Woah, what? That’s right, we went there. It’s free money season in Southwest Florida ? But really, Douglas Realty is now committed to offer a monthly giveaway. Last month we gave away the first month of management, and lucky patrons that took advantage are rolling in the dough. Keep up with the promos We’ve dedicated […]
Welcome to Kev's Corner
Property Management Inspections
Here’s the Deal We’ve been doing this for a long, long time. With each passing month, we tend to hear the same stories from property owners who are reaching out to us, gently prodding to get a feel for our services, and fees. Whether we’re on the phone, chatting on the web, or even meeting […]
Prevent a Risky Rental
No homeowner wants vacancy for their rental property, but that doesn’t mean the solution is to rent the home to the first tenant who applies. Though vacancies can be costly, irresponsible tenants are even more costly. Taking careful measures to prevent an undesirable rental will ensure that you rent your home to a credible and responsible […]
Will Rents Continue to Increase?
Rents Continue to Rise Everybody seems to be wondering the same thing. By now, if you’re at the point in your landlord career and you’re reading this blog, you’re probably aware of the awesome rental market most of the country is taking advantage of, well, of course excluding tenants. However, landlords near and far are […]
What Certifications can Property Managers Have?
Designation & Specialization in Property Management Property Management is a more popular real estate service than ever before, with several professional designations that allow agents to showcase what specializations they may have. As liaison between owners and tenants, a professional property manager must have people skills, in depth knowledge of fiduciary responsibilities and legal requirements, expertise in […]
Is It Hard to Switch To Douglas Realty?
Therapy Sessions With Kev- Part 2 Too many property owners are stuck with service they don’t like, and we hear about it all the time. Untimely payments, incorrect or nonexistent statements, no return phone calls, etc etc etc. We’re here to tell you switching to Douglas Realty Property Management really isn’t hard…at all. We’ll handle […]
Is Your Property Vacant?
Therapy Sessions With Kev- Part 1 Sometimes, venting your frustrations to people isn’t the same as…well, doing it to a plant. And you never know, sometimes it’s the best way to get a little extra advice… In such a hot rental market, the need for rental managers, or professional property management companies has never been […]
New Logo, New Douglas Realty
Amid new technology updates, both internally and externally, the team at Douglas Realty decided it was time to show the world we mean business. There was a specific moment in the last few weeks while I was sitting at my desk and watching what was happening around me… Our new software is finally up and […]
What If Your Property Manager Dies?
Protect Yourself Against the Unthinkable Today I wanted to get some short and sweet thoughts down on paper, or keyboard…whatever. Ever hear “you get what you pay for”? Of course, of course you have. We had a new client contact us off the website the other day who has 5 properties he wants to […]
How To Double Your Real Estate Rental Income
Property owners can double the income they receive from their rental home by making their house an annual rental instead of a seasonal.
