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What Can You Expect From a Property Manager in San Francisco, CA
BanCal Property Management • October 24, 2024
Good Management is More than Rent Collection
Expectations are pretty subjective. If you’re looking for a San Francisco property management company who will simply find you a tenant, collect rent, and manage any maintenance that needs to be done - any company will do.
However, if you’re looking for local property managers who will partner with you to provide the best possible service to your tenants, your community, and your investment goals, you need to spend some time seeking out a management company that can meet those expectations.
We have high expectations for the properties we manage and the owners we work with. You should have high expectations of your own.
Those expectations should include:
- Leasing your home to high quality residents
- Managing the day-to-day operations at your property, including tenant relationships
- Preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance
Expect your property manager to help you make smart investment decisions. We know the local market; you should be able to trust us when it comes to interpreting California’s complex laws, establishing a competitive rental value, and making upgrades and updates that will increase your rental value.
SCREEN YOUR SAN FRANCISCO PROPERTY MANAGERS
Before you sign a management contract, make sure your expectations will be met. Interview your prospective management company. Investigate their reputation. See what current and former clients have to say about their experience with the San Francisco property managers.
1. LEASING EXPECTATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE MARKETING, SCREENING, AND MOVE-IN INSPECTIONS
One of the first
things you should expect from your property manager is an accurate and competitive rental value.
Property managers have access to the most reliable rental data in San Francisco. You can expect a comparative market analysis that shows you what other properties similar to yours have rented for recently in your neighborhood.
Good property managers will also help you prepare the property for the rental market. If there are cost-effective upgrades and updates that may raise your rental value or enable you to attract better tenants, your property manager may make those recommendations.
Then, you can expect a strategic marketing plan that will attract a pool of well-qualified tenants. Your management company will schedule showings, respond to questions, and
thoroughly screen your tenants in accordance with all fair housing laws.
Next, you can expect that the lease agreement will be negotiated and signed. Your property manager will collect move-in funds, including the
security deposit. A move-in inspection will accurately and completely document the condition of your property before the tenant moved in.
2. EXPECT SAN FRANCISCO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TO COVER EVERYTHING FROM RENT COLLECTION TO ACCOUNTING TO LEGAL COMPLIANCE
The day-to-day expectations of your property management company will depend on the type of home you’re renting out. Some properties require little oversight and others will have the property manager dealing with tenants on a regular basis.
You can expect on-time rent collection and follow-up if rent is late. Your property manager will track your accounting, creating reports of income and expenses. Lease enforcement and
rental property inspections are also part of the ongoing management plan. Expect your management company to handle vendors and ongoing services such as landscaping and pest control.
California’s rental laws have grown more complex over the last few years. Your property manager should understand just cause eviction, rent control, Section 8 requirements,
3. MEETING MAINTENANCE EXPECTATIONS: ROUTINE, EMERGENCY, AND PREVENTATIVE REPAIRS
Maintenance comes with a lot of expectations. Your property managers should respond immediately to any emergencies at the property, and tenants should be able to reach your management company 24 hours a day. There should also be plans, budgets, and schedules for routine maintenance.
Attention to repairs and deterioration protects the condition and value of your investment. It also creates goodwill with the tenants, leading to better retention and lower turnover and vacancy rates.
Look for an in-house maintenance team or relationships with licensed, insured, and experienced vendors. You should expect professionalism and cost-effective work at all times.
Don’t Forget the Tenant Experience
We make tenant experiences a priority, and you’ll want to work with a San Francisco property management company that treats residents with respect, professionalism, and accountability. A happy tenant leads to better ROI.
TALK TO US ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT EXPECTATIONS
When you’re evaluating San Francisco property managers, we hope you will contact our team. At BanCal Property Management, we’ve been protecting investments and providing great rental experiences for owners and residents since 1987.
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