Investors and owners looking for a Kirkland area property management company have several choices. There are a handful of duties that most companies do the same, so today we’re pointing out a couple of things that we do differently at Gregory Property Management in. These are the things that make us your best choice.
Faster Tenant Placement
We are able to find high quality renters quicker than any other company. Your property will be advertised on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), featured on multiple websites, and we also use specific scheduling strategies that usually result in our owners getting an extra week or two of rental income.
Move In Orientation
When we do find a tenant, we don’t just move them in and hand over keys and then walk away. We conduct a complete move in orientation. We show them where the water shut off is, where the gas shut off is and how to change the furnace filters. It’s also an opportunity for us to talk about what we expect of them, how to avoid damaging the hardwood floors and what their maintenance responsibilities are. This is important in setting the stage with the tenant for the future and communicating what we expect.
Inspections
Most companies do an inspection once a year, and that inspection happens at the end of the year. But if you have a tenant creating problems and causing damage, the end of the year is too late. Our first inspection occurs 30 days after the tenant moves in. This allows us to see if there’s a pet we didn’t agree to or smoking or an unauthorized roommate.
Then, we do a six-month inspection. Again, we make sure tenant taking good care of the property and following the terms of the lease. We also do a maintenance review. This includes checking the gutters and roof to see if there’s something we should be taking care of.
We inspect again at the 11-month mark. At this point, we get a look at what’s going on and we also talk to the tenant to discuss whether they have plans to stay. If they want to stay, we talk to the property owner and do a market analysis to see if we can raise rent. Typically, we will offer good tenants another 12-month lease.
In-House Maintenance and Repairs
Our company does in-house repairs and maintenance. Usually, property management companies will hire outside contractors, but we have found that’s difficult to control. It’s hard to coordinate when the vendors will show up and how work Why Choose Gregory Property Management will be done. It’s also hard to keep costs low when you have various contractors working on the home. With our team, we save homeowners 30 to 40 percent on basic repair items.
Working with us is a good idea because we bring you more rental income, lower maintenance costs and better protection for your property. Please contact us at Gregory Property Management, and we’d be happy to tell you more.