What is a Raleigh Property Manager ?

A Raleigh Property Manager is a professional who manages Raleigh investment properties for others; often he or she only manages and lease properties. Just because one is a Raleigh Realtor does not mean he or she has the experience and knowledge to manage rental properties.

A Raleigh property management company plays the role of the intermediary. The management firm steps between you (the Landlord) and the Tenant, allowing you to keep your distance. A good Raleigh property management company does not make decisions based on feelings or personal interests, but instead follows professional policies, procedures, and strict guidelines.

A Raleigh Property Manager saves you time, work and strees in the following ways:

* You don't have to clean, paint or make repairs (or hire someone to do those tasks);
* Emergencies will be handled in the appropriate manner to ensure Tenant safety and protect your property;
* You don't have to advertise, take rental calls, and be available to show the property at all hours of the day and night;
* You don't have to screen prospective tenants and be apprehensive about whom to choose;
* You don't have to execute a rental agreement, worry about adding the correct addenda, fill out the move-in inspection report, or worry about the security deposit money;
* You don't have tenants calling at all hours of the day and night;
* You don't have to confront tenants on tough issues like collecting rents or taking care of the property;
* You don't have to collect non-sufficient funds checks (NSF);
* You don't have to serve legal notices or begin eviction proceedings;
* You don't have to schedule and fill out the move-in or move-out inspection reports, starting the process all over again with each tenant;
* You don't have to know each and every law that the government is discussing or passing;
* You won't spend time paying bills;
* Professionals will be used for the maintenance of your property.

I am certain that there are good reasons for managing your own property, but ask yourself whether they are worth the hassle, time or risk.

Rodney McNabb is a part of a team of Raleigh Realtors that offer services in Raleigh Property Management and Raleigh Short Sales