Property Owner Property Management Services Presentation York Real Estate A Division of Signature Associates Real Estate 1213 Culbreth Drive Suite 357 Wilmington, NC 28405 910-665-9795 www.yorkbrokers.com [1]
Introduction We are Wilmington s leading rental managers servicing residential and commercial properties. Our marketing strategies coupled with the industry s most innovative tools and resources allow us to market our clients' properties to the largest pool of qualified renters and ensure your investments do not remain vacant. We eliminate the frustrations of being a landlord so that our clients can make their investment work FOR them. As your rental managers, York Real Estate will: Advertise rental properties to an extensive list of online, social, and traditional marketing Coordinate and schedule all showings and appointments Process all applications through credit, employment, rental, and background checks Collect rent aggressively in order to make timely disbursements to our clients Provide monthly accounting and reporting to the owner Proactively perform inspections to look for preventable maintenance issues Save you time and money with our around-the-clock, in-house maintenance team As real estate investors ourselves, we realize the needs of homeowners who rent their properties to others. We appreciate that most investors simply do not have the time to deal with all aspects of being a landlord, and we ve made it our mission to provide professional stress-free services to our clients. Our services cover the greater Wilmington area and beyond. [2]
Our Team Brian R. York, President, Broker in Charge, Principal Broker Designations: REALTOR, Greater Realtor Institute, Accredited Luxury Home Specialist Bio: Brian is a Graduate of Boston Emmanuel College and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. After nearly 9 years of various Human Resources and Benefits consulting experience, Brian s entrepreneurial drive led him to found the first of several successful businesses including Real Estate Brokerages, Property Management Companies, Consulting Firms, and Food Service Establishments. Brian previously owned 2 National Real Estate Franchises, Help-U-Sell Real Estate and Realty Direct both of which were sold successfully and are still in existence. Brian holds active Real Estate licenses in North Carolina and Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. He has become a Top Producer who has sold over 1 billion dollars in volume using his extensive experience in multi-family conversions, luxury real estate, home investments, and home improvements throughout the east coast. Densay M. Sengsoulavong, Broker, Property Manager Designations: REALTOR, National Association of Residential Property Managers Bio: Densay is a graduate of the Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing. Densay has been intricately involved in real estate sales and property management with years of experience in market segmentation and database management. After being involved in start-ups of a franchise office as well as a full service brokerage, Densay has become knowledgeable in the areas of real estate sales and management, specifically transaction management and marketing. While managing operations, Densay has developed internal processes and procedures including accounting, transaction, and training modules. His abilities in financial reporting and accountability helps streamline York Real Estate s monthly financial reporting to our clients. [3]
Our Team Jacob Roed, Marketing and Leasing Coordinator Bio: Jacob is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. Jacob ensures the firm's properties get the most exposure when it comes to marketing, both online and traditional. He thoroughly screens and processes all inquiries and applications for our vacant rental properties as well as provides pertinent market information to buyers, sellers, and tenants. Also serving as the manager of our intern program, Jacob assists the firm in our goal to provide a true, rich experience to local students focused on business and real estate studies. Diana Cunningham, Housekeeping and Site Services Manager As of head Housekeeping and Site Services, Diana supervises our team of cleaning professionals. She ensures all of our housekeepers are trained and experienced professionals who maintain our properties according to the highest standards. Diana checks each unit after it is cleaned and also reports any maintenance problems before tenants move in. For over 5 years, Diana has helped our property owners and tenants save time and money by detecting preventive maintenance issues. She treats each property as though it were her own home with her care and attention to detail. Interns and Support Services Our interns and support staff play a vital role in keeping the daily operations of our firm streamlined. The York Real Estate Internship program is operated in conjunction with local universities and community colleges. We provide an opportunity for local students to gain experience not only in real estate, but also in small business operations and providing professional services to the public consumers. Our support staff are not commission based so every client is assured the highest levels of professional attention and care. They are responsive and timely, which lends to the firm's philosophy of being proactive in addressing issues and recommending solutions to any problem. [4]
The Market Today Many owners and investors in today s market find that selling your property may not be the best financial decision. Real estate values have declined to unusually low levels and the market is just not what it used to be. Fortunately, we all have alternatives to selling 5 Facts About Renting Your Property: 1. Renting out your property saves money otherwise lost in mortgage payments on a vacant property. 2. The potential pool of tenants is larger because property buying is not as easy as it once was. 3. Renting your property gives you the time to wait to sell in a better market. 4. Renting your property now allows you to keep it while it appreciates in value. 5. Renting your property offers flexible tax incentives and deductions that would not otherwise be possible. The most important factor in determining the success of becoming a landlord is choosing the right property management company that provides services AND the right advice when it comes to being a landlord. Marketing Your Rental Marketing Trends by The Numbers: 90% of consumers use the internet to search for their home. 94.3% of recent movers said that internet was becoming more important than print. In just 9 years, internet advertising jumped from 8% to 36% as the main resource for home searching. So how does York Real Estate get your home viewed? [5]
The Process Steps we take to making your landlord experience easy: 1. Perform a Rental Analysis of your property and giving you a realistic outlook of what you can expect from the market. 2. Inspect for preventive maintenance issues that can be addressed early to save you time, money, and headache. 3. Prepare your property for marketing and showings by taking photos, providing a lockbox, and installing a yard or window sign. 4. Market your property to using our innovative advertising campaigns that include web, traditional, and social media marketing. 5. Process and screen all applications. 6. Coordinate all move-in procedures. 7. Collect rent and report any maintenance requests. 8. Provide a monthly accounting to the owner. 9. Our in-house maintenance department handles lease turnover punch-lists. Examples: appliance replacement or repair, painting, carpet cleaning, light plumbing, trash and debris removal, and landscaping services. Online Syndication A listing on our website means a listing to our syndicated sites, including: [6]
Social Networking Social media has become so relevant in society that is difficult to ignore. From a real estate marketing perspective, it is one of the most effective ways to increase reach exponentially. All it takes is one follower on Facebook or one user on Twitter to repost our updates, listings, and blog entries, and exposure can double or triple with the click of a mouse. York Real Estate goes one step further to seamlessly integrate all social media so to ensure every potential buyer is reached. With virtual tours, online photos, and real time updating regarding properties we can easily market and advertise open houses, price changes, broker opens, new photos, and new videos of your property. LinkedIn allows York Real Estate s team to be connected with other professionals that are members of our industry. Collaborating with each other not only keeps us up to date on new technologies but also allows us to develop innovative strategies that benefit our clients. [7]
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Our Success York Real Estate is committed to making the lives of our clients easier when it comes to renting their investment. Because of our own experiences, we are certain that our process works, and will work for you. We have always had over a 90% occupancy rate. We average less than 30 days on the market for a vacancy. We have never had a tenant break their lease contract. We have an in-house property maintenance department Here are a few of our clients that have allowed us to provide their names and contact information for references: Mary Strauss Rental Condos (919) 383-1567 Scott and Charlene Weaver Rental Condos (336) 270-6554 Paul and Melinda Chipley Furnished Vacation Rental (910) 256-0678 Jim Rich Rental Townhome (910) 846-2669 Doug Tyler - MTI Single Family Home (800) 552-4446 Peak Properties Nick King Condos, apartments, and single family homes (828) 772-0193 Our portfolio of properties under management include: Single family homes Historic homes Furnished and unfurnished rentals Condos and townhomes Rooming houses Commercial units We strive to maintain these goals as we manage our clients properties to make sure that they can have the same success stories. [10]
Your Personal Real Estate Advisors Being your Personal Real Estate Advisor for Life is not only our business philosophy, but a life-long commitment to providing you with exemplary personalized service beyond your expectations. It is also our philosophy to listen, hear, and truly understand your needs, a quality of business conduct that seems to have been forgotten in today s highly automated society. As you personal REALTOR for life, it is our job to not only understand your needs, but to respond to them promptly, professionally, and with integrity. It is our pledge to provide you with sound real estate advice, helping you to understand the strategies of decision-making and the future implications of the decisions you make. As your personal REALTOR for life, we feel it necessary to provide all our clients with a relationship they have grown to trust. To provide value and service after the transaction so that the changing needs of each of our clients are addressed on a continuous basis. We look forward to meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations. -The York Real Estate Team Contact Us Today 910-665-9795 Main Office 1213 Culbreth Drive #357 Wilmington NC 28405 Property Maintenance Division 206 N. 4th Street #8 Wilmington, NC 28401 [11]
New Landlord Application Full name Owner Information Social Security or FEIN Number Mailing Address Home Phone Work Phone Mobile Phone Fax Email Address Full name Co-Owner/Partner Information Social Security or FEIN Number Mailing Address Home Phone Work Phone Mobile Phone Fax Email Address Property Address Rental Property Information Type (Single Family, Townhome, Condo, Duplex) Number of Stories Upstairs or Downstairs? SQFT Year Built Lot Size Bedrooms Bathrooms HOA and Dues Garage/Assigned Spaces Utilities (in addition to electric and w/s/t) Fireplace and Type Pool/Jacuzzi Is the property current rented? Subdivision Is the garage attached or detached? Are any utilities included? Washer/Dryer (hookups or included?) Other amenities: If Yes, provide tenant contact information: York Real Estate A Signature Associates Real Estate Co. 1213 Culbreth Drive Suite 357 Wilmington, NC 28405 (t) 910-665-9795 (f) 910-401-1993 yorkbrokers@yorkbrokers.com [12]