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What is Property Management? A Property Manager, sometimes referred to as an Estate Manager or Residential Manager, manages the operations of commercial and residential properties, such as apartment buildings, single-family homes, office buildings, and shopping centers. The primary duties of the property manager include managing property finances, collecting payment from tenants and ensuring that properties are in good standing. What does a property manager do? A Property Manager is responsible for the upkeep of rental properties. The role of the property manager is to meet with potential tenants, to collect all the required documentation and the payments. A Property Manager is also responsible for paying property bills and fees, answering tenants’ questions, arranging property maintenance, and resolving any issues that might arise. The Property Manager makes sure that living spaces are suitable for tenants and that commercial spaces allow for conducting business. The Property Manager oversees the day-to-day issues related to the good functioning on the rental property. What is the difference between a property manager and a real estate broker? The main difference between a real estate agent and a property manager is their primary objective. Real estate agents offer property management as a secondary service, while property managers are solely focused on managing your property and are dedicated to growing your investment. Typically real estate agents will pass investors on to their property management company. When you hire a property manager you will guarantee that your investment is not only managed and cared for, but that it will grow in value. What is the TAL? The Tribunal Administratif du Logement (TAL, formerly Régie du Logement or Rental Board) is a provincial body that supervises the residential rental market and applies Quebec's housing laws and regulations. What are the advantages of hiring a property manager?There are great benefits to hiring a property manager: renting to quality tenants, fewer legal issues, reliable rent collection services and eviction processes, steady monthly accounting and reporting, professional marketing, accurate rental pricing, higher occupancy rates, higher tenant retention and more... Why choose Appartement.ca to be your property manager?When you hire Appartement.ca, you are placing your property in hands of a trustworthy and experienced team. We will handle the daily tasks involved in keeping your investment safe so that you can dedicate more time to things that matter to you the most. How much can I get for renting my property?We will present you with an in-depth analysis of the demand for your property. We use the most recent comparables and market data in your area to determine the maximum rental estimate. How does Appartement.ca advertise my property to the public?Our platform allows us to publish your listing across a wide range of well known market places. We also add them to Centris.ca & Realtor.ca through our affiliated brokers. Your property will be visible within 2 business days on all the most relevant websites. How does Appartement.ca find the right tenants?Finding the best tenant requires a verified tenant screening process. Appartement.ca has screened thousands of tenants and developed a unique process that protects your investment. Our verification process confirms that your tenant is financially secure and can afford your property. How does Appartement.ca handle tenants who do not pay?Nothing is for certain and there is always the misfortune of renting to a bad tenant. Sometimes bad tenants manage to get approved by falsifying their personal information or sometimes a good tenant may become a problematic one if their financial and/or personal situations change. Our legal team monitors problems closely and issues notices and/or files tribunal proceedings without delay. If your property is covered by our rental guarantee, we will handle the eviction and find a new tenant at no additional cost to you. What are maintenance and inspection services?Keeping up with maintenance and inspections is an important part of safeguarding your investment. Appartement.ca is available 24/7 - 365 and our online portal allows tenants to easily submit maintenance requests. We send the tenant a 24 hour notice of entry and dispatch the necessary teams to clean, paint, repair and fix any issues. How can I check the performance of my investment?You can stay up to date with our monthly financial reports. We provide you with a detailed list of the income and expenses associated with your property. How to collect my revenues?Your revenues are paid via direct deposits with no clearance period. Your funds are immediately accessible and you need not wait for the check or go to the bank. Can Appartement.ca help me find an investment property? Appartement.ca is not a real estate brokerage firm and we do not handle any transactions. We can offer you a personalized consultation and assist in your decision-making process by offering insight on which properties are worth your investment. Can Appartement.ca help me sell my property? Appartement.ca does not coordinate any real estate purchases and sales. We are only a management company. It will be our pleasure to refer you to a certified real estate broker in your area. How much does property management cost? Property management companies generally offer one of the 3 models listed below: PERCENTAGE OF RENT: This basic model can cost 7% - 20% of the rental income depending on the services offered. FIXED INCOME: Commonly used for short term rentals. In this situation, the property management company rents the property from the owner at a fixed amount, then manages and rents it out to short term tenants. Profits resulting from the rental are exclusively for the property management company. FLAT FEE: Mostly for large residential buildings of 5 or more dwellings. The cost is determined by taking into consideration the size of the property and number of units that require management. Generally, the more dwellings in the property, the lower management cost per unit.
What is Property Management? A Property Manager, sometimes referred to as an Estate Manager or Residential Manager, manages the operations of commercial and residential properties, such as apartment buildings, single-family homes, office buildings, and shopping centers. The primary duties of the property manager include managing property finances, collecting payment from tenants and ensuring that properties are in good standing.
What does a property manager do? A Property Manager is responsible for the upkeep of rental properties. The role of the property manager is to meet with potential tenants, to collect all the required documentation and the payments. A Property Manager is also responsible for paying property bills and fees, answering tenants’ questions, arranging property maintenance, and resolving any issues that might arise. The Property Manager makes sure that living spaces are suitable for tenants and that commercial spaces allow for conducting business. The Property Manager oversees the day-to-day issues related to the good functioning on the rental property.
What is the difference between a property manager and a real estate broker? A Property Manager is responsible for the upkeep of rental properties. The role of the property manager is to meet with potential tenants, to collect all the required documentation and the payments. A Property Manager is also responsible for paying property bills and fees, answering tenants’ questions, arranging property maintenance, and resolving any issues that might arise. The Property Manager makes sure that living spaces are suitable for tenants and that commercial spaces allow for conducting business. The Property Manager oversees the day-to-day issues related to the good functioning on the rental property.
What is the TAL? The Tribunal Administratif du Logement (TAL, formerly Régie du Logement or Rental Board) is a provincial body that supervises the residential rental market and applies Quebec's housing laws and regulations.
What are the advantages of hiring a property manager? There are great benefits to hiring a property manager: renting to quality tenants, fewer legal issues, reliable rent collection services and eviction processes, steady monthly accounting and reporting, professional marketing, accurate rental pricing, higher occupancy rates, higher tenant retention and more...
How much does property management cost? Property management companies generally offer one of the 3 models listed below: PERCENTAGE OF RENT: This basic model can cost 7% - 20% of the rental income depending on the services offered. FIXED INCOME: Commonly used for short term rentals. In this situation, the property management company rents the property from the owner at a fixed amount, then manages and rents it out to short term tenants. Profits resulting from the rental are exclusively for the property management company. FLAT FEE: Mostly for large residential buildings of 5 or more dwellings. The cost is determined by taking into consideration the size of the property and number of units that require management. Generally, the more dwellings in the property, the lower management cost per unit.
Why choose Appartement.ca to be your property manager? When you hire Appartement.ca, you are placing your property in hands of a trustworthy and experienced team. We will handle the daily tasks involved in keeping your investment safe so that you can dedicate more time to things that matter to you the most.
How much can I get for renting my property? We will present you with an in-depth analysis of the demand for your property. We use the most recent comparables and market data in your area to determine the maximum rental estimate.
How does Appartement.ca advertise my property to the public? Our platform allows us to publish your listing across a wide range of well known market places. We also add them to Centris.ca & Realtor.ca through our affiliated brokers. Your property will be visible within 2 business days on all the most relevant websites.
How does Appartement.ca find the right tenants? Finding the best tenant requires a verified tenant screening process. Appartement.ca has screened thousands of tenants and developed a unique process that protects your investment. Our verification process confirms that your tenant is financially secure and can afford your property.
How does Appartement.ca handle tenants who do not pay? Nothing is for certain and there is always the misfortune of renting to a bad tenant. Sometimes bad tenants manage to get approved by falsifying their personal information or sometimes a good tenant may become a problematic one if their financial and/or personal situations change. Our legal team monitors problems closely and issues notices and/or files tribunal proceedings without delay. If your property is covered by our rental guarantee, we will handle the eviction and find a new tenant at no additional cost to you.
What are maintenance and inspection services? Keeping up with maintenance and inspections is an important part of safeguarding your investment. Appartement.ca is available 24/7 - 365 and our online portal allows tenants to easily submit maintenance requests. We send the tenant a 24 hour notice of entry and dispatch the necessary teams to clean, paint, repair and fix any issues.
How can I check the performance of my investment? You can stay up to date with our monthly financial reports. We provide you with a detailed list of the income and expenses associated with your property.
How to collect my revenues? Your revenues are paid via direct deposits with no clearance period. Your funds are immediately accessible and you need not wait for the check or go to the bank.
Can Appartement.ca help me find an investment property? Appartement.ca is not a real estate brokerage firm and we do not handle any transactions. We can offer you a personalized consultation and assist in your decision-making process by offering insight on which properties are worth your investment.
Can Appartement.ca help me sell my property? Appartement.ca does not coordinate any real estate purchases and sales. We are only a management company. It will be our pleasure to refer you to a certified real estate broker in your area.

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