick recommended a product that should help get rid of the odor, and said I could go over there that night and take a shot at removing it myself, otherwise he’d have to call in professionals — a move that would hit our security deposit in a big way. I had already returned the keys but he would get me access. I of course bought a metric ton of the stuff and doused every spot I could find.
The next day, I got a call from Nick saying he checked it out and the place smelled great… everywhere except for one spot. But, he had some of that product left himself and he would take care of it, so we were all set. How awesome is that?!! What a guy. Thanks Nick!!!
Both of these examples demonstrate how Nick went above and beyond on behalf of us tenants. That’s something rarely (if ever) seen in a property management company in my experience.
Also, when calling Woodminster, I often had my call answered by one of the most pleasant people I have had the good fortune to converse with — Mimi. In all of our dealings with Woodminster, Mimi did a great job coordinating maintenance tasks, and effectively communicating our concerns to Nick when he was out on leave for a while. She was always just a real joy to deal with.
I never thought I’d be writing a review for a company that managed an apartment I rented, but the good folks at Woodminster really deserve it.
My wife and I will be buying a house in the future, probably in the Bay Area, and when it comes time to do that, I have a pretty good idea of who we’ll be calling… =)

I actually had a deposit with an apartment complex in Emeryville, but after meeting Nick I felt more comfortable living in a nearby property that he managed. He’s accommodating, professional, and quick to respond.

I have just moved out of a house in North Oakland that was managed by Nick and the Woodminster Real Estate Company. I lived in the house for a year and could not have been happier with the experience that Nick helped provide.
From our first meeting, Nick was polite, straight forward and informative. He was accommodating to our schedules and found time for us all to see the house. He spend the time to completely review the lease and made sure that we didn’t have any questions.
Though out the year, Nick did not make his presence known and never bothered our lives. The one time we called him for help with our heating system, Nick acted immediately and had the problem fixed by the time we were home from work. It is this combination of independence and reliability that made Nick’s managing style so enjoyable and effective.
I would strongly recommend pursuing properties through Nick.

Myself and two roommates had the pleasure of Nick as our landlord for a year. He was quick to take action when needed and thorough when going over the lease. He took the time to explain everything and didn’t leave any shady areas.
If you are looking to rent/​buy, based on my experiences, I would go with Nick again.

As a renter, I couldn’t have been happier to meet Nick Drobocky. My husband and I moved into a duplex about 2 years ago and from the get go, we thought Nick was honest, detail oriented and super helpful! Nick is approachable and when we were beginning to consider the possibility of buying, Nick took time out of his day-​late on a Monday I might add-​to give us a quick course in «Home Buying 101», as we like to call it. We had no idea where to start, but Nick helped us get familiar with terms as well as the entire home buying process. When it was time to move out of our duplex, Nick made the process as painless as possible. I would highly recommend him as a landlord and a realtor. Thanks Nick!

I want to be fair and say that my experience with Woodminster Real Estate and Nick Drobocky is two-​fold: 1) as renter and 2) as a property manager
Renter: I rented a property with Woodminster for over two years and have nothing but the BEST to say about Nick Drobocky. He’s friendly, professional, was always quick to return phone calls, answer questions, and even helped let in the cable guy when I was not home. Prior to moving in, he made sure to do a run-​through of our unit to make sure he pointed out any damages that were there beforehand. On top of that, he also gave us helpful advice on making sure we obtained our full security deposit on our old place! I wish had known Nick years ago because he’s the most attentive landlord I’ve ever known. The move out process with painless too. Thanks, Nick!
Property Manager: From start to finish, Nick has a great process down for renting our properties. His rates are reasonable, and he is very professional. He sends great monthly statements, and I can count on his network of professionals to address any problems my renters have.
In summary, I would very much recommend Woodminster Real Estate if you are looking for outstanding service for a property management service. Nick has a very knowledgeable background on renter rights, laws, and general real estate rules. That, combined with his positive personality make for a great combination. Thanks, Nick!

Nick is absolutely fantastic with whom to work! I’ve been working with Nick for over a year, and he found tenants in 3 days for my Oakland Hills property. Not only that, but the tenants were «A-​plus rated» in terms of credit scores! Nick was so efficient, that we also had him manage my wife’s property in Dublin and likewise, he located the perfect tenants in a matter of days at a higher rent than what my wife believed we might secure. On the service side, Nick’s expereience and professionalism cannot be beat! We have called Nick at all time of the day and night and on weekends, and he never fails to respond immediately. Also, he makes working with him so easy. As owners, we have never had to directly manage the tenants; Nick takes care of all calls and service issues, and yet, keeps us FULLY informed! Nick is a consummate professional and yet friendly and so informed! We know in working with Nick that we have a property manager who will never cut corners. We just wish he lived in Southern Cal so he could help us purchase a new home here!

Nick, owner of Woodminster Real Estate Co Inc, is an absolute marvel to work with! I have contracted with Nick over the years to purchase two properties and sell two properties. The thing I like most about working with Nick is the passion he has towards his work blended with an in depth knowledge of the business. Add to that an amazing ability to juggle numerous projects and still make you feel like your transaction is the only one he’s working on. Nick goes the extra mile with his clients and has that amazing above and beyond «Can Do!» attitude that is so very refreshing and helpful. He has built a fortified network of professionals ranging from Inspectors, Electricians, Fence Builders — You name it, Nick’s got a name to go along with your need. Plus, Nick is a really nice guy!