Getting Started: How to hire a property management company

How to hire First Lock Property Management and prepare vacant or occupied rentals for management.

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We will take a look at your portfolio and make an individual plan for your management needs. No two owners have the same goals or needs.

Vacant Property

For vacant properties, we complete a site visit and review comparable properties in the area to help confirm market rent. We are not licensed home inspectors or home improvement contractors, but we look at important function and condition items in depth.

  • Verify that all light fixtures work and have light bulbs.
  • Verify that all appliances, the furnace, the air conditioner, and all plumbing fixtures work.
  • Verify that windows are operable and all utilities are turned on.
  • Look for obvious structural defects.
  • Confirm white glove showing condition inside and out.
  • Verify move-in condition requirements.

Leased Property

For currently leased property, we provide intake forms to confirm requirements such as renters liability insurance, rent due dates, and valid leases. We start with a quick interview to figure out what services you need, then present a written custom management plan in a virtual or in-person meeting, and move forward if everything is agreeable.

  • Signed management agreement with intake documents.
  • Copies of keys for all units.
  • Copy of business licenses and rental licenses for each property.

Why Owners Trust First Lock

50+ Years Combined Experience
24/7 Maintenance Response
Month-to-Month Management Agreement
  • Tenant Placement Guarantee
  • Rent Deposit Guarantee
  • Management Fee Guarantee
  • One Contact & Response Time Guarantee

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