Do you need professional tenant screenings for your Santa Clarita investment property? Our convenient lease-only services help you vet and place the perfect tenant.
Most landlords know about the benefits of comprehensive property management services.
But few know about a simpler option: lease only services.
This scaled-back option is available to support property owners during specific moments or challenges.
Maybe you’re not finding the quality tenants you know are out there.
Maybe you want the peace of mind that comes with professional screenings and background checks.
Or maybe you’ve just expanded your portfolio, and you’re ready to take one part of the process off your plate.
If you’re ready for the assistance of an experienced, professional team on your side, then there are two convenient options to explore.
Here’s the difference between our Lease Only and Property Management programs.
Our Lease Only Program
“Lease only services are lesser-known than our comprehensive property management services, but our program is a great option for property owners who need help in specific circumstances,” explained Steffanie Stelnick, CEO and President of SCREM.
Our Leasing Only Program helps property owners find and place the right tenant, and once that process is completed, we hand the property back to the owner for management.
“It’s perfect for property owners who just need help with tenant turnover and want the benefits of a professional vetting process,” Steffanie said. “Then the rest of the day-to-day management returns to the owner.”
While we only handle the tenant placement process up until the lease is signed, we make sure to take care of everything during that time – from marketing to legal.
Our Lease Only Program services include:
- Professional marketing photography
- Website setup
- Advertising and marketing on Zillow, plus 35 syndicated sites
- Social media marketing
- Property showings 7 days a week
- Tenants screenings for credit history, bankruptcy, foreclosures and defaults
- Tenant employment & income verification
- Landlord reference checks
- Unlawful detainer (eviction) search
- Unpaid rent & property damage claims search
- Lease preparation & signing
- Review of lease by legal counsel
- Insurance verification
- Security deposit & first month’s rent collection
“Our goal is to find the ideal tenant you’ve been looking for. We go through everything with a fine-tooth comb, and we send you a list of the best possible candidates,” Steffanie explained. “Then you can choose the best tenant for your property, and that’s it – that’s all you have to worry about.”
Our Property Management Program
With property management, we do all of the above plus more. Our comprehensive management services cover monthly rent collection and distribution, management of potential evictions, maintenance and repair coordination, and state-of-the-art bookkeeping software. Plus we provide 24/7 legal support, just in case any issues arise.
Here’s a breakdown of our Property Management Program:
Rent Collection
- On-time payment incentive (monthly drawing for a $25 gift card)
- Late notices and charges
- Three-day notices
Evictions
- Attorney coordination
- Sheriff coordination
- Court appearances
Maintenance & Repair Coordination
- Written move-in and move-out inspections with photos
- Coordination of updates and repairs during vacancies
- Coordination of tenant requests for repairs
- After-hour emergency answering service
State-of-the-Art Bookkeeping
- Monthly owner reports
- Monthly bill paying
- Mortgage payments
- HOA dues
- Gardening, pool service, etc.
- Utilities
- Repairs
- Security deposit disposition upon move-out
“We handle everything,” Steffanie explained. “At the end of the day, all you’re worried about is receiving the net profit from your rental. You don’t have to worry about anything while we manage your property at SCREM.”
Bonus: Attorney Protection Services
Another value of trusting your property to SCREM is the support of Steffanie Stelnick, a licensed real estate attorney who is involved in every single lease and touches every single property. She also manages the day-to-day, so if there’s ever an issue with a tenant, she’s there to support you.
This special service is included in the management fee.
In addition, our team of real estate attorneys – including Steffanie Stelnick, who was named as 2020 Litigator of the Year by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers, as well as being a licensed realtor – are experts in the fields of property dispute, rental contracts, landlord-tenant communications, and all the potential concerns that can arise in property management.
Plus, our landlords receive all the benefits that come from working with a company like SCREM, which has more than 35 years of experience in the local market.
How We Can Help
We are committed to the success of our property owners. That’s why we offer a wide range of services and programs to provide the support you need.
“We would be more than happy to discuss how we can meet your needs as a property owner,” Steffanie said. “Give us a call, and we’re happy to answer any of your questions.”
Contact us today to learn how we can help.
About Southern California Real Estate Management Inc.
Southern California Real Estate Management Inc. was founded in 1987, and has grown to become the largest property management company of individually-owned single-family homes and condominiums in the Santa Clarita Valley. Our locally owned and operated company currently manages about 700+ homes in Southern California. Our Team specializes entirely in residential property management.