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...
Most professional property managers have been in this situation. The phone rings: "Hi, it's Bart. The owner of 123 Main St. I will be in town on Saturday, February 25 and would love to see my rental property you currently manage. Can you please advise the tenants and meet me there?" ...
As a property manager in the Northern Virginia area, I’ve run across many reasons why some properties should have home warranties in place and others should not. Keep in mind that there are several companies out there to choose from, each policy differs from the next, so read the fine print....
Either by choice or unexpected circumstance you find yourself the owner of a property that is not your primary residence. Now you need to figure out exactly what you’re going to do with it. The logical choice is to rent it out; are you going to manage it yourself or hire...