What Kind of Landlords We Are 🌻 Why We Keep It Local, Real, and Respectful

People often ask why we do not turn our homes over to a big property management company to save time or stress. The answer is simple. We care about the people who live in and visit our homes. We are not a corporate company. When you message us, you are talking to real people right here in Greensboro. You are talking to Joy or Eric, not an outsourced manager. We know every home, every guest, and every vendor we work with.

We Listen and Learn

We listen to guests, tenants, and our trusted vendors. If our cleaning team notices something that needs attention, we fix it. If a guest has feedback, we respond. We build long-term relationships with local partners like Simply Organized and Clean and NG Plumbing because they care about the same things we do: communication, craftsmanship, and community.

When a vendor stops meeting those standards, we are not afraid to make a change. Doing what is right matters more than doing what is easy.

Respect Goes Both Ways

We expect communication that is respectful, kind, and collaborative. We host and rent homes with care and expect that same care in return.

If someone communicates with hostility, constant accusations, or language that feels like preparation for legal action, we take that seriously. We are real people, not a faceless corporation with an in-house legal department. We reserve the right to decline future stays or not renew a lease, even if rent is paid on time and the home is cared for, when communication feels threatening or adversarial.

We make mistakes sometimes. When we do, we own them, apologize, and make it right. We can also change our minds when we learn something new. What we will not do is live under the constant threat of a lawsuit for being human.

We love hosting respectful guests and responsible tenants who understand that communication and kindness make all the difference.

Why Small Matters

Most rental homes in Greensboro are managed by large companies that handle hundreds of properties. According to DoorLoop’s 2024 Property Management Industry Report, about 35 percent of property management firms manage between 101 and 500 units, and many managers are responsible for 50 to 100 doors each on their own.

We are intentionally different. We manage a small number of homes so we can stay close to the people who choose to live or stay in them. We do not measure success by the number of doors we manage, but by the relationships we build and the quality we maintain.

Why Reviews and Real Communication Matter

Reviews are not just ratings to us. They are real stories that show how we treat people and how we care for our homes. Every review helps future guests and tenants understand what makes our spaces different. It also helps us grow, improve, and stay visible among a sea of corporate listings.

Our Promise

We commit to:

  • Maintaining homes that are clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully cared for.

  • Responding quickly and directly, without layers of middle management.

  • Supporting local businesses and paying them fairly.

  • Treating every guest and tenant as a person, not a number.

  • Taking threats or hostility seriously and choosing peace over conflict.

  • Admitting when we are wrong and learning as we go.

We are proud to be real, American-based, local hosts who care deeply about the homes we manage and the people who choose to stay in them. That is who we are, and that is how we will keep doing business. 🌻

Joy Watson

Ivy and Ellie's Mom. Domestic Engineer and lifelong learner.

Owner/Broker in Charge at Joy Watson Real Estate

Short Term Rental Property Management at Watsucker Llc

Former Former Broker at eXp Realty

Former Real estate broker at Coldwell Banker Advantage

Former EC Teacher at Gillespie Park Elementary

Former Exceptional Children's Teacher (EC Teacher) at Andrews High School EC

Former Teacher's Assistant at Grimsley High School

Former Front desk at Greensboro YMCA

Former Teacher's Aide at FUSD Sechrist Elementary school

Studied Education at Guilford College

Studied Education at Greensboro College

Went to West Henderson High

Went to Ramsay High School (Birmingham, Alabama)

Studied Master Gardener Certification at University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

Lives in Greensboro, North Carolina

In a relationship with Eric Hunsucker

https://JoyWatsonRealEstate.com
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