Property Management

As the top property management company in Emeryville, we often get questions from local and out-of-state property owners. What is the turnaround? How fast can you find me a tenant? In a 3 part series, we will cover just how quickly we can rent out a unit in the Bay Area and reasons why it may take longer than an owner-managed scenario. How quickly can you rent out my unit? It depends on 3 main...

If you follow real estate news, I am sure you have read the bay area home prices are growing in double digits even during the COVID 19 pandemic. The home affordability problem is exacerbated while people are most vulnerable. Fortunately, home sales is only one side of the housing equation. The other side of the equation, the rental market, is far less talked about. Rent is reduced 15-20% across...

 If you go online to search for property management companies, you will find many property managers in your area. Every company claims it's the best. How do you know? Here are a few highlights on the things Cal Agents do but other companies don’t. ADVERTISING Other property management companies take cell phone shots of your units and call it a day. The Cal Agents take professional photos as...

 Are you thinking about hiring a property manager to rent out your unit? How does it really work? SCHEDULE A VISIT First, our property manager will schedule a time with you to visit your property for a free consultation. During this visit, our property manager will go through and understand your property, your pain points, identify any work items that’s needed to get your unit ready to...

Renters insurance, a sound investment A survey of 1,400 renters by Apartments.com revealed that two-thirds of apartment dwellers don’t carry insurance. In another survey, 50 percent of these apartment dwellers are more likely to be victims of burglars according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Renter's insurance may seem unimportant ... until it does. Renters should be responsible for having their...

More than 2 million households are being burglarized every year according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations in which half of the cases are by force entry. Reading this statement is one thing, but seeing it with your own eyes how easy it is to kick open a door is another.   Watch this video:   Installing a solid, high-quality, and expensive door may still not be a guarantee...

   People around the globe have taken measures into slowing down the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing and self-isolation. Here are some proven tips to help you manage your rental properties during the coronavirus outbreak. RENTAL SHOWING First question first, should you continue to show your vacant rental property? The answer is yes. People who are coming out to look...

Not all Realtors® are the same. Like all other professionals, Realtors have differences in their marketing and negotiation techniques. The realtor you hire should be able to maximize your profit and above all,  be stress-free. Here’s one case study that will help you spot the difference of two realtors selling the same type of property, both on the same building, same level, and just across each...

The last month of the decade is here and you are probably pondering on your 2020 financial well-being. If you’re a Property Owner, we’ve got good news for you because this is an opportune moment to review important numbers and to strategize better. If you own an income property, now is the perfect time to think about how to maximize your rental property income. How long does it take to rent out a...

   Tom is a smart and savvy real estate agent. He helped a buyer, Beverly, purchase a fourplex.    Excited about her new investment property, she wanted immediate, tenant placement. So, she asked if Tom offered leasing and management services.    Unfortunately, property management is not his forte. Helping buyers and sellers was more profitable for Tom than managing...