Winwood Properties, a real estate management company, (also operates under the name MD Realty Services) was established in the fall of 2002. The company was formed to manage apartment properties in northeast Ohio. Winwood Properties currently operates 9 (nine) properties in Lakewood, Ohio, 1 (one) apartment community in Parma Heights, Ohio and 2 (two) properties in Cleveland, Ohio. Winwood Properties is focused on providing a quality living experience for the residents while providing excellent management and oversight of the properties for the owners.

With any business relationship the most important factor is communication. While the mechanics of performing the job at hand is vital, frequent and clear communication amongst all parties is essential to meeting and exceeding goals successfully. We pride ourselves on following up, returning phone calls and returning e-mails in a very timely manner.

The overall focus is to increase the value of your investment by maximizing income and minimizing expenses. A balance of cost/benefit analysis and resident satisfaction and retention is essential to meeting your goals.

Martin A. Davidson, Principal

Mr. Davidson brings a unique background to Winwood Properties. He is involved in marketing and leasing operations as well as communicating with owners of properties under management and prospective management. He is responsible for the day to day operations of the business including: managing maintenance staff, contractors, accounting and procurement as well as interacting with residents, vendors, suppliers and financial institutions.

Prior to forming Winwood Properties Mr. Davidson founded and operated Mica Homes, Inc., a residential home building company. He built for sale homes in Geauga County, Ohio, which involved site selection, project finance, land acquisition, design, general contracting and sales.

Prior to founding Mica Homes, Mr. Davidson worked with a regional shopping center developer, Paran Management Company, providing leasing and marketing for 20 shopping centers comprising over 2.5 million square feet of leasable space. Mr. Davidson served as Vice President and General Manager for E.B. Brown Opticians, a 42-store optical chain with annual sales exceeding $15 million. As vice president, Mr. Davidson managed and supervised more than 200 sales associates, regional managers, store managers, human resources, manufacturing and administrative personnel. His numerous accomplishments with E.B. Brown include structuring a new sales incentive program that resulted in 6% successive annual sales increases. Additionally, he identified new store locations and executed the planning, design, construction and merchandising of over 30 new and existing stores.

Since forming Winwood Properties Mr. Davidson has led the physical transformation of the properties currently under management. Under his leadership, over $1.000,000 in capital improvements were undertaken resulting in increased occupancy and value of the properties.

Other

• Licensed as a Real Estate Broker in the state of Ohio.
• Executive member on board of trustees for a non profit housing agency providing housing for seniors and developmentally challenged individuals.
• Bachelor of Arts - Kent State University - Kent, Ohio