Your Partners in Commercial Real Estate
Our History and Mission
At Yates, Wood & MacDonald, we take pride in our rich history, dating back to 1944, when we first established ourselves as a trusted provider of commercial real estate brokerage and property management services in the Puget Sound region. Over the years, we have built a reputation for our expertise, professionalism, and dedication to serving our clients with excellence. Our mission is straightforward: to provide exceptional services that meet the diverse and complex needs of the commercial and residential real estate industry.
Our Services
At Yates, Wood & MacDonald, we offer a comprehensive range of specialized professional services, exclusively tailored to the Pacific Northwest. From association management, commercial management, and residential management to buy, sell, or lease commercial and apartment real estate properties, we have the expertise to support all your business needs. Our services include:
Association Management
We manage over 50 condominium and planned unit development associations, ranging in size from a dozen to 250 units. As a member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI), we strive to provide high-caliber service, responsiveness, and professionalism to our clients.
Brokerage Services
Our brokerage team of experienced brokers assists clients in all areas of real estate brokerage, including marketing/sales of commercial and apartment properties, leasing commercial space, and buyer and tenant representation. We are proud to be a member of the Commercial Brokers Association (CBA).
Commercial Property Management
We currently provide full-service property management and accounting for retail, office, general commercial, and mixed-use properties. Our team's strengths include keeping pace with market rents, income and expense analysis, and hiring and supervising on-site personnel.
Residential Management
Our residential management team's strengths include keeping pace with market rents, income and expense analysis, and hiring and supervising on-site personnel. We offer leasing and management of single-family homes and condominium units, and are a member of the Rental Housing Association of Puget Sound (RHA).
Why Choose Us
At Yates, Wood & MacDonald, we pride ourselves on our expertise, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships with our clients, and are driven by a strict adherence to honesty and integrity. Our vast network of commercial real estate professionals gives us unparalleled insight, experience, and resources to provide personalized service to help clients make informed real estate decisions.
Poor Management and Unresponsive Services
The reviews for Yates Properties Management Company are overwhelmingly negative. Many reviewers have experienced poor responsiveness, lack of action on concerns, and poor management. Several reviewers have reported issues with break-ins, elevator malfunctions, and unhelpful staff.
Security Concerns and Unresponsive Staff
Some reviewers have experienced break-ins at their units, and despite contacting the company, no action was taken to improve security. Others have reported difficulty in getting a response from staff, even on weekend emergencies.
Disorganized and Unhelpful
Some reviewers have described the company as unorganized, unprofessional, and impossible to get a hold of. Many have reported long waits for responses to concerns, including serious safety issues.
Positive Experiences
Despite the negative reviews, a few reviewers have reported positive experiences. One reviewer, Michael Gross, praised the company's property manager, Benisha, for being creative and responsive. Kevyn Conkle also praised Benisha for being responsive and prompt in addressing requests.

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