Estate Farmer, Your Real Estate Partner

Property Maintenance

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• Perform periodic inspections (Inside and outside) on a predefined schedule looking for repair needs, safety hazards, code violations, lease violations, etc.

  
  

• Send owner periodic reports on the condition of the property

  
  

• Provide and oversee an in-house maintenance crew

  
  

• Establish a preventative maintenance policy to identify and deal with repair needs

  
  

• Provide a network of licensed, fully insured contractors who have been vetted for good pricing and good work that is up to code.

  
  

• Assign jobs to different in-house employees, handyman and professional contractors based on who will do the best job for the best price.

• Monitor a 24 hour emergency repair hot-line

  
  

• Larger renovation or rehab projects

  
  

• Provide recommendations on how the project can maximize rental income.

  
  

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates

  
  

• Get multiple independent bids for the work

  
  

Rent Collection & Legal

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• Receiving rent

  
  

• Hunting down late payments

  
  

• Sending or posting notices

  
  

• Enforcing late fees

  
  

• Filing relevant paperwork to initiate and complete an eviction proceeding.

• Coordinating with law enforcement to remove tenant and tenants possessions from unit

  
  

• Advise in the event of a legal dispute or litigation

  
  

• Refer owner to a qualified attorney when necessary

  
  

• Understand and abide by the latest local, state and federal legislation that apply to renting and maintaining rental properties.

  
  

Utilities Management

This option ensures property always has power - Electric service is automatically connected under our brokerage when tenants move out and cancels services.

Tenant Procurement

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• Prepare home for rent

  
  

• Clean home and optimize interior appeal

  
  

• Manicure landscaping to increase curb appeal

  
  

• Create ads tailored to the property and advertising medium, signs and MLS.

  
  

• Work with other realtors and leasing agents to find a tenant

  
  

• Field calls from prospects for questions and viewings

  
  

• Meet prospective tenants for showings throughout the week and weekend.

  
  

• Provide prospective tenants with rental applications that are legally compliant with fair housing laws

  
  

• Collection applications

  
  

• Perform a background check to verify identity, income, credit history, rental history, etc.

  
  

• Grade tenant according to pre-defined tenant criteria

  
  

• Inform tenants who were turned down

  
  

• Prepare lease agreement

  
  

• Handle HOA application with tenants and submit for approval

  
  

• Review lease guidelines with tenant regarding things like rental payment terms and required property maintenance

  
  

• Ensure all agreements have been properly executed

  
  

• Perform detailed move in inspection with tenant and have tenants sign a report verifying the condition of the property prior to move-in.

  
  

• Collect first months rent and security deposit

  
  

Financial

• Provide accounting property management services

• Make payments on behalf of owner ( HOA dues, Property Taxes, etc.)

• Detailed documentation of expenses via invoices and receipts

• Maintain all historical records (paid invoices, leases, inspection reports, warranties, etc.)

• Provide annual reporting, structured for tax purposes

• Provide easy to read monthly cash-flow statements which offer a detailed breakdown of income and itemized expenses

Commercial and Residential Leases

Assistance in finding a commercial or residential property for short or long term use. We negotiate with Landlords for the best rates and benefits.