Charleston Property Management has a lot of Companies. Here are the most important considerations…
Choosing a Charleston property management company may initially seem overwhelming as there are a lot of property managers showing up on Google. Let’s break down what matters most so you can choose a company that will perform for you as it should.
Are you talking with the admin staff or someone who is directly involved with the tenants?
When you make your initial inquiries, you will get the best sense of the organization by speaking directly with the person who screens for new tenants. The screening process and the requirements to be approved for a lease are absolutely essential.
Everything flows smoother when the people renting your property meet certain criteria. They must have a good rental history backed by prior landlord references and they must have a solid credit profile. In addition, there are other subtle factors that might go unnoticed by less experienced screeners. Read this article for more details.
When asking about the screening process, make sure you speak directly with the person who establishes and conducts tenant screenings.
Second, does the Charleston property management company you are talking with, come to the property to advise on any needed repairs?
This is so critical! A rundown and outdated apartment or house does not show very well, not in photos nor in person. This tends to attract lesser quality renters. Lesser quality rentals means more problems whereby they see the house as beat up so they don’t strive to take care of the house as much as they could.
They may damage the property but then claim the damage was already present before they moved in. In addition, people who are more comfortable living in dilapidated housing may be more lackadaisical about paying rent on time. Certainly not always but perhaps more likely.
You want quality tenants who respect your place. Respect comes from starting things off with a nicely buttoned up, clean, organized functioning home. While it can be a little uncomfortable to hear, a really good property manager will be discreet and share what should be upgraded and repaired before proceeding to list the home for rent.
Is there an in-house repair staff at the property management company?
A lot of money can be burned up if every little repair has to be done using an outside contractor. Quality Charleston property management companies have in house contractors who do routine inspections and are able to handle the quick fixes without hiring out. Definitely ask to what extent minor repairs are handled by the Charleston property management company and what repairs will incur additional costs.
What does James Island Property Management have to offer?
We are a small organization aiming to be hired to manage quality properties for owners who value low-drama reliable tenants. Our screening process is the best in Charleston and we require and receive rent paid on time. This is done through an online portal ensuring owners get paid promptly.
Our primary operator, Andrew Shykofsky is a licensed contractor as well as a real estate Broker in Charge. He has been engaged in the property business managing all aspects of property management since 2009.
Andrew will give you very poignant advice for any needed repairs or upgrades that will maximize the rental income you can expect from your Charleston property.
Where James Island Property Management excels is in tenant screening. We have the best screening methods and greatest success attracting quality tenants of all property management companies in Charleston, SC.
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