How long will it take to rent my property?

The rental market here is economy driven, with most properties rented quickly. We receive rental inquires daily via the internet and telephone.  If your property is in good condition and properly priced, it should rent in a short time.  When interest rates are low, potential tenants become buyers, causing a slow-down in the rental market.  We can make suggestions to help you attract tenants in this type of market.

Where will my property be advertised?

By listing your rental property with a brokerage that belongs to Stellar MLS, your listing is advertised to nearly 60,000 licensed real estate professionals in Florida and Puerto Rico. Another benefit of our membership with Stellar MLS,  is the vast additional marketing your property receives because Stellar MLS distributes their listings to so many well established and respected third-party websites.  This opens the opportunity for you to gain not just state-wide but national exposure for your rental as well. This captures multiple markets for you all just from allowing us to list it in Stellar MLS! 

We also recognize the power and exposure that is afforded realtors and property managers through social media.  So we will take full advantage of advertising through those platforms as well.

How do you vet prospective tentants?

Annual tenants are charged a fee to be screened through a national bureau, including previous landlords, credit, criminal and court searches. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status and disability.

How is rental collection handled?

We accept checks, money orders or credit cards.  Annual rents are due on the first day of each month, and are considered late on the second day.  Late fees are imposed on the 6th of the month.  Late fees defray the cost of collections efforts.  All NSF checks, late payments or evictions, when necessary, are turned over to an attorney.

When/How do I get my check?

Per Paragraph #14 of our Property Management Agreement:

"PROCEEDS: Agent shall send Owner the proceeds collected from rental of property minus the rental commissions, fees and any costs and expenses provided for in this agreement. Funds are remitted with month-ending statements mailed on or before the 10th of the following month on any proceeds earned during the month. It is understood that no funds will be released until such time as monies have cleared the Agent’s bank."

Who handles problems after hours?

As your Property Manager, I am accessible even after hours, via our live voice answering service.  When a problem arises after hours, the answering service contacts me, and the required action is taken.  If I am unreachable for any reason, we have at least one back up in place who is also qualified to take the needed action and make the necessary phone calls.

What if the tenant causes damage?

An inspection is made just prior to when a tenant moves in, and again when they move out as soon as they move out.  If there is damage, we file a claim against their Security Deposit.  Should the damage estimate exceed the deposit, the tenant is liable for the total and a claim for additional money is filed.  Fortunately, we do not have a history of significant damage over the years.

What if I decide to sell the property?

I am not just a Property Manager, but I am also a seasoned Sales Agent. I am qualified and at your service whenever you decide to sell and/or buy property.  I will be happy to walk you through the process of listing and selling your property, be it your personal home or your investment. My websites attract many buyers and sellers from all over the country, and even foreign lands!  Today's market is so active, you need the advice of a knowledgeable agent who knows this area and the market better than anyone else.  Let me be your guide.