What Does a Property Management Company Do?

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A Guide for East Texas Property Owners

If you have ever had rental real estate, you know it entails more than just raking in the rents. There is marketing, maintenance, tenant screening, enforcement of leases, compliance with law — and that is just the beginning. That is where a property management firm comes in.

For Longview, Tyler, Marshall, Kilgore, and all of East Texas property owners, teaming up with a full-service property management firm like Decker Properties can remove all that from your plate — and grow your investment.

Here’s a closer look at what a professional property manager actually does.

1. Make-Ready Services for Your Property Before a new tenant ever steps foot inside, your property needs to be clean, safe, and move-in ready. At Decker Properties, we handle the entire make-ready process — from cleaning and repairs to fresh paint and safety checks. Whether it’s a quick turnaround or a deeper refresh, we prepare your property to show well and rent faster.

2. Marketing and Advertising Your Rental Your first impression is important. We advertise your property with professional photos, thorough listings, and strategic online advertising. The mission? Put your rental in front of serious renters quickly.

3. Screening and Placing Tenants Bad tenants can cost you. We handle all applicant screening — including credit, background, employment, and rental history checks — to help ensure reliable, responsible tenants.

4. Maintenance and Repair Handling Farewell, late repair visits. We make arrangements with trusted contractors and oversee all repair issues — plumbing, as well as routine maintenance — in order to keep your property in top-notch condition.

5. Rent Collection and Financial Reporting We collect rents, administer lease terms, and manage all bookkeeping. Our clients get complete monthly statements and have access to financials at all times online.

6. Ensuring Legal Compliance It's common for Texas landlord-tenant law to change frequently — and oversights can be expensive. We keep ahead of local, state, and federal statutes so that you remain covered.

7. Tenant Relationship Management From move-in to move-out, we handle all communication with tenants. We make sure issues get resolved quickly, helping you maintain a positive rental experience.

Why Decker Properties? We’re not your ordinary East Texas property management firm — we’re local, attentive, and dedicated to safeguarding your investment. If you have a lone rental house or a collection of properties, Decker Properties provides total rental property management in Longview, Tyler, and surrounding areas.

Tired of worrying about your rental property? Let us take care of it. Call Decker Properties today and see how we can make it easy, lucrative, and headache-free for you to manage your East Texas rental property.

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