Link to Owners Portal
Benefits of Property Management Services
As your property management company we can take care of the many headaches and hassles that investment property owners/landlords have to deal with on a daily basis, including:
- screening potential tenants
- arranging property maintenance
- solving customer complaints
- creating new ideas for resident retention
- maintaining financial and maintenance records
- compiling data and files
- generating reports
- analyzing market conditions
- negotiating sales contracts
Central Washington Properties also has many relationships with quality and competitive vendors that will make upkeep of your property more affordable and reliable, improving the profit margin of your investment.
Since the value of a building is based on the condition of the property and cash flow, our goal is to increase the value of your property while its under our management and maintain that value at its highest potential.
Regular Management Duties
If, when we take on management of a new property, there are any vacant units, we prepare them for occupancy, advertise the available units, conduct showings to prospective residents and process applications that are received from showings. Our advertising sources include our website, Craigslist, flyers, signage, banners, and newspaper advertising.
For each managed property, we manage the following tasks for the property owner:
- Market evaluation and setting appropriate rent structure
- Advertising and showing of property
- Evaluation and screening of potential residents
- Preparation and completion of all rental agreements and associated paperwork. Collection of deposits and rents.
- Completion of all maintenance requests
- Inspection of interior property on an annual basis and exterior inspections on a monthly basis
- Payment of bills relating to property along with owner disbursement of income
We stay on top of Maintenance Issues
We have set standards for all of our properties and expect that we will be able to maintain your home to our company’s standards in order to provide a quality home for our residents to enjoy. We complete monthly exterior inspections of all properties and an annual interior inspection of each unit that is owned or managed by the company. After the annual inspection recommendations are made to the various owners of improvements that may be needed in the following year or upon turnover.
As a result of these inspections, and resident feedback, you may be requested to allow certain improvements or repairs to your property. Any maintenance item under $500.00 will be completed at the property manager’s discretion. Any maintenance item over $500 requires approval from the owner, unless it is an emergency where we must make a decision immediately in order to protect the value of your property.
A Focus on Resident Satisfaction
At Central Washington Properties it is our goal to exceed the expectations of our customers and residents and provide them with exceptional customer service, along with a clean, well-maintained home. We provide all of our residents with the support of outstanding maintenance departments staffed with six employees to ensure timely repairs, along with a 24 hour on-call staff member at all times for after-hour emergencies. Our staff is highly trained and experienced to handle issues with maintenance, non-payment of rent or other charges along with finding well qualified residents.
Rent Payment Policies
We maintain a strict rent payment procedure to ensure prompt payment of rent. Rent payments are due on the 1st and payable by the 5th of the month. On the 6th we issue a 3-day pay or a vacate notice along with a phone call and a follow up email. We stay on top of late payments with late fees and work to ensure that your property is not being occupied by non-paying tenants.
Management Fees and Payment Schedule
The fee schedule for Property Management is set forth in the Agreement for Management of Real Estate. Owner disbursements are scheduled for the 27th of each month and are deposited directly into the owner’s bank account with an owner statement emailed at that time. Owners also have the ability to access the Owner’s Portal which enables you to track maintenance, income and expenses at any time.
Our Technology Advantage
Central Washington Properties has invested in advanced technology systems to support our goals to provide you with the best service and manage your properties efficiently and effectively. Our Owner’s Portal utilizes AppFolio Property Manager property management and accounting software. Some of the benefits that this software provides you:
- We can respond faster and provide better service to both owners and tenants.
We can securely access information about all properties at any time and from anywhere. Sensitive data is securely housed in a state-of-the-art data center and backed up regularly and automatically. - Monthly statements can be delivered to your email inbox, saving time and paper.
The statements are easy to read and provide you with a quick snapshot of your property details for the past month. - We address property maintenance issues faster.
We can create electronic work orders and communicate with vendors so we quickly solve issues. - You will be paid faster and more securely.
We are able to use electronic payments (ACH) to deposit funds directly into your bank account on a timely basis. - We can more effectively market your properties to fill vacancies sooner.
We can quickly and professionally advertise your properties on our website, Craigslist, and other websites.
Our Team Makes the Difference
Don’t make the mistake of hiring a property management company that doesn’t fulfill all your needs as the owner of an investment property. Central Washington Properties will discuss your specific needs and assist you in deciding what is best for your property. Come talk to our professional staff today about the diverse services we offer.
If you are interested in moving forward with our services, here is a preview of the owner agreement.