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We work closely with Real Property Management to help us determine the best areas, types of properties, and the price ranges to purchase these rental properties, which provides our customers the best opportunity to maximize their return on investment. Real Property Management has assisted us and allowed us to expand our services and knowledge of the rental markets, which has directly benefited our clients. We feel they are the best property management company in Dallas and Fort Worth.”

 

John Heilman, President
Grounded Investments, LLC

 

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Thursday, 12 January 2012 15:24

Preventative Maintenance to Aid Your Residential Management Efforts in Houston

Why spend all of your time continually marketing to prospective tenants? Why on earth would you want your tenants to only fulfill their lease agreements without giving them the chance to renew for longer? Although at the end of the one-year mark (or however long is agreed between you and the tenant), there is no obligation for a renter to continue to live in your home - property management services that are catered to the occupants of your Houston property will result in a more-agreeable living situation and result in a lower turnover by way of increased retention.

The argument need not be stated any further than the following: it is in fact more difficult to attract rather than to keep good tenants. The time is now to put in place the differentiators that will separate great from an "ok" property management services.

  • Maintenance: should this be agreed-upon between the property owner and the property management company, routine maintenance to provide a renter and their family with a pleasant living environment is the most obvious but often overlooked facet of the property management services experience. Along with the exterior of the home, careful attention should also be placed on preventative care of your Houston property to avoid living interruptions that could potentially be caused by central air malfunctions, dirty air filters and more.
  • Be the Face of Property Management Services, Don't Just Collect Rent: this doesn't necessarily mean that you should visit your tenants during dinner – completely uninvited. Instead, be receptive and attentive to any questions or concerns that your tenants might have; address them promptly and let this be the face that they perceive. Let your response time and your courtesy make the entire experience not just pleasurable but memorable.

These are just a couple of small steps that any good property management services company like RPM will provide to you, your investment and your all of your tenants. After all, a happy tenant is more likely to renew their lease and decrease your turnover rate.

 
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