Are you looking for Professional Property Management?

As the Sierra Vista residential leasing and property management specialist, I take the work out of owning  single-family homes, townhouse or a condo. I can manage every aspect of  your rental property from leasing to rent collection to repairs. I invite you to explore my site and learn more about our full range of property management services and our positive approach.

Call Brad.... (520) 227-6694 or e-Mail Brad: brad@bradsnyder.com 

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

If you are not currently under contract  with another property management or real estate company we can begin  right away. If you are currently under contract you will need to  terminate their services according to your agreement with them. We are  happy to pick up keys, security deposits and necessary documents from  the discontinued company. At your request we will email or mail you a  complete start up package. Once you have completed all necessary forms  and returned those to us we will get started.

ADVERTISING

“Saturation Marketing” is our goal for  your vacant property in all potential appropriate tenant markets. Each  tenant has their own way of locating a home to rent rather by driving  around, using a real estate agent, or surfing the web, we find the  largest majority of our rental calls are from signs and website traffic.  With our interactive website that profiles virtual tours and  photographs of our available rentals, rental signs, and the multiple  listing service reaches licensed real estate agents. We also use Fort  Huachuca advertising through AHRN.com. Sierra Vista Realty has memberships to Southern Arizona Association of Realtors, National  Association of Realtors, and the Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce to  assist us in filling vacancies also.

PETS

The majority of families and singles  have pets. We prefer to advertise pets are negotiable, so that they will  tell us about the pets when they apply instead of trying to sneak them  in later. If pets are approved we will require an additional $250 refundable pet deposit in addition the regular security deposit. If  damage exceeding the pet deposit occurs, we will hold funds from  security deposit. You are in no way required to accept pets, this is  completely your decision and we will do our best to meet your requests.

SCREENING TENANTS

We want good tenants as much as you do,  it make our job that much more pleasant. It is our goal to obtain the  highest qualified tenants. We have defined a preferred tenant profile  based on credit, criminal, employment and rental or ownership history. A  conscientious review of applicant’s current credit report will help  assure owner of timely rental payments. Sierra Vista Realty is directly  linked to Experian’s credit bureau’s database; we can access credit  within one minute, twenty-four hours a day. We make copies of all  identification at time of application. Sierra Vista Realty is a fair  housing advocate and does not discriminate against any applicant or  tenant based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, handicap  or family status. Tenants that do not meet the standards of our company  can still be considered by the owner with extra precautions such as  larger deposits taken and a waiver from the owner signed.

THE LEASE

Sierra Vista Realty uses the Arizona  Department standard lease with additional clauses for the protection of  the owner. This lease is continually updated and revised as laws and  additional precautionary measures are established. As most owners will  agree we prefer securing a one-year lease. To begin the lease tenants  are invited to our office for a complete explanation of the lease and to  sign. The extra time we spend with the tenants explaining the terms of  the lease has great pay offs. It substantially reduces misunderstandings  during the term of the contract. It also gives us a chance to answer  questions and concerns and to begin the landlord tenant relationship.  Starting off on the right foot is very important to us. First month’s  rent and all deposits must be paid in full before a tenant takes  occupancy. We don allow tenants to make payments on the security  deposit.

SECURITY DEPOSITS

As additional protection for you we  require the security deposits before a property can be taken off the  market. Security deposits are based on the monthly rent with pet  deposits as an additional deposit. We offer all deposits as refundable,  encouraging tenants to leave the property in good condition rather  taking additional time making repairs and cleaning preparing the  property to re-rent. Complete instructions to the tenant are included in  the lease and mailed again after proper notice to terminate the lease  have been received. This will instruct them on proper procedure for  receiving full security deposit refund, within fourteen business days  after move out as per Arizona law. Proper notice and completion of lease  term is a must to receiving security deposit refund. Cleaning,  including appliances, floors, walls, yard and carpets professionally  cleaned are required minimum to prevent deductions from deposits. Sierra  Vista Realty will compare condition at move out to move in inspection  sheet to determine all costs necessary to rectify any damages to  property. A complete security deposit disposition report will be  completed and forwarded to tenant within fourteen days of move out as  required by Arizona law.

COLLECTING RENTS

Rents are due on the 1st day of each and  every month and considered late after 5pm on the 3rd day if the month.  Eviction proceedings begin on the 4th of each month.

TENANT RETENTION

Our most challenging job as a manager is  not managing the property but managing the residents. Good tenants are  the key element to any successful rental property investment. Keeping  tenants happy to insure the longevity of the tenant’s occupancy is  critical. Friendly staff, availability and quick response to questions  and maintenance request will satisfy a resident more than anything else  we can do for them. We ask our owners cooperation regarding tenant  services whenever possible.

MAINTENANCE

We understand your need as a landlord to  be kept abreast of property condition both physically and financially.  On emergency maintenance (after hours) will use our best judgment on  making repairs over two hundred fifty dollars. Emergency maintenance  includes but is not limited to loss of air or heat, water damage, main  drain stoppage or electrical problems. Many owners have a home warranty  and request that we use that in order to make repairs and we are always  our most diligent in doing this. Most emergency repairs can be fixed at  the time of the service call; some require later bids and replacements  such as heating and cooling systems. Over the years we have assembled an  excellent array of reasonably priced honest technicians for every area  of repair your property may need. Prompt attention to maintenance items  keeps tenants smiling and prevents minor problems from turning into high  dollar repairs later. Our management fee includes overseeing cleaning,  carpet cleaning, painting, garage door repair or installation, monthly  landscaping, minor plumbing, minor electrical, monthly pool service and  minor parts replacement, locksmith.

Any large remodeling jobs, insurance  claims, jobs requiring bids, supervision and additional license and  reference checking will require owner involvement. Per the lease  agreement the tenant is responsible for any maintenance that is caused  by them or their guests. Tenants are responsible for example glass  breakage or repairs they have caused and owners are responsible for the  operating systems and normal wear and tear of the home.

INSPECTIONS

At the time of move in and move out  there is a complete written inspection of the property. Inspections may  also be done on request.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Our desire is to create a clear audit  trail of all funds pertaining to each property. All funds are held in a  Arizona Trust account per Arizona Law, security deposits are held in a  separate trust account. These accounts are monitored by the Arizona  Department of Real Estate. An operating statement will be sent to you as  soon as possible each and every month depending on the date the tenant  pays the rent. Our statements are easy to read and understand this  really simplifies tax reporting at the end of the year. Our service  includes paying expenses you have on the property such as maintenance  and repairs bills when applicable. Copies of all repair invoices paid  will be attached to the monthly statement in the order they appear on  the report. At the end of the year, you will receive you final statement  with yearend totals along with a 1099.

FEES
 

Set-Up Fee: owner pays Agent a one-time non-refundable set-up fee in the amount of $250.00.

Management Fee: 10% of gross collections.

Late Fees: Broker retains 50% of collected late fees.

Statement Fee: $25.00 annual fee for all invoices and accounting for property including monthly and year end statements.

Administrative Fees: If Broker collects  administrative charges from tenants or prospective tenants, including  but not limited to, application fees, returned check fees, or late  charges, Agent will retain such fees as compensation under this  agreement. The administrative fees under this Paragraph are earned and  payable at the time Broker collects such fees.

Thanks for looking at Sierra Vista Realty.

Brad Snyder
Property Manager