Concierge Property Management, LLC

11/13/2020

Unique opportunity to live in downtown Alpharetta's newest community - The Maxwell. For lease luxury condo features two bedroom/two bath, each on different floors - perfect for roommate set up. Walkable to shops, restaurants and the Alpha Loop Trail to connect with Avalon and downtown Alpharetta. Community pool and clubhouse will be open in April/May 2021. $3000/month

06/10/2020

Beautiful home in Sugar Hill will be available for rent July 17. If you are interested in A spacious, mint condition 4 bedroom house, check out the virtual tour below. Rent is $1850.00 and pet friendly. If interested, contact me before it get officially listed. Offered by Lisa Gelber, licensed Georgia Real Estate Broker. www.cpmgeorgia.com
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=9gryNSKPWAN&brand=0

04/06/2020

Large 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom executive home in Hoschton available for rent.
https://conciergepropertymanagementllc.managebuilding.com/Resident/public/rentals/128005

For 3D Virtual Tour, click on the link-

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ByXsiBWbujU

Property managed by Lisa Gelber, licensed Georgia Real Estate Broker.

01/16/2020

680 Montevista Street SW, Atlanta, GA

Awesome rental home now available in the Westview neighborhood in Atlanta featuring 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Flawless modern farmhouse on quiet street located minutes to the Beltline, all of the new restaurants the Westside has to offer. Gorgeous kitchen with granite countertops, white shaker cabinets, SS appliances, subway tile backsplash and ample storage. Entertainers dream with open concept to family room/separate dining room. Master suite features customizable walk-in closet, exceptional spa-like his/hers vanities, soaker tub, separate shower.

Rent is $2100 per month. Monthly income must be at least 3 times rent. Application fee is $50.00 per adult and all applicants must submit an application. Home is available now.

*Professionally managed by a licensed Georgia Real Estate Agent.

04/28/2019

Are move-in inspections the same at every management company? By Georgia law, a move-in inspection must be completed prior to a company taking a security deposit from a tenant. Most management companies will complete a simple form noting any damage to the home and many companies will take a photo of each room with their cell phone or a small camera. Some companies hire an outside company to come in and do the inspection for them and these companies typically do a good job.
What makes Concierge Property Management different than all the other companies is that our inspection is more thorough and much better documented. For every house we manage, we have a company take a Matterport 3D Virtual tour of the home. This tour shows every wall, ceiling, floor, light fixture, cabinet and other fixture of the house. Instead of just a snapshot of the room, you can see in great detail any damage present. When the tenant moves out, there is never a question about whether damage was present when they moved in. Here is a sample of the Virtual Tour - https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=9gryNSKPWAN Click on the photo and scroll through the rooms and house. Look up at the ceiling, lights and fan and down at the condition of the floor. There is no better documentation than this. Yes, we also take photos in addition to this. Why don’t all companies spend the time to get a Matterport Virtual tour? One is time and another is the expense. These tours typically cost $300 - $500 so if one is taken when the tenant moves in and then again at move-out, it is a huge cost.
The second thing we do differently than our competitors is we use a urine detector to check for pet urine on the carpet. We note the areas of any accidents which frequently can’t be seen after it dries. This way, you are able to rent your home to someone with a pet and know whether or not the tenant needs to pay a fee for the damage.
While we have never had to go to court to seek damages from a tenant, we are highly prepared in the event it ever happens. These are just a few of the ways Concierge Property Management goes above the competition to keep your asset protected.
If you have a home you would like professionally managed, call today - 770-462-5555. Lisa Gelber holds a Georgia Real Estate Brokers License.

Matterport 3D Showcase

04/24/2019

Amazing home for rent. This 3 year old home looks BRAND NEW. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a large open floor plan, beautiful kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless appliances, gas fireplace in the family room and a second gas fireplace outside in covered patio area. Ceiling fans in all bedrooms. Too many great features to list them all.
Click on the link for a virtual tour and photos - https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=9gryNSKPWAN

Rent is $1800 with a two year lease. $75.00 application fee per adult. Professionally managed. Available today.

Lisa Gelber - Concierge Property Management, LLC. Agent holds active Georgia Brokers License. Agents protected.

Open house Saturday, April 27th from 1pm - 3pm. Call prior to check if home has already been rented.

01/15/2019

The least important question to ask a property management company –
When meeting with owners to discuss property management, the first question typically asked is “How much do you charge?” Most property managers respond with an answer such as 7%, 10% or a flat fee of “X” per month. Owners will often get pricing information from several companies and go with the lowest price quoted. This is one of the biggest mistakes an owner can make with what is arguably one of their greatest assets.

The real question owners should be asking of property management companies is “How much money can you help me earn?”.

Using a rental amount of $1000.00, here is an example of how a lower management fee could actually earn you less money. If Company A charges 8% but takes 6 weeks to rent the property, and Company B charges 10%, but gets a tenant placed in two weeks, the owner that hires Company B will earn $760.00 more that year:
Company A Company B
8% Fee 10% Fee
$12,000.00 Rent $12,000.00 Rent
-$960.00 MGMT Fee -$1200.00 MGMT Fee
-$1,000.00 Lost rent for one month

Company A = $10,040.00 Annual Rent to owner Company B = $10,800.00 Annual Rent to owner

A second important variable is the quality of tenant placed in the house. Many property management companies earn additional fees for handling evictions. Not only does the owner lose rent but often incurs court costs and repair costs. Having to evict tenants can easily cost an owner $5,000.00 - $10,000.00.

Property management companies also charge fees for placing tenants in the house; often one month’s rent. Our tenant screening process greatly reduces the chance of tenants defaulting. Our focus is on keeping the tenant in the property as long as possible, not earning additional placement fees.

Vacancy is an owner’s largest expense therefore, we usually sign tenants to a minimum lease of two years to decrease turnover. A one-year lease usually has one month’s vacancy between each tenant, resulting in a 9% loss of the owner’s yearly rental income. Keeping tenants longer than the initial lease term results in a direct financial reward to owners.

Complying with local, state and federal laws is critical. Failing to do so can result in huge fines and judgments. Managing your own property does not release you from your obligation to follow all laws including Fair Housing. Our company has an attorney on retainer as well as a CPA. We do not guess at the answers to your questions. If we don’t know, we find out. Additionally, we spend several thousand dollars a year on continuing education.

Finally, the stress of owning an investment property can sometimes turn a great investment into a nightmare. The right property management company will drastically improve your life by handling tenant screening and placement, collecting rent, and managing repairs.

01/08/2019

Concierge Property Management is pleased to offer the following special to new clients - Sign up before February 1st and your 3rd and 4th month's management fee will be waived! This offer is for new and existing clients.

If you have any questions regarding property management, buying or selling a home, call me today for a no obligation consultation. - Lisa Gelber, Broker 770-462-5555.

01/08/2019

Dear Fellow Real Estate Agents:
For over 15 years, I have had great success managing dozens of rental properties that I have personally-owned. After many requests for assistance from other owners of investment property, I am pleased to announce the opening of Concierge Property Management, LLC.

My boutique management company is quite different from the other property management brokerages. Rather than focus on managing as many properties as possible, my goal is to provide personalized, professional service while protecting your clients’ investment. Unlike most property management brokerages, who use the model of 75-125 units per property manager, Concierge Property Management will not take on more then 50 units per employee, enabling me to provide the dedicated service each property deserves.

YES – I do have all the bells and whistles the big companies have, including property management software with a portal for each owner and tenant, background checks, rent payments automatically debited from the tenants’ bank account, and comprehensive accounting details available online at any time. In fact, my software is the same one used by many of the largest management companies in the country.

In addition to all the traditional services property managers offer, I do many things above and beyond our competition. Every property has professional photographs taken as well as a 3D virtual tour, so prospective tenants can easily see all the features of the property. Keeping the number of properties per employee low, I have more time to focus on acquiring the best tenants for the property, rather than the first ones with money. If the prospective tenants are local, I go one step further and conduct a visit to their current residence to insure they are tenants who will take care of the home. My goal is to keep tenants in the properties for many years, eliminating turnover costs and vacancy.

For each referral you send that signs with Concierge Property Management, you will receive a referral fee of $395.00. In addition, I will protect your relationship with the owner if they decide to sell the home. If you do not want to sell the home for some reason, you will still earn a 25% referral fee.

I’d love to earn your business. For any questions you may have, please call me at 770-462-5555.

Lisa Gelber, Broker (Georgia License #76814)