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Find out what a property manager would do for your rental, and what to ask before you hand it over.

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What a manager can handle

Six jobs that may be part of the service

Not every company does all of these. Ask exactly what is included in the price.

01

Finding and screening tenants

Advertising the property, showing it and checking applicants.

02

Collecting rent

Collecting rent, chasing late payments and passing it on to you.

03

Maintenance and repairs

Arranging contractors and handling emergencies.

04

Inspections

Checking the condition of the property between tenants and during a tenancy.

05

Paperwork and notices

Leases, renewals and the notices the law requires.

06

Reporting

Statements showing what came in, what went out and what was paid for.

How managers charge

Six charges to ask about

01

A monthly management fee

Often a share of the rent, or a flat amount.

02

A letting or leasing fee

A charge for finding and placing a new tenant.

03

A renewal fee

A charge when a tenant stays on for another term.

04

Maintenance charges

Whether there is a markup on repairs, or a fee for arranging them.

05

Inspection or administration fees

Charges for visits and for paperwork.

06

Termination fees

What you would pay if you end the agreement early.

Before you sign

Six things to ask any property manager before you sign

01

What is included, and what costs extra?

A written list of services and every possible charge.

02

Are you licensed?

Ask for the license number and check it with your state.

03

How do you screen tenants?

The checks and criteria, and how you follow fair housing rules.

04

How do you handle repairs and emergencies?

Who does the work, any markup, and the limit above which you ask me first.

05

Where are deposits and rent held?

And how and when I am paid.

06

How do I end the agreement?

Notice period and any fee.

Why Namoye

Built around trust, not lead volume.

We'd rather connect you with the right provider once than flood your inbox with a dozen you'll never call back.

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  1. 01

    What you would hand over

    Finding tenants, collecting rent and arranging repairs can all be part of the service, or not. You hear exactly what you would be handing over.

  2. 02

    How the charges add up

    A management fee is rarely the only cost. You hear what else to ask about before you compare quotes.

  3. 03

    No pressure to sign

    You can ask questions and compare companies, and nobody pushes you to sign on the spot.

Good to Know

Questions about Namoye

What does a property manager do?

It varies by company and by contract. Often they advertise the property, screen and select tenants, collect rent, arrange maintenance, carry out inspections and handle notices and paperwork. Ask each company for a clear list of what is included.

How do property managers charge?

Commonly a monthly fee, often a share of the rent collected or a flat amount, plus charges for finding a tenant, renewing a lease or arranging repairs. Namoye doesn't set prices. Ask for every possible charge in writing.

Do I need to be a hands-off owner to use one?

No. Many owners keep some control, such as approving repairs above a set amount. Ask how the company handles decisions and what you can approve.

How are tenants screened?

Ask what checks the company runs, what its criteria are, and how it applies them consistently. Property managers must follow fair housing laws, and you should expect them to explain how they do.

Who holds the security deposit?

Rules differ by state. Ask where deposits are kept, who is responsible for returning them and handling disputes, and how the company reports to you.

How is maintenance handled?

Ask who carries out repairs, whether the company adds a markup, how emergencies are handled, and the limit above which they must ask you first.

Does the company need to be licensed?

In many states, property managers need a real estate license or must work under a licensed broker, but rules differ. Ask for the license number and check it with your state.

What should I look for in the agreement?

How long it lasts, how to end it and what that costs, how and when you are paid, what reports you receive, and who pays for what.

What should I have ready?

The type and location of the property, whether it is currently rented, and what you want help with. If you don't have everything, send the request anyway.

Is Namoye a property management company?

No. Namoye is a free matching service. It doesn't manage property. Any advice or quote comes from the company that contacts you.

Will several companies call me, and does it cost anything?

No to both. A verified professional contacts you, and Namoye is free for you.

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