If you’re looking for the hands-off option, our full-time management service is for you. This service is best for people who would like to be arm’s length away from landlord duties, live far from the property, or for people with large portfolios. When it comes to the typical challenges that landlords face like late rent, property maintenance and damages, lease renewals, rent increases, or evictions, it’s a relief to have someone in your corner. It’s important to have an honest property manager that you can trust.

Why hire a property manager?

Equity management

If you’re a home owner in the Bay Area, you understand how valuable home appreciation is. Over time, expected wear and tear on the home can generate a long list of expensive repairs, fall into violation of habitability codes, or simply fall below market standards. When you hire us as your property manager, we’ll be able to help maintain the property for you and maximize appreciation.

Maintenance staff available 24/7

Residents are able to submit maintenance requests through the tenant portal, and if it’s an after-hours emergency like a pipe burst or overflowing toilet, residents have access to our 24/7 emergency hotline. Our diligent and experienced maintenance staff will dispatch a vendor from our list of vetted Bay Area vendors. No more worrying about hiring the wrong vendor, unexpected charges, or late night emergency phone calls from residents – we’ll take it from here.

We're the middle man

We understand that problems come and go and that you have enough going on in your life already. We’re here to insulate you from having to navigate late rent, maintenance requests, or just difficult conversations. Gone are the days of owner/resident conflict – we’ll be the professional, trained, and experienced voice in the middle that brings resolution.

Our full-time management service includes:

Property Evaluation & Preparation

Our experienced professionals have vast knowledge of the current rental market. Our recommendations are designed to increase market desirability, which will generate a greater return on investment, decrease vacancy time, and establish longer tenancies. Our Property Evaluation & Preparation service includes:

Inspection of the home to ensure that the property is rent-ready
Orchestrate and manage all agreed upon preparations
Use of in-house analysis tools to solidify optimal rent
Test all home systems
Enhance curb appeal and landscaping

Marketing

We’re here to communicate value and drive desirability. That requires a keen insight into market trends and an understanding of the latest tools and technology. We will put your home’s best foot forward in our marketing phase, which includes:

Professional photography
3D virtual tours on both Zillow and our website
Enhanced listing on numerous real estate websites including our own SEO optimized website, Zillow, Trulia, HotPads, Apartments.com, Facebook, Instagram, and so many more
Full-sized professional real estate signs
Attention-grabbing flyers that will be placed in either brochure boxes on yard signs or in the home
Key performance indicators of website traffic, paid advertising, and social media analytics
Professionally shown by our property managers or licensed realtors

Applicant Screening

One of the most important steps in ensuring a pleasant renting experience is finding the right renter. Our user-friendly online application allows us to expedite this process. Our applicant qualifications include:

Credit check for a minimum FICO score of 680
Income verification with a minimum gross monthly income of three times the rent
Employment verification
Landlord reference check
Unlawful detainer (eviction) search

Accounting & Banking

Peace of mind when it comes to managing your property smoothly starts with making sure that all of the financials are in order. Our accountant is experienced and has great attention to detail. The Accounting & Banking service includes:

Direct deposit available to owners
View monthly statements, invoices, and account balances on the owner portal
Process monthly rents received
Make payments on your behalf to vendors, HOAs, gardeners, etc., with owner funds
Itemized deposit refund reviewed with owner
Process annual 1099 forms as required by the IRS

Management

Managing your property means taking care of the day-to-day tasks. We will handle everything from the most basic of things to the more complex duties, including:

Contract negotiation
HOA representation
Annual rent evaluation and lease extensions
Move in/move out checklist and deposit refunds
Lease terms enforcement
Adhere to current state and local laws and codes
Licensed broker and professional representation

Maintenance

We have a maintenance staff of dedicated and experienced professionals that are here to make sure that the rental experience is as painless as possible. We provide:

24-hour maintenance hotline
Licensed, experienced, and vetted vendors
Free estimates for maintenance repairs
Smoke, carbon monoxide, and HVAC annual inspections
Turnover renovations and repairs
Coordinate repair and maintenance issues as needed