40+ years of Texas real estate — built on personal accountability, integrity, and a commitment to every client.
John Gilchrist is a Texas-licensed Realtor Associate and property manager with Gilchrist & Company — a firm with more than 40 years of trusted real estate service across DFW and Central Texas. Born and raised in Dallas and a graduate of the University of Texas, John has deep roots in the communities he serves. He manages every property himself, bringing personal accountability that most firms simply cannot offer.
John handles the process — marketing your property, screening applicants using proven criteria, handling lease administration, and coordinating maintenance. John and team make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
The result is boutique, hands-on service backed by the technology and systems of a property management firm. Property owners get an experienced professional who knows their property, knows their tenants, and treats every decision like it's his own money on the line.
From marketing your property to placing qualified tenants, John and team handle every step of the process.
Listings syndicated through AppFolio to Zillow, Realtor.com, and major Texas rental platforms — with social media and Facebook advertising driving additional qualified leads to your property.
Every applicant is evaluated against time-tested criteria — income verification, eviction history, credit, and landlord references — before John personally reviews and approves. You only see qualified candidates.
Professional lease preparation, execution, and renewals. Every document handled thoroughly to protect the property owner's interests and ensure compliance from move-in to move-out.
Maintenance requests handled promptly with trusted local contractors. Strong vendor relationships mean no repair markups — repairs pass through at cost. John and team follow every job to completion.
No management fees during vacancy. No repair markups. Negotiable rates based on your portfolio. Online rent collection through AppFolio with timely disbursements and full financial reporting. Contact John for current pricing.
You see every lead, update, and decision. John and team keep you in the loop on your investment — no surprises, no guessing. Full transparency through the AppFolio owner portal.
Gilchrist & Company actively manages properties across North Texas and Central Texas, serving property owners and tenants in communities throughout the Dallas–Austin corridor.
"John combines boutique, highly personalized attention with the technology, systems, and AI-driven efficiencies typically associated with much larger firms. He is proactive, responsive, detail-oriented, and consistently focused on protecting owner assets while maximizing long-term value. What truly separates John from other property managers in the Dallas–Austin corridor is his ability to deliver both strong relationships and modern operational excellence."
"I've been using Gilchrist & Co for property management for almost 2 years now and they are extremely professional, responsive and generally on top of all aspects of helping to manage a rental portfolio. I highly recommend them!"
"This is the best property manager I have ever worked with. So many PMs can be useless. John is the real deal."