{"id":96489,"date":"2024-09-05T13:00:48","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T20:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=96489"},"modified":"2024-10-17T13:41:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T20:41:09","slug":"what-does-a-property-manager-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-does-a-property-manager-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does a Property Manager Do? What to Know About Hiring a Rental Property Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve recently decided to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/rentals\/list-my-home-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list your home for rent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rather than sell it, you\u2019re likely juggling a lot of tasks. From finding tenants and determining a rental rate to writing a lease agreement and learning about your responsibilities, there\u2019s plenty to manage on a day-to-day basis. So, you may be wondering whether to hire a property manager and what exactly they do for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this Redfin article, we\u2019ll answer the question &#8211; what does a property manager do? Before hiring a property manager for your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/11203\/CA\/Los-Angeles\/houses-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home in Los Angeles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Florida\/Miami\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">condo in Miami<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, read on to find out the pros and cons of investing in a rental property manager.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-86511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3523-Frostleaf-Ct_Fairfax_VA_Ext.jpg\" alt=\"home with brick exterior in fairvax va\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3523-Frostleaf-Ct_Fairfax_VA_Ext.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3523-Frostleaf-Ct_Fairfax_VA_Ext-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3523-Frostleaf-Ct_Fairfax_VA_Ext-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3523-Frostleaf-Ct_Fairfax_VA_Ext-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3523-Frostleaf-Ct_Fairfax_VA_Ext-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3523-Frostleaf-Ct_Fairfax_VA_Ext-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3523-Frostleaf-Ct_Fairfax_VA_Ext-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a property manager?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A property manager is a person or group of people who manage and oversee the daily responsibilities of a rental property. The responsibilities of a property manager include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screening applications and potential tenants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing the property<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing, signing, and renewing leases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determining rent prices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collecting rent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining the property and arranging repairs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determining budgets for ongoing maintenance costs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling finances and taxes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does a property manager do?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the above list, property managers or management companies handle a wide range of tasks from maintenance to finding tenants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow landlord-tenant laws<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each city and state has its own laws and regulations that tenants and property owners must follow. If you have properties in different states or are new to renting your home, it can be difficult to keep track of these laws.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property managers can ease potential confusion as they understand the landlord-tenant laws specific to your city and state. For example, some states cap the amount you can charge for a security deposit. If you\u2019re unfamiliar with the laws, you could end up accidentally overcharging the security deposit. A property manager familiar with the regulations can help avoid scenarios like these.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting rent costs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A property manager should be an expert in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/rental-tracker\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local rental market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and understand what a fair rent price is. They know how to attract tenants while choosing the right rental price that helps your property stay competitive while still making a profit. Based on your home\u2019s amenities, location, and condition, they can help you determine the right price to charge tenants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage maintenance requests<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s almost guaranteed that your future tenants will need maintenance at some point during their lease. From burnt-out lightbulbs and failing appliances to pest problems or a broken garage door, a property manager is a great resource to get these problems fixed quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live out of the area or you\u2019re not equipped to handle repairs quickly, it could cause issues with your tenants. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/guides\/what-rights-do-renters-have\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renters have rights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and failing to repair certain things in a timely manner can violate those rights. A property manager can respond to maintenance requests and coordinate these repairs quickly to keep your tenants satisfied.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tour and lease properties<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property managers help you show your property and market it to potential tenants. This alleviates you from being the sole person responsible for marketing your home and finding tenants to sign a lease. It can also help speed up the tenant screening process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect monthly rent<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most property managers oversee rent collection, by using online systems or apps to quickly get you the income. They may also handle collecting late payments or eviction notices, if applicable. If you\u2019re inexperienced in property management, a professional property manager can help you take care of these responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_85723\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-85723\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/GettyImages-1422649989.jpg\" alt=\"Save money for home cost\" width=\"1200\" height=\"806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/GettyImages-1422649989.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/GettyImages-1422649989-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/GettyImages-1422649989-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/GettyImages-1422649989-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/GettyImages-1422649989-223x150.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/GettyImages-1422649989-938x630.jpg 938w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/GettyImages-1422649989-447x300.jpg 447w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-85723\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ridvan_celik via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does it cost to have a property manager?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of hiring a property manager or property management company varies by location and company. You can expect to pay about 8-12% of the home\u2019s monthly rental income. The property manager may also charge other fees for specific tasks<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Management fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some property management companies charge a percentage fee, as stated above, or a flat fee that covers the home\u2019s management.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maintenance fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maintenance is an ongoing cost, regardless of whether you hire a property manager or you do it yourself. Some property managers will charge a monthly fee to take care of ongoing maintenance or they may bill you per repair.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leasing fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Also known as a new tenant placement fee, this fee includes marketing your home to prospective tenants. The fee may be a percentage or a flat cost that covers the cost of marketing, managing applications, screening tenants, writing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/guides\/difference-between-lease-and-rent-agreement\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lease agreements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and coordinating move-in.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vacancy fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your property remains vacant for some time, a property manager may charge an additional fee. This typically covers the cost of continued marketing efforts and attempts to find a tenant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lease renewal fee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fee is often skipped, but your property manager may charge a fee to cover the lease renewal process, like drafting the new lease and obtaining the tenant\u2019s signature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Additional services and costs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Property managers may charge additional fees for different services like accounting, handling an eviction, administrative fees, or landscaping costs. Speak with potential management companies to learn more about what they may charge.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of property managers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you begin researching whether to hire a property manager or not, there are several types of property management companies that you\u2019ll run across. Here\u2019s a brief overview so you know what to look for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residential property management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residential property managers oversee the day-to-day responsibilities of managing residential rental properties. This includes single-family homes, condos, and townhouses. If you\u2019re renting your home for the first time, this is the type of property manager you\u2019ll likely be looking for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial property management\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial property managers are responsible for commercial properties like office buildings and retail spaces. They typically handle multiple tenants and building owners in their day-to-day business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-family property management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These property managers often oversee larger apartment complexes with multiple tenants. This usually encompasses handling maintenance requests, touring units, writing lease agreements, offering lease renewals, and working to update the property.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-85252 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Austin-TX-5409-Prock-Ln-78721-6.jpg\" alt=\"home in austin texas with palm tree that property manager takes care of\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Austin-TX-5409-Prock-Ln-78721-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Austin-TX-5409-Prock-Ln-78721-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Austin-TX-5409-Prock-Ln-78721-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Austin-TX-5409-Prock-Ln-78721-6-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Austin-TX-5409-Prock-Ln-78721-6-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Austin-TX-5409-Prock-Ln-78721-6-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need a property manager?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everyone renting out their property needs a property manager &#8211; there are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/guides\/landlord-resources\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">landlord resources<\/a> to help you out. However, there may be some times where it\u2019s more convenient to hire a property manager than manage it yourself. If you live far from where your rental property is located, it can be a great idea to have a property manager. That way, your tenants have someone local to contact if there are maintenance problems or if they have questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are pros and cons to hiring a property manager, so let\u2019s take a look at them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros of hiring a property manager<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You own multiple properties: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have more than one property that you\u2019re renting out, it can be difficult to manage all the tenants, their maintenance requests, and incoming rental payments. Having a property manager can help ease the workload &#8211; especially if you don\u2019t have time to do it yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You live in a different city or state:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If the home you\u2019ve listed for rent is located in a different area from where you currently live, hiring a property manager can be a great benefit. This means you don\u2019t need to manage the property remotely and your tenants have someone local who they can contact.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Not responsible for upkeep and maintenance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a property manager, you don&#8217;t have to deal with the home\u2019s maintenance and repairs. Your property manager can handle executing the tasks, rather than leaving it up to you to oversee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Less stress: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, having a property manager can be less stressful for you as the property owner. If renting your home is a side project and not your primary source of income, it can be beneficial to have a property manager who can handle day-to-day tasks for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons of hiring a property manager<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>No direct control of the property:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With a property manager, you\u2019ll have to give up control over your property, which can be good and bad. While it\u2019s less daily stress, the property manager may oversee your property in a way that you may not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Additional costs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s not free to hire a property manager and the added fees may not be in your budget. These costs can cut into the income you\u2019re generating each month, which may not be worth it. Make sure to research property management companies to see which ones fit into your budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Less involvement in tenant screening:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Often the property managers will screen potential tenants instead of you. They\u2019ll have standards to screen and choose tenants, but they may not be the same as what you would require.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Finding a trustworthy property manager:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Just like finding a great real estate agent, it can take a while to find a great property manager. It takes lots of research and speaking with different property managers to find one that fits your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Communication:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With a property manager you\u2019ll need to have good communication skills to make sure that your rental is running smoothly. Having clear expectations and communication with your property manager helps keep all parties happy. However, if you and your property manager have a miscommunication, the problems could trickle down to your tenants.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What does a property manager do? From finding tenants to marketing homes, a property manager has many responsibilities. 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