Beyond Rent Collection: The Real Value of a Property Manager

Our property management services are comprehensive, ensuring you remain compliant with Landlord-Tenant Laws. In addition to compliance, we aim to save you time and stress, optimize your property, boost tenant retention, and maximize profitability. Here’s some of what we do for you beyond rent collection and processing maintenance requests.

Record Keeping

If you’re a new landlord, you may not realize the importance of record keeping. You are legally required to keep rental records and property documents for 3 to 6 years. We maintain the records below, which you can access at any time by request or through our secure online portal. 

• Tenant screening reports
• Lease agreements
• Maintenance requests
• Maintenance and repair logs
• Monthly/annual financial reports

As-Needed Inspections

The inspections below ensure your property remains clean, safe, and habitable for your tenants. They may also save you money by taking a proactive approach to home maintenance. We keep you apprised at each stage, turning to reliable contractors for inspections, maintenance, repairs, and turnover services. 

• Move-in inspections: We schedule turnover cleaning, painting, and repairs, and complete a detailed checklist to ensure your property is a move-in-ready happy home for your next tenant. 
• Move-out inspections: We complete a detailed checklist to assess for damages and general wear and tear. Damages are deducted from the rental deposit. 
• Other inspections: Seasonal and as-needed inspections for appliances, roofing, foundation, HVAC, post-storm damage, and more. 

Advisory Services

Wondering how much comparable properties in your neighborhood are charging for rent? Or what amenities they offer? Not sure which upgrades will deliver the most return on your investment? With Stetson Property Management, there’s no need to wonder. We compile local rent reviews and market analysis, and keep our finger on the pulse of what tenants prioritize most. This keeps your home competitive and profitable. 

We advise on:

• Smart home upgrades
• Amenities such as Wi-Fi
• Semi or fully furnishing
• Pet-friendly upgrades
• Co-living-friendly upgrades
• Other property improvements 

Managing Delayed Rent Collection 

We make it easy for tenants to pay their rent by providing online rent payment processing. When rent is 2 full days late, or late per your designated grace period, we contact the tenant and assess a late fee. If payments are further delayed, we’ll reach out to you to discuss next steps, which may include eviction processing. 

Lease Renewals and Negotiations

We check in with you a couple of months before a tenant’s lease expires to discuss your property objectives. This includes whether you want to renew with the existing tenant and how much to increase the rent. If the tenant decides to renew, we draw up the new lease and negotiate special requests or lease amendments. 

If your tenant doesn’t renew, we list your property and begin showings before they vacate. We handle the turnover process and facilitate minor repairs and home upgrades. 

Ready to Delegate Your Austin-Area Property Management?

All of the services above, and more, are included with our transparent flat-rate pricing. We aim to partner with you long-term, delivering such high value that our services pay for themselves.

Reach out to Stetson Property Management to learn more!