Property Management Services

1. Our easy to follow "New Client Start-Up Kit"© will help you as the property owner shift the management duties to SCT Properties with little effort. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions guide.

2. Reasonable, negotiable, flat rate monthly fees ranging from 3 to 9 percent. Fee quotes depend on your property's location, unit mix, property condition, size and type of management desired. A quote specific to your property is quick and easy.

3. Realistic management fee structure without hidden charges such as maintenance over-rides, setup charges, showing fees, late fee retention or credit report overrides.

4. Client accessibility. Clients contact Steve Thomas, CPM® ARM® directly via in person appointment, digital pager, fax, internet e-mail, or password protected Client Web Forum.

5. Professional and competent service consistent with Dept. of Real Estate regulation § 2830, trust account guidelines which can be very tricky for other than dedicated trained property management professionals.

6. Rental, security deposit, laundry and other revenue collection and expenses are tracked and recorded. Your monthly statement can be a summary or as detailed as you desire. At your request and at no additional fee, year-end statements can be sent to your tax professional.

7. No additional cost for preparation and service of 3 Day, 30 Day and other notices and court appearances as necessary to complete the unlawful detainer process. (Attorney/court fees are charged to the property owner's account)

8. Disbursements can be made from rental revenue for mortgage payments, utilities, owner disbursements, or any combination as you direct.

9. Unique marketing of all vacancies to attract the largest pool of qualified applicants. Vacancy photos 24 hours, applications 24 hours on and off site. 24 hour fax-on-demand applications and rental listing (619) 477-4457, selective classified advertising, property signage, tenant referral system and internet rental applications and vacancy photographs.

10. Custom, court tested rental agreements, unique rental applications in english or spanish, Tenant Move-In Kit © and street smart common sense, all utilized to decrease vacancy and increases revenue.

11. In-house, computer generated, credit and eviction screening and gut feel personal interview of each applicant selected as your tenant. In short we're sort of hack private investigators - we look at the big picture.

12. Compliance with applicable laws and regulations; e.g. lead-based paint disclosure and local state and federal fair housing laws.

13. Easy to read monthly and year-end Client operating statements, (YARDI Property Management Software); original and organized expense receipts, and vendor and client IRS Form 1099's.

14. Regular property maintenance and emergency repair response by qualified, responsible and competitively priced independent contractors.

15. As the property owner, you approve the management plan we recommend. You may actively participate or be completely hands off, as you desire.

16. SCT Properties is on the cutting edge in our use of specialized accounting software and customized Trust Account banking services (Union Bank of California).

Current and past Client, professional and banking references provided on request.

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Residential Sales Services

1. Responsive and personal service through frequent contact with broker Steve Thomas, not with an unlicensed or inexperienced sales assistant.

2. Reduced, negotiable sales commission rates with full service results. Save no less than $1,000 and typically several thousand dollars in commissions on most transactions. Curious how I can make such an offer? It's simple, call me for details.

3. Professional yard sign with regularly stocked flyer box with informational flyers showcasing your home.

4. Immediate submission of your property with photograph, to the to the San Diego County Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

5. Immediate inclusion of your property on the Internet through Realtor.com. In addition, use of our company web site where your property can be showcased without the distraction of hundreds of other listings.

6. If you desire, I will use a Multiple Listing lock box, which is usually necessary to allow other registered brokers access to the interior or other areas of your property. The lock box can be controlled to restrict time and date access and to record each and every entry. Or I will use a "private lockbox" if you desire.

7. As necessary, direct mail to target neighborhoods with attention getting postcards promoting your home for sale.

8. As a licensed general contractor, expert repair advise on how to prepare your home to show its best for the fastest possible sale at a sales price acceptable to you.

9. Regular Multiple Listing reports (CMA's) to keep you posted on sales and market activity in your immediate neighborhood.

10. In addition to traditional sales, I can assist you with an IRS §1031 or "Starker" tax deferred exchange.

11. If you prefer I can act as your buyers broker to specifically locate a property that's just right for you. Let me preview your next rental property BEFORE you buy it through the eyes of a professional manager. As your buyer's broker I can save you at least $1,000 and usually several thousand in sales commissions.