Property Management and Leasing Services in Houston, TX
The Property Management and Property Leasing Process
Property management doesn't have to be cryptic. It is always best to have everything in writing to have a clear understanding of what to expect from your property management company. Feel free to read how we do business and how we are different from other management companies. If you have any questions, feel free to email any questions that may arise. We have also compiled a Frequently Asked Questions section to answer the most popular questions we receive. We work with individual property owners as well as investors including hedge fund managers and scattered housing.
Why Hire Edinson Property Management?
Edinson Property Management provides professional and comprehensive leasing and management services in the Greater Houston Area. We strive to meet the needs of both tenants and property owners for a win-win relationship. We represent like-minded property owners, and limit our management portfolio to properties that provide a good cost/value relationship to both the tenant and the property owner. Our goal is to take the burden off you, and manage your rental property and real estate investment.
Some of the services we provide include, but are not limited to the following:
- Competitive fee structures.
- Provide proactive management services.
- Online monthly financial reports to owners through personalized landlord portal.
- Advice on preventative maintenance programs to promote long-term tenant and property value retention.
- Periodic drive-by, photographs and scheduled quarterly visits for a fee.
- We don’t charge you a maintenance fee when property is vacant.
- Proactive print and online marketing.
- Effective communication - voicemail, email & online portal for your convenience.
- New tenant orientation packet to cover guidelines, expectations and responsibilities during the term of the lease contract.
- GE electronic supra key boxes for accessing and protecting your property.
- We pay a showing service, Centralized Showing Service, during property listing with showing agent feedback emailed to owner.
- Tenant screening services to provide unbiased, background, credit and criminal checks on all prospective tenants.
- Up to date Texas promulgated contract forms updated on all prospective tenants.
- If owner doesn't have Landlord Rules, we provide tenant with our default Landlord Rules.
- Provide owner monthly market activity and trends of active and sold around your investment property.
- Email owner yearly Realist Tax Reports for their records.
- Provide yearly Comparative Market Analysis via email to inform about property’s market value.
- Once initial term is completed, the Management agreement can be canceled with 30 day written notice if you no longer need to have your property managed.
- Most importantly, owner has final tenant approval!
What makes Edinson Property Management Different from the Competition?
If you are considering hiring a property management company, please print out this form to help you compare our services and fees to other companies.
Our Standard Services
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Other Company
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Edinson Property Management
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Comprehensive annual market analysis
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No
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Yes
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Rents collected electronically 1-4th of month
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No
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Yes
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Owner receives Owner Draw by the 12-15th
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Maybe
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Yes
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Rent and late fee collections
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Maybe
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Yes
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Free Online Rental Portal for Tenants
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No
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Yes
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50% fee paid to Cooperating Brokers
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Maybe
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Yes
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Excellent web presence!
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No
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Yes
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Multiple rental-specific web syndication
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No
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Yes
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Marketing in Houston Multiple Listing Service
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Yes
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Yes
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Marketing rental on Craigslist
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No
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Yes
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Premium marketing to Rentals.com |
No
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Yes
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Premium marketing with Point2Homes |
No
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Yes
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Premium marketing with Realtor.com
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No
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Yes
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Eye catching reflective custom yard signs
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Maybe
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Yes
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Property brochure emailed to prospects
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No
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Yes
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Know what stays with the property
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Maybe
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Yes
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Maintenance Recommendations
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No
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Yes
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Preparation of vacancies
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No
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Yes
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All make-ready work quality inspected
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No
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Yes
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Schedule showings via Showing Service
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No
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Yes
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Tenant screening (Credit & Criminal Reports)
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Yes
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Yes
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Move-in inspections (Free & Fee Based)
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Maybe
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Yes
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Maintain good tenant relations
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Maybe
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Yes
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Quarterly property inspections (Fee Based)
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Maybe
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Yes
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Renewals with Existing Tenants
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No
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Yes
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Move-out inspections (Free & Fee Based)
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Maybe
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Yes
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Photo documentation
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No
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Yes
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Detailed lease signing and summary
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Maybe
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Yes
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Monthly online accounting & reports
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No
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Yes
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Online Owner Statements
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No
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Yes
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Online Invoice Tracking
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No
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Yes
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ACH/EFT Payments vs Paper Checks
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No
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Yes
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Property Tax Payment Services
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No
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Yes
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HOA Payment Services
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No
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Yes
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Preventive Maintenance Services
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No
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Yes
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Average Management fee
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Varied
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10% gross monthly rent
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Leasing fee on new tenancies
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Varied
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100% first month rent
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Lease renewal fee with existing tenant
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100% first month rent
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10% renewal fee
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