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About Us

Meet the Team

With over 29 years of Real Estate experience, Pioneer 1 Realty’s property management team provides exceptional service.

We take care of your real estate investment and always be in communication with you to ensure that our partnership will be one of assurance, confidence and peace of mind. 

We are a full service property management company that handles everything from A to Z. 

  • Complete up to date rental analysis to ensure correct pricing strategy. 
  • Setup Zoom/phone appointment to discuss the strategy. 
  • Marketing program, professional photos, etc. 
  • Thorough tenant screening to ensure the best possible tenant for your investment. Includes: credit check, criminal background check, rental references, employment verification, etc. 
  • Timely rent collection. 
  • Ensures timely maintenance coordination. 
  • Owner rental disbursements.
  • Bi-annual inspection of your investment with a report that includes photos, virtual tour emailed to you. 

We are always available to your clients, we are easy to get a hold of and we will take care of your investment. 

Chato Castillo
Chato Castillo Broker / Owner

Chato Castillo is the Broker/Owner of Pioneer 1 Realty, Inc. that provides property management services. He has been doing this since the year 2000 and currently has hundreds of properties in his property management portfolio. Chato has clients that are based in Dallas but also caters to clients all throughout the United States as well as International clients. Half of his portfolio are overseas investors from Australia, Japan, Canada, Egypt, Singapore and Hong Kong. One of the things that helps Chato with his domestic clients as well as his international clients is his 29+ years of experience in this field. With his domestic clients, he has to make sure all accounting is accurate and true and provides 1099s for rental income purposes. For his international clients, he has to make sure they have all the proper IRS forms to comply with FIRPTA IRS rules. Dealing with clients all over the world, one of the most important things that he has learned is to provide exceptional service to all clients whether they have 1 property or 50 properties.

CESAR SOTELO
CESAR SOTELO Property Manager

Cesar serves as a dedicated property manager at Pioneer 1 Realty, where he meticulously oversees various facets of property management operations. With a keen eye for detail, he ensures seamless tenant move-ins and move-outs, fostering positive experiences for all involved. Cesar diligently keeps track of payments for HOA fees, utilities, and contractor services to maintain current and accurate financial records. Cesar diligently follows up on late rent payments and efficiently coordinates eviction proceedings when necessary. Moreover, Cesar plays a vital role in lease management, overseeing renewals and conducting inspections in alignment with lease agreements, contributing to the smooth functioning of rental operations under his purview.

MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR
JAZMIN SANCHEZ MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR

Jazmin handles all maintenance related requests. Communicating with vendors, making appt with tenants and ensuring a timely process.

DIEGO PADILLA
Edwin De Paz LEASING COORDINATOR

Edwin handles creation of new leases, renewal leases communicating with tenants and potential tenants.