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In an article run at msn.com, the website informs us that www.zillow.com now will do its best at estimating rents in addition to its mainstay of sales values.  http://realestate.msn.com/blogs/listed.aspx?feat=9c837c71-6e4e-4fd9-b269-3889d2c4fb67>1=35006this link will spell it out.  In my experi...
03/11/2011
Hello, thank you for speaking to your friend about Homepointe and myself as your agent.  Natomas is doing well and will do even better as the Spring and Summer months come.  I have no way to tell how many homes sold are turned into rentals but we do perform quarterly market reviews that list the ...
03/10/2011
Homepointe Property Management has made great strides to maintain, protect and make available essential information for our clients.  This goes for owners, tenants and our various vendors.  We made the investment and changed our management software to Appfolio which has streamlined our business w...
03/09/2011
I encourage anyone who owns a smart phone (andriod, Iphone, etc) to use the free app called Heytell.  It isn't new but it is awesome.  It is a free nextell type form of communication that allows you to send free and instant audio messages to those who you friend.  It is a very quick, easy and sav...
03/04/2011
Most owners prefer no pets yet many potential tenants have them.  How to best proceed?  Our policy at Homepointe is the best I am aware of.  We suggest "pets negotiable, with owner approval".  We still get a pet reference and a higher deposit or pet rent.  The reason for "negotiable" is to get th...
02/24/2011
In an ideal world we prefer to move new tenants into pristine, turn key properties.  By setting the standard high you will lessen your heartache trying to pacify unhappy tenants.  Having a skilled property manager walk through a newly vacated home and competently assess what exactly needs to be d...
02/24/2011
This is a reminder that all single family rental properties must have a carbon monoxide detector installed by July 2011.  This includes any single family property that has an attached garage and or any fossil burning appliance:  think gas stove, dryer, furnace, etc.  We encourage one be installed...
02/19/2011
Senate Bill 782 pertains to residential tenant leases and instances of domestic violence.  It is important to know this law and how it can effect your rental property.  In a nut shell SB 782 permits residential tenants to break leases when they are victims of domestic violence.  The tenant must p...
02/19/2011
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Word of mouth (and written blog) remains the best way to generate quality leads.  Meeting with agents and professionals in the industry periodically allows opportunity to keep you and your business in the forefront of their thoughts.  Out of sight out of mind is real.  Whether the relationships y...
02/08/2011
We as managers represent owners with all types of rental property.  When moving in a new tenant there are several move in protocols to follow.  Homepointe performs a solo move in inspection prior to a tenant taking possession.  A two page inspection form is completed and digital pictures are take...
01/20/2011
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