Myrtle Beach Property Management- Coastal Premier Realty

Myrtle Beach Rentals- Criminal Background Checks

2009-03-13T18:11:00.000-07:00

When renting property its always important to know your tenants. it’s illegal to discriminate against a tenant for their Age, Sex, Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Familial Status, Pregnant Women and Handicap. Discriminating a potential renter because they are a felon is not illegal. Be mindful of who you put in your property. Especially multi family properties. Most tenants want a safe place to live and you can help keep your property safe by not allowing convicted criminals in your property.

Coastal Premier Realty, Requires background checks on all potential applicants.

Coastal Carolina University Area Rentals

2009-03-02T19:34:00.000-08:00

There are many options for rentals around Coastal Carolina University. Apartment Complexes, Condominiums, Townhomes, and houses. You can check out www.ccurentals.com a website that provides information on rentals around Coastal Carolina University. There is also a resource page that provides information on utility services that you will need to set up when renting property.

If you would like more information you may email info@coastalPremierrealty.com

Myrtle Beach Property Management- Rental Scam Website

2009-01-07T19:58:00.000-08:00

I was searching the Internet and I wanted to share this website I found concerning rental scams. This website is rentalscams.org and has a lot of information on rental scams that are happening in the United States. Take a look and let me know if this has helped you.

Want more help with rental property scams email info@coastalpremierrealty.com or visit our website.

Myrtle Beach Property Management- When your tennats move out

2009-01-07T19:20:00.001-08:00

When tenants move out what are your their expectations? What are yours? At Coastal Premier Realty we try to train our tenants to leave the property they are renting in as good as shape as when they moved in. The training starts at the lease signing. In your lease you should have provisions that tell your tenant how you expect the property to be left. When your tenants move out it should not be up to you to pay for any unreasonable wear and tear of your property. You should spell out in your lease agreement the tenants obligations for the care and maintenance of the property. Contrary to the popular belief of your tenants you are not responsible for damages that they create. For example if a tenant stops up the toilet by flushing paper towels and you have to call a plumber that is an expense that they should incur.

To help your tenant understand there obligations its important that you train them at the lease signing and move in process. Make sure you go over the provisions in the contract and allow them to ask any questions. you should also have provisions in their lease agreement that your tenant must have the carpets professionally cleaned and you may even require the tenant to hire a professional cleaning service to thoroughly clean your property. You will also want them to have the electricity turned on when you do your final walk through inspection. You will need it on to make sure all the appliances and electrical switches are not damaged and in good working order.
if you find damages when you are moving your tenants out be fair and don't over charge them. Let your tenant know up front there will be money taken out of their security deposit and the reason why. Most tenants if you tell them what you expect at the beginning of the rental will not complain when you have to with hold funds out of their security deposit for legitimate damages.

At Coastal Premier Realty we will always take the extra time at move in to give our rental talk to tenants. We find that we get our property back in better condition from telling them our expectations at the beginning not after they move out.

If you have any questions about property management please feel free to contact us or visit our website. Email us at info@coastalpremierrealty.com

Myrtle Beach Property Management- How to screen Tenants

2009-01-03T15:29:00.000-08:00

When investing in property you will want to minimize the amount of vacancies for your rental units. When screening potential tenants you will want to ask the usual questions, can this potential tenant pay, have good credit scores, good rental history, and are any pets acceptable. I would suggest you also ask yourself 'would this property be better vacant or to rent to the potential tenant'. You will want to ask this question to make sure you are really renting to good quality tenants. Too often I find that landlords want to reduce vacancies to the point that they will overlook poor qualities in potential tenants just to get them to move in.

I have been burned by poor tenants in the past because I was more concerned about having a vacant property and getting the first person in the door to get rid of that vacancy. This ended up costing me greatly because I would have tenants that would not take care of the property or pay the rental on time if at all.

Good luck with your property if you want any advice at all please email me sean@coastalpremierrealty.com or visit my website.

Myrtle Beach Property Management- How to price your rental correctly.

2009-01-02T14:45:00.000-08:00

When renting your home you will want to avoid lengthy vacancies in your property. Choosing the correct rate to market your property will depend on a few factors. You don't want to price your rental too low because you want to maximize your profits but pricing too high will not help you get potential tenants through your rentals door.

When deciding on how to price your rental property you will want to consider the following.

Your Competition- How much are similar properties currently getting for rent. Renters will generally choose the lowest priced property available first. Your competitors underpricing their rental property will make your property harder to rent, unless you lower your asking rent.

When are your apartments available?
Rental properties are usually get higher rents in the summer months because people tend to move during warmer times of the year. Also if you are renting to families with children they generally do not like to move during the school year.

Tip: Try making your leases end during the summer time to decrease vacancies and increase your rental rates.

What is your units condition?

If your unit is nice and tidy freshly painted clean floors then it will get higher rents than your competition that has less tidy rental properties. Make sure your property is very clean and well maintained inside and out to increase your rental rates.

How functional is your rental space?

If your property has small rooms and closets than it may rent for less than your competition that has bigger rooms and closets. Make sure you adjust your rate down if you have smaller rooms and closets in your rental spaces.

Tip: adding mirrors in small bathrooms and bedrooms will make your space appear bigger.

How is your location?

Where is your rental located? Things that can negatively affect your rental rates are crime, bad schools, long distance from jobs and shopping, and how well your neighbors take care of their properties. Being close to mass transit, Shopping, hospitals, schools and jobs will make your rental more valuable in your potential tenants eyes.

Make sure you market your property at a price that will get your property occupied as quickly as possible. Too often I see owners of rental property want to hold out for that extra fifty dollars a month. This can cause you to loose out financially if it makes your property remain vacant for many months. Instead of not making that extra $600 dollars a year you may loose much more than that.

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If you have any questions on how to rent your property please email us at info@coastalpremierrealty.com

Myrtle Beach Property Management- Should you allow pets?

2008-12-27T09:21:00.000-08:00

Should we allow pets in our rental?
We get asked this question a lot by our clients and wanted to share some insights to help you make your decision. Many potential tenants have pets, so allowing pets makes your property appealing to a greater larger amount of potential tenants. The more potential tenants wanting to rent your property the higher the chances of renting your home faster. Tenants with pets also may pay higher rental rates and higher security deposits.

When renting to tenants with pets there is a greater chance of damage to your home. It may be difficult to recover the full replacement cost for damaged items that were not brand new when the tenant moved in. These damaged items may be carpet, window and door screens, molding, furniture and appliances. It is unlikely that a tenant's deposit would be enough to pay all the potential damages that are more likely when a pet is involved in the apartment. If the deposit does not cover all damages you will have to go to court to try to recover additional monies from your tenant to satisfy the damage costs.

Allowing or not allowing pets is a decision that only the owner can make. Property Managers take directions from the owner of the property. We have owners that rent to pet owners and those who do not. We find that allowing renters with pets will get your property occupied faster. However the potential for damage to your apartment is also greater.

If you would like to discuss this topic further please email us at info@coastalpremierrealty.com or visit our website at www.CoastalPremierRealty.com

Myrtle Beach Property Management- Inexpensive ways to make your property safer

2008-12-24T21:07:00.000-08:00

In this property market you want your property to have every advantage possible over the competition. Making your property safer will be noticed by potential tenants. I wanted to share a few suggestions that we use on our properties at Coastal Premier Realty.

First add outside lighting to deter crime on your property. Lights with motion detectors are inexpensive additions that will stop intruders on your property. If you are showing your rental during the day make sure you point out this feature. Drive by your property at night to spot potentially trouble areas for lighting.

Next you want to asses your landscaping. Overgrown landscaping is a easy place for potential intruders to hide. Overgrown trees can also block views of your building that will prevent others from seeing suspicious activity and reporting it to the police. Take a survey of your property and see if you can trim your landscaping to give better views of your property to prevent areas that intruders could hide.

These two tips are simple, cost effective and will be noticed and appreciated by your tenants. There are more options to make your property safer that I will write in a future blog post. If you would like more information now please email our office at info@coastalpremierrealty.com and we would be happy to talk to you about your specific property.

Myrtle Beach Property Management- Watch out for this rental scam.

2008-12-24T17:47:00.000-08:00

I wanted to take a moment and talk about a scam going on right now. Property owners advertising their properties on various online classified websites are often targets of this scam. The scam is that a potential renter will want to take your apartment but is relocating from overseas or from across the country. The renter will want you to send part of the money he/she sends you to pay to his/her interior decorator. They will have a pretty convincing story on how their employer will only write one check to cover all of their relocation expenses. They will provide you with their company info and it usually will be a vague website that could be true. Well the interior decorator is part of the scam too. If you accept that potential renters check deposit it and pay the interior decorator they will disappear. What is worst is that you will be notified by your bank that the check you deposited is not valid. That is the basic scam there are currently variations floating around as well- So be careful.

In advertising and renting properties for my clients I have been sent numerous emails from individuals using this scam. No of course there may be exceptions and there may be legitimate people that may want to rent from you and ask you to do this. Just be very careful!! At Coastal Premier Realty, LLC we take great efforts to make sure that this scam does not happen to our clients. Please post if you have any other scams that you think potential property owners should be aware of.

Myrtle Beach Rental- Old Town Villas Condominiums Now Available

2008-12-21T11:48:00.000-08:00

Old Town Villas Condominiums, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

These property rentals Located just three blocks from the beach in downtown Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Two Bedroom one and a half bathroom townhomes. Each townhome has hardwood floors downstairs, granite countertops, stainless steal appliances, washing machine, dryer, new cabintes, new carpet and select units have private fenced in patios. For more information or to tour available units for rent in Myrtle Beach, SC visit http://www.coastalpremierrealty.com/ or call 843-251-2969

The Reserve at Rosemont, Georgetown, SC

2008-11-28T17:16:00.000-08:00

The Reserve at Rosemont is Georgetown, South Carolina's premier apartment community.One, two and Three bedroom apartments are available in this mid sized complex. Units are very spacious and have ample storage and parking. All units come with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and select units have washer and dryer hookups. Two well maintained clean laundry facilities are located on the property.The Reserve at Rosemont is located directly behind the Belk department Store on Indigo Avenue. Located near Walmart, Belk, Restaurants, Banking and the Post Office.To arrange a viewing of our available apartments please call 843-455-5063 between the hours of 8am and 7pm.

For more information on rentals along the Grand Strand please visit Coastal Premier Realty's website

For Specific information on Georgetown, SC Apartments Click here

Georgetown South Carolina Apartments

2008-11-28T17:14:00.000-08:00

The Reserve at Rosemont is Georgetown, South Carolina's premier apartment community.One, two and Three bedroom apartments are available in this mid sized complex. Units are very spacious and have ample storage and parking. All units come with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and select units have washer and dryer hookups. Two well maintained clean laundry facilities are located on the property.The Reserve at Rosemont is located directly behind the Belk department Store on Indigo Avenue. Located near Walmart, Belk, Restaurants, Banking and the Post Office.To arrange a viewing of our available apartments please call 843-455-5063 between the hours of 8am and 7pm.

for more information on other rentals in The Grand Strand area plaes visit http://www.coastalpremierrealty.com/

Let us help you with your property management needs!

2008-11-22T09:40:00.001-08:00

We all know that these are hard economic times and we can see our money and wealth slowly slipping away. Property values are declining, rental rates are down and the cost of running your property are climbing. It seems that the less money you receive the more taxes increase, insurance rises and management fees increase. Coastal Premier Realty, LLC wants to help!

We Know that in this market you are looking for relief. With our customers in mind we have made the decision to drastically lower are management fee and prices for services we provide to help you until the economy recovers. We have negotiated with our Property managers, service providers and maintenance staff to provide you with the lowest possible prices to manage your property.

We can Handle your property from Conway , Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, South Carolina.

Call now or email us and we would be glad to evaluate your property and tell you how we think we can help.

Sean@coastalpremierrealty.com or 843-251-2969

or visit our website http://www.coastalpremierrealty.com/

Coastal Premier Realty, LLC takes on Commercial Management Account

2008-11-21T10:53:00.000-08:00

Coastal Premier Realty, LLC is pleased to announce that it has been hired to manage the Courthouse Commons in historic Conway, SC. This property is located across the street from the historic Horry county courthouse built in the 1800's. The building was originally used as a Bottling plant for the Coca Cola Company in the early 1900's. Courthouse Commons is within walking distance of the Horry County Courthouse, Conway City Hall, Conway, Police Department as well as various other businesses.

The downtown area of Conway is a thriving hub of business for Horry County. This is a highly visible location in the center of Conway. Courthouse Commons is located on the corner of Third Avenue and Elm Street. The building has gone through a thorough renovation and currently has space available for rent. Space sizes available now range from 1,800 S.F. to 4,000 S.F.

Located nearby are Coastal Carolina University with over 8,ooo students and faculty, Horry-Georgetown Technical College with over 4,500 students and faculty and Conway Hospital with over 1,000 employees.

For leasing options at Courthouse Commons or to find space available in other commercial buildings, please email info@coastalpremierrealty.com or call 843-251-2969.

Myrtle Beach Property Management- Ten Tips to help get your property rented faster.

2008-11-21T07:19:00.000-08:00

Ten Tips to help get your property rented faster.
Advice especially for summer tourism areas

Renting property in a summer tourist town can be a challenging proposition. The majority of the economy is dependent on tourism. The tourism industry creates lulls in long term rental activity. The most ideal time to have a vacant property is in the summer months when renters are more plentiful. There are several reasons for the increase in the summer months some being renters tend not to move during the winter holidays, less available money in the winter because hours are cut, more renters are in the area because there many more jobs in the summer, some landlords accept short term rentals that decreases the supply for long term rentals.
Now that we are approaching the non desirable season to get your rental occupied, use these tips to help you get your unit rented before other similar units available. These Tips may take extra work than just putting a sign in the yard and waiting for calls but are essential in our current rental environment.
1) Print Advertising. Getting your property rented is a numbers game. You must get your property in front of as many potential renters as possible. Print sources of advertising can be newspapers, signs and posters. Besides newspapers you should also put up advertisements on community bulletin boards wherever you can find them (usually in grocery stores, hospitals, large employers).
2) Internet Marketing. Online marketing is a great to help in your search of tenants. Free classified ad websites such as Craigslist.com and oodle.com can provide many rental leads. Also Social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook are great ways to reach more computer savvy tenants. Make sure to provide as much information as possible on these ads and always include pictures.
3) Prospect your friends and co-workers. Two overlooked sources to find tenants are your friends and co- workers and friends. These two groups of potential referral sources will mostly send you qualified people that they will trust. Print out business cards with your property address, property information and basic contact info. Give these cards to your friends and family and ask them to help you by passing them out to people you know in housing.
4) Show your units in move in condition. Make a list of all repairs that need to be completed before a tenant moves in. make all those repairs before you even show the property. Potential tenants will appreciate that you take care of your property and will be more willing to move into it.
5) Make your unit sparkle. A Clean unit will show that you take care of your properties. Clean your unit thoroughly. Don’t forget to clean inside cabinets, the oven, microwaves, windowsills, and in closets. A clean unit will impress potential tenants and you be put higher on the list of properties they are considering.
6) Professionally clean your carpets. The first thing that will be noticed in your property by potential renters will be the way your carpet looks. Professional cleaning can really improve the quality of the way your carpet looks. If you can get rid of stains in your carpet you may want to consider replacing it.
7) Spruce up your apartments “curb appeal.” The outside appearance of your property is the first impression you get to make when potential tenants come to view your property. Make sure the landscaping is taken care of, grass mowed, trees are not overgrown and walkways are swept clean. Plantings can also be used to make the property feel more welcoming.
8) Be flexible with your lease terms. During an off rental season it is very important to be flexible with your lease terms. Try offering a 6, 9 or 10 month lease. Or if times are tougher you may want to try a month to month lease. Another strategy is to offer incentives for move in. Offer a free month’s rent or offer to give money towards moving expenses. Tenants will choose your apartment over others if incentives are offered.
9) Be flexible on your down payment. One reason why many people will choose not to move during the winter months is because they cannot make enough money for a deposit and first month’s rent. Even if they are great tenants and will get their deposit back from the last rental, that money will not be available for them for as much as 30-40 days. Lowering your deposit amount will help potential renters in your situation afford to move into your house.
10) Be prepared to answer questions. When you do make contact with a potential renter make sure you can answer their questions. Have all pertinent info on your property available so you can provide the information. If potential tenants cannot obtain the information on your property quickly they will lose interest. Makes sure you have information on room measurements, square footage, types of appliances, wall colors, flooring, parking, and your lease process available to you.
This report was written by Sean Kobos Broker in Charge of Coastal Premier Realty, LLC. Sean has been a Real Estate Agent for 4 years and a property investor for five years. Sean, currently manages properties for clients in Georgetown, Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest and Conway areas. You may contact Sean by email sean@coastalpremierrealty.com

Myrtle Beach Rentals

2008-11-20T21:52:00.002-08:00

Coastal Premier Realty, LLC is a great provider of property management services in the "Grand Strand" Area. We service from North Myrtle Beach to Georgetown out to Conway and Loris. We would be happy to give you a quote on managing your property.
We know that there are many options in property management in The "grand Strand" and we know we will give you a competitive bid and honest service if you choose our company.

To get a free property management Evaluation please email info@coastalpremierrealty.com or visit our website www.coastalpremierrealty.com

Also check back on our blog to get tips on how to manage your investment to its fullest profitability.

2008-11-20T21:52:00.001-08:00