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REAL ESTATE
TOP 10 REASONS TO HIRE A PROPERTY MANAGER By Brian Carola
play by the rules. This is another when something breaks. Having a go-to crew of honest, trusted people MUST in property management. makes these problems go away quickly and shows the professionalHaving as easy stable investment which takes care of ism of the person in charge giving itself with the least amount of the tenant the feeling of ease. hassle as possible. Having a check Taking the calls and arranging deposited into your account every month is what solid property manfor service as time is of the essence. I’ve had calls at 3am, agement is about. 6am and so on. It’s not fun and nothing can be done but tenants Stability of having somecall anyways. one on your side that knows all of the above. Proper accounting with every penny taken in and spent with Property management is not for monthly statements including everyone. As a landlord myself, I copies of all bills and yearly 1099 strongly suggest having a qualified forms for taxes. property manager take care of your investment(s) to insure the best Being available nearly 24/7 as return on your dollar and the least things always seem to break at amount of aggravation. the worst possible time. Brian Carola is the owner/desigFamiliarity with current rents, nated broker with Valley Homes & Land, Inc. Phoenix native, leasing market trends and all of the and selling since 1983. statues concerning property management. One can get themselves in trouble if you do not
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ondering if you really need a property manager? You do. Here are the top reasons why.
Credit and background checks. Believe it or not, sometimes people are not honest with their past. One must be like a private investigator as a thorough check is a must.
Verifications of employment and rental history is another must. Letting someone occupy your investment that you painfully maintain means one should be sure of the stability of the tenant. Making sure the property is in good working condition before move-in ensures a smoother lease term. Having a team of people to help when things fail. The Landlord/Tenant Act requires diligence on part of the landlord
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11 CRITICAL HOME INSPECTION TRAPS TO BE AWARE OF WEEKS BEFORE LISTING YOUR NORTH PHOENIX HOME FOR SALE
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ccording to industry experts, there are over 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection when your home is for sale. A new report has been pre-
pared which identifies the eleven most common of these problems, and what you should know about them before you list your home for sale. Whether you own an old home
or a brand new one, there are a number of things that can fall short of requirements during a home inspection. If not identified and dealt with, any of these 11 items could cost you dearly in terms of repair. That’s why it’s critical that you read this report before you list your home. If you wait until the building inspector flags these issues for you, you will almost certainly experience costly delays in the close of your home sale or, worse, turn prospective buyers away altogether. In most cases, you can make a reasonable pre-inspection yourself if you know what you’re looking for, and knowing what you’re looking for can help you prevent little problems from growing into costly and unmanageable ones.
To help homesellers deal with this issue before their homes are listed, a free report entitled “11 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Home Inspection” has been compiled which explains the issues involved. To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-800-277-1959 and enter 7500. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW to learn how to ensure a home inspection doesn’t cost you the sale of your home. This report is courtesy of Keller Wiliams. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright © 2012
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