RE/MAX Premier Properties- Property Management Division

Company Description

Our Property Management Division is ready and dedicated to take care of all your property management, rental, and sales needs. Our staff consists of qualified, highly trained, licensed property management professionals committed to “above the crowd” customer service. From our front office staff (two convenient locations in Kissimmee and Orlando), to our maintenance vendors to our dedicated property managers, we will handle any and all property management concerns with your peace of mind as our primary goal.

Your tenants get a FREE fully licensed and insured moving truck when they use us!  This can help attract more interest in your property!

We provide property management services in the following cities: Orlando, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Poinciana, Reunion, Celebration, Davenport, Haines City, Clermont and the surrounding areas.

Property Management Services

Our goal is to protect the value of your property by offering comprehensive management services tailored to your specific needs.  Managing a property can be very stressful, particularly one that is located out of town. By providing a superior service and a guaranteed commitment to your satisfaction, we are dedicated to answer your needs. 

• Evaluate the property and determine a market rate
• Inspect the interior and exterior for safety concerns and aesthetics
• Recommend repairs and cosmetic improvements to maximize income
• Discuss with owners the benefits and pitfalls of allowing pets, smoking, etc...
• Prepare home for rent

Create ads tailored to the property and advertising medium. Some of the mediums commonly used are:

• Realtor dot com
• Craigslist
• RentedSpaces dot com
• Trulia
• Zillow
• Hotpads
• CityCribs
• PropBot
• Homes dot com
• RentJungle dot com
• Print publications
• Signs
• MLS
• Fliers
• and more
• Co-operate with other Realtors and leasing agents to find a tenant

Tenant Screening and Selection

• Field calls from prospects for questions and viewings
• Meet prospective tenants for showings throughout the week and weekend
• Provide prospective tenants with rental applications that are legally compliant with fair housing laws
• Perform background check to verify identity, income, credit, rental and criminal history
• We use the TRANSUNION Smart Move Credit Check Software giving prospects a deeply discounted application fee of only $11.99
• Inform tenants who were turned down

Tenant Move In

• Draw up leasing agreement - ATTORNEY PREPARED LEASES
  Our law firm is on top of all Landlord/Tenant law changes and are able to incorporate them into the lease immediately to help protect our owner from liability. The Florida Supreme Court requires that all leases be prepared by an attorney, therefore this ensures that our owners are in compliance. The cost for the attorney to prepare each lease is only $35.00, and will be deducted from the first month's rent or renewal month (whichever applies).
  
• Confirm move in date with tenant
• Review lease guidelines with tenant regarding things like rental payment terms and required property maintenance
• Ensure all agreements have been properly executed
• Perform detailed move in inspection with tenant and have tenants sign a report verifying the condition of the property prior to move-in.
• Collect first months rent and security deposit

Rent collection

• Receiving rent
• Hunting down late payments
• Sending out pay or quit notices
• Inforcing late fees

Evictions

• Filing relevant paperwork to initiate and complete an unlawful detainer action
• Representing owner in court
• Coordinating with law enforcement to remove tenant and tenants possessions from unit

Legal

• Advise in the event of a legal dispute or litigation
• Refer owner to a qualified attorney when necessary
• Understand and abide by the latest local, state and federal legislation that apply to renting and maintaining rental properties.

Inspections

• Perform periodic inspections (Inside and outside) on a predefined schedule looking for repair needs, safety hazards, code violations, lease violations, etc.
• Send owner periodic reports on the condition of the property

  Financial

• Provide accounting property management services accessible around the clock via the owners website
• Detailed documentation of expenses via invoices and receipts
• Maintain all historical records (paid invoices, leases, inspection reports, warranties, etc.)
• Provide annual reporting, structured for tax purposes as well as required tax documents including a 1099 form
• Advise owner on relevant tax deductions related to their rental property
• Provide easy to read monthly cash-flow statements which offer a detailed breakdown of income and itemized expenses

Maintenance, Repairs, and Remodeling

• Establish a preventative maintenance policy to identify and deal with repair need
• Provide an network of licensed, bonded and fully insured contractors who have been vetted for good pricing and good work that is up to code.
• Assign jobs to different parties (handyman and professional contractors) based on who will do the best job for the best price.
• Provide recommendations on how the project can maximize rental income.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates
• Get multiple independent bids for the work
• Act as general contractor overseeing the work