Property Management Blog

Decoding the Occupancy Rate: What Every Property Owner Should Know

In the intricate tapestry of property management, there exists myriad metrics, each weaving its own narrative about the property's performance and potential. Among these, some stand out, not just as mere indicators, but as critical drivers that shape the direction and fate of...

How Reliable Are Zillow Rent Estimates? An In-Depth Analysis for Property Owners

As a property owner or investor, you understand the importance of setting the right rental price for your properties. It's a balance between maximizing your returns and ensuring your property remains attractive to potential renters. In this quest, tools like the Zillow Rent E...

Maintenance and Repairs Commission

Todd Ortscheid of Revolution Rental Management, formerly known as GTL Real Estate, talks about why an additional commission is charged on maintenance and repairs over and above the standard monthly management fee.We manage a broad range of properties, and maintenance a...

Hiring the Cheapest Management Company. Is it a Good Idea?

You’re probably looking for a management company, otherwise, you probably wouldn’t be reading this blog. So what should you do? Should you just select the company with the cheapest monthly management fee? Probably not, for several reasons.First, you should take note t...

Who pays the sales commission?

Just about every brokerage includes a clause in their property management agreement that deals with a situation where the owner sells the property to the tenant. While this happens only rarely, owners are usually interested in how this would work, and it’s a common question...

Why is it taking longer to rent my house?

Many owners of rental property have friends who also own rental property, and they sometimes wonder why it’s taking longer to rent their house than it did their friend’s. There could be many reasons, including the condition of the house, the neighborhood, the conditio...

Will you match pricing?

This is a question we frequently get from potential clients: “such-and-such competitor tells me that they'll charge 1% less than you; will you match their rate?”Well, the short answer is yes. But the long answer is that you probably don't want us to. Allow me ...