Comprehensive Marketing & Advertising
For each day your property is vacant, that’s money out of your pocket. Professional management costs are easily offset by shorter vacancy times. Experienced property managers fill vacancies faster. Your property is advertised on high traffic websites. A professional “For Rent” yard sign adds exposure to capture drive-by prospective tenants. We respond promptly to inquiries and advise prospective tenants on details about the property.
Prior to marketing and advertising your rental property, we also advise you in two important areas:
- Setting a competitive monthly rental rate based on a comprehensive analysis of property condition, upgrades, school districts, location and access to transportation, and area rental market rates.
- Getting your home ready to rent faster, by providing recommendations and guidance on how to make your property rent-ready.
Thorough Tenant Screening & Selection
Placing the wrong tenant can quickly cost you what you save in professional management fees. Every tenant application is evaluated based on credit, criminal background, employment verification and residency/rental history. Thorough screening complies with all applicable laws, including Fair Housing and Fair Credit Reporting Act.
When a qualified tenant is found, the lease is signed and a move-in condition assessment of the rental property is conducted with the approved tenant.
Full-Service Leasing
As your leasing agent, we handle the lease signing with an approved tenant, using a professionally prepared lease, and ensure that all proper contracts are executed correctly. During lease signing, the tenant also receives an education that will assist in preserving your property’s value.
Finally, the leasing agent and approved tenant conduct a walk-through to document conditions. This important walk-through assists in accurately assessing any changes in conditions when the tenant moves out.
Timely Rent Collection
Rent is collected every month and deposited into your account by the 15th of each month. We are extremely diligent in collecting rent through a systematic, timely process.
Tenants are offered a variety of ways to pay rent. In addition, each tenant is treated respectfully and fairly, as we feel a positive relationship with a tenant leads to timely rent payments as well as better care for your property.
Regular Evaluations
Professional evaluations of your property both inside and out are beneficial to ensure tenants are complying with the terms of their lease and to assess property conditions.
We will conduct move-in, fall and spring inspections, and move-out evaluations. Documentation and photographs from these evaluations assist in determining needed maintenance and repairs maintain your home’s value and avoid more costly repairs if left unattended.
Cost-Effective, Reliable Maintenance
Maintenance is a necessary expense in property management, and the return on your investment can be significantly impacted without timely, cost-effective repairs and upkeep. In the end, you’ll save time and money and ensure repairs are done in a professional manner, by trustworthy maintenance personnel.
We have an extensive network of contractors and vendors to handle property maintenance and repair work.
Comprehensive Accounting
The goal of property management services is to maximize your income and minimize your expenses. To keep track of your income and expenses we use a centralized accounting system. This all-inclusive accounting and reporting system, backed with itemized statements and tax documentation, keeps all your property management financial information organized in one place.