While not everyone in Shafter rents, around 4 in 10 people do. As such, the potential for finding tenants here remains high. With low vacancy rates of under 5%, too, less than one in twenty properties lie vacant. When you hire Utopia, you get the expertise of our property management department. Our marketers get to work ASAP so we can create the most positive image of your Shafter rental properties for applicants.

Our first step is to create online listings on the most popular rental platforms in Kern County and California, as well as local advertising and signage to draw attention to potential availability. Each listing is written by content marketing specialists who know what tenants need to know about properties. We fill in every detail needed and include professional photography so tenants know exactly what they will rent.

Boosting visibility in the rental market is only part of the success we generate. Our staff starts by inspecting your property for any signs of wear and tear. We then prepare maintenance works so tenants moving in get the best rental experience from the first day. Property managers then begin the tenant screening process (see below) so we can find the best tenants in Kern County and California.

We prepare the legal documentation needed, such as your lease agreement, so move-in time becomes easier for all. Staff then set up a tenant portal for the new renter so they can log in and pay their rent every month online. In return, we remain available 24/7/365 so tenants get the immediate support they are looking for. No matter what tenants or owners need, our management service delivers accordingly.

As your property manager in Shafter, we make finding quality renters our priority. Your rental success will be determined by the quality of the tenant moving in. Our occupant vetting team takes the time to review any applicant who comes forward. We make sure they fit our expectations and meet the criteria we lay out as property managers. Only tenants who answer every question on our application will be considered. Given that we have evicted just one percent of the tenants we have chosen from hundreds of properties, you can trust us.

Our staff knows what matters when choosing a tenant, so we never recommend anyone who comes with concerns. Since our rental marketing boosts visibility so much, we never have to make do with a tenant who feels like a poor fit. Every detail is checked out closely so we know they are the right kind of tenant. Once tenants move in, we create incentives to encourage them to renew and stay here for the long term.

The financial management process remains one of the most complicated phases of the rental process. With Utopia, you have a team of accountants and financial services providers waiting to assist you. Our team covers any needs you have in Shafter, from collecting rent to making sure accounts are up to date. We know that you need accurate accounts for year-end tax returns, so we prepare matters accordingly.

Each property owner will have monthly statements uploaded to their owner portal. They can then review these figures at their leisure. Each statement covers rental income, money invested into the property, contractor invoices, management fees, and more. We break down everything so you know just how your rental properties in Shafter are performing, with advice on how to improve financial efficiency.

Since Shafter has an almost equal number of properties built from the pre-war era to the present, maintenance often feels like an afterthought. When managing your property, we carry out regular property inspections on your behalf. These inspections help us preempt and spot problems before they become worthy of complaint by tenants. Properties also receive move-out inspections so they are ready for new arrivals.

With our maintenance service working around the clock, we keep your properties in profit. In-house maintenance staff remain on call 24/7/365. Call us when you need assistance dealing with any maintenance requests, and we arrive on-scene ASAP. Tenants can call us, too, meaning all parties involved in the rental process receive the same dedication and support. We maintain properties at a fair cost, using our partnerships with local contractors and suppliers to secure the best results for the fairest price.

The backbone of any successful rental process is having the legal parameters in place. Shafter properties, like any other rental properties in California, require a lease agreement. If you need a lease agreement prepared, our in-house legal assistant handles this on your behalf. Agreements protect all parties involved and help ensure everyone knows where they stand in the future.

Should a dispute ever emerge, our lease writing provides protection and peace of mind. Not only do these agreements meet all legal requirements, but they remove ambiguity. Our legal team regularly reviews the laws involved in the rental process, making sure properties meet all habitability and anti-discrimination legislation. In the face of potential disputes, we offer support in the form of owner-tenant mediation.

Agreements are then drafted and delivered to tenants for them to sign and adhere to. Our experience in mediation ensures smooth resolutions so everyone remains on positive terms. If you would rather take the pressure out of the rental process in Shafter, leave lease management to us!