A complete list of what we offer:

 

Evaluate the property and determine an accurate rental rate

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• Offer recommendations on repairs and cosmetic improvements that maximize monthly rent while providing good ROI.

• Gather data on rental rates in the area and work with owners to determine the optimal rental rate. Rent research will vary, but should include looking at the recently rented comparables according to size and type.

• Discuss with owners the pros and cons of different policies such as accepting pets, allowing smoking etc.

Market the property for rent

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•  Prepare home for rent by cleaning 

•  Advertising using a wide array of mediums tailored to the property including:

                 Paid and free rental listing websites, Signs, MLS & more

 

• Work with other realtors to prospective renters, 

• Field calls from prospects for questions and viewings, 

• Meet prospective tenants for showings

• Provide prospective tenants with rental applications that are legally compliant with fair housing laws

Tenant Screening and Selection

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• potential tenants: verify identity, income, credit history, rental history, etc.

• Grade tenant according to predefined tenant criteria

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Tenant Move In

• Draw up leasing agreement

• Review lease guidelines with tenant regarding things like rental payment terms and required property maintenance

• Ensure all agreements have been properly executed

• Perform detailed move-in inspection with the tenant 

• Have tenants sign a report verifying the condition of the property prior to move-in.

• Collect deposit for move in

Rent collection

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• Receive/collect rent

• Managing late payments

• Sending out pay or quit notices

• Enforcing late fees

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Inspections

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• Perform periodic inspections for repair needs, safety hazards, code violations, lease violations, etc.

• Send owner periodic reports on the condition of the property

Financial services

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• Documentation of expenses 

• Maintain all historical records (paid invoices, leases, inspection reports, warranties, etc.)

• Provide monthly cash-flow statements which offer a detailed breakdown of income and itemized expenses

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Maintenance, Repairs, and Remodeling

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• Provide and oversee an in-house maintenance crew

• Preventative maintenance to identify and deal with repair needs

• Maintain outdoor areas (if small areas use our own crew, if larger areas subcontract to reputable companies)

  • Leaf and snow removal

  • Landscaping

• Larger renovation or rehab projects

  • Provide recommendations on how the project can maximize rental income.

  • Prepare cost estimates

Tenant Move Out
 

• Inspect unit and fill out a report on the property's condition when the client moves out

• Provide tenant with a copy as well as estimated damages

• Return the balance of the security deposit to the tenant

• Forward any portion of the owner’s portion of the tenant deposit to the owner or hold in owner reserves for repairs.

• Clean unit and perform and needed repairs or upgrades

• Re-key the locks

• Put the property back on the market for rent