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Your Guide to Property Management Companies

Nia Reczek | February 24, 2010

Nia Reczek is the owner of Clearview Property Management in North Carolina. A second-generation real estate professional, Reczek works with property owners and tenants to try and make the rental process as enjoyable as possible for everyone involved. In these articles, she explains the basics of renting from both the property owner’s point of view as well as the tenant’s.

Why to Hire a Property Management Company

The biggest benefit to hiring a property management company is the elimination of worry or stress over renting your home.

What Does a Property Manager Do?

Property managers handle all aspects of a home’s rental, including finding the tenants, collecting rent, and handling any repair issues that come up.

What to Look for in a Property Management Company

Homeowners should look for a property management company that does not take too much of their rental income each month, as well as a company that only gets paid if the home has a tenant.

How to Rent Out Your House

Before you can rent a residence, you must make sure it is up to code and meets all of the local safety regulations.

Preparing to Rent Your Home

Before a person can rent out his home, he must do a number of things such as install smoke detectors, stair railings, and carbon monoxide detectors.

Why People Rent Out their Homes

People choose to rent out their homes as a way to earn additional income, among many other popular reasons.

Should I Sell My Home or Rent It Out?

Deciding whether to sell or rent a home is something that each person has to do for themselves based on their current income and mortgage situation.

How a Management Company Rents Out Your Home

When a property management company agrees to handle the rental of your home, they are agreeing to do everything from finding the tenant to collecting the rent, and everything in between.

How to Make Your House Attractive to Potential Tenants

Here in North Carolina, the most popular properties that people want to rent are three-bedroom, two-bedroom houses with neutral-colored walls.

How Much Money Can I Make From Renting My Home?

The amount of money that a homeowner can expect to earn from a rental will depend on how much their paid for the home, the size of the home, and where it is located in town.

How Can a Property Manager Make Sure My Home Won’t Get Trashed

Although there is no way to guarantee nothing will happen to a rental home, good property management companies will thoroughly check tenants to the best of their ability.

What Is the Move Out Process Like?

For the homeowner, the move out process is simple. The property management company will handle the entire process from A to Z.

What is a Home Warranty?

Home warranties are a fantastic way for homeowners to protect themselves in the event that their home should need a costly repair while a tenant is in residence.

Do I Need a Realtor If I’m Looking to Rent?

Asking for a realtor’s help when looking for a rental apartment or home is a great way to ensure that the lease you are entering into is legitimate and fair.

How Do I Know If the Rent I’m Paying is Fair?

Looking online for similar rental listings in the same neighborhood is an excellent way to compare the home you are renting with other listings and determine whether the rent price is fair.

Home Rental Myths

Renting a home can be scary, and there is no sure-fire way to protect against getting a bad tenant. That is the biggest thing that most property owners are nervous about when renting their home for the first time.

What Renters Should Look For in a Property Manager

The best property management companies are ones that are easy to reach for things like emergency repairs and rent payments each month.

Recession’s Impact on North Carolina Rentals

In Fayetteville, the local military base ensures that families are always moving into and out of the town, no matter what the rest of the economy is doing.

How Can a Short Sale Affect Your Ability to Rent?

If the bank forecloses on your home while a tenant is living there, you could be violating your lease agreement. To avoid problems, it is best to tell the rental company right away if you’re having financial trouble.

About Nia Reczek

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A second-generation realtor, Nia Reczek is an Indiana native who first followed her father's footsteps into the real estate industry. Both she and her husband Stephen are now agents and the owners of Clearview Property Management in North Carolina. Together with their talented staff -- including agent Kristi Velado and administrative assistant Laurel Buhrman -- Nia, Stephen, and the rest of the Clearview Property Management team aim to make real estate enjoyable for both buyers, sellers, homeowners, and tenants in the North Carolina area.