With over one-third of Arlington’s population being renters, it stands to reason that you need to overcome a considerable amount of competition. Landlords who are targeting Arlington will find that they need to be innovative when it comes to rental marketing. We create a dedicated advertising campaign that is certain to help draw interest from the kind of rental professionals you would want to find within Arlington.

Our dedicated team will find ways to improve visibility on any listings posted online. For example, we can utilize our photography department to take new images of your rental properties and upload them to any listings to improve first impressions. We also manage all interactions with potential renters, filling them in on the key details, screening applications, and arranging property viewings.

Our diverse range of property management services in Arlington guarantees that quality renters occupy your rental properties. We take the time to find the best individuals in Arlington, as well as those in cities like Everett, Seattle, and Bellingham, who might be looking to move to one of the quieter towns in Washington. With over 7,500 properties in total, we make sure yours sit atop local rental directories.

While most rental properties in Arlington are residential, we can also manage commercial property that you own here. We have you covered on any aspect of rental management, whether that involves finding the best tenants, creating systems for easier communication with tenants, or simply making sure that your properties enjoy low vacancy rates below the Arlington average of around 7.5%.

Landlords in Arlington need to make sure that they do not allow rental properties to lie vacant. Long-term vacancies can be expensive because they mean properties are not producing rental income with an average rental income of over $2,900 per month, which can become very expensive indeed. However, rushing into a decision would not be wise – low vacancy rates can be sustained without taking risks.

We use an in-depth occupant vetting program, which we know will help find the best tenants in Arlington. We review every application that arrives in full so we can make sure that all critical details line up with our expectations as property managers. Our reviews include property rental history, employment background, and more. Once a tenant is in place, we give them every assistance they need to make sure they can settle into their new lodgings in Arlington, securing their tenancy for years to come.

At Utopia, we see many landlords struggle with the time-consuming but important aspect of financial record keeping. We understand that many Arlington landlords are not accountants, so leave the record-keeping to our dedicated team. We offer you key financial services, which include monthly reporting on property performance and monthly statements uploaded to our owner portal for your review.

We also manage rent collection, which we know can be one of the biggest headaches for property owners in Arlington. To help you make sure you do not have to deal with this alone, we offer a robust tenant portal system that accepts online rent collection. Payments are made, and rent is paid at the start of each month. Since we find great tenants, we can almost always ensure on-time rent payments.

Given the diversity in property ages in Arlington, it is no surprise that many property owners here fail to address rental maintenance needs. Yes, over one-third of properties in Arlington have been built in the 2000s. Even new-build properties can have snags and problems, though, which is why our property maintenance services are so invaluable. When disaster strikes, we are always on hand to resolve matters. We have an in-house maintenance crew in Washington who deal with most of our work.

We also have contacts who, as a licensed general contractor, we can hire on your behalf. These are proven specialists in their respective fields, so you can trust that they will deliver an exceptional standard of work. Are you worried about an overnight emergency that lies untouched until the morning or, worse, the afternoon? Fear not. Our team operates 24/7, so all emergencies are tackled ASAP.

Of the many problems that can befall a property owner in Arlington, irregularities in the lease-writing process can be the most significant. As your new property manager, rest assured that we have an in-house legal assistance department that can ensure such problems are corrected beforehand. A lease agreement can be essential to limiting disputes and ensuring problems can be resolved ahead of time.

Working with Utopia means having access to a lease agreement writing process that fully informs tenants of their rights, responsibilities, and limits. For example, if you wish to include a no-pets or no-smoking policy, we can include that as required. We ensure agreements are understandable and detailed and that it is clear what penalties exist should they be broken. Limit your risk of legal liability with our legal support!