Which Property Management Services are Right for You?

Dustin Edwards • August 16, 2021

Understand Which Services Can Help You and Your Property

Property Management Services
When you are first evaluating property management services it might feel overwhelming.  Which services would suit you best?  Which help save you the most time? If this is your first time managing your own property or engaging a property management company take time to understand the key points of service.  

Here are some of our most popular property management services that can save you time and keep your tenant happy.

Tenant Portal
For all landlords, accepting new tenants is always a risky and nerve-wracking process. Not only could they be late on their rent, but they could be unruly and disrespectful of your property. 

Having a property management company complete thorough background checks for all applicants can alleviate the process of finding the best tenants for your rental, especially if you have no idea where to start when it comes to vetting your applicants. 

Once you have found the right tenants for your rental, you can have them pay rent, submit maintenance requests, and more via our online Tenant Portal. This page makes it easy for your tenants to access everything they may need in one convenient place. 

Assistance for Selling Your Rental
When it comes time to find new tenants for your rental, a property management company can offer you a variety of services to make the process as simple and successful as possible. 

For starters, we can provide you with a “for lease” sign and at least 30 professional quality digital photos which you can use when posting your listing online. 
Furthermore, we can design and post advertisements for your listing on over 400 major websites. 

After drumming up interest, we can also help you set up property viewings for interested applicants. Having us handle tours of your rental ensures that all the points of interest are covered and applicants are not left confused or wondering about certain aspects of the property. 

Inspections and Proposals
If you are having trouble deciding which cost-effective additions will add appeal to your rental, engaging in inspections and even proposals for new enhancements may be the perfect property management service for you. Inspections are a helpful process where we can provide you with some insight regarding your rental’s marketability. These suggestions may range from landscaping tips to flooring recommendations and act as catalysts to both propel your rental value and make it stand out against the competitors. 

Additionally, we can conduct a professional rental analysis of your area to evaluate the best ways to combat and eliminate local competition. 

ADUs and Other Additions
One of the best additions to consider for your rental is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (or ADU for short). As California legislation has responded to the rise in the public interest, the popularity of ADUs has only increased. 

However, developing an ADU can be a lengthy and complicated process. There are numerous code guidelines and restrictions that must be followed and vary based on your which city your ADU resides in. As such, hiring a property management company well-versed in ADUs can simplify the process, help connect you with great resources, and ensure that you are making a responsible decision. It would be terrible if you hundreds of thousands of dollars into developing an ADU and did not recoup your investment. 

ADUs are not the only addition that property management companies can assist you with. Whether you need help choosing a new fence or installing a pool, we can be there during the entire process and recommend trusted suppliers and contractors. 

Our ultimate goal is to make any expansions to your rental property as easy and affordable as possible! 

Having access to these property management services and more can make your job as a landlord much more straightforward. If you are interested in receiving our assistance or want to learn more about our entire catalog of property management services, we invite you to call us today at (562) 888-0247, or you can fill out our Owner Application online

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