Lake Mary Property Management

Let Us Manage Your Lake Mary Rental Property

We Treat Your Property like it is Our Own

Thank you for your interest in our management services for your property. We at MoreHouse Realty realize your need for an honest, professional and knowledgeable property management company and strive to meet all your expectations and more! Our goal is to enable the property owner to enjoy the benefits of ownership without having to deal with the day-to-day problems involved in caring for the property. Our company has expert managers and employees, with over 25 years of combined experience in the property management industry. We have a property manager available on weekends to take care of emergencies and to show properties.

Our lease fee is competitive and is paid from the first month’s rent. We will show the property, cooperate with other brokers, and conduct extensive screening of applicants (including checking their credit through a national credit reporting agency, running an eviction search, skipping search, verifying employment and past rental history, and a State of Florida criminal background search). We take photographs before and after the residents occupy the home and do annual inspections. The property will be marketed by listing it on our website and other national rental websites and placing a sign in the yard or window (if allowed by neighborhood associations).

Why Should You Choose MoreHouse Property Management?

• We provide a complimentary rental analysis of your property to determine the competitive market rental  rate. This helps ensure the maximum return on your investment.
• We utilize aggressive and proven marketing and advertising techniques to ensure that the property is  rented in a timely manner.
• We employ a fully licensed and trained leasing staff who are available seven days a week to answer rental inquiries and show properties to pre-qualified prospective tenants.
• We handle the collection of deposits and monthly rents from tenants and provide timely direct deposit of monthly rental proceeds to property owners.
• We utilize state of the art accounting software to provide our clients accurate monthly financial statements and reports along with an online portal where account statements, reports and other documents can be accessed at any time.
• We conduct a photographed/videotaped record of property conditions before and after a tenant moves in and conduct routine inspections of the property while occupied by a tenant.
• We communicate directly with the tenant to provide maintenance coordination for any necessary property repairs. Unlike most companies, we do not charge our property owners additional fees for coordinating maintenance for their property. We utilize our well-established relationships with reputable vendors and contractors saving our clients time and money.
• We offer the most comprehensive tenant background screening service in the industry including credit, criminal, rental history and eviction background checks along with verification of income and employment information.
• Tenants that we place on properties that we manage come with our tenant eviction guarantee. This gives our clients the added peace of mind that comes with knowing that the complicated process of eviction (if ever necessary) will be handled by our competent staff.
• We have a clear fee structure with no hidden fees or cancellation fees.
• We adhere to all local, state and federal laws regarding property management to ensure legal compliance for all operations. MoreHouse Realty provides honest, responsive and professional management services while maximizing the return on your investment. Let our friendly staff of licensed property managers take all the headaches and worries out of the rental and management process and put their extensive experience in the Central Florida area to work for you.

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Customer Focused

Investing in Leading Technology
We have invested in a web-based property management and accounting software from AppFolio so our experienced team can manage your properties with the highest level of service. Our software not only provides great benefits to our office but we are also able to share many of these benefits with you:

• Respond more quickly and offer excellent service to both owners and residents. At any time and from anywhere, we are able to securely access data about all properties. Sensitive records are safely stored in a state-of-the-art data center which is automatically and routinely backed up.
• Save time and paper by using email to send monthly owner statements. The statements are organized in a concise and easy to read format that details the performance of your property for the previous month. We can also post these monthly statements on a secure Owners Portal.
• Process and respond to maintenance requests more quickly. We can quickly resolve issues by accessing vendor information and using electronic work orders for more efficient communication. All records are stored for future access.
• Market your properties in more locations across the Internet, filling vacancies much faster. Our integrated system lets us professionally advertise your properties on our company website, Craigslist, and other Internet locations.
• Prospective residents can apply online with the click of a button.
• Online applications are integrated with all vacancy postings. This means we save lots of time and ultimately fill vacancies more quickly.

Service at a Glance

• Accounting Services

  • We do the bookkeeping. Our computer systems keep complete, accurate records of every income and expense that affects your property.
  • Convenient MOREHOUSE REALTY monthly statements simplify the job of tax preparation for you and your accountant.
  • Originals of all invoices are mailed with statements and additional copies are held in our files.
  • We can make the mortgage payment, HOA dues, insurance, and other service payments on your property for you.

• Complete Documentation

  • Thorough and comprehensive documentation is a key ingredient to good property management. It prevents confusion and gives everyone involved a clear understanding of what is expected. Written documentation is used to screen and lease, inspect and maintain the condition of your property. Pertinent financial information is also mailed to you.
  • The MOREHOUSE REALTY contract defines our working relationship with property owners. It details the obligations and responsibilities of both parties.
  • As a basis for general screening and the checking of rental references, every prospective tenant is required to complete a detailed Rental Application.
  • Properties are carefully inspected with tenants and management at the time of rental. The appearance and physical condition, etc., are well documented and a Check-In Condition report is filed.
  • In the event of non-payment or any other violation of our Lease Agreement, tenants are put on an official Notice to Vacate or asked to take immediate corrective action.
  • MOREHOUSE REALTY prepares a Statement of Account to property owners every month. This record summarizes accounting transactions and accompanies payment checks.

• Maintenance

  • We provide qualified and reasonably priced personnel to properly perform maintenance tasks.
  • We also closely control and supervise our maintenance work. We know what repairs should cost and how long they should take to complete.
  • We protect the value of your investment by helping to maintain your property at current neighborhood standards.

• Management Fees

  • Our monthly management fee is payable when the rent payment is received. It is automatically deducted from your account at the time the rent payment is posted.
  • Since one of our jobs is to keep your property occupied, there are no management fees charged as long as your property remains vacant.

• Property Inspections

  MOREHOUSE REALTY is obligated to help protect your property. Frequent drive-bys are made to see that the property exterior is well maintained and periodic interior inspections, as authorized by the tenant's lease agreement, are made by our management representatives. Where inconsistencies are noted, tenants are notified of necessary corrective action and the owner is advised.

• Property Presentation

  • Your property is presented throughout the rental marketplace.
  • As members of the local board of REALTORS and Multiple Listing Service, we share our vacancy listings with other members.
  • MOREHOUSE REALTY is always aware of current market conditions and therefore we make every effort to rent your property at its highest value.
  • Our computer system and digital camera files enable us to maintain an exhaustive list of all features that make your property desirable and special.

• Rent Collection

  Rent is due on the first of each month. Late notices are sent at the appropriate intervals and removal proceedings are initiated if the tenant does not make immediate payment arrangements.

• Tenant Screening

  • We pride ourselves on the quality of tenants we have been able to attract. We want reliable and qualified tenants just as much as you do and MOREHOUSE REALTY tenant screening and lease procedures help to ensure this.
  • A thorough credit check is made before any lease is signed. This process includes a credit history review with the credit bureau, employment verification, and a check of any eviction histories. MOREHOUSE REALTY also contacts all appropriate references, including past landlords.
  • The use of proper legal forms, deposit forms and other legal documents is always an integral part of the way we work.

• Vacancies

  • We make every effort to keep vacancies to a minimum and re-lease a property as soon as possible.
  • If a tenant does decide to move, the property must pass a thorough checkout inspection. The tenant will then be released from the Lease Agreement and the security deposit returned. This minimizes the preparation and turn-around time before your property is re-leased. A property condition report will not be made until the tenant has removed all furnishings and other personal belongings, and the tenant will not be permitted to re-enter the property once the property condition report is complete.

  Because of extensive industry contacts, market knowledge, and marketing tools, a professional can often rent your property to a more qualified tenant, with less expense, and save you money on maintenance and repairs through their professional vendors. Additionally, property managers can often reduce vacancy times. This translates to money in your pocket, frequently more than the fee charged.

Lake Mary Area Information

Lake Mary is a suburban city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 13,822 at the 2010 census. Lake Mary is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.Rated by Money magazine as the #4 best place to live in America in the August 2007 issue.^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31. ^ Ashford, Kate; Bartz, Andrea; Cox, Jeff; Fitch, Asa; Gandel, Stephen; Hyatt, Josh; Kelley, Rob; Knight, Kathleen et al. "Best Places to Live: Top 100, Number 4". CNN. Retrieved 2012-03-15.

Areas We Serve

• Altamonte Springs
• Lake Mary
• Longwood
• Maitland
• Winter Park
• Orlando