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A Chat with Homeowners Dante & Tanya Carnivale about Davidson Property Management

July 21, 2011

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Posted by in Rentals

Elsie EvansDavidson Realty’s Property Management Team headed by Elsie & John Evans is busier than ever. Rentals are in demand as more people have decided to rent their Jacksonville and St. Augustine homes in a down real estate market rather than try to sell at a huge discount. As well, more folks are renting rather than buying because of financial concerns, job uncertainty and other reasons. On top of the prime conditions, Elsie & John Evans have grown the Davidson Property Management business thanks to good ole’ fashioned hard work and above-and-beyond customer service. We talked with property management customers Dante and Tanya Carnivale about why they choose Davidson.

How long have you worked with Davidson Property Management?
It’s been about 4 years now. We originally had Davidson manage a condo we decided to offer for rent in The Legends. Just recently we called on them to rent out a home of ours in Sevilla, too.

What’s your experience been with Davidson?
First, we just have to say how wonderful Elsie Evans is to work with. She really looks out for her customers. She knows her stuff and makes you feel very comfortable that she’s on top of things. We were so impressed with the service we got renting our condo that there was no question we would use Davidson again when it came time to rent our house.

So it’s the customer service you were impressed by?
I (Tanya Carnivale) worked in the financial services industry for 30 years and, honestly, not many people go the extra mile for a customer. Elsie and her team go the extra mile. They answer the phone when you call, get right back to you with the information you need, thoroughly vet the renters, and they are proactive about staying on top of any issues. When we decided to rent out our home, Elsie was upfront with us about what we needed to do to bring the house up to prime rental standards in order to get the maximum income. She recommended vendors for us to get the work done well and inexpensively and she coordinated all the work once we approved it. It was such a huge help and she kept us well-informed via email throughout the process.

If you want to learn more about Davidson Realty’s property management services, call Elsie Evans at 904.484.2170 or email at eevans@davidsonpropertymanagement.com

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Available Office Suites in the Davidson Building

May 17, 2011

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Posted by in Rentals, Videos

Front shot buildingIf you or anyone you know are looking for office space in St. Augustine, we have the perfect place for you to bring your customers! There are 10 executive suites on the second floor of the Davidson Building at the entrance to World Golf Village and 5 are available. They are all fully furnished and approximately 200 square feet with a phone, which includes voicemail features, an executive chair, two guest chairs, and access to the building whenever you would like!

You will also enjoy a private entrance for your customers, an elevator, and private post office boxes. The 10 suites share a large, furnished conference room with a projector screen and a kitchen nook with coffee and a microwave. There’s also a copier and wireless internet.

We are located across the street from different restaurants, businesses, and along the way to World Golf Village. The rent is $1,000 a month and if you sign a year’s lease by June 30th you will get the first month free!

If you have any questions or would like to come see the space yourself, please call Sherry at (904) 940-5000 or email her at SDavidson@DavidsonRealtyInc.Com. We would love to share our building with you!

For a sneak peek at our gorgeous office building – please watch the video!

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Top 10 Concerns When Renting Your Property

March 28, 2011

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Posted by in Rentals

Managing rental property is easy, even I can do it! Or can you? Legally you as an owner can manage your own rental property and save the management fees, but is this the best decision? Here are the top 10 concerns or situations to think about.

1. Who will prepare the lease? An attorney may charge you $100 or more to prepare it. You, of course, can use the services of a Property Management Company to secure a tenant for you. They will do this for a fee, which will include the lease.

2. If you do not use a Property Management Company to get the tenant then how will you “check them out?”

3. In the event the tenants don’t pay the rent on time or at all, can you “chase” them for it? Do you know the procedures and the Florida Laws for eviction?

4. If the rent is late you will be the one to confront the tenants for the late fees.

5. If you are managing the property, the tenant has access to you 24/7. Do you want to be contacted at all hours for even the most minor repairs?

6. What happens when a repair is really needed? Do you have a list of craftsman that you have investigated as to their competency, response time and fairness of fees? Read more

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Renting Your Home: The Right Questions to Ask

January 21, 2011

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Posted by in Rentals

Elsie EvansImagine you are living in your dream house. You and your family had it designed and built specifically for the way you live – and you love it! Then it happens. Your supervisor calls you into his office. No, you are not laid off…but they need you to take a temporary assignment out of state. It will only be for two years. How can you say no?

But what will you do with your home? You could leave it vacant, but the rental income would really help the family. And, of course, it is better to have the house lived in rather than have all the systems dormant for so long. However, this is your dream home and you don’t want just anyone to be taking care of it… We may have an answer for you! Hire a professional, competent and caring property management company.

Now the question becomes how do you find such a property management company in North Florida? We recommend you interview several by asking them the following 10 questions:

1. How long have you been in business?
2. What experience does your staff have?
3. How many properties do you manage?
4. What kind of tenant screening do you do?
5. What kind and how many inspections do you do?
6. Are any of the inspections inside the property?
7. How do you market your properties?
8. What are your procedures for distributing funds to owners?
9. How do you handle repairs?
10. How much do you charge for your services?

Keep interviewing until you find a company that makes you feel comfortable. Since they will be protecting your most valuable asset, you need to find someone you can trust. To save time, you may want to start with a call to Elsie Evans at Davidson Property Management. Elsie’s phone number is 904.484.2170. We think she is the best in the business!

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3 Tips to Protect Yourself When Renting Your Property

July 30, 2010

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Posted by in Rentals

What a wonderful time to buy real estate as an investment property! Just take a look around at the properties available right now AND their prices. Not only that, but the rental market is absolutely fantastic and it continues to get better and better! Four to five months ago the inventory for rentals was through the roof, you couldn’t even turn around without bumping into a “For Rent” sign. Now it’s the opposite, inventory is very low, especially for single family homes; condos have also started to rent much quicker. I recently had a property placed in MLS at 2 PM and it was rented by 9 PM THAT night! For an investor in real estate property I don’t believe the time can get any better than this to buy and rent out your investment property or to rent your home if it’s not selling. Here are 3 tips for someone renting their home:

1. I highly recommend using a property management company to manage your property with the tenant. But, in any event, KNOW what your lease says. Florida is a Landlord State, which means the laws of the state of Florida are there for protection of the owner/landlord. This makes Florida, in my opinion, one of the best states possible to own an investment/rental property.

2. Make sure there’s a paragraph on “Use of Premises” in your lease. This paragraph states what the tenant can and cannot do while living in your property (i.e. no trampolines, athletic equipment, etc.) It disallows any items or activities that can cause interference with the insurance coverage. Tenants cannot run a business, daycare center, etc. out of the property. Read more

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