About Watson Realty Property Management Gainesville Office
Watson Realty Property Management Gainesville Office is the Gainesville branch of Watson Property Management, which opened its first office in 1970 and manages rental homes and apartment complexes in Florida and Southeast Georgia.
In their words: “We approach every task professionally, legally, and ethically.”
Review summary: Reviewers often praise a helpful, quick property manager, though some report problems with repairs and applications.
Years in business from the company's website: “Since our first office opened its doors in 1970, Watson Property Management has grown into one of the most recognizable property management companies in the region.”
Written by our team from the company's Google listing and website.
What we checked
- Google listing open, checked October 2026
- Manages rentals for other owners (our property-manager check)
- Website read on November 4, 2026
- Newest Google review: June 13, 2025
Not checked by us
- Florida license records (coming soon)
- Memberships: taken from the company's website
- Fees and contract terms: ask for a written quote
- Insurance
- Service quality beyond Google reviews
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At a glance
Property types
- Rental homes
- Apartment complexes
Services
- Property management
- Tenant screening
- Leasing
- Business acquisition services
Areas served
- Gainesville
- Jacksonville
- Orlando
- Port St. Lucie
- Southeast Georgia
From the company's website, checked November 4, 2026.
How they work with owners
- NARPM member (says its website)
- “Watson Property Management is a member of the National Association of Residential Property Managers® (NARPM).” Source
- NARPM CRMC company (says its website)
- “We’re recognized as a Certified Residential Management Company® (CRMC)—the NARPM’s highest designation and a gold standard in the industry.” Source
Copied word for word from the company's website, read November 4, 2026. Memberships are as the company states them; we have not checked them with the association.
Office and hours
4516 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours from Google. Call ahead to confirm.
Google rating
Topics reviewers mention
- Tenant placement 12
- Renting experience 12
- Maintenance issues 6
- Issue resolution 5
- Quick response 4
- Periodic inspections 3
- Home rental 2
- Polite staff 2
- Vendor contact 2
- Situation response time 2
Source: Google. Newest review June 13, 2025. We show counts only, never review text. Read the reviews on Google
Questions about Watson Realty Property Management Gainesville Office
Where is Watson Realty Property Management Gainesville Office located?
Watson Realty Property Management Gainesville Office's office is at 4516 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606.
How long has Watson Realty Property Management Gainesville Office been in business?
Since 1970, about 56 years. Its website says: “Since our first office opened its doors in 1970, Watson Property Management has grown into one of the most recognizable property management companies in the region.”
How much does Watson Realty Property Management Gainesville Office charge?
Watson Realty Property Management Gainesville Office does not publish its fees on its website. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges.
Which areas does Watson Realty Property Management Gainesville Office serve?
Its website lists Gainesville, Jacksonville, Orlando, Port St. Lucie and Southeast Georgia.
What does Watson Realty Property Management Gainesville Office manage?
Property types: rental homes and apartment complexes. Services: property management, tenant screening, leasing and business acquisition services. From the company's website.
Is Watson Realty Property Management Gainesville Office a NARPM member?
Watson Realty Property Management Gainesville Office's website says so: “Watson Property Management is a member of the National Association of Residential Property Managers® (NARPM).” NARPM is the National Association of Residential Property Managers. We have not checked this with NARPM.
What do Google reviewers say about Watson Realty Property Management Gainesville Office?
Watson Realty Property Management Gainesville Office has a 4.1 rating from 75 Google reviews. Reviewers often praise a helpful, quick property manager, though some report problems with repairs and applications.
How do I get a quote from Watson Realty Property Management Gainesville Office?
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