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As you know, Avalon Property Management serves Marietta, Georgia and the surrounding areas by providing outstanding property management services. Do you know we’ve been doing real estate sales since 1991, too? Today, we’re telling you about that part of our business. Property Management Sales We have been serving families like yours by helping people buy, sell, and invest year in and year out. We are among the top one to two percent of agents nationally. During our first 10 years in business, we were among the top producers at Century 21. Then,…

At Avalon Property Management, we provide Marietta landlord advice, we expertly manage investment homes, and we work with real estate agents who refer Avalon to their clients. Today, we’re talking about what agents and their customers have to gain by working with us. Property Management Marietta Most good real estate agents know that leasing and managing rental properties is a specialized field. It takes a lot of training and experience to do the job right. It requires a different set of knowledge, skills, and talents than real estate sales. If…

Many Marietta landlords do not know that Georgia law requires the tenant to sign a written move-in inspection before the landlord can collect a security deposit. If you collect the deposit first, the courts will not likely hold the tenant responsible for any damage that they may cause during the course of a lease, because you didn’t follow the law. Property Management Marietta: Move-In Process At Avalon, we know the rules and we maintain a detailed move-in process. It begins with a multi-page move-in inspection form. Together with the tenant, w…

Most rental owners are what we call reluctant landlords who end up renting a property because they couldn’t sell it for one reason or another. In these situations, money is often tight. Even on a budget, it’s important for Marietta landlords to pay attention to the condition of their property. Property Management Marietta: Cosmetic Issues Many of these same owners have cosmetic issues that they don’t want to correct. The most common issues are carpet stains and wall marks. Frequently there are other items that need attention like deck rails, pe…

Most rental owners are what we call “reluctant landlords” who end up renting because they couldn’t sell for one reason or another. While owning rental properties can be a great wealth building vehicle, you must be prepared to handle expected and unexpected maintenance. Today, we’re sharing some things that Marietta landlords need to think about when it comes to preserving the condition of their investment. Homeowner Responsibilities vs. Landlord Responsibilities is very different than being an owner who occupies that home. As an owner, you can …