property management Tag

29 Jul

Protecting Your Property: How Property Management Companies Can Help Smooth the Rental Process

For the past month, I have been helping a friend renovate her brother’s rental house. This completely unplanned renovation occurred after the tenants who had been renting the house were evicted for being four months behind in their rent. The rental house is in the Shenandoah Valley, approximately 2 hours from...

10 Jul

Don’t Stress – Tips for Selecting the Right Management Company

For many owners, employing a management company is not just a financial decision but an emotional one as well.  Entrusting your home or investment property to others can be a difficult decision, especially to those moving out of the Washington, D.C. area.   I have always been a firm believer the...

20 Feb

List For Rent With Or Without A Current Tenant

Spring is right around the corner and that means it's prime rental season in the Washington, D.C. area. From Arlington to Reston to Bethesda, landlords and Real Estate Agents are preparing for yet another busy season that will bring multiple applications and high rents. One of the questions landlords most frequently...

01 Jun

Resources for the Tenant Screening Process

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...

31 Jan

Transferring Utility Service

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...

15 Jan

What to expect when inspecting! Home Inspections 2.0

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?" ...