Full Management Services
& FAQ’s
Our Full-Service Rental Property Management
Our rental property managers take the hassle out of managing day-to-day operations for residential and commercial properties.
Gilpin Management Services brings more than 30 years of rental management experience with a portfolio of more than 200 rental properties.
Our services include:
Advertising and Showing the Property
Advertising on our website
Listing on the Northwest Multiple Listing Service
Providing all signs, key boxes, and marketing
Scheduling and showing property to prospective tenants seven days a week
Effectively using online marketing platforms
Tenant Screening and Qualifying
Checking credit as well as criminal and civil reports
Verifying employment and income
Verifying references and rental history
Maintenance and Repairs
Providing move-out / move-in inspections
Conducting periodic drive-by visits
Verifying property condition with an annual home walk-through
Coordinating and overseeing maintenance and repairs as needed
Market Analysis / Comparable Prices
Providing you with current rental market information
Providing suggestions for improvements to maximize rental income
Determining the correct rental price for current conditions
Accounting and Tenant Management
Collecting rents and disbursing the income
Managing tenant deposits and security deposit refunds when applicable
Generating monthly and annual statements
Enforcing contracts and executing lease and rental documents
Dealing with the eviction process and providing savings on those costs
Fill out the contact form or call us at (360) 568-1402 to get started with Gilpin’s end-to-end rental property management services.
FAQs About Property Management
How many rentals does the company manage?
We manage 200+ rental units in Snohomish County.
Do your managers personally invest in rental properties?
Our managers own rental properties of their own and have years of experience.
What is the average time to fill a vacancy?
The market is quite strong right now, so if the home is in good shape, clean, well cared for, and priced comparable to the current market we find that they are renting quickly.
How do you market rentals?
We list your home on the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, here on our website, and on several other effective online platforms. We offer showings seven days a week and include keys, signs, and lockboxes in our management costs.
What screening methods do you use?
Our managers screen credit reports, employment, rental history, and seven years of criminal background records.
What does the lease look like?
We use rental leasing documents provided by the Rental Housing Association of Puget Sound.
What is the late rent policy?
Our late fee policy is typically 10% of the monthly rent.
How many tenants do you have to evict?
We do not have a lot of evictions due to our thorough pre-screening process.
How do the tenants contact the manager? After hours?
Our tenants are able to make contact with their property manager 24/7 through the tenant portal.
What kinds of maintenance jobs are handled by the property manager?
The manager will handle emergency repairs, turn over repairs, standard wear and tear, and general maintenance performed by our licensed and bonded vendors.
How expensive does the work have to be before contacting the owner for approval?
We suggest setting a maximum amount that the manager can spend without your approval. You don’t want to have the manager calling for your approval to buy a $3.00 light switch, nor do you want to find out after the fact that they bought a $1500 carpet replacement. We set a figure that is comfortable for you. While this figure can be changed at any time, we suggest starting with $200.
What kind of reports will I receive?
You should expect a monthly report showing your income/expense financials as well as an annual report of the property based on the interior/exterior inspection.
Contact a rental management specialist today by phone at (360) 568-1402 or fill out the contact form.
Looking for a property?
Want to learn more? Have a burning question about the property? We’d love to work with you and schedule a viewing today!