You are notified immediately when a work order is created and you can follow service scheduling, issue resolution, and communication between us and tenants, through your dedicated dashboard.
Reliable & Transparent
Property Management
We don’t just manage properties; we manage one of the most valuable assets you own.
We specialize in renting & managing well-maintained properties owned by caring owners.
We specialize in renting & managing well-maintained properties owned by caring owners.
Peace of Mind, Wherever You Are.
Out-of-town Homeowner
You moved out of Northern Virginia but decided to keep your property as a rental? We’ll help you manage it effectively and be your local “boots-on-the-ground.”
Local Investor
You own rental properties in Northern Virginia but don’t want to deal with the hassle of finding and managing tenants? That’s what we’re here for.
Foreign Service / Overseas Residents
Life/work takes you around the globe. The last thing you should have to worry about is your property back home. We’ll care for it so you can sleep well at night.
We Handle Everything
Efficiently and Professionally.
Finding Tenants
Our top-notch marketing exceeds all expectations. It ensures that our properties are presented in the best light possible so that they can attract well-qualified tenants fast.
Tenant Screening
We screen applicants thoroughly, including credit and background checks, and only accept the most qualified. No wonder we have never had to evict any tenant from our homes.
Maintenance & Emergencies
We handle maintenance issues, large and small, using reputable contractors. We do not markup contractor fees and we get competitive bids for expensive repairs.
Rent & Financial Reporting
We collect rent and enforce due dates. We give you access to a wide range of reports easily accessible online and, at the end of the year, we send you a 1099 with your earnings.
Compliance & Legal
We ensure leasing and management are conducted in accordance with state and local laws and, if a legal issue arises, we manage the process until it is resolved.
Pricing
Our pricing is transparent and competitive. There are no hidden fees and no markups. We align our interests with yours and go the extra mile to save you, and make you, money.
1. Finding a Tenant
Your Home Deserves the Best.
Pre-Listing Preparation
We will walk through your home to identify any possible adjustments or improvements we can make that will increase renter desirability and minimize potential renter objections.
Market Analysis
We will analyze recently rented properties, active listings, days on the market, and overall market movement to determine an accurate rental rate for your home.
Marketing Campaign
We will professionally photograph your home, create a 3D tour, list it in the MLS and every major website, and actively advertise it online to achieve maximum exposure.
2. Tenant Screening
From Vacant to a Great Tenant in 3 Steps:
Application
Prospective tenants can apply online, or their agent can submit to us a paper application.
Review
We carefully review applications and perform background and reference checks.
Signing
The most qualified applicant signs a lease and pays a security deposit & first month’s rent.
Our Screening Process Checks for Many Things, Including:
Credit History
An applicant’s credit history can say a lot about how responsible a tenant is.
Income
We verify that an applicant has sufficient income to afford the rent.
Employment
We verify employment history with the applicant’s current and previous employer.
Criminal Background
We perform background checks to see if the applicant has had any run-ins with the law.
Prior Evictions
We check for past evictions and verify an applicant’s rental/residence history.
Pets & Smoking
We ensure that an applicant’s needs & habits are in line with each owner’s expectations.
3. Maintenance & Emergencies
How We Manage Maintenance Requests:
Handyman Service
For small jobs that do not require a licensed professional, we use a reliable handyman who can perform most quick repairs.
Reputable Contractors
For plumbing, electrical, and other, bigger, jobs we hire reputable, licensed & bonded contractors.
No Markup
We do not markup any contractor or handyman work. You see their invoices and pay exactly what they charge.
24-Hour Emergency
Whether it’s the A/C not working at 8 pm, or a pipe leaking at 1 am, we are accessible 24 hours a day to deal with any emergency.
Expense Approval
We handle small expenses out of your reserve. For any expenses larger than $500 we require your approval (unless it’s an emergency).
Owner Dashboard
Your dedicated Owner Dashboard notifies you as soon as a ticket is created, and keeps you in the loop with photos, invoices, and updates.
Sample Pricing
These are general averages of local contractor rates.
We are listing them here to give you a general idea of what to expect.
Handyman
Handyman service is $75 per call, which includes minor fixes. Work that will take more than 30 min is billed at $50/hr.
Electrical
For electrical work, contractors typically charge a $85-$100 call fee and a $75-$100 hourly fee there after.
Plumbing
For plumbing work, contractors typically charge a $90-$120 call fee and a $100-$120 hourly fee there after.
For bigger jobs we request estimates from 3 companies,
which you will need to approve before proceeding with the work.
Owner Dashboard
Know what is happening at all times.
4. Rent & Financial Reporting
We collect rent, pay bills, and
provide you with detailed financial reports.
Collecting Rent
Rent is due on the 1st and considered late on the 6th. Rent is deposited in an escrow account until it is disbursed to you.
Paying Bills
We pay all repair bills when we receive them. You have access to the invoices and receipts through your dashboard.
Financial Reporting
We provide you with a range of financial reports which you can run through your dashboard at any time.
Financial Reports
Owner Dashboard
You never have to wait for someone to prepare and send you a statement.
Access your statements whenever it is convenient to you.
You have 24/7 access to several financial statements, including your balance sheet, income statement, cash flow report, and more.
Whether you own one property or several, our financial statements provide you the information you need.
Balance Sheet
Summary of assets, liabilities, & equity as of a specific date.
The balance sheet is a statement of the assets, liabilities, and capital of your property at a particular point in time, detailing the balance of income and expenditure over the preceding period.
Income Statement
Summary of your income & expenses over a period of time.
The income statement (also known as a Profit & Loss statement, or P&L) shows your property’s revenues and expenses during a particular period.
You get access to several more reports giving you insight to
rent receipts and expenses in real-time.
5. Compliance & Legal
Federal, State, and Local,
We Take Care of Everything.
Fair Housing
We advertise your property and process all applications in strict accordance with Fair Housing laws.
County Ordinances
We ensure your property and tenants are in compliance with county ordinances, such as safety and occupancy requirements.
HOA Rules
We familiarize your tenants with the HOA rules and handle any issues that are brought to our attention by the HOA.
VRLTA
We track legislative updates to the VRLTA (Virginia Residential Landlord-Tenant Act) which governs landlord-tenant relationships.
Evictions
Shall the need arise, we manage the eviction process in a quick and efficient manner, and represent you in all proceedings.
Seasonal Inspections
We perform seasonal inspections to ensure your tenants are complying with the terms of the lease.
6. Pricing
We offer the best value in the market.
Finding Great Tenants
1 month’s rent.
Professional photos.
Immersive 3D Tour.
Aggressive online marketing.
Tenant screening.
Lease preparation.
Caring For Your Home
8% of monthly rent.
No setup fees.
No repair markups.
No lease extension/renewal fees.
Two annual inspections.
24/7 Emergency Service.
Our Pricing in More Detail:
Finding Great Tenants
The leasing fee is collected once, when we find a tenant for your home.
Initial Lease
The first time we lease your home we collect the equivalent of one month’s rent. This covers all advertising costs, the work we do to market your home (incl. paying the tenant’s agent), screening tenants & preparing the lease.
Lease Renewal
If the lease term is about to expire and the same tenants want to renew their lease, we do not charge a fee to renew the lease.
Re-Lease
If a tenant moves out and we re-market to find new tenants, we collect the equivalent of 75% of one month’s rent. When re-leasing we are able to collect a lower fee than the initial lease because we can reuse the creative assets (photos & tours, etc) we developed the first time.
Caring For Your Home
The management fee is collected monthly while your home is rented.
Management Fee
Our fee is 8% of the monthly rent. This includes maintenance coordination, 24/7 emergency service, rent collection, bill payment, online access to reports, direct deposit of your funds, and at least two inspections per year.
Vacant Property
If your home is vacant while we are advertising to find new tenants, we do not collect a fee.
Additional Services
If you would like us to perform services outside of what is listed on our website, for example: attend HOA meetings, oversee construction or renovations, etc., we bill on an hourly basis or, depending on the scope of work, we can discuss a flat fee.