Bradenton Property Management
Protect, Maintain and Grow your Bradenton Property Investment
Our Bradenton Property Management services cover more than rent collection and maintenance. We begin managing your property starting with the listing. To demonstrate how comprehensive our services are, we’ve outlined each step from start to finish. You will find that when you trust us to manage your investment property, not only will your investment be well protected, you will rest easier knowing it’s being taken care of by property management experts.
Benefits of our Bradenton property management services include:
- Expert Market Analysis
- Strategic Marketing Tactics
- Thorough Resident Screening
- No-Hassle Resident Lease Process
- Complete Move-In Inspection
- Aggressive Rent Collection
- Eviction Protection Program
- Management of All Maintenance & Repairs
- Unannounced Drive-By Inspections
- Comprehensive Move-Out Inspection
Our Guarantees*
Leasing Guarantee
In the current market, owners need financial reassurances that the resident that is placed will remain for the extent of the lease. With our Leasing Guarantee you do not have to worry about your resident moving out in the middle of their lease. Our guarantee states that if a resident we place vacates before the end of the initial term, you will not pay a Leasing Commission to find a new resident (with the exclusion of residents with military orders).
Property Condition Guarantee
We regularly keep you updated on the condition of your home with our photographic property assessments. However, sometimes a little extra security brings peace of mind. With our Property Condition Guarantee, you will not have to worry about the condition of your home. We guarantee that if the resident causes damage that exceeds their security deposit, we will pay the difference up to $1,000.
Eviction Protection Guarantee
In the case of nonpayment of rent, we cover eviction costs up to $2,500 for a resident we placed! Even the best residents can have unforeseen financial problems. We have you covered with our Eviction Protection Guarantee.
* for our Premium/Guaranteed package
Get to Know Our Management Services
Market Analysis & Marketing
Once you give Sarasota Management & Leasing the privilege of listing your Bradenton property, management of your investment begins.
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- Analyze Market We will visit your property and do a complete market analysis with pictures and comparative data from other Bradenton properties that have previously rented.
- Recommend Pricing Based on the market analysis, we will contact you to discuss pricing strategies and recommended a pricing range for your Bradenton property.
- Market Property Once the initial asking price is agreed upon, we will begin to aggressively market your Bradenton property. This includes featuring it on our Sarasota Management & Leasing website with up to 10 pictures, a link to show the property location and links to local information, such as schools and weather. Your property also will be listed in the local Board of Realtors’ MLS, on our partner websites and in local classifieds. Signage is posted where permitted. These are all tactics for marketing your Bradenton property.
Management of these marketing efforts will include monitoring them for effectiveness and revising if needed.
Show Property
As part of your Bradenton property management services, we will facilitate all viewings of your property to interested parties.
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Screen Residents
All submitted applications that pass an initial review will undergo an extensive resident screening process to determine the applicants’ suitability for your property and determine the overall risk level of applicants. We follow a four-step screening process:
- Credit history check
- Criminal background check: FBI’s Most Wanted list, National Terrorist database, statewide Department of Corrections records and Sexual Predator list
- Employment and income verification check
- Interviews with previous landlords
Design Lease to Protect Owner
Once an applicant has been successfully screened and determined to be a good match for your Bradenton property, a top Florida landlord resident attorney will draw up a lease that will protect your interests from many of the legal risks of rental property ownership.
Facilitate lease signing
We will have the resident sign the lease and then forward it to your current residence, or location of choice, for your signature.
Inspect Property Prior to Move-In
Prior to the property being occupied, a thorough move-in inspection of the property will be performed and the condition carefully documented by the Bradenton Property Manager. This detailed inspection will ensure that any damage caused by resident neglect will be properly charged against the resident’s security deposit at the end of the lease.
Free Rental Analysis
Pricing your property correctly will attract the most qualified residents and ensure your vacancy rate stays low. We do a complete market analysis to ensure your rental property is competitive and profitable.
Our Sarasota property management team will visit your home, discuss any improvements that might raise your rent, and provide a rental range designed to increase your cash flow and your long-term ROI.
“We own homes in multiple states and deal with multiple management companies. Sarasota Property Management is hands down the best company we have ever dealt with. I highly recommend them.”
Managing Property and Resident Issues During the Lease Term
Unannounced Drive-By Inspections
Perform Random Inspections
During the course of the lease, we want to make sure that the resident is taking good care of your property and not letting it become an eyesore in the neighborhood. Therefore, we do periodic drive-by inspections as well as interior walk-throughs to look for maintenance issues, such as moldy grout in the showers or leaks under sinks due to resident damage or neglect.
Closing Out the Lease Term: Lease End Services
Final Move-Out Inspection
At the end of the lease, a final inspection is performed by the Bradenton Property Manager. The results are compared to the initial move-in inspection to verify if charges need to be made against the resident’s security deposit. If there are damages, it is essential that Florida statutes regulating security deposits be followed to ensure your right to make the claim is protected.
Rent Collection and Eviction Protection Program
Once the resident takes occupancy, more Bradenton property management services begin including:
Collect and Distribute Rent to Owners
Rent is paid by the resident into our state regulated trust account and disbursed to owners on the 10th of each month. Owners can view their property statements 24/7 by accessing their own secure page on our website. Questions about statements can be sent via email and will be promptly responded to by Sarasota Management & Leasing staff.
Issue Late Notices for Non-Payment
Rent is due the first day of each month, and late after the 5th. If rent is not received by the 10th, a three-day notice is issued, which is the first step in a legal eviction. At this time, the rent is usually paid.
File Evictions for Non-Payment
If the rent is not paid at the end of the three-day period, an eviction notice is filed. If the resident is able to come up with the money for the rent and reimbursement of legal costs, they are required to sign a stipulation agreement stating that if they get behind again, they waive the right to eviction proceedings and would be entitled to an immediate writ of possession.
If they cannot come up with sufficient funds to “buy off” the eviction, we proceed with the eviction until the house is vacated, at which time we would make a claim against the resident’s deposit and any other escrowed funds that we may have to compensate you for any loss.
Although the vast majority of residents do not require evictions, especially after our extensive resident screening process, a resident may fall on hard times and their circumstances change. In this case, it is critical to get the property back on the market as soon as possible to protect your cash flow.
Ultimately, we are happy to work with a resident who has temporarily fallen behind and is making every effort to communicate with us and catch up; however, it is important to maintain control of the situation in a professional manor.
Deliver Peace of Mind with Eviction Protection Program
To further protect our owners from interruptions to cash flow due to evictions, we have created a unique program called our Eviction Protection program. Eviction Protection is an optional program for only $9 per month. If an eviction is required, all legal expenses are covered including attorney fees and court filing fees. This program is designed to give our owners peace of mind knowing that this potential negative scenario will not cost them their investment.
Maintenance & Repair
Maintenance and repairs are handled in an efficient and professional manor to minimize costs while keeping your investment property in good, rentable condition. These services include:
Receive Maintenance & Repair Requests
Residents may notify us of maintenance issues via the Sarasota Management & Leasing website, or a 24-hour emergency maintenance hotline.
Respond to Maintenance & Repair Requests
Our experienced Bradenton property managers will determine whether a maintenance call is necessary or if a resident can correct the problem with some guidance over the phone. If a maintenance call is required, the property manager determines whether a lower priced vendor, such as a handy man, can handle the request or if a more experienced, licensed contractor, such as a plumber, air conditioning tech, etc., needs to be called.
All vendors sent to your property are covered by workers comp and liability insurance. This is an important consideration in order to protect an owner from potential injury liability or accidental damage to the property.
Our maintenance company, House Calls Maintenance, Inc., provides our owners with low-cost solutions for necessary maintenance by providing quick and effective repairs whenever possible to minimize the cost while maintaining the quality of your investment and keeping the resident(and source of revenue) comfortable and happy.
Lastly, all of our Bradenton property management agreements include a clause limiting how much money can be spent on maintenance or repairs at your property without your permission.
Services and Pricing
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Lease Only
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Full Service
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Premium/Guaranteed
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| Resident Placement Fee | 100% of 1 Month's Rent | 100% of 1 Month's Rent | 100% of 1 Month's Rent |
| Monthly Management Fee | No Monthly Fees | 7% Monthly Management Fee | 8% Monthly Management Fee |
| Rent Assessment | |||
| Marketing the Property | |||
| Finding Residents | |||
| Resident Screening | |||
| Full Legal Compliance | Attorney Prepared Leases | ||
| Property Accounting and Reporting | |||
| Owner Portal | |||
| Resident Portal | |||
| Property Maintenance | |||
| Rent Collection | |||
| Convenient Rent Payments | |||
| Eviction Process Handling | |||
| Property Assessments | |||
| Resident Maintenance System | |||
| Leasing Guarantee | |||
| Resident Damage Guarantee | |||
| Eviction Guarantee | |||
| Capital Improvement Evaluation | Upon Request | Upon Request | Upon Request |
| HVAC Maintenance Agreement | Upon Request | Upon Request | Upon Request |
Lease Only
No Monthly Fees
Rent Assessment
Marketing the Property
Finding Residents
Resident Screening
Full Legal Compliance
Full Service
7% Monthly Management Fee
Rent Assessment
Marketing the Property
Finding Residents
Resident Screening
Full Legal Compliance
Property Accounting and Reporting
Owner Portal
Resident Portal
Property Maintenance
Rent Collection
Convenient Rent Payments
Eviction Process Handling
Property Evaluations
Resident Maintenance System
Leasing Guarantee
Premium Property Management
8% Management Fee
Rent Assessment
Marketing the Property
Finding Residents
Resident Screening
Full Legal Compliance
Property Accounting and Reporting
Owner Portal
Resident Portal
Property Maintenance
Rent Collection
Convenient Rent Payments
Eviction Process Handling
Property <span>Assessments</span>
Resident Maintenance System
Leasing Guarantee
Resident Damage Guarantee
Eviction Guarantee
Capital Improvement Evaluation
HVAC Maintenance Agreement
Let Sarasota Management & Leasing Manage Your Bradenton Property
Cost Effective Services that Deliver Peace of Mind
Owning rental property can be a rewarding and profitable experience if the property is managed properly, and that’s where we come in. For property owners, trying to manage a rental property remotely or in addition to managing your career and family can be stressful and costly. Consider if you have the time and expertise to perform all of the above steps…repeatedly. If the answer is no to any one of those steps, call a Bradenton property management expert at Sarasota Management & Leasing.
The cost for Bradenton property management services provided by Sarasota Management & Leasing is one month’s rent (taken from the resident’s first payment) plus 7 percent of the rent per month for the term of the property management agreement.
If you have any questions, or if you’re ready to entrust your property investment to us, call 941-377-8400 or email info@www.sarasotamanagement.com.
Letters of recommendation from current owners and brochures are available upon request.
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If you’d like to learn more about our properties and what it’s like to work with Sarasota Management & Leasing, get in touch. We’d be happy to talk more about our rental properties, our application requirements, and our leasing process.
Sarasota Management & Leasing
70 Sarasota Center Blvd Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 377-8400 | (941) 378-5863
info@sarasotamanagement.com
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Christian Reyes 
Scott Corbridge
Christy Smith, Operations Manager, RMP®
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Frank P Barrow lll, Leasing Coordinator
Karen Corbridge
Susan Galarza
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