At Laurel Property Services, Inc., we’ve been leasing, managing, and maintaining rental homes in Golden, Colorado and the surrounding areas since 1988.
That’s a lot of experience, and we put it to work for you – our owners and investors.
Whether you’re a new landlord who is unsure about how to find a tenant or an experienced investor who is growing a successful real estate portfolio, we have the services and the expertise that will improve your experience.
We’ve been renters. We’ve been investors. The experience we bring to managing your property isn’t just professional – it’s personal.
There are dozens – perhaps hundreds – of very good reasons to work with our team when you’re looking for Golden property management. Today, we’re focusing on just a few of those reasons. We know you have a lot of options when it comes to property management, and we want to show you why we stand apart from the competition and can do more for you and your investment.
We Offer Strategic Marketing Driven by Tech and Local Market Knowledge
Marketing your home professionally and strategically will result in lower vacancy times and costs as well as a better pool of potential tenants. With our marketing resources and strong online presence, we can create a dynamic rental listing and ensure it gets in front of a large pool of tenants.
We include your property details on our own website and we advertise online via all of the most popular rental sites. We know where tenants are looking for their next home, and we are sure to get your property in front of them.
As we begin to generate interest in your rental property, we handle the phone calls and messages that come in from prospects who want more information or expect to schedule a showing. At Laurel Property Services, we always follow up and answer questions. We also spend some time doing a little pre-screening over the phone.
Showings are schedule at times convenient to tenants, and when tenants are interested in applying for your property, we are happy to walk them through the process. We provide easy online applications and tenant support along the way.
Marketing a rental home has a surprising impact on the return you earn on your investment. Marketing well will reduce the time your property is vacant and attract the highest quality tenants. We know that we’re placing someone who pays rent on time and takes care of your property.
Working with our team, you know that the marketing we invest in will get you the exposure you need to successfully rent your home. We include pertinent information in our listings such as rental amount, property size, and when it’s ready for occupancy. We include excellent photos, our contact information, and an invitation to see the home at the convenience of your potential tenants.
Stress-Free Leasing with Laurel Property Services, Inc.
The leasing process begins with a solid tenant screening process, and this is where we excel. We understand all fair housing laws because we invest in professional development and ongoing education. While we screen within fair housing requirements, we’re also rigorous and thorough.
Tenant screening requires experience and resources, and we are abundant in both those things.
You don’t want to place the wrong tenant in your property. If you do, there may be late rent payments or no rent payments. You might have to evict your tenant and when you finally get into the property, you might find an appalling amount of property damage.
Our leasing process is systems-oriented.
- We collect all the necessary information on the tenant’s application.
- We carefully screen for stable credit and employment history.
- We review the terms of the lease with your tenants and make sure they understand the most pertinent parts, such as rent collection policies and a list of who is responsible for things like utilities and maintenance.
We execute the lease agreement, getting a signature from your tenants as well as the move-in funds.
The benefits of working with our team during the leasing process are numerous.
- You get a more qualified tenant.
- You get a lease that is compliant with all Colorado and federal laws.
- And, you can be sure your property is protected because of our detailed move-in inspection. This documents the condition of your home and helps us establish whether any damage was left behind at the end of the lease period.
We make the entire leasing process legally compliant and more efficient. You’ll have less to worry about.
Managing Inspections and Responding to Maintenance Issues
A lot of the complaints we hear about property managers in general is that they’re bad about responding to maintenance. We can understand how frustrating this must be. Maintenance can be expensive and time-consuming. It requires time, resources, and relationships with great vendors in order to respond to repair needs, make updates and upgrades, and keep tenants happy throughout the course of the lease term.
With the experts at Laurel Property Services, you can count on an immediate response to both routine and emergency maintenance. We have invested in some of the most innovative technology, and our online portal allows tenants to submit maintenance requests online. This provides us with written documentation of the work that was done on your home. As an investor, you’ll have access to those repair requests as well as the invoices that result from them.
You’ll appreciate the excellent network of vendors we have in place who are affordable, licensed, and insured. You won’t have to worry about finding a plumber in the middle of the night when a tenant calls with a water leak.
Inspections are also a big part of maintaining your home and our team expertly assess and evaluate your rental property during a leasing period, and after the lease is over and the tenant has moved out. You’ll be able to see whether your tenant is taking care of the property and following the terms of the lease. This is an important part of protecting the condition of your home. You need to have someone inside taking a look around and talking to the tenants. We can do that for you.
Maintenance costs are generally lower when we’re managing your rental property. We catch problems earlier and take care of preventative maintenance issues so there aren’t any big, expensive surprises. We work with great vendors and we coordinate everything with your tenants. The result is a well-maintained home that’s attractive to good tenants and increasing in value.
Money Matters: How We Take Care of Accounting and Finances
Professional accounting services are part of your property management agreement when you partner with our team. We can help you keep track of all the income and expenses associated with your Golden investment property. You’ll benefit from the monthly statement and detailed reports we provide in real time, and you’ll always know how your property is performing. You won’t have to guess and you won’t have to assume. At tax time, you’ll have all the documents you need to file an accurate return.
In addition to providing you with financial oversight, we also help with financial management.
Let’s suppose a tenant doesn’t pay rent on time (this is rare with us; we have a strict rent collection policy and great tenant relationships). At that point, we will begin a collection process that ensures the money comes in as soon as possible. We know how to hold the security deposit according to Colorado law. We can ensure you are financially compliant at all times, and we can take care of making sure you don’t lose money on costly errors and tenant disputes.
Protecting You from Evictions and Legal Problems
We do not do a lot of evictions at Laurel Property Services, Inc. In fact we have only done one physical eviction in the last 10 years. That’s due to our outstanding screening process, our excellent tenant relationships, and our willingness to work with residents who may encounter a financial speed bump one month.
That doesn’t mean we can’t help you if there is a need to evict. We understand the Colorado eviction process, and we have systems in place that will guide you through removing a tenant from your property if that becomes the only path forward.
There’s also the matter of legal compliance. You will have a lot more peace of mind with our team handling fair housing, habitability, security deposits, lease disclosures, and rental increases.
Our team works with attorneys, insurance agents, accountants, and other professionals to make sure you’re protected at all times. We’re here to work with tenants on renters insurance, and we know how to respond if you receive a complaint from a state, local, or federal agency.
As we mentioned earlier, we invest in professional development. We’re learning the legal changes all the time and keeping up to date through our local professional memberships and associations.
When you’re looking for professional Golden residential management, consider us at Laurel Property Services, Inc. Our experienced property management team provides you with an easy, profitable rental experience.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us. In addition to providing property management in Golden, we also serve Wheatridge, Morrison, Lakewood, Arvada, and Genesee, CO.
