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Continuously developing proprietary technology and AI-powered solutions to improve market-level operations and streamline client communications

Growth Through Innovation

Growing through both organic market development and strategic acquisitions to serve investors across diverse markets nationwide

Strategic Expansion

Celebrating the company's vision and values through empowering culture that prioritizes investor success and property performance

Client-First Service

Maintaining high standards of property management while scaling to serve thousands of investors and homeowners

Operational Excellence

Evernest is a national tech-enabled property management company managing over 23,000 single-family and small multifamily properties across 50+ markets. Founded in 2008, the company offers comprehensive real estate services including property management, brokerage, maintenance, and lending solutions for residential rental property investors.

Matthew Whitaker

CEO & Founder

Graham Robinson

President

Spencer Sutton

Co-host & Marketing Leader

Chuck Hattemer

Integration & Growth Leader (from Poplar Homes)

Comprehensive management solutions for single-family houses, condos, and small multifamily buildings including tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting for property investors.

Property Management Services

Full-service brokerage division helping investors buy and sell residential rental properties, providing market expertise and transaction management to build and optimize investment portfolios.

Real Estate Brokerage

In-house and coordinated maintenance solutions for rental properties, offering prompt repairs, preventive maintenance, and vendor management to protect property values and tenant satisfaction.

Maintenance Services

Property improvement and renovation services to help investors upgrade rental properties, increase property values, and maximize rental income potential through strategic improvements.

Renovation Services

Insurance services tailored for rental property investors, helping protect assets and manage risk across single-family and small multifamily property portfolios.

Insurance Solutions

Financing solutions designed for real estate investors, facilitating property acquisitions and portfolio growth through specialized lending products for residential rental properties.

Lending Services

Evernest announced its largest acquisition to date, acquiring tech-enabled property management platform Poplar Homes alongside $15 million in growth-centered funding from LL Funds. The transaction expands Evernest's portfolio to nearly 23,000 units across more than 50 markets and establishes the company as the second-largest tech-enabled property management platform.

Evernest Acquires Poplar Homes; Secures $15 Million in New Funding

Birmingham-based Evernest completed its acquisition of Poplar Homes, bringing approximately 9,000 doors to its portfolio and establishing a West Coast presence for the first time. Poplar co-founder Chuck Hattemer joined Evernest to guide integration and growth initiatives.

Evernest acquires Poplar Homes and $15M in tech-focused funding

Evernest acquired certain assets of Elara, the property management division of Picket Homes, expanding the company's management portfolio to 15,000 homes across more than 35 markets nationwide as part of its ongoing consolidation strategy.

Evernest Acquires Property Management Division of Picket Homes

Evernest was recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for the eighth time in nine years, ranking #1,196 in 2024 and demonstrating consistent growth despite challenging market conditions.

Evernest Ranked #1,196 on Inc. 5000 List

Evernest announced that its property management portfolio exceeded $1.5 billion in total value, reflecting strong growth in both property count and asset quality as the company continues to expand its national footprint through strategic acquisitions and organic growth.

Real Estate Firm Evernest's Management Portfolio Exceeds $1.5 Billion

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Matthew Whitaker founded Evernest in Birmingham, Alabama, when the housing market crash left him with 30 rental properties he couldn't sell. He launched the property management division to rent and maintain the homes, discovering a market need for professional single-family rental management.

Company Founded During Financial Crisis

Evernest expanded beyond Birmingham into Nashville, Tennessee, marking its first major geographic expansion and beginning its journey toward becoming a national property management platform.

Nashville Market Expansion

Evernest added a brokerage division to complement its property management services, enabling the company to offer comprehensive real estate solutions including buying, selling, and managing properties for investors.

Brokerage Division Launch

Evernest's management portfolio surpassed $1.5 billion in value, reflecting significant growth in both property count and the quality of assets under management across multiple markets.

Portfolio Exceeds $1.5 Billion

Evernest acquired Tulsa Property Management, continuing its strategic acquisition strategy to expand into new markets and increase its management portfolio across the United States.

Tulsa Property Management Acquisition

Evernest set an ambitious goal to reach 25,000 homes under management by the end of 2024, signaling continued aggressive growth through both acquisitions and organic expansion.

25,000 Homes Management Goal Set

Evernest was ranked #1,196 on the Inc. 5000 list in 2024, marking the eighth time in nine years the company received this recognition for being one of America's fastest-growing private companies.

Inc. 5000 Recognition (8th Time)

Evernest acquired certain assets of Elara, the property management division of Picket Homes, expanding the company's management portfolio to 15,000 homes across more than 35 markets nationwide.

Picket Homes/Elara Acquisition

Evernest completed its largest acquisition to date, acquiring tech-enabled platform Poplar Homes alongside $15 million in growth-centered funding from LL Funds. This transaction brought approximately 9,000 doors and established Evernest as the second-largest tech-enabled property management platform with 23,000 units across 50+ markets.

Poplar Homes Acquisition & $15M Funding

The Poplar Homes acquisition gave Evernest a presence in six new states, including entry into West Coast markets for the first time, significantly diversifying the company's geographic footprint.

West Coast Market Entry

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