Services and Fees

There are many choices of property management companies in central Texas. We know choosing the right one is your first and most important step. A company can cost an owner hundreds (sometimes thousands) a year for small fees such as renewals, inspections, vendor markups, under-pricing, poor advertising and poor maintenance. This can be a real problem for the investor who only has a small margin of error, if any. We at CLEAR VISTA REALTY, Inc are confident that you will find our services, fees, and dedication to the property better than the competition. Here are some of the key points.

*Some of this process is tax deductible*

Vacant Properties

  • Management fees not collected on vacant properties.
  • A comprehensive market analysis of the property to ensure optimal rent.
  • Consider improvements to optimize market value.
  • Investor pre-approves work to be done on the property.
  • Track opinions for possible adjustments to property.
  • Utilities remain on during vacancy.
  • Aggressively market the property through MLS and the media.

Tenant / Management Relations: Placing New Tenants in Property

  • Screening for qualified tenants comprising of National Background Check, Credit, Income Verification and Rental History.
  • One on one lease and documentation discussion.
  • A documented and signed move-in inspection form.
  • Secure and hold the pet and security deposits in an escrow trust account.
  • Maintain good tenant relations by objectively negotiating with tenants.

Occupied Property

  • There is an agreed upon percent of the monthly rent for management fees.
  • Management holds reserves in a trust account for routine repairs.
  • Collect and record monthly rent.
  • Post late charges and reminder notices.
  • Electronic transfer of rental income to the investor’s account.
  • Maintain a computerized summery of income and debit activity.
  • Send monthly statement of account activity.
  • Coordination of automatic withdrawals for insurance and mortgage.
  • Pay all bills associated with the property.
  • Monitor property rental value to increase or decrease rents as needed to ensure maximum return on your investment.
  • Handle HOA violations when brought to our attention.
  • Thorough photographed and documented move out inspection.
  • Deposits evaluated.
  • If eviction is necessary investor pays processing fees.

Maintenance of Investment Properties

  • Maintain your property as if it was our own.
  • Reduce maintenance costs by being “proactive rather that reactive” to
    maintenance issues.
  • Proactive maintenance occurs by physically walking through properties regularly.
  • Photographed and documented inspections.
  • Coordinate and supervise all upkeep and repairs.
  • Same day maintenance when possible.
  • Maintenance needs deducted from escrow trust account.
  • Maintenance department can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Members of Texas Residential Construction Commission.