5 Reasons Duerksen & Associates Should Manage Your Property

duncan.shea • February 4, 2021

If you've owned income property, you know that managing your investment can be financially rewarding. At the same time, you've also likely discovered that property management requires a large commitment of time and effort.


It may make sense to take the do-it-yourself approach, but with the right property manager you will notice your investment performs well financially and you have the TIME to enjoy life.


Duerksen & Associates has been managing investment property in Corvallis, Albany, and Philomath since 1978. Professional investment management is our specialty.


When you choose to work with us, we want you to know you have made the right choice. Here are 5 reasons why we think you should choose us to manage your investment property.


Compliance


Working with us ensures that you're in compliance with housing regulations and property laws. 


There are a multitude of applicable laws and regulations to abide by when renting and maintaining your investment property. These include local, state, and federal regulations, as well as fair housing regulations.


Duerksen & Associates works hard to keep up with all the changing landlord tenant laws and holds compliance with these regulations to the highest regard. You can have peace of mind that all will be taken care of when you entrust us with your investment.


Rental Rates


Setting the right rental rates is important. Duerksen & Associates tracks the rental market weekly ensuring that you achieve the perfect balance between maximizing monthly income and maintaining a low vacancy rate.


When you work with us, know that we have the answers about how much your rental rates should be.


Advertising


Marketing and advertising your property is imperative. But knowing how and where to properly promote your property can take a lot of trial and error. With 40 years of experience, we know exactly where to market your property and how to craft compelling advertising materials.


We also understand the power of digital advertising and have embraced this ever-popular kind of promotion. We’ve boosted our technology rapidly to keep up with the need to have a heavy online presence.


Know that when you choose Duerksen & Associates to manage your property, we will put it in front of the right people in the right places to fill vacancies quickly.


Tenant Relations


Tenant relations require the clarity and confidence to make decisions. We have efficient, tried-and-true systems in place to effectively collect rent and maintain on-time payments.


When it comes to finding the right tenants, we take care of all the details. We run criminal background and security checks, run credit reports, verify employment, and collect previous landlord references.


In addition to finding good tenants, we will manage all aspects of the tenant-landlord relationship. We handle both routine and emergency maintenance, take care of routine inspections, and manage any situations where conflict resolution is required.


As your property manager, we hold both your tenants and property to a high standard.


Vendor Relations


Vendor relations are important for the ongoing maintenance of your property. We pride ourselves in working with the best contractors in the area to ensure all the properties we manage are in top shape.


We have long, established relationships with our vendors and can stand by the quality of work they deliver work as well as guarantee that you will always receive the best price. And we only hire licensed, bonded, and insured contractors.


Working with us means you don’t have to fear the unknown - we know exactly who to call!



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