From Stress to Success: How Crestview Property Management Supports First-Time Landlords

Are you a first-time landlord or a soon to be first-time landlord? I can almost guarantee that you are stressed out of your mind and thinking about 1000 different things at once. You may be asking yourself “What do I need to do to get this home ready?” or “What price should I list it at?”

In this article we’re going to go over how professional Crestview property management companies, like Kuntz Property Group, specifically support first-time landlords and have proven strategies that work.

Getting Your Home Ready

Since this is your first time having a Crestview rental property, you may not even know what’s needed to get your home in rent-ready condition.

We always recommend the following before listing your home for rent:

• Property is professionally cleaned and carpets shampooed

• No holes in wall and paint is touched up and done in a professional manner

• All appliances, fixtures, and plumbing are in working order

This is just a brief overview of what you should be looking out for, we have a more in-depth list on our rent ready standards page on our website.

We understand that the list of these items can be overwhelming which is why at Kuntz Property Group we complete a walkthrough with you of the home and give you recommendations and a list of items to be completed. We even coordinate all of the cleanings and repairs with our own licensed and insured vendors to give you a complete hands-off experience with getting your home ready to be rented. 

Simplified Leasing Process

Now that your home is ready to be rented, how do you get it leased out with a tenant placed? You may be wondering about the following:

• How do I take photos of the home?

• Where does my home need to be listed?

• What price should I start at?

• How do I screen tenants?

A professional property management company will handle the entire leasing process from start to finish. This includes taking photos, posting the home online, showing the property, processing application, and placing the tenant. 

Here at Kuntz Property Group, we complete the entire leasing process. This includes sending out our professional photographer to take great photos of the property, coming up with a pricing strategy, listing the home on websites such as Zillow and Realtor.com, and processing and approving of rental applications - Don’t worry, we have a high rental criteria in place to attract the best possible tenants for your home.

Even though everything in the leasing process is handled, you’re still left in the dark as the landlord. That’s why we provide our owner clients with a weekly listing report via email. 

This report provides you with the following:

• Number of leads

• Number of qualified leads

• Number of showings

• Feedback given by prospective tenants that have viewed the home

Communication & Reporting

We understand that having a rental property can be stressful and having to trust a property manager can be even more stressful. Think about it, you’re giving the keys to one of your most valuable assets to somebody and having to trust them to make the right decisions. 

A Crestview property management company should be constantly communicating with you and building trust with you as their partner. You should be receiving responses no later than a few days and be receiving constant updates regarding work order statuses or leasing progress.

Here at Kuntz Property Group, we value communication and building trust with our clients. This is how we do it:

• We guarantee a response time within 1 business day.

• You receive access to an online owner portal that allows you to view work orders, documents, and inspections 24/7 with multiple ways to contact us if you have any questions or need anything.

• You receive constant updates for work order progress and leasing progress.

• We provide transparent reporting with monthly owner statements that showcase financial reporting and work order reporting.

• We provide you with quarterly portfolio reviews that go over the previous quarters owner statements, work orders, and inspections showcasing to you that we have tabs on your property and give you an insight if needed.

A property manager's main objective should be to provide you as the landlord with confidence in us that we know what’s best for your property and to provide you with a stress-free property landlord experience. Partner with a property manager that you can trust and that aligns with your goals! 

Conclusion

Being a first-time landlord can be mentally demanding and stress-inducing. You have to deal with getting your home ready, then listing it, placing tenants, and that’s just the beginning of it all.

When you hire us as your Crestview property manager we hold your hand throughout the entire onboarding process, get an understanding of your goals, and give you a tailored experience. We’re going to do a walkthrough of the home with you, provide you with a custom pricing strategy, notify you of the make-ready timeline, and ensure that your vacating experience is seamless and easy going. Hiring Kuntz Property Group is the wise choice for a first-time landlord looking for a hands-off and painless landlord experience. Click here to schedule a free consultation or to receive a free rental analysis!