Westco was started in 1981 by Lee Band and Ken Warkentin using the DBA Brand & Associates Real Estate. They began a two person office selling real estate and managing small properties. In the ensuing years, their business expanded to include large apartment projects and commercial properties. In 1988, they incorporated, changing the name to Westco Equities, Inc.

Lee Brand... is a Certified Property Manager (C.P.M.) with over 20 years experience in the business. He is a licensed real estate broker and licensed general contractor (B-1) with over 25 years experience in property management. Ken Warkentin is a licensed real estate broker with over 25 years experience in property management.

For the past 15 years, Westco has steadily expanded their business without compromising the necessary integrity and control of their property portfolio. They have formed affiliate companies to enhance the quality of service to their clients.

Westco Construction was formed to improve their capability to complete major rehabilitation work and new construction. They have completed several large apartment rehabilitation jobs for tax credit projects throughout the state of California. They are currently completing a new 110 unit apartment complex in Kerman, California.

Today, Westco employees approximately 150 employees. They manage a diversified portfolio of properties throughout Central California including approximately 3,000 residential units. Their affiliate companies do job projects throughout California.

Westco is a full service property management company. They serve a geographic area in Central California form Bakersfield to Modesto. They have state of the art computer systems and software designed to deliver comprehensive, easy to read financial reports. Property owners are provided detailed, weekly reports showing the management of their properties. With the expertise in property management and construction services, Westco can provide proven cost control methods including preventative maintenance programs to reduce operating costs. Westco also offers aggressive, innovative marketing for it's properties.

Westco manages a diversified portfolio of properties including the following:

• Apartments

• Office and Retail Buildings

• REO's and Receiverships

• Mobile Home Parks

• Associations

• Single family homes

They are a proven management team serving the San Joaquin Valley for many years. They are results orientated and know the bottom line on every property they manage.

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