Property Management: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Written by Elaine VonCannon


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Don’t Let Management Companies Take Advantage Of You

If you decide to work with a property management company educate yourself about possible hidden fees that may be added to take advantage of less knowledgeable property owners. Extra fees like charges for acquiring work or cleaning estimates, procurement fees for finding new tenants and commission fees added to tenant sales are just a few examples of things to look for. Commission charges that are added to tenant sales are negotiable withinrepparttar property management agreement. These types of concealed charges are typical in agreements created by larger companies that have a property management division. In general,repparttar 135283 cost to hire a property management company should be a percentage ofrepparttar 135284 monthly rent.

Tips To make Your Property Management Search More Successful

Always research and read your property management agreement from beginning to end. Don’t sign anything until you feel comfortable. Take allrepparttar 135285 time you need to make a decision. Research and compare property managers. Ask them about their marketing strategy forrepparttar 135286 property. Find out how longrepparttar 135287 manager has been licensed and how many properties they have worked with. Ask for and contact references. The best property managers are found by referral through a trusted friend or business colleague.

Living By Example

As a property manager I try to exemplifyrepparttar 135288 highest qualities inrepparttar 135289 business. I charge a percentage ofrepparttar 135290 rent for my fee and promise not to add any hidden fees or undisclosed costs. I also require all potential tenants to allow me to do a credit check. I work to createrepparttar 135291 best situation for everyone involved. Since many rental properties eventually go up for sale, you are always building relationships with tenants who may be potential buyers. It is worth it to be smart, fair and reasonable in your property dealings.

Elaine VonCannon is a REALTOR with RE/Max Capital in Williamsburg, Virginia, and she specializes in retirement and relocation in the Williamsburg area. She is an Accredited Buyer's Representative as well as a Senior Real Estate Specialist. Elaine VonCannon also works with real estate investors and home sellers.


Live and Play in Your Own Backyard: Golf Communities in Williamsburg

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Kingsmill is one ofrepparttar most prestigious communities in Williamsburg. All homes are custom built, and only resells are available now.

Ford’s Colony Ford’s Colony, like Kingsmill, has three 18 hole courses. All were designed by Dan Maples. Choose fromrepparttar 135282 Marsh Hawk Course, Blackheath Course, orrepparttar 135283 Blue Heron Course. Visit http://wwww.fordscolony.com to take a virtual tour of each course. Home buyers interested in living at Ford’s Colony will find lots available for home building sites, newly custom built homes, and resells of custom built homes. Greensprings Plantation At Greensprings Plantation, golfers come from near and far to play 18 holes onrepparttar 135284 Williamsburg National Golf Course designed by Jim Lipe of Jack Nicklaus Design Associates. Lots are available for home building sites, newly custom built homes and resells of custom built homes. Governor’s Land Governor’s Land is known for its high dollar elaborate homes and quiet seclusion onrepparttar 135285 James River. Two Rivers golf course was designed byrepparttar 135286 three-time golf architect ofrepparttar 135287 year Tom Fazio. Admisssion to this course is only granted to members ofrepparttar 135288 Two Rivers Country Club. This 18 hole course runs alongrepparttar 135289 James River, which provides a scenic backdrop for a game. The design takes advantage ofrepparttar 135290 natural contours ofrepparttar 135291 river, marshlands, ravines, and woodlands. Residents of Governor’s Land enjoy full use of a marina, and life inrepparttar 135292 most exclusive, high end community in Williamsburg. Home buyers may purchase lots to build new homes, newly custom built homes, or resells of custom built homes. Forrepparttar 135293 golfing enthusiast, an opportunity to live so close torepparttar 135294 game is paramount. In Williamsburg Virginia,repparttar 135295 golf capital ofrepparttar 135296 East Coast, golf communities abound. Call me at 757-288-4685 or e-mail at vonmor1@cox.net. I am a REALTOR who is inrepparttar 135297 know about these communities. I’ll be happy to help you locaterepparttar 135298 home that fits your needs and lands you as close torepparttar 135299 game of golf as you dream of being.

Elaine VonCannon is a REALTOR with RE/Max Capital in Williamsburg, Virginia, and she specializes in retirement and relocation in the Williamsburg area. She is an Accredited Buyer's Representative as well as a Senior Real Estate Specialist. Elaine VonCannon also works with real estate investors and home sellers.


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