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How to Find the Best Property Management in San Mateo County

Property management companies in San Mateo County market and manage commercial properties and residential properties. They minimize vacancies by finding new tenants and by caring for the tenants you have. Good property managers are also responsible for repairs and maintenance of your property to keep tenants happy and the property value up. Some property management companies also collect rent and deal with tenant issues. So if you own properties in Redwood City, South SF and Burlingame, read the following articles to find the best property management companies in San Mateo County.

Updated November 20, 2009

Top 10 Property Managers in San Mateo County

Capital Realty
(650) 342-0373
1200 Howard Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010

Dumas & Company
(650) 591-8000
700 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Heritage Realy Property Management
(650) 349-9300
1107 S B St
San Mateo, CA 94401

Bialer & Associates Security Property Management
(650) 551-9605
1313 Laurel St Ste 108
San Carlos, CA 94070

Updated November 20, 2009

How to Find the Best Property Management in San Mateo County 

Whether you need good residential property managers, commercial property managers or property management companies for retail property management in San Mateo County, professional property managers in Redwood City, South SF and Burlingame will know how to maximize your income by minimizing vacancies and finding tenants. The best property management companies in San Mateo County also oversee maintenance to retain the value of your buildings.

 
San Mateo County Property Management Companies Offer a Variety of Property Management Services

Some property management firms in San Mateo County specialize in either residential or commercial property management and other properties including mobile home parks, retail buildings and even marinas. The type of property you own will dictate the size and expertise of the property management companies you consider.

 
Responsibilities of Residential Property Managers in San Mateo County

Residential property management companies in San Mateo County are responsible for dealing with tenants and caring for maintenance, repair and tenant improvements. They act as a buffer between property owners and tenants and may also collect rent, and pay expenses and taxes.

The main role of a rental property manager (also called an apartment property manager) is to serve as the liaison between the property owner and the tenants. This may include addressing maintenance issues and dealing with past-due rent and evictions. Some residential property managers are also responsible for renting out units, and may deal with rental showings and contracts. They lessen the responsibilities of the building owners by taking on tasks including maintenance appointments and managing tenant improvements. Most rental property managers send monthly reports to the property owners to keep them abreast of financial and property details.

 
Responsibilities of Commercial Property Managers in San Mateo County

Commercial property managers have many of the same responsibilities rental property managers do, but they must also have experience managing multiple tenants, property management software and accounting systems, building security and management issues that are unique to commercial and retail spaces. The best commercial property management companies in San Mateo County also pay the utility bills and expenses.

Commercial and retail property managers take care of the day-to-day maintenance of the property and often market vacant properties and screen potential tenants. Their expertise may also include minimizing vacancies and increasing the income the property generates. Experienced property management services in Redwood City, South SF and Burlingame can even increase profit by advising property owners on the price of available units based on comparable units in areas including Redwood City, South SF and Burlingame.

 
Legal Requirements for Property Management Companies in San Mateo County

By law, all property management companies in San Mateo County are required to be licensed real estate brokers. Employees of the property management firms, however, may work under their principal's license.

The Prime Buyer's Report lists these Property Management Companies in San Mateo County: Heritage Realy Property Management, Bialer & Associates Security Property Management, Capital Realty, Dumas & Company. Other property managers that might still be in business in San Mateo County include: .

Updated November 20, 2009
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Hiring Property Management Companies in Redwood City, South SF and Burlingame CA 

Although state law requires property management companies to have a real estate license, having a license to sell real estate doesn't make a company experienced in property management. So to be sure you're getting good property managers follow these guidelines below.

 


Step 1: Describe Your Requirements to the Property Management Companies in San Mateo County


Prepare a list of all the tasks you want a property management service to take care of. Then have ready a full description of the property, income and expense information. Share the same list of tasks and property description with all of the San Mateo County property management companies you're considering so their proposals to you are for the same services so that you can make a fair comparison.

 

Step 2: Use the Following Questions to Evaluate Property Managers


You'll learn a lot about the residential property management companies in Redwood City, South SF and Burlingame and commercial property managers in San Mateo County by conducting a short interview. You're likely to find the best property management company for you by choosing the one who can answer your questions to the best of your satisfaction.

The following questions will get you started:

 

• Are the San Mateo County property managers available full-time or part time?

• What are the hours of operation for property management companies in Redwood City, South SF and Burlingame? Will they also take care of your property on weekends and holidays?

• How much are local property management company fees in Redwood City, South SF and Burlingame?

• How many other properties do the property managers manage?

• How strong is their knowledge of the local market?

• What is your property manager's personality like? (Note that poor interaction skills may lead to higher tenant turnover rates.)

• Will the San Mateo County property management companies outsource their duties to other individuals? Or will they be directly involved in the property management?

• What are the contract terms?

• Do the employees at the property management companies know how to collect rent?

• Can the property managers provide references?

• Do the property management companies in San Mateo County charge extra fees for property showings, evictions or any extra services?                                                                                             

• How do the property managers in San Mateo County advertise the rental units?

• What is the average time and cost for them to prepare rental units?

• What has been the average length of time it's taken each of the property management companies to fill vacancies?

• What screening methods do the San Mateo County property managers use when filling apartment vacancies?

 

Step 3: Making a Decision Among Good Property Management Companies in San Mateo County
After you've considered the talents of good residential property managers or commercial property management companies in San Mateo County, determine which are the best property managers for you.
Updated March 12, 2010
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Resources About Property Managers in San Mateo County 

Your apartment or commercial building is a significant investment, so choose one of the good property management companies in San Mateo County. When a property managers in San Mateo County are involved in trade associations or subscribe to professional trade journals, it can be a sign that they are more professional and serious about their industry. Ask potential property management firms if they're active members of the following associations or subscribe to the following trade publications.



 

Associations & Licensing for Property Management Companies in San Mateo County
BOMI Building Owners & Managers Institute International (www.bomi.org)
IREM Institute of Real Estate Management (www.irem.org)
NAA National Apartment Association (www.naahq.org)
NARPM National Association of Residential Property Managers (www.narpm.org)
CAA California Apartment Association (www.caanet.org)
BBB Better Business Bureau (http://www.bbb.com)
Diamond Certified (http://diamondcertified.org)

 

 

 

Media Publications for Residential Property Management Companies and Commercial Property Managers in San Mateo County

Commercial Property News Magazine
Property Management Magazine
Commercial Property Management Magazine
The Journal of Property Management
Rental Property Reporter
International Journal of Strategic Property Management

 

 

 

The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for TOP 10 Property Managers in San Mateo County within the following zip codes:

94002, 94005, 94010, 94011, 94014, 94015, 94016, 94017, 94018, 94019, 94020, 94021, 94025, 94026, 94027, 94028, 94030, 94037, 94038, 94044, 94060, 94061, 94062, 94063, 94064, 94065, 94066, 94070, 94074, 94080, 94083, 94096, 94098, 94128, 94401, 94402, 94403 and 94404

 







Property Managers Belmont CA

Belmont Schick Inc Belmont CA 94002
Lycette Properties Inc Belmont CA 94002
Mid-Peninsula Horizons Inc Belmont CA 94002

Property Managers Brisbane CA

DLC Brisbane Brisbane CA 94005
United Capital Corp Brisbane CA 94005

 

Property Managers Burlingame CA

1633 Bayshore Office Associates LLC Burlingame CA 94010
839 Mitten LLC Burlingame CA 94010
90 ECR LLC Burlingame CA 94010
Bayshore Associates Burlingame CA 94010
Bayside Co Burlingame CA 94010
Behling Property Management Burlingame CA 94010
Bulatovich Property Management Burlingame CA 94011
CC & R Capital Group Inc Burlingame CA 94011
Carson English Inc Burlingame CA 94010
Chavez Management Group Burlingame CA 94010
Eliecorp Burlingame CA 94010
Greenfield Realty Management Burlingame CA 94010
Hillsboro Properties Burlingame CA 94010
Jens Corp Burlingame CA 94010
Joseph J Erasmy & Associates Burlingame CA 94010
Mid Peninsula Management Burlingame CA 94010
Peninsula Properties Burlingame CA 94010
Prime Pacific Global Management Corp Burlingame CA 94010
R&D Management LLC Burlingame CA 94010
SFO Office Complex Burlingame CA 94010
Sterling Call Properties Burlingame CA 94010

 

Property Managers Colma CA

Shamrock Properties Colma CA 94014

 

Property Managers Daly City CA

Kimwest 186 Inc Daly City CA 94015
Rogers S Martins Daly City CA 94015
Westlake Development Co Inc Daly City CA 94015

 

Property Managers Emerald Hills CA

S&G Properties Emerald Hills CA 94062

 

Property Managers Foster City CA

Bay Area Rental & Management Co Foster City CA 94404
Century Plaza Office Building Foster City CA 94404
Mulqueeney & Associates Foster City CA 94404
Pretorius Management Co Foster City CA 94404
Prodesse Property Group Foster City CA 94404
Sares Regis Group Foster City CA 94404
SPI Property Management Corp Foster City CA 94404
Wilson Meany Sullivan Foster City CA 94404
Ygnacio Center Management Office Foster City CA 94404


Property Managers Half Moon Bay CA

Accent Homes Inc Half Moon Bay CA 94019
Crown Properties Half Moon Bay CA 94019

 

Property Managers Hillsborough CA

PCA Real Estate Asset Management Hillsborough CA 94010

 

Property Managers Menlo Park CA

Classic Property Service Menlo Park CA 94025
Cortana Corp Menlo Park CA 94025
Gruter Property Management Menlo Park CA 94025
H-J-K Enterprises Menlo Park CA 94025
Laru Property Management Menlo Park CA 94026
Legacy Partners Commercial Inc Menlo Park CA 94025
Lo Property Management Menlo Park CA 94025
Menlo Management Co Menlo Park CA 94025
ORM Assoc Menlo Park CA 94025
Parkview Property Management Menlo Park CA 94025
RW Zukin Corp Property Management Menlo Park CA 94025
Robinson & Co Menlo Park CA 94025
Spieker Partners Menlo Park CA 94025
Ventana Property Service Menlo Park CA 94025
Woodson Development Co Menlo Park CA 94026


Property Managers Millbrae CA

ABC Associate Millbrae CA 94030
Perez Properties Millbrae CA 94030
Robert Chang & Associates Inc Millbrae CA 94030


Property Managers Pacifica CA

All Property Management Service Pacifica CA 94044
Prop Art Pacifica CA 94044
Star Management Pacifica CA 94044

 

Property Managers Portola Valley CA

McIntosh Properties Portola Valley CA 94028

 

Property Managers Redwood City CA

Alpha Property Management Redwood City CA 94061
Cushman & Wakefield Inc Redwood City CA 94063
Dollinger Properties Redwood City CA 94065
Franciscan Property Management Redwood City CA 94063
Hines Property Management Redwood City CA 94063
Home Field Advantage Redwood City CA 94063
J&S Management Redwood City CA 94063
Manor Association Redwood City CA 94063
Peninsula Real Property Management S San Francisco CA 94080
Property Management Services by Jason Born Redwood City CA 94063
Seaport Centre Redwood City CA 94063
TMG Partners Redwood City CA 94063
Vela Corp Redwood City CA 94063
Westport Office Park LLC Redwood City CA 94065
Whitley Property Management Redwood City CA 94062


Property Managers South SF CA

Centennial Towers South SF CA 94080
Conxo Inc South SF CA 94080
Cushman & Wakefield Inc South SF CA 94080
Don Seyranian Properties South SF CA 94080
Market Street Property Management South SF CA 94080
Penna Property Management South SF CA 94080
Urban Properties, Inc. South SF CA 94080

 

Property Managers San Carlos CA

Black Mountain Properties San Carlos CA 94070
GW Williams Co San Carlos CA 94070
Galli Bertain Properties San Carlos CA 94070
Herman Christensen & Sons San Carlos CA 94070
Jerren Management San Carlos CA 94070
MP Property Management San Carlos CA 94070
Olympian Gulf Properties Inc San Carlos CA 94070
Pacific Management San Carlos CA 94070
Security Property Management San Carlos CA 94070
Tanklage Properties San Carlos CA 94070
Whitley Property Management San Carlos CA 94070
Woodont Realty Service San Carlos CA 94070

 

Property Managers San Mateo CA

Acker & Son San Mateo CA 94402
Agile Consulting & Property Management San Mateo CA 94403
All Star Properties San Mateo CA 94402
Beck Brothers San Mateo CA 94402
Carrick & English Property San Mateo CA 94401
Casiopea Venture Corp San Mateo CA 94402
Cornish & Carey Commercial San Mateo CA 94404
Culligan Management Co San Mateo CA 94403
DAL Dimensions San Mateo CA 94403
Davis & Davis Inc San Mateo CA 94402
Domus Development Corp San Mateo CA 94403
GW Williams Co San Mateo CA 94402
LC Smith Properties San Mateo CA 94402
Nikko Capital Corp San Mateo CA 94402
Oxford Property Co San Mateo CA 94402
Pelican Management Group San Mateo CA 94402
PML Management Corporation San Mateo CA 94404
SC Properties San Mateo CA 94401
Sprague & Associates San Mateo CA 94402
Too Far LLC San Mateo CA 94401
Toro Properties-Cucalon San Mateo CA 94402
Town & Country Property Management San Mateo CA 94401
Westlake Global Management LLC San Mateo CA 94402
Westwood Apartments San Mateo CA 94403


Property Managers Woodside CA

Brugger Corp Woodside CA 94062

Updated June 26, 2010
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