Recently I was searching for property management companies in Arlington, Virginia and stumbled upon a site that claimed personalized management services for a flat fee – a very low flat fee - per month. Don’t get me wrong, I like a good bargain as much as the next person but...
While browsing rental advice websites, I stumbled across a gem. According to RentalCreditChecks.org, “64% of landlords are content to entrust their house to tenants depending on little more than a hunch.” That is an overwhelming number of landlords who base their opinion of a potential tenant on insufficient knowledge. Thankfully, with the...
We deal with a lot of first time tenants who aren't familiar with the leasing process - here are a couple of tips to make the transition into being a tenant as smooth as possible! 1. Never lie on your application. If you have some financial issues and hardships, they will...
First impressions are everything! We make decisions on first impressions all the time. Was the sales person smiling when you entered the store? Did the barista at the local coffee shop wish you a “Good Morning”? Did the home you were interested in seeing this past weekend and are contemplating...
Increased Demand for Rental Units The financial crises in the U.S. employment sector, housing market and credit industry is creating new opportunities for the rental market. A large number of Americans are turning to home rentals as the more economical approach to housing. The good news is that residential investment property owners have...
Like many Landlords your rental property may be an older home. While older homes have character and charm, sometimes they can seem dated to potential tenants. To avoid having that issue here are a few tips to add a little spark to that older home with some inexpensive updates that...
In these times of economic turmoil, many who have the liquidity to do so have chosen to invest their money in buying property at foreclosure sales. While these properties may end up being a good investment over time, potential buyers need to understand that these properties often come with additional...
When it comes to contacting utility companies to transfer services into the name of the home owner on their behalf, Dominion Virginia Power is one of the easiest and quickest companies. By following the five steps below, this process is usually completed within 24 hours. Scan a copy of the property management...
Whether you’re renting a property or living in a home you own, winterizing is not a task you should ignore. Renters who fail to properly winterize their leased properties can be held liable for any damages that result from not taking the proper or suggested precautions. It’s easy to take...
When submitting a rental application to be processed, there are 5 key things that would expedite the entire application process and not keep your clients waiting for a response. Provide the application fee of $40 per adult applicant (and, yes, this includes all persons listed on the application over the age...