What Makes Us Unique.
About Bratty and Bluhm
Let us take the stress and worry out of managing your rental property. We have long standing relationships with maintenance personnel and extensive knowledge of construction, zoning, and repairs that helps owners make the most cost efficient and best decisions regarding the care and maintenance of their property. Bill and Helen Bluhm, Owners’ of Bratty and Bluhm Property Management, take pride in assisting owners to achieve their real estate goals with 40+ years experience in real estate and property management. Their knowledge of the local real estate and rental market, and the methods used to advertise your property provide the ability to draw and screen quality tenants. Voted “Business of the Year” by Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce 2017.
Our Services
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Let us take the stress and worry out of managing your rental property. We have long standing relationships with maintenance personnel and extensive knowledge of construction, zoning, and repairs that helps owners make the most cost efficient and best decisions regarding the care and maintenance of their property. Voted "Business of the Year" by Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce 2017.
TENANT PLACEMENT
We market your property, screen tenant applicants, draw up the lease, and provide you with a thorough property management packet to set you up for successful management of your rental property.
RENTAL PRICE ANALYSIS
We provide an annual market analysis to owners to assure that rents are at market price.
ONLINE PAYMENTS
For our clients, we provide direct deposit capablities in order to assure your rental income arrives at your bank as quickly as possible! For our tenants, online rent payment is available through your tenant portal to keep you from being late!
Meet the Team
Bill Bluhm
Broker #01075634
E-mailBill brings 45+ years of experience as a full-time real estate agent and broker to the table. While founding and running a property management company, may seem like alot for anyone, Bill has also managed to sell real estate as a Top Producer for Sotheby's International Realty. He is an expert in finance and negotiation and will continue to be a valuable consultant even after the deal has closed. Though his clients are a top priorty for Bill, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family, as well as mentoring his children in the real estate business!
Helen Bluhm
Owner DRE#01872995
E-mail831-372-6400 ext. 2
Helen has an uncanny ability to find the perfect home to meet her client’s needs. With a special knack for seeing and conveying the potential of a piece of property, her clients benefit from insights that are not always obvious to the untrained eye. A licensed realtor and trained and experienced interior designer who designed model homes in Texas, her expert staging helps market your home. A Pacific Grove native, who has lived here 41 years and raised her family here, she has a wealth of knowledge about the schools and benefits of Peninsula living. She is co-owner of the highly-regarded and well-established Bratty and Bluhm Property Management. She has worked in the real estate industry since 1983 and has the distinction of selling over 1,500 homes in a three year period.
Brandi Bluhm
Operations Manager | Broker Associate DRE#01876835
E-mailBrandi is a Pacific Grove native and loves being a part of the family business. Her expertise lies in designing and implementing systems to support our clients and the company. Brandi has 10 years of Real Estate experience and recently earned her California Broker’s License. She brings a wealth of knowledge from her previous roles as a Faculty Research Associate at the Naval Postgraduate School and as a Recruiter at Google and Microsoft. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from the University of San Diego and a Master’s Degree in Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School.
Chandler Bluhm
Property Manager | Broker Associate DRE#02012679
E-mail831-372-6400 ext. 3
Born and raised in Pacific Grove, Chandler has grown up in the real estate industry. Succeeding, Bill and Helen Bluhm in the family business, he has developed a strong knowledge of property management over the years. After graduating with a B.S. in Business Marketing at CSU Chico, Chandler decided to move back to his hometown, acquire his Real Estate Broker's License, and follow in his Father's footsteps of Managing and Selling Residential Real Estate. Chandler brings a positive attitude to the business, and like his father, is always willing to go above and beyond for his clients!
Peggy Smith
Administrative Assistant
E-mail831-372-6400 ext. 4
Peggy has lived in Pacific Grove since 1983, raised her four sons there and knows the community from the ground up. Active in school, church and community activities for 25 years, she can answer most questions about living in Pacific Grove from the perspective of a local resident. Peggy started in real estate in 2002 and learned the ropes as an administrative assistant to a top-producing broker in Pacific Grove. She subsequently earned her real estate license and a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES) designation from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).