What We Do
RENTAL PROPERTIES
Rental unit management requires a great deal of routine upkeep, attention to change in rental laws and quick response to emergencies. Avery Property Management covers all these needs and more in its comprehensive management services.
Maintenance
- On call 24-hour maintenance emergency dispatch
- Daily dispatch of tenant and owner maintenance requests
- Periodic physical inspections of the property and mechanical systems
- Development and monitoring of preventive maintenance plans
- Pre- and post-inspections to ensure a quality apartment for new tenancies and a written report for any damages that might have been caused by the previous tenancies
- Minor electrical, plumbing and general repairs done for a competitive hourly wage
- Hiring and supervision of sub-contractors
Accounting Services
- Monthly bill payment of mortgages, taxes, utility bills and all bills pertaining to the property
- Monthly and annual property statement, which will state the income and expenses (bills, repairs and management fees) for each unit
- End of month deposit of statement balances
- Rent collection
Tenant Management
- Screening and credit checks on all potential tenants
- Tenant interviews to ensure accuracy in the tenant selection process
- Execution of leases and all relevant forms and certificates
- Setting up of all deposits according to Massachusetts law
- Collections of late rent
Marketing
- Establish market value
- List apartments with real estate agencies in the area
- Advertise in city and neighborhood papers and on various web sites
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS
Condominiums associates often rely on professional management companies to alleviate the stress and overwhelming burden of operating a multi-unit building. Budget considerations, common fee collections and maintenance duties are best handled by a reliable and experienced third party management company.
Maintenance
- On call 24-hour maintenance emergency dispatch
- Daily dispatch of owner maintenance requests
- Periodic physical inspections of the property and mechanical systems
- Development and monitoring of preventive maintenance plans
- Contract for janitorial services such as snow removal, common area cleaning, landscaping, trash removal and pest control
- Contract for utility services
- Minor electrical, plumbing and general repairs done for a competitive hourly wage
- Hiring and supervision of contractors and tradesman to ensure that the conditions of the contracts are met prior to payment
Administrative Services
- Maintenance of association records
- Participation and attendance at trustee and owners meetings
- Negotiation of insurance contracts and maintenance of up-to-date policies
- Supervision of routine matters and normal business practices
Accounting Services
- Monthly bill payment of mortgages, taxes, insurance, utility bills and all bills pertaining to the property
- Fee collection
- Bank account reconciliation
- Monthly and annual property statement which will state the income and expenses (bills, repairs and management fee) for each unit
- Preparation of annual reports and budgets
- Generation of tax returns information
