I continued the questioning because I thought it would be interesting to hear the greed drip through the phone. She said usually the comission is ‘one half of first month’s rent’.  Since we charge less for our own leasing fee, I had to tell her we do not have a commission to offer.  That was the last I heard from her.

Now I don’t expect people to work for free, but some questions came to mind.  What if this property was the absolute perfect one for her client?  How much would that be worth?  If a realtor located a property for a client, it was the ideal place, the client loved it and it improved the client’s life, wouldn’t they rave to all of their friends and family about the realtor?   

The realtor might have received 10 referrals from that one prospect and maybe 10 more from each of the new referrals.  Maybe 100 commissions were thrown away in a chase to get paid, rather than putting the client first.

At Sun Rock, we give before we get.  The purpose of this blog is to give quality information to real estate investors.  By doing this we have earned well-educated and informed clients for life.  This is the difference between chasing a paycheck every month and building a successful business. 

Not saying all realtors act like this, but anyone who does, Sun Rock Property Management does not want to do business with.

For quality property management in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, contact Sun Rock Property Management now.

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Jim Cramer says Florida is the template for where the US housing market is headed.

Florida real estate lead the way during the boom and the bust, and will lead the way in a recovery. Look to Florida to find out what will happen next.

For pre-purchase investment consulting and expert property management, contact Sun Rock Property Management. We manage your investment in Bradenton, Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

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Most property management companies are run by Realtors.  They can manage your property, or sell it, or whatever.  Too bad for you the Realtor can make a lot more money in a lot less time if they throw your property on the MLS, have a buyer come along,  and get a 4% commission instead of managing it.

 The mindset of a realtor is not the same as  a real estate investor.  Realtors are salespeople, helping people buy and sell their homes regardless of capital gain or loss.  Investors are seeking high returns on their money, generating cashflow and building wealth.  During the boom and bust of the mid 2000’s, many realtors got burned thinking they were investors just because they were in the real estate business.

Usually a Realtor will get into the property management business, thinking it is easy and will generate a little extra income. The result is a domination of Real Estate Agencies, who also do property management.  Would you hire an electrician who does a little plumbing on the side to fix your sink?  No, you would hire a plumber.

The lack of focus and priority among these companies makes finding a good property management company hard.  Sun Rock Property Management was developed by real estate investors to offer an alternative to the realtor/property management companies.  

Property Management is all we do.

For focused, efficient management with a personal commitment to you, contact Sun Rock Property Management.

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In Manatee County home and condominium re-sales rose in October. However,  there’s still a debate about the housing market recovery.

According to the Florida Association of Realtors, sales of existing single-family homes in the Sarasota-Bradenton market rose nearly 50 percent in October compared to the same month a year ago. Sales of previously-owned condos also escalated.

Bargain-hunters and first-time homebuyers seeking the federal tax-credit deadline pushed the sales spike. This led to a decrease in the median sales price from a year ago.

Whether you are looking to purchase a condo on the 10th-hole in River Strand or a beautiful home in the Lakewood Ranch Country Club, prices are right for an investment in a rental property.

Contact Sun Rock Property Management for all your investment rental property management needs.

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East of I-75, in the 34202 zip code, is the master-planned community of Lakewood Ranch.  Lakewood Ranch offers a variety of different properties and amenities to suit any lifestyle.

The neighborhoods of Greenbrook, Summerfield, The Lake Club, Lakewood Ranch Country Club and Riverwalk are connected by the trademark of Lakewood Ranch, miles and miles of nature trails.  For active residents, Lakewood Ranch offers several outdoor activities including golf, tennis, polo and cricket.

Other community features include parks with picnic areas, children’s sports fields, lakes, conservation areas and impressive landscaping.

Lakewood Ranch is very desirable. It is located in close proximity to shopping, entertainment and dining.  Inside of the Lakewood Ranch community lies the Town Center offering a variety of shops and restaurants, Publix, YMCA, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Lakewood Ranch High School.

For the prospective investor, there are a variety of residential properties to choose from.  It is best to contact a property manager for pre-purchase consulting and specific rental rates.

For expert property management in Lakewood Ranch, contact Sun Rock Property Management.

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