At Marquardt Property Management, we take care of every rental property we manage as if it was our own investment. Detail is important to us. Staying one step ahead of the next emergency is also important to us.
Our maintenance processes are designed to protect the condition of your property and keep your costs down while retaining tenants with exceptional customer service. We are committed to preventative maintenance, licensed and insured vendors, and complete satisfaction.
If you’re not sure how to get ahead of the maintenance and repairs that your East Bay Area rental property will always need, talk to us. Our experience and our resources allow for an expert-led maintenance process. We keep your property in top shape.
We Don’t Like Surprise Maintenance Issues (Neither do Your Tenants)
Let’s avoid the drama and the stress of emergency maintenance whenever we can.
Here’s what we know: Routine repairs are important because they avoid emergencies later.
Most emergencies are unexpected, and they require an immediate response. Maybe your tenant has called to report the water heater is leaking and causing a flood or the sewer line is backed up or a tree has crashed onto the roof. Accidents, fires, floods, and problems with locks, water heaters, and heat are often the reasons that tenants will request emergency maintenance.
Unexpected things will happen from time to time. There’s not a lot we can do to completely prevent the random emergency repair. And, when emergencies do occur, we’re prepared. We act quickly to keep your tenant safe and to mitigate any further damage to your investment property.
Our attention to routine maintenance inspections and services means that these emergencies are rare. We know how to recognize the danger signs before they turn into maintenance emergencies. Checking sinks, tubs, and toilets for minor leaks, for example, can prevent a major plumbing disaster.
We take care of small fixes right away in order to avoid those expensive emergency repair calls.
Preserving Bay Area Rental Home Condition
You cannot make money on your Bay Area investment property if you don’t have a well-maintained home.
Part of our maintenance process is to prioritize routine maintenance and preventative services so you don’t have to replace your roof, your HVAC system, your water heater, or your plumbing as often.
Not only does preventative maintenance preserve the condition and value of your property, it also lets us know when things need to be updated or upgraded. If we’re called to fix an appliance three times in one year, for example, we’ll likely recommend to you that instead of repairing it, we simply replace that appliance.
Maintaining the systems, appliances, structure, and even the curb appeal and landscaping of your property allows us to charge more in rent. Tenants will be willing to pay more for a home that is modern, updated, and in good condition. You’ll stand out in the market, especially when competing properties are showing signs of age, deterioration, and wear and tear.
Our willingness to provide routine maintenance will keep your rental value high and you’ll also increase your equity, because as your tenant continues to contribute to your mortgage and other expenses, the value of that property will continue to rise.
Remember this: Good maintenance is an investment.
Avoiding the Expense of Deferred Maintenance
Deferred maintenance is expensive, and we won’t allow it to jeopardize the safety and the profitability of your investment. We understand why a rental property owner would be tempted to put a minor repair on hold. But, that’s why you have a property manager; we take care of these things right away. We can, with our extensive network of vendors and contractors.
Nothing gets easier or less expensive with time. If you ignore a needed repair and don’t fix it right away, it’s only going to get worse. We keep up with the routine maintenance issues and take care of everything as soon as you learn of it, no matter how minor.
We’re also invested in educating your tenants on our maintenance process. They need to know that we expect to be informed as soon as something breaks. We don’t want them to hesitate or delay making a maintenance request for the same reason we avoid deferred maintenance; unreported maintenance is equally as dangerous.
We Work with a Professional Network of Vendors
If you’ve tried to find your own plumber or HVAC technician recently, you might have noticed two things. First, those services are more expensive than you remember. Second, it’s hard to get someone to do the work you need in the timeframe you were hoping for.
Vendors are busier than ever, and there’s a shortage of reliable labor. For an independent landlord, that means waiting weeks for work to be done.
For property managers like us, it means we can leverage the relationships we already have in place with local vendors and contractors. These professionals like working with us because we provide steady work, and we make things as easy as possible for them. You won’t have to worry about finding the right plumber or roofer when you work with us. We already have a great network, and we’re even able to negotiate their best rates.
Providing East Bay Area Owners Peace of Mind
We understand the stress that can come with maintenance.
We know there’s a lot of uncertainty when you hand the responsibilities over to someone else. We get it. And, performing routine maintenance on your property will deliver peace of mind. You know that things inside the home are being maintained property, and you have a seasonal schedule of preventative maintenance items that need attention. That often means a lot less anxiety and frustration. Major repairs are unpleasant, and it’s better to be prepared before things go wrong. We keep you in the loop. We talk things out before a large maintenance expense is recommended.
If the idea of responding right away to maintenance issues feels like it won’t be possible, you need a Bay Area property manager who can make things happen and keep your property in excellent condition. We’d be happy to help. Please contact us Marquardt Property Management. We provide expert property management in Oakland, the East Bay and in surrounding communities like Hayward, Pittsburg, and Concord.
