Many steps are involved in creating a successful rental process, and it all starts with good marketing. To attract the best tenants, you need to be visible, right? Well, we will make that easier. We review your potential competitors in Lakewood and then create a marketing campaign that can upstage their work. Our work results in informative listings that are complemented by professional photography we have taken.

Each listing is hosted on Lakewood and Washington’s most popular online rental portals. Each portal will potentially attract thousands of viewers per year, all of whom are potential renters now and in the future. We look to create an advertising campaign that is fresh, slick, to the point, and optimized for greater views. As soon as any applicant comes forward to declare their interest, we begin tenant screening.

Residential properties are the backbone of the landlord economy in Lakewood. As such, you will likely own residential properties here over anything else. While most available housing in Lakewood is, like Tacoma, built around single-family homes and townhouses, there are more alternatives than ever. Multi-family properties, such as apartment buildings and complexes, make up over 45% of property here.

If you need help managing your property, leave it to the experts. Our team at Utopia has proven its ability to find the best tenants. Once we locate tenants, we offer a specialist service that keeps them happy, ensures rent is paid, and minimizes the risk of tenant-landlord disputes. Our team is equipped with the experience, knowledge, skills, and tools required to create the most suitable rental process.

Commercial properties in Lakewood are rarer than in major cities like Tacoma but are still more common than before. As your property manager in Lakewood, we can handle the responsibilities involved in commercial properties. Our turnkey solutions ensure long-term profitability for any rental property in Lakewood’s commercial sectors. We start by finding a suitable commercial partner.

Once we find a partner who we know has the track record we want for a long-term partner, we help them get settled in. We will deal with any maintenance work they need or any issues with the property that could limit their output. In addition to our usual 24/7 support and backing on administrative matters, we also handle commercial matters like REO management and CAM expense reconciliation requirements.

A tenant needs to be very carefully selected; otherwise, a problem could emerge. We have seen first-hand the damage caused to Lakewood properties simply by rushing the tenant selection process. As your reliable property manager, we make finding a quality tenant the priority. While our services ensure that tenants are looked after, we first must ensure the tenant we choose is someone we find suitable.

Our team provides a tenant selection process that is close to 100% accurate. At Utopia, we rarely provide eviction guidance to landlords. We find the best tenants right away so we can avoid those expensive mistakes mentioned above. We verify every reference and detail about a tenant so we can be sure they are someone we can trust to respect the property. Our tenant screening process creates long-term tenancies, securing low vacancy rates and boosting profitability as rent is paid by tenants you can trust.

Finances need to be very carefully managed because, as a landlord in Lakewood, you are obligated to fill in your accounts. A failure to review your financial output can not only create a headache come tax return time but can also make it tough to understand how your portfolio is performing. As your property management company of choice in Lakewood, we will assign your record-keeping to our accountants.

Each accountant on our team has extensive experience in financial reporting. They will quickly break down all your spending and investments into monthly statements. You can quickly review these details on demand via our online portal. We also ease the pressure of rent collection, using our tenant portal to simplify payments. When rent is paid, we send the payment to you. Should a tenant fail to pay on time, we investigate why and find the most amicable way to retrieve payment.

Maintenance is not something that should ever be rushed or ignored as a landlord in Lakewood. The cost of property here is fair, as is the cost of hiring contractors to do the work needed. Instead of having to try out contractors, though, leave the repair process to us. We can manage all maintenance needs for you, dedicating ourselves to creating pristine rental properties tenants will never willingly move out of.

We coordinate with our team of in-house maintenance contractors and, if needed, third-party experts in the Lakewood area. Our team delivers exceptional quality work for a fair price, ensuring work is completed quickly. Low vacancy rates are secured by making sure property maintenance is a priority. So, we look to offer our exceptional services without delay so maintenance requests are handled right away. We also deal with emergency repairs outside of office hours, so never hesitate to call us if you need help!

To elevate your properties to a higher standard of care, you need a lease control service that protects all parties involved. Legalities aside, a lease agreement is an essential way of setting boundaries between landlords and tenants. Our in-house legal department handles our lease writing service. We provide a new lease that fits the stipulations you require while ensuring full compliance with the law.

Laws apply not just to Lakewood but also to Washington and the federal government. Our team monitors legal changes closely to update lease agreements as laws change. We also handle all lease renewals for current tenants to prevent delays in keeping tenants in place.

While a rarity for our property management company, we also provide bespoke assistance should any disputes emerge. We look to find a happy resolution for landlords and tenants so that they can exist in harmony, not conflict.