FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
To list a property for rent, take photos, show the property, screen the tenant(s), write the lease with additional clauses to protect owners, collect the first month and deposit, walk through and do a key release, the cost is equal to one month's rent. To continue managing the property, the cost is 10% per month of the monthly rent, capping at $250/month. Each year we review current rents, and write a renewal if the tenant is staying, and that cost is equal to 1/2 of one month's rent.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
For property management, we discuss what the owner's needs are for the property. We list the property for rent, take professional quality photos, put a lockbox and sign on the property, show the property, interview the tenant, give them an application, check references, speak with previous landlord, verify employment, check credit, run background check, and discuss the total picture of the potential tenant with the owner. We write the lease and add clauses for extra owner protection, file paperwork with HOA if required, collect the rent and deposit, walk through with the tenant before move-in. We collect rent, mail owner checks monthly, maintain close tenant relationships, facilitate repairs, handle property checks and write lease renewals, after reviewing current market rents with the owner. For property sales, we review comps, discuss the area and expectations of the seller, view the property, put a sign (if allowed) and lockbox on the property, negotiate offers and sell the property.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Broker real estate license, member of National Association of Realtors, Florida Association of Realtors, and Sarasota/Manatee Association of Realtors.