10 Questions To Ask A Property Manager BEFORE Hiring Them!
“YES”
All Real Estate Firms in Florida are “Brokers”, but not all Brokers are Realtors. Barnes & Phillips Real Estate, Inc is proud to be a “Realtor”.
“Over 25 years”
Barnes & Phillips Real Estate, Inc #1 priority is Property Management and specializes in it. We also offer investments opportunities to our homeowners.
“YES”
We use an independent service to screen all of our tenants. This service includes a credit report, landlord references verification and employment verification among other factors. The tenant must pay for this cost before being approved.
Here at Barnes & Phillips Real Estate, Inc we utilize all mediums of advertising available. We advertise on hundreds of different web sites and VOW’s, local weekly news advertisements, Facebook & Instagram, Company Website and Radio.
“YES”
Barnes & Phillips Real Estate, Inc has a Full time Maintenance Manager that handles all routine and emergency maintenance 24/7, to protect your investment.
“YES”
And depending on the property and possible issues that might arise during the lease, etc. These inspections could happen more frequent than expectant.
Barnes & Phillips Real Estate, Inc charges the tenant a minimum-security deposit equal to the rent and if applicable, an additional water/sewer deposit.
“YES”
Barnes & Phillips Real Estate, Inc will hire the attorney that drew up the tenants’ lease. Most law firms would require $1550-$2500 for an eviction. With our attorney, this fee is usually around $550 and can be paid using the tenant’s security deposit.
“NO”
Most Property Managers do in fact charge a minimum management fee to their owners. Barnes & Phillips Real Estate, Inc believes that if the owner is not making any money because their unit vacant, then we won’t charge a management fee either!
Barnes & Phillips Real Estate, Inc preferred method of paying our owners is Direct Deposit. This method insures a quicker and more secure payment to our owners. We will still issue a standard check and mail it if necessary.
