Do you worry about a vacation home when you are away? We can help ease your mind with our Home Watch program

Have you thought of renting your vacant property, but don’t want the tenant hassles?

Prestige Properties will take the best professional care of your income producing property with our Residential Leasing with Management.

With as many or as little services you need we have the right staff to watch over your property. We believe you bought your seasonal home or investment property here in Southwest Florida because it is special. We understand how beautiful and special it is in this area and that is what makes your property so valuable. That is why we are here for you, to watch over your property. Each time your property inspection is completed a detailed report is emailed to you.

Home Watch Standard Plan:
Interior: Check premises for water leaks and water damage; pests, odors and mold; lights; circuit breaker; air conditioning and humidistat settings; water heater; all major appliances and run dishwasher once per month; run water in all sinks/operate garbage disposal; flush all toilets; verify operation of security system – check for security breach and change alarm batteries as needed. Exterior:  Check for visible roof damage; all windows and doors; bring in any newspaper/mail/deliveries; exterior lights and monitor other exterior services (pool, lawn etc). Ask about our “Total Property Management Solution” for our most comprehensive plan.  Call or view brochure for more information and pricing.

Many additional services can be added to your standard plan or can be provided on an as needed basis, such as storm/hurricane preparation or clean up; auto or boat start up; home cleaning; home closing after your departure; home openings before you return; pressure washing; watering plants; assisting with deliveries and/or providing keys to your  approved guests. Handyman services from small repairs to complete remodeling or Concierge services such as transportation to and from the airport, grocery shopping and much much more!

Or add our Total Property Management Solution so we can be your one stop shop for all your home maintenance needs. No more writing separate checks to a lawn service, pool service, A.C. contractor and pest control companies. We can use our affiliations or coordinate with your existing service contracts and you can pay one lump sum a month by check or credit card.

We know your time is valuable whether you are away or in town. Your home maintenance worries shouldn’t be bothersome. Let us help you enjoy your Southwest Florida living.

Your Rental Property is very important to us.  Our service is called “Property Management” however, we believe it should be called “People Management” as much of our work is centered around our staff successfully communicating with property owners, tenants, contractors, creditors, insurers, attorneys, code enforcement, planning and zoning and home owner associations, just to name a fee. We strive to provide you with “Worry Free Leasing and Property Management” Following are the benefits, services and what you can expect from Prestige Properties.

Our Staff:

• Staff members are professional, personable, efficient and dedicated.
• Professionally trained property managers with PRM (Professional Residential Manger) designations.
• Managers are a member of the Florida Association of Residential Property Managers (FARPM)

Management and leasing fees are for services in connection with:

• Attending to daily telephone, email and fax inquiries.
• Timely rent collection
• A manager on call 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.
• Organizing keys for viewings, inspections and repair vendors.
• Writing and placing advertising in various media.
• Represent your property in our marketing program with photos, virtual tours and descriptive blurbs and comments.
• Attending to payment of various property expenses.
• Collection of late rent through various legal means.
• Lease enforcement with tenants.
• Hand deliveries of notices to tenants as necessary.
• Attending to correspondence.
• Organizing maintenance repairs and quotes.
• Filing evictions, attending court evictions “if necessary”.
• Prepare monthly statements.
• Prepare annual year end income/expense statements & IRS 1099 Forms
• Liaison with home owner or condo associations if applicable
• Organizing utilities to be turned on and off when required.
• Conducting rent reviews as necessary
• Regular follow up with maintenance contractors
• Periodic visual inspections of the property to ensure lease compliance.
• Processing notices to vacate or to renew a lease form
• Liaison with insurance companies, when authorized.
• Conduct move-in and move-out inspections.
• Arrange for cleaning before a tenant takes occupancy. Arrange for cleaning after a tenant moves out.  A departure cleaning fee will be paid for by the tenant.
• Lodging security deposit claim (when necessary) in accordance with the Florida Landlord Tenant Laws F.S. 83.
  
  (Residential Leasing only services include these below:)

• Arranging, placement, recording and administering advertising and signage.
• Arranging, taking and saving photographs of your property
• Creation and placement of property flyers
• Uploading photos and property information to the various internet marketing sites.
• Arranging and conducting showing appointments with prospective tenants.
• Keeping property owner informed of the showings and rental activity.
• Administering lease applications and processing applications for tenancy
• Negotiate your lease agreements in accordance with Florida Real Estate Law and your Property Management Agreement made with this office. Leases are prepared by an attorney.
• Attending to the lease closing with tenants, processing of lease including general information and rules and regulations for new tenants.
• Register and activate the tenant’s rental payment system.
• Require prospective seasonal or short term tenants to fill out a tenant information sheet and pay all security deposits, taxes and rental fees within 60 days of tenancy. Taxes will be collected and paid in accordance with the Florida Department of Revenue.
• Require prospective annual tenants to apply and pay for a complete background check including credit, eviction searches, criminal background check, sex offender checks, verifications of former landlord references and employment verification of applicant.
• All Security Deposits will be held and accounted for in accordance with Florida Real Estate Escrow Laws.
• Advise annual tenants of their requirements to pay on time and demand late payment fees in accordance with the terms of the lease.