Property Management in Washington D.C. Ward 3
Columbia Property Management specializes in Ward 3 property management, working with first-time landlords, self-managing rental property owners, and experienced investors. We can help you at any level of your real estate career, whether you’re new to professional management or ready to change property management companies. We’re providing high quality leasing, management, and maintenance services while maintaining our unique standards of customer care. Think of us as your partner. Managing investment property is what we do best.
Our experience and leadership allows you to focus on building long-term wealth with real estate investments while we manage the rental relationship. We help our Ward 3 Washington, DC clients develop and execute strategic investment goals.
Ward 3 Business Licenses for Rental Property Owners
Landlords in Ward 3 and throughout the District of Columbia need a business license. Before you rent out a property, you also need to register with the Rental Accommodations Division. This can seem overwhelming and confusing to many landlords, and we have efficiently and successfully handled hundreds of these applications for our clients. There’s no need for you to spend your valuable time trying to navigate the system. We can take care of it for you.
You can choose to have us include this service with your comprehensive management plan, or we can take care of the licensing for you as a stand-alone option. Our ability to help you work through this important initial step is one of the reasons we are leaders in Ward 3 property management.
Ward 3 Leasing and Marketing Services
Ward 3 is one of the most desirable Washington, DC’s neighborhoods. It’s close to American University and the Maryland border. Residents and visitors love the wide streets, leafy avenues, and proximity to metro stations and bus lines. There are diverse and thriving communities close to the Potomac River providing the best of Washington, DC’s city life with a small town, suburban feel.
The unique location and tenant pool informs how we market your rental property and attract your prospective tenants.
Marketing a vacant rental property requires a targeted approach and lots of online advertising. We understand the trends and tenants in Ward 3. At Columbia Property Management, we lease your property quickly to high quality tenants.
Leasing Ward 3 homes in Cathedral Heights, Takoma Park, Chevy Chase, Forest Hills, Tenleytown, Glover Park, and surrounding areas.
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Competitive and profitable rental property pricing
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Strategic online advertising and networking
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Rental property showings
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Strict tenant screening in compliance with fair housing laws
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Lease negotiations
We also conduct an in-person orientation at the property for all residents moving into their new home. This is another reason we’re the property management company that Washington, DC Ward 3 owners trust with their investments.
Full-Service Ward 3 Property Management Services
After we’ve placed a qualified tenant, collected the move-in funds, and signed the lease, you can expect your team at Columbia Property Management to handle everything from routine and emergency maintenance to property management accounting. We will provide monthly financial reports and on-time rental payments. We specialize in responsive, proactive communication. Our team will be the point of contact if there’s an emergency repair issue, a tenant dispute, or a situation in the neighborhood. You can count on us to save you money on any necessary repair and enforce the requirements of your lease agreement.
Our efficient, frequent communication is just one way that we are the most dependable property management company in Washington, DC.
Managing Ward 3 homes in zip codes like 20088, 20008, 20815, and 20825.
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Work with trusted DC property management professionals who know the submarkets at a neighborhood level in the city, which is critically important to understand rental prices and rental demand. We made the DC residential rental property market our sole focus, and our experience is your advantage.
Scott was incredibly helpful. He worked with us through all our questions about property management, rental rates, contracts, and tenants. We would recommend him without reservation if you're looking for someone to find renters or to manage your property. And we checked around and his rates are very good compared to the competition. Don't hesitate!
Choose the Best Price For You
| Tenant Placement | Investor Tier | Platinum | Gold | |
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| Management Fee | (No Management) | 14.5% of rent per month * | 9.9% of rent per month * | 7.9% of rent per month * |
| Full Legal Compliance | ||||
| Responsive & Personal Staff | ||||
| Rent Assessment | ||||
| Resident Orientation | Property Manager meets new residents at the property for a walk-through orientation | staff member meets new residents at the property for a walk-through orientation | Watches orientation video | |
| Marketing the Property | ||||
| Finding Tenants | ||||
| Tenant Screening | ||||
| Maintenance Support line | ||||
| Property Maintenance | ||||
| Online Owner Portals | ||||
| On-Time Rent Collection | ||||
| Eviction Process Handling | ||||
| Accurate Property Accounting & Reporting | ||||
| Monthly Owner Statements & Electronic Deposit of Rent Funds | ||||
| Recurring bills payment | $15 per utility per month | |||
| Home Warranty Management | $100 per incident | |||
| Process a rental license renewal | $50 | |||
| Property Tax payments | $25 | |||
| Mail pick-up from property | $15 | |||
| Equipment Rental | $25 per device per day | |||
| On-site inspections | 4 per year | 4 per year | 2 per year | |
| Investment Advisory Services |
*Our minimum monthly management fee is $200 per month
*Additional charges apply for subsidized housing programs
*Discounts may apply for portfolios and total monthly fees in excess of $1000. Contact our property manager
*The Investor Tier is designed to help our clients to pay for the leasing fee interest free over time. Should the owner terminate the contract prior to 24 months, the balance of the leasing fee shall become due at termination.
Work with Ward 3 Property Management Experts
Our local experience is your advantage in all aspects of the Washington, DC residential rental real estate market. Our in-depth knowledge of the details of the Washington, DC market and submarkets, from tenant pool to price points and quality vendors, ensures that you get the highest quality management for your rental investment.
Washington DC Property Management Experts
Our local experience is your advantage in all aspects of the Washington DC residential rental real estate market.
Our in-depth knowledge of the details of the Washington DC market and submarkets, from tenant pool to price points and quality vendors ensures that you get the highest quality management for your rental investment.
QUESTIONS ABOUT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT?
If you’d like to learn more about our properties and what it’s like to work with Columbia Property Management, get in touch. We’d be happy to talk more about our rental properties, our application requirements, and our leasing process.
Columbia Property Management
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 92488, Washington, DC 20090
Main Office:
1140 3rd Street NE, Floor 2, Washington, DC 20002
(888) 857-6594
info@Columbiapm.com
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