Gribble Real Estate Services, Inc.
Gribble Real Estate Services, Inc. is the premier property management firm dedicated to protecting and maximizing the value of your real estate investments in Boone and Winnebago Counties, Illinois. Based in Loves Park and serving the greater Rockford area, including Machesney Park, Belvidere, and Roscoe, our company combines over two decades of local expertise with a personalized approach to ensure your rental properties thrive.
Our team of professionals, led by Managing Broker Adam Gribble, offers comprehensive management solutions for apartment complexes, single-family homes, condominiums, and townhouses. We understand that being a landlord involves significant responsibility, which is why we handle the day-to-day complexities with ease. From rigorous tenant screening—including credit and background checks—to efficient rent collection and proactive maintenance coordination, we act as a reliable liaison between you and your tenants. Our goal is to keep your units occupied, minimize vacancy rates, and maximize your return on investment while freeing up your time.
We pride ourselves on transparency and trust, providing detailed monthly financial reports and accessible owner portals. Whether you need full-service management or specific marketing assistance, Gribble Real Estate Services delivers cost-effective, hassle-free solutions tailored to your needs. Experience the peace of mind that comes with working with a local team that treats your property as if it were their own.
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8h-16:30
- tuesday: 8h-16:30
- wednesday: 8h-16:30
- thursday: 8h-16:30
- friday: 8h-16:30
- saturday: (closed)
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Trusted Property Management in Rockford
Gribble Real Estate Services, Inc. is a leading property management company based in Loves Park, serving the Rockford area including Boone and Winnebago counties. Led by Principal Agent Adam Gribble, the firm offers comprehensive solutions for apartment complexes, single-family homes, condominiums, and townhouses. The agency combines over two decades of local experience with a personalized approach, acting as a reliable link between property owners and tenants to maximize investment returns and minimize vacancy rates.
Responsiveness and Professional Maintenance
Many clients highlight the agency’s ability to resolve maintenance issues promptly. Tenants frequently praise the staff for being responsive and professional, noting that repairs are often addressed within 24 hours or less. Owner reviews further emphasize the company's dedication to property preservation, citing detailed monthly financial statements, transparent reporting through owner portals, and a network of reliable contractors. This level of care ensures peace of mind for investors who value efficient and thorough management.
Friendly and Helpful Service
The office staff and maintenance team are widely described as friendly, courteous, and helpful. Long-term tenants and property owners appreciate the respectful and kind treatment they receive. Reviews frequently mention the ease of communication and the team's willingness to go the extra mile, such as quickly replacing essential appliances or handling emergencies with care. This commitment to customer service has fostered strong loyalty among those who have had positive experiences with the company.
- Comprehensive property management for various housing types.
- Thorough tenant screening, including credit and background checks.
- Detailed monthly financial reports and owner portal access.
- Timely maintenance and repair coordination.
Transparent Financial Operations
Gribble Real Estate Services prides itself on financial transparency and trust. The company provides clear, itemized statements that outline income and expenses, allowing owners to track their property’s performance easily. By handling complex daily operations, from rent collection to proactive maintenance, the agency aims to relieve owners of stress while ensuring their assets are well-maintained and profitable.
Gribble Real Estate Services, Inc.: Reviews
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Reviews on Google
3,7 out of 5 from 62 reviews
Fantastic experience: We had the pleasure of working with Adam during an emergency situation. Our condo had flooded from a burst pipe and he was very prompt and communicative. After reading the reviews I think people tend to forget that he doesn’t just manage one unit he manages quite a few. We’ve been here for quite awhile and he has been the best landlord we have had. Thank you Adam & Gribble!
Negative experience: After renting from this company for 7 years, our experience was extremely disappointing, especially when it came time to move out. Especially after being long term residents that were never late on rent/ bills, and reported any issues we could not simply fix on our own. We experienced repeated flooding issues in the basement, which we reported. Although the problem was supposedly fixed, the basement flooded again multiple times. During the last incident, the repair person left sewage waste throughout the basement, including on the stairs and walls. We immediately requested that the mess be professionally cleaned, if that was an option. The sewage drain had backed up due to tree roots—not because of anything we had done. We did not hear anything back for four days. Instead of sending someone to clean the sewage, we were later received a text saying we “may have to pay” bill for the sewage company to return because, when I tried to clean up the mess myself, the drain still would not go down. Another sewage worker came, but no cleaning person was ever sent, so I ended up cleaning the sewage contamination myself. The sewage incident happened before I became pregnant, but the flooding was a recurring issue. Knowing this had happened repeatedly, I was very concerned about the possibility of it happening again now that I am pregnant. I did not want to continue living in a home with a history of sewage backups that were not promptly and properly addressed. After 7 years of renting, our entire security deposit was kept, and we were charged additional fees for what we believe were unreasonable move-out charges.These included cleaning an exhaust fan and other cleaning fees, even though I spent weeks deep-cleaning the walls, baseboards, and all of the appliances. I have photos and videos documenting the condition. We paid the additional fees to avoid court time and to be done with them, not because we agreed. Communication was also frustrating. The landlord was condescending toward me and would often communicate only with my fiancée instead of speaking directly to me, even when I was involved in the situation. After being long-term tenants, we expected to be treated with basic respect and professionalism. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. I do not recommend renting from this landlord at all. If you do choose to rent from him, document everything, take photos and videos, and keep all communication and receipts.
Fantastic experience: So Adam Gribble is my NEW landlord (took over for the last property management company of the apartments I live in). The last company did NOT fix things that needed to get fixed. Ever since Adam Gribble took over, he’s already on top of the things that got neglected from the last owners!!!! I am so happy right now. My children and I get a new washer/dryer coming the day after tomorrow, after not having a working unit for over a year!!!! I just put in the maintenance request to him 2 days ago!!! He got on it right away!!I’m so so glad Adam is the new landlord now. I highly recommend renting from him, you can definitely rely on him to get things done
We appreciate your kind words and we take pride in maintaining the properties we manage so that tenants like you are satisfied in their homes. :)
Fantastic experience: I rented from Adam twice. Responsible, rents his properties at a fair price, and always has maintenance done in a timely manner. Recommend renting from him.
Thank you, Todd!
Fantastic experience: I like the showing of the apartment very clean and cute
We're glad you liked it, and we appreciate your interest. Thank you for the feedback!
Fantastic experience: Was there for a year and had to leave due to personal family circumstances. Otherwise I would have never left. Best apartment I have stayed at. Great communication, location, and people! Would definitely recommend!!
Thank you Pedro. We loved having you! Please reach out if there is anything we can assist with in the future.
Fantastic experience: Great company to work with. Never had issues with the company and maintenance issues were resolved in a timely manner.
Thank you for the feedback, James. We appreciate it!
Fantastic experience: I’m a very low key tenant and have been at the same property for 5+ years now and have no complaints! The very few things that needed to be replaced due to normal wear and tear were done so same day if not the next! Mary in the office is OUTSTANDING and is always on top of EVERYTHING!!!! I’m very thankful for this management and being so understanding and kind!!
Thank you for the feedback, Jessica. We appreciate your kind words!
Positive experience: Adam and his office staff at Gribble Real Estate are friendly, helpful and respond in a timely manner. Their maintenance guys are professional and get the job done.
Thank you, Lil. We enjoy having you with us!
Fantastic experience: After my experience with my previous landlord this experience has been peaceful and stress free. No unnecessary hastles. We have had EVERYTHING fixed that we asked for very promptly. The staff have treated us with grace. We are thankful.
We appreciate your kind words, Peter!
Fantastic experience: My family and I have had a great experience renting through Gribble. Any time we’ve ever needed anything, their team has always been kind and timely, which is very appreciated. I definitely recommend them!
We appreciate you taking the time to give us a review. Thanks, Mike!
Negative experience: DO NOT RENT FROM HERE… They take money from your security deposit after you move out without saying anything. They look for every single little things in the property after you move out to take your security deposit. THEY EVEN CHARGED ME PET PENALTY FEE because of some scratches on the doors, even though I don’t have a pet and never had one. And even the scratches have been there since the move in. I sent them the pictures I took but they ignored it. They give you damage report check list when you move in but that is pointless. They make up reasons out of the check list to take away your security deposit.
It seems that there is a need for clarification. No funds were deducted from your security deposit “without saying anything”. We sent a statement and your refund check to the forwarding address you provided within the appropriate timeframe as is standard procedure. On your statement we itemized charges for cleaning and carpet cleaning(as stated would be charged in your lease), an unauthorized pet fee and maintenance related to repairs that were beyond normal wear and tear, and were clearly damages from a pet clawing at the door frame to get in the door. Those are the scratches that you are referring to being there before you moved in, yet they were NOT noted on your move in check list, which you did turn in with other items noted on it. As you were told at the time of move in, the checklist was to be used for notation of current damage existing and would be used upon move out. It is odd that you wouldn’t note deep scratches in the door frame if the damage existed at that time. There are no “made up” reasons. Unfortunately, photos sent to us AFTER you’ve moved out and the damage has been done are not adequate. We hope that you are happy in your new home and wish you the best in the future. Please feel free to reach out to our office if you need further clarification.
Fantastic experience: Just want to acknowledge the staff at Gribble! By far the best rental place I ever had…from the manager to the maintenance staff…Communication is great with questions or concerns. Mr.Reggie maintenance is very nice and good at what he do. Just would like to say thank you for the great experience renting for this company!!!!!
Thank you, Whitney. We appreciate you taking the time to give us a review. Best of luck in your new home!
Negative experience: Ok. Where do I start. I moved in my place under Gribble Real Estate in April of 2021. I had to clean the over twice,the carpet downstairs leading upstairs to the main floor smell and continued to smell like cat urine. I've had to call them so many times threw out the year about rodants in my house and walls. The sent someone out a couple of times. Every time it rained really heavy my carpet downstairs was soaking wet. They would send someone out to soak up the water and leave their equipment there running for over 72 hours but told me no as far as helping me with my electric bill. Whenever it got really cold during the winter my pipes for the bathtub would freeze and I had to find somewhere else to shower and made me turn up my heat and have my fan running towards the pipe that froze and never offered anything on my gas bill. There was times especially when I was told I have to move due to the owner of the condo wanted to sell Gribble Real Estate was very rude and snappy. I was there for 3 years and the lawyer told me I was supposed to be notified 120 days before since she was not renewing my lease. Every thing was threw text messages not certified mail. Not professional at all. In the beginning I liked them but as the years went on the smart reply and attitude wasn't nesssaery. Things happen for a reason and I will never do business with them.
Fantastic experience: I have entrusted my property to this management company for two years now, and their professionalism and dedication is impressive. From the initial onboarding process to the ongoing management of my property, they have consistently exceeded my expectations. One of the standout qualities of this management company is their attention to detail. They meticulously handle every aspect of property management, from finding and screening tenants to handling maintenance and financial matters. Their thoroughness gives me peace of mind knowing that my property is in capable hands. Communication is another area where they excel. They keep me informed every step of the way, providing regular updates on property performance, maintenance issues, and financial statements through their owner portal. Whenever I have a question or concern, they are always responsive. They conduct thorough inspections upon request. Their network of reliable contractors ensures that repairs are completed promptly and to a high standard. Their financial management is transparent and efficient. I appreciate the detailed monthly statements that outline income and expenses, making it easy to track the financial performance of my property. Overall, I highly recommend this property management company to any property owner looking for a professional and reliable partner. Their commitment to excellence and their personalized approach to property management set them apart from the rest. With them at the helm, I know that my property is in the best possible hands.
Positive experience: Whenever I have called or messaged, I've gotten replies back in a reasonable time frame, always nice,polite, and professional. I also have rented from them and had no problems and would rent from them again.
We appreciate your feedback. Give us a call next time you are considering a move. :)
Fantastic experience: Friendly staff
Thank you, Demetrius. We love catching up with you every month!
Fantastic experience: I use them to manage a couple of my rentals. Good honest folks
Thank you, Ravi. We appreciate you!
Negative experience: I would stay away from this company, they are hard to get a hold of and don’t have a voicemail! Also they wouldn’t rent to us because we had a total of 6 people but I only had my one son part time and he claims it was a city ordinance well if it was I think my landlord would have told us to move out also we would have probably only lived there for one year as we are saving up money to buy a house but in the meantime we wanted something a little bigger, we would have been approved if there was not a total of 6 people.
We are in the office M-F from 8am-4:30pm and we have always had voicemail. We are always happy to help, however we do have to abide by city ordinances. We hope you were able to find accommodations that better suited your needs.
Negative experience: DO NOT RENT FROM HERE. No issues with the unit itself but Adam is always out of the office which makes him near impossible to reach. Move out time came and we offered to do the walk through with him. He declined because he wanted to do it by himself. He made up reasons to keep as much of the security deposit as possible. He charged us for things that we listed as an issue BEFORE WE MOVED IN. Specifically when we moved in the smoke alarm batteries were low and beeping at 6am the first day we moved in. Ours were in good condition when we moved out. I brought this up to him and he simply said “I don’t know how long batteries last”. If you have any other option at all I would use that otherwise you should look forward to losing most of your security deposit.
Negative experience: I rented a property from him, he try To get me out the property with a month notice since we were on a month to month basis even though his own contract said between November and march we couldn’t moved out, so we stayed there till march, once it was time to give the house back he keap the entire deposit the house was clean and only wear and tear from us living there almos 3 years, he charge me over 500 for cleaning services, he even charge me for the door stopper on the back of the doors, and 1 lightbulb that was missing, really petty, make sure you do your last walk through with him, other wise he will rob you of your deposit.
Negative experience: Adam is the worst. Rents houses with lots of problems and no interest in fixing them. Basically a mouthpiece for his daddy who owns the company.
Fantastic experience: Good communication, quik response ...
Negative experience: Adam Gribble was condescending rude and unprofessional. Having to communicate with him was like dealing with a stubborn child. He tried to call me a liar when the reality was he can't keep his information in order. Him or his people showed up multiple times without 24h notice. 14 day repair period means nothing to them. In a emergency the emergency number is useless. He has no respect for the renters or the landlord renter relationship.
Fantastic experience: Loved my condo best experience renting a place in my life. Great at communicating and making sure things are taken care of on there property. I recommend this company to everyone I speak with.
Fantastic experience: Great bar. Lots of fun.
Fantastic experience: I reached out to Adam for some advice on a rental property. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: I have worked with Adam for the past 4.5 years. I have always been provided with exceptional care. Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Adam and his team are the best property managers we have worked with. They're responsive, honest, and treat both tenants and owners with respect. Issues are inevitable, but the way the Gribble folks deal with them sets them apart.
Thank you, Greg. We appreciate doing business with you!
Negative experience: Adam Gribble is the biggest thief long story short !
Negative experience: Adam is about money. Getting things fixed is impossible or getting accused for other neighbors problems is common place. Common slumlord take the money and never maintain property.
Fantastic experience: Adam and his team are professional and courteous. After working with several other less reputable firms in the area I can unequivocally say that Gribble Real Estate Services is the best property management company in the area.
Fantastic experience: Muy serviciales!!
Negative experience: No problems with the property but he trumped up expenses to keep our deposit and tried to add things on our credit 3 years later
Fantastic experience: I have worked with Adam Gribble and the team at Gribble Real Estate Services for the last several years. They have managed my portfolio of apartment buildings, and did so very well. Tenant issues were always handled fairly, and in a timely manner. Vacancies were rare, and whenever we had one, it was quickly filled. Communication has always been great. Monthly detailed statements and records were always provided in a timely manner. I've worked with many property managers over the years, and I can easily say that Gribble Real Estate Services is the gold standard!
Positive experience: Rented my apartment from them. Studio, good condition. It was worth my 1yr lease with this company.
Positive experience: Very little problems. But getting things replaced was a pain.
Positive experience: Very nice and kind people.
Fantastic experience: If I had to do it all again. I would rather deal with Adam Gribble. He always been professional. Maintenance issues were always handled very quickly . Every maintenance issue was dealt with in 24hours or a whole lot less . I would recommend him to everyone looking for a home.
Fantastic experience: The staff is super nice and always takes care of maintenance issues right away! Obviously the negative review from Review man is only 1 persons experience who obviously left the rental property in bad shape or owed money. Possibly pet damage to carpet? Expensive to fix! In my opinion, and this is just my opinion, I've not heard bad reviews unless a tenant gets into a sticky situation by either 1- financial troubles owing money or 2- damage to property by children or pets (yes, Im a pet owner) or 3-both. So, there is always more than 1 side to a version of the truth. No complaints here
Negative experience: Do NOT use this property management company! Adam Gribble is hands down the most unprofessional person I have ever worked with and is a slumlord who does not fix issues with his rentals. He was condescending, rude and borderline abusive to my wife and I when we worked with him in 2017. He is a slimeball who will screw you over in every way he can and will take your deposit even when you leave the unit in pristine condition, better than it was handed to us to begin with! I think his attitude is overcompensating for other departments he is “lacking” in, because this guy is a complete douchebag. Consider yourself warned!
Fantastic experience: Good people to work with straight forward always came when there was an issue highly recommend
Negative experience: I had the worst experience with a realtor named Adam. He was very rude and very offensive. I felt like he judged me from the moment he saw me, mind you I have a very good job and work ethic, so I probably make more money than him. Renting a house with this real estate agency is not a way to go. They need to put more professional people in their Establishment if they want to rent or sell property.
Positive experience: Applied for a condo through Gribble Real Estate, i didn't end up getting because a more qualified candidate meet the standards but i really appreciated that Adam was willing to talk with me and answer all my questions. Very friendly and pleasant staff! It all worked out I got a place almost identical with a better backyard with a different management company.
Fantastic experience: The above comment was obviously written by one of our disgruntled tenants, who by our direction to Adam, was served a notice to vacate. We have always found Adam Gribble to be extremely professional, courteous and prompt. We highly recommend Adam as a real estate/property manager for any future needs you may have.
Negative experience: Adam Gribble is a condescending turd. I was looking to purchase a home and would have consider Gribble as a buyer's agent, but this guy's haughty nature turned me off.
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