Property Management – Sherman Oaks

SHERMAN OAKS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 

How to Find Ratings of Property Management Companies

Managing a single or multiple rental properties takes time and organization. A property management company helps landlords manage all aspects of their rental properties. They work to find quality tenants, set competitive rental rates, collect monthly rental payments and handle repairs on the property. Hiring a reputable property management company ensures your property is taken care of and that you maximize the return on your investment. The service you receive depends on the knowledge, professionalism and honesty of the company you hire.

Considerations

• Look for experienced companies. Five or more years of successful operation are indicative of a good track record. Avoid companies that have repeatedly changed their name.
• Consider the company’s area of specialty. Commercial properties deserve representation by a management group that specializes in commercial properties, likewise for residential properties.
• Ensure that the property manager has proper licensing and skills to perform the job. Do the employees meet state ethics and licensing guidelines? Do they participate in continuing education and real estate trend workshops?
• Ask for a portfolio of the company and references. Feel free to call references and ask about their personal experience with the company.

Instructions

1. Ask realtors, mortgage companies and fellow real estate investors for personal experiences, both good and bad. Ask questions about their fees, promptness and customer service. Make a list of the company names and contact information for those highly recommended.
2. Look in the telephone book for property management companies that advertise in your area. If your rental property is located in a different area, ask if the company works with out-of town properties. Get a feel for its customer service style while on the phone with the representative.
3. Perform an online search by typing the keywords “property management company ratings” or “property management company reviews” into your search engine. Look for sites that include reviews from landlords and tenants. Take note of complaints for slow rental deposits, poor custom service and tenant complaints of repair delays or refusals.
4. Manage My Property helps you select a property manager based on location and type of property. Results display quick facts about local rental companies such as company size, types of properties managed and services offered.
5. Property Management Profile lists reviews of residential, vacation and commercial property management companies. It provides company information, licensing information and ratings based on several factors.
6. Review Centre offers ratings and reviews of property management companies from people who used their services.
7. Better Business Bureau helps you search for complaints and accreditations on property management companies. Look for ratings, complaints and resolutions to complaints.       By Amanda Griffin

Since 1946 the Carnahan name has had a reputation for honest and ethical Real Estate Property Management services in the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Burbank/Glendale, Los Angeles, Westside and Conejo Valley areas.

The reason for our success is helping owners like you when they need it. Below is a partial list of property management services we provide to help you protect your real estate investment.

• Tenant placement
• Tenant screening (including: credit check, landlord and employment verification, social security trace report, California eviction check and criminal check)
• Regular property inspections
• Accounting and landlord bill payment
• Monthly financial reporting
• Maintenance service and supervision (we use only proven independent vendors)
• Collections
• Evictions
• We supply all the necessary forms to meet California’s Landlord/Tenant laws
• 24 hour emergency phone service
• Advertising to the broadest tenant base possible

Call or e-mail us today for more information. We’re ready to get started!

• Carnahan Property Management services Woodland Hills,West Hills, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Tarzana, Reseda, Topanga, Encino, Northridge, Van Nuys,North Hills,Chatsworth, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, North Hollywood, West Hollywood, San Fernando Valley, Granada Hills, Mission Hills, Simi Valley, West Lake Village, Agoura,Toluca Lake, Valley Village, Burbank. Call us at (818) 884-1500 and check if we can service your area.