10. The Attentive Property Management Experience

Attentive Property Management

is the latest addition to The McNelis Group Real Estate Services

Chris McNelis is an experienced professional and dedicated merchant in the Solomons Island Community. She has served Southern Maryland as a Licensed Real Estate Practitioner since 1992. Founded in 2006, The McNelis Real Estate Services Group provides marketing ingenuity and solid customer service.

Chris's experience includes new homes, land listing and sales, waterfront listing and sales, commercial leasing and sales, rentals and property management. Chris also provides personalized relocation advice and destination broker/agent screening to ensure a successful move.

A native of Annapolis, MD and then a long-term resident of Washington, DC, Chris now calls Southern Maryland HOME.

 

Michael Stroud is a successful Property Manager representing Attentive Property Management.

Michael is an experienced REALTOR in Southern Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia. Our company relies on his knowledge of the DC Metropolitan and Northern Virginia areas to support colleagues with assistance for relocating clientele.

Michael purchased his first home in Southern Maryland in 1998, and continues to grow his business with our company as a dual licensee in MD and also DC/VA. 
 

Catherine Erickson-File is the Accounting Services Manager for both The McNelis Real Estate Services Group and our sister company, Attentive Property Management.

For 13 years Catherine co-owned and managed the accounting for a specialty restaurant in Solomons. She has broad knowledge of many accounting and transaction management systems to include Excel and Quikbooks, in addition to the leading edge and industry-specific Lone Wolf Systems and RENTEC online accounting management applications.
 

 

 

"I've used Chris and her team for a few years now with my rental in Maryland. Outstanding service with outstanding results!"

~ Renee Lacey

 

"I agree. There very very good at what they do.

Service is great !!!!!!! And they also listen."

~ Bruce Gaines

 

 Please Call:

410.394.6339   or   202.236.3837

Email:

Marketing@attentive-pm.com  

9. Less Stress, More Freedom & More Time

 

Less stress

By having Attentive Property Management as your property management company, you will not have to take on the many stresses of being the landlord - dealing with day and night emergencies, chasing down rent payments, evicting tenants, assessing damage to your property, experiencing all-too-common rental scams, hassling with contractors who have done unsatisfactory work, organizing piles of paperwork and receipts, and figuring out taxes. Headaches!

 

 

 

More freedom

Attentive Property Management will free you up so you can live in or travel to far off places from your investment property. No longer will you held back from going wherever you want, whenever you want. We are a company offering a full range of services to our clientele, who consider it to be worth every dime. With our online system, you can check on what's happening with your investment property when you see fit.

 

 

 

More time

Time ... there just doesn't seem to be enough of it! On top of all you want to do and all of your other responsibilities, being a landlord can drain you of valuable time. Attentive Property Management gives you the luxury of spending more time to focus on what is important to you ... family, friends, hobbies, career. Enjoy!

Attentive Property Management

serving

Southern Maryland | Northern Virginia | Washington, D.C.

410.394.6339

202.236.3837

Email: Marketing@attentive-pm.com

7. Lower Maintenance and Repair Costs

 

By working with Attentive Property Management you gain access to our network of contractors who provide excellent quality work for reasonable rates. Because of our ongoing relationships with them, we are able to pass along volume discounts on costs of maintenance and repairs to you. We supervise the work on your behalf, as part of our service to you in growing your investment property - and both the property value and tenant relationship are preserved.

 

Remember ... happy tenants are the best tenants!

 

4. Better Tenant Retention

 

Attentive Property Management does not want any property owner to experience a revolving door of tenants. High turnover means not only the loss of income, but also mounting costs  associated with renting to the next tenant - professional cleaning, painting, new carpeting, changing the locks, and minor and major repairs. The cycle of costs to find the next tenant begins again all too soon - marketing and advertising, showing the property, screening the tenant, and getting the tenant settled into your place with satisfaction.

 

The goal is to acquire a high quality tenant who will happily reside in your investment property for the duration of the lease. Attentive Property Management has a tried and true approach which has resulted in happy tenants for all of the properties we manage, including our own.

 

By being the responsive point of contact for tenants, Attentive Property Management achieves a better retention rate for the home owner. Happy tenants stay for the length of their lease - and often want to extend their stay.

Attentive Property Management

serving

Southern Maryland | Northern Virginia | Washington, D.C.

410.394.6339

202.236.3837

Email: Marketing@attentive-pm.com

 

1. Higher Quality Tenants

 

Attentive Property Management has a comprehensive point-by-point system in place for screening potential tenants. We believe in obtaining high quality tenants to take residence in your property - the type of tenant we ourselves would feel comfortable renting our own properties to. We have found that the best tenants are those who have shown a serious track record with their employment history and/or academic achievements. The rule of thumb is that if a person has less to lose in life, the more you stand to lose by renting to them. Diligence goes a long way in finding the very best tenant for your property!

The Attentive Property Management

Tenant Screening Plan:

 

~ Contacts former landlords

~ Verifies income and employment

~ Runs credit report

~ Runs checks of public notice on bankruptcy, eviction, etc. 

~ Verifies authenticity of application information

~ Contacts personal references

 

Please contact us anytime:

410-394-6339

202-236-3837

Email: Marketing@attentive-pm.com

 

The Top 10 Reasons to Choose Attentive Property Management

Learning from past mistakes means trying something different to achieve a positive result. For those who have attempted to manage their own property in the past, they have learned just how all-consuming it can be. When they first began, they thought it would be relatively easy - clean up the house/apartment/condo, list it, rent it, take the checks to the bank, and get a break on taxes. If that were the extent of it, there would be no absolutely no need for property management companies to exist.

 

Attention Property Management is in the business of growing and protecting your property. We have a proven track record of managing many types of properties for our clientele, thinking of every possible scenario and having safeguards in place. The top 10 reasons to contract with Attentive Property Management:

1. Higher Quality Tenants

2. Fewer Costly and Time Consuming Legal Details

3. Shorter Vacancy Cycles

4. Better Tenant Retention

5. Tighter Rent Collection Process

6. Assistance With Taxes

7. Lower Maintenance & Repair Costs

8. Increasing the Value of Your Investment

9. Less Stress, More Freedom & Time

10. The Attentive Property Management Experience

Contact Us

• 410.394.6339
• 202.236.3837
• Email: Marketing@attentive-pm.com

A Rental Home with Beautiful Views

Breathtaking views from every single window of this house! This lovely three bedroom, one and a half bath, brick home sits on 1.64 acres of land on the sprawling countryside of Monnett Farms in Calvert County. Built in 1923, this renovated house has hardwood floors, a usable fireplace, a sunroom, a detached garage, and fabulous outdoor spaces. Whether hiking the expansive farm land or sitting on the deck or front porch, this place is peaceful and secluded. This three story home includes an unfinished basement for storage and a washer and dryer. Pets welcome on a case by case basis.

Available as of April 2013, the monthly rental price is $1,750 and the owner is seeking a 12 - 24 month lease. Horse paddocks available for $175 per month, per horse (with riding trails on the property).

Please contact Attentive Property Management

at (410) 394-0990  or  (202) 236-3837

We would love to show you this amazing place!

This could be the best move you ever make!

Big City Life! Perfect!

 

Owning a condo, row house, or single family home in the Nation's Capitol is a great position to be in and a wise investment. You noted the value of the property the very first time you walked over the threshold, knowing that it was the perfect home for you and a perfect rental property for the future. The time has come to find the perfect tenant, which can be a pressure-filled endeavour. Yes, you could put in the hours to show the property, interview potential tenants, run background and financial checks, familiarize yourself with real estate law basics, align yourself with the best contractors, and commit yourself to being accessible 24/7, and much more ... or not.

 

Attentive Property Management (APM) is the perfect property management company. Bringing our experience to the table,  we are committed to providing the best service to both you and your tenant. There is absolutely no guess work in what needs to be done, because we are well-versed in all aspects of property management in this great city. We become your business partner and will do whatever it takes to grow your investment and your trust.

Please feel free to contact APM,

servicing the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area,

Northern Virginia, and Southern Maryland:

410.394.6339

202.236.3837

Email: Marketing@attentive-pm.com

 

A Change Will Do You Good

Little did you know all that would be involved when your rented your property on your own. You thought it would be easy enough to hang the For Rent sign out front and post the availability on a few free sites. Potential tenants contacted you and you checked references and thought all would be well. You thought you would be making more money by not putting your property into the hands of a property management company. Then the complaints from the tenant started, the rent check arrived later and later each month, you were spending an increasing amount of time dealing with problems, you couldn't figure out all of the tax stuff on your own, and the frustrations and expenses were mounting. 

 

Now what?! 

 

 

If you are searching for the very best property management company servicing Southern Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, you have found the right the company at the right time - Attentive Property Management (APM). Our vast property management experience includes single family homes, apartments, apartment complexes, townhouses and condominiums from city to suburbs to rural areas.

 

APM specializes in all phases of property management and we feel strongly about accountability and accessibility, 24 hours a day/seven days a week, to our valued clientele.

 

~ Full Time Property Manager On Duty

~ Screening for Credit, Background and Eviction History for Every Tenant

~ File for and Manage Evictions Within the Local Laws

~ Communication with Local Attorney for Legal Questions to Ensure Compliance

~ Preparation and Negotiation of Leases and Lease Extensions

~ Supervision of Repairs and Maintenance via Licensed & Insured Contractors

~ Supervision of Lead Based Paint Compliance

~ Interior and Exterior Property Inspections

~ Provide a Local Contact for Tenants in Case of Emergency

~ Automatic Deposit of Funds to Landlord’s Account (Electronic Deposit Available)

~ Monthly Accounting, Year-End 1099

~ Management of Maintenance & Emergency Fund

~ Tenant Follow Up & Support (A Happy Tenant is a Good Tenant!)

~ Our Full Service Real Brokerage Provides a Connection for Resale/Tax-Deferred Exchange of Properties, and Real-Time Advice

 

… and more!

 

The time has come to make a change.

 

Attentive Property Management

 

410.394.6339   or   202.236.3837

Email: Marketing@attentive-pm.com

Put Out the Financial Fire

 

Your property has been on the market for a long, long, long time. You are paying two mortgages and you're feeling the heat. You were hopeful that your home would sell quickly. When it didn't you tried to implement the seemingly smart strategy of dropping your price, bracing yourself for taking what would be a significant financial hit. Then the seasons changed and you put your hopes on the market picking up in springtime. Ready to douse the flames? Attentive Property Management can help you make this important transition.

Attentive Property Management

is committed to protecting and growing your investment.
APM manages properties throughout Southern Maryland,
Northern Virginia,
and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. 

Our Services Can Include:

~ Full Time Property Manager On Duty

~ Screening for Credit, Background and Eviction History for Every Tenant

~ File for and Manage Evictions Within the Local Laws

~ Communication with Local Attorney for Legal Questions to Ensure Compliance

~ Preparation and Negotiation of Leases and Lease Extensions

~ Supervision of Repairs and Maintenance via Licensed & Insured Contractors

~ Supervision of Lead Based Paint Compliance

~ Interior and Exterior Property Inspections

~ Provide a Local Contact for Tenants in Case of Emergency

~ Automatic Deposit of Funds to Landlord’s Account (Electronic Deposit Available)

~ Monthly Accounting, Year-End 1099

~ Management of Maintenance & Emergency Fund

~ Tenant Follow Up & Support (A Happy Tenant is a Good Tenant!)

~ Our Full Service Real Brokerage Provides a Connection for Resale/Tax-Deferred Exchange of Properties, and Real-Time Advice

… and more!

 Attentive Property Management

410.394.6339   or   202.236.3837

Email: Marketing@attentive-pm.com

Everybody's Looking for Something

 

 

Do you own a property that you have chosen to keep as an investment? Is it a single family home? A condo? A townhouse? Is it in the city and convenient to the sites, museums, nightlife? Is it in Southern Maryland, mecca for boaters and lovers of the Chesapeake Bay? Is it in Northern Virginia in an established neighborhood, convenient to the city and the country? Regardless, you have a property that someone is looking to rent. Attentive Property Management can help you find the right tenant, at the the right time, for the right price ... and handle all of the details for you.

 

Are you looking to rent a property until you can figure out your next move? For convenience to work, school, or interests? A place to live while you save to purchase your own home? To live for a set period of time or an indefinite period of time? Attentive Property Management will match you with the best property to fit your needs and lifestyle.

 

Attentive Property Management serves home owners and tenants in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Northern Virginia, and Southern Maryland.
 

Honesty, Integrity, Knowledge, Experience

 

Excellent property management encompasses more than merely managing and maintaining a property and collecting rents. Whether your property is in Southern Maryland, Northern Virginia, or Washington, D.C., Attentive Property Management handles real estate according to the state laws. Home owners in these three very different areas can feel confident ... we have built our exemplary reputation on honesty, integrity, knowledge, and experience. We are committed to delivering all the essential services to keep a property running smoothly, efficiently, and profitably.

 

APM consists of a dedicated  management team committed to maintaining strong relationships with home owners and providing excellent personal service to both home owners and tenants. Once seeing your property and speaking with you about your specific needs, APM will create a management proposal, conduct comps, screen tenants including credit ratings and background check screening, advertise in print media and/or internet, introduce you and your tenant to our convenient online management system, conduct timely rent collection procedures, process accounts payable, utilize attorney assisted eviction services, oversee the best maintenance and landscape crews, establish an interior and exterior inspection program, and conduct move-out inspections before security deposits are returned to tenants.

 

Contact us today to discuss your property

and how we may be of service!

 

Attentive Property Management

410.394.6339   or   202.236.3837

Email: Marketing@attentive-pm.com

Plans Change!

 

When you bought your property you thought it would be your forever place. But the plan has changed and you are moving on. Whether you are making a local move or heading to a far off place, Attentive Property Management can help to protect and grow your investment.

 

Few home owners want to devote the time, patience, and almost constant attention to being landlords. All of the details of that role can be daunting to even the most well organized. The good news is that Attentive Property Management works with home owners to the acquire the most suitable tenants and manages all aspects of the property - financial, administration, repairs, risks, and more.

 

 

If you own a property in Southern Maryland, Northern Virginia, or in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and you would like to speak with us about our services and all we offer to our clientele, please contact us. We welcome your questions and the opportunity to discuss what would best suit your needs.

Attentive Property Management

410.394.6339   or   202.236.3837

Email: Marketing@attentive-pm.com

 

Sister Companies Serve SOMD, NoVA and WDC

The McNelis Real Estate Services Group and Attentive Property Management are sister companies dedicated to providing experienced and excellent service in both Residential and Commercial transactions and strive to deliver quality service to Seller, Buyer, Landlord and Tenant alike.

 

 

Our home office is located on Solomons Island along the magnificent, picturesque Patuxent River. In addition to offering real estate services throughout all of Southern Maryland, we also handle properties in Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

 

 

The growth and maintenance of professional and personal relationships with our customers, clients, and industry peers, are critical to our success. Our expert presentation is key to capturing a target audience, while exhibiting our ability to support all consumers in need of expert real estate services. It's the combination of this unique market-knowledge and excellent negotiating skills that enable us to get you the optimal price for any property you plan to sell or buy or lease.

 

Contact us via email at Marketing@attentive-pm.com.

We will contact you promptly 

to discuss your real estate needs

and to schedule an appointment to meet with you.  



Not the Time to Sell

After weighing your options, you have decided to not list your property For Sale. Realizing the financial hit you would take in selling right now, the best option is to keep your property as an investment. But with that decision comes a tremendous amount of responsibility. There are so many "what-ifs" to consider. You don't want to get into a risky arrangement with a tenant, and you don't have the time to go through what could potentially be a lengthy, arduous screening process. And thoughts of dealing with late payments, problem tenants, or being contacted to do repairs at all hours of the day and night sets you on edge.

 

Attentive Property Management has the solution. 

 

We look forward to speaking with you about your property, your needs and concerns, and coming up with the best possible plan for you. We have experience managing all types of properties in Southern Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

 

Contact Attentive Property Management via email at: Marketing@attentive-pm.com.

We will return your email promptly.



Your Property, Our Responsibility

Whether you own a single-family home, townhouse, or condo, Attentive Property Management offers the expertise of protecting your investment. It is our responsibility to care for, monitor, and be accountable for your property.

 

Initially, property owners often attempt to take on the role of property management, assuming that it will be an easy, money saving endeavour. After a while, the challenges are revealed and the stress takes hold. The owner begins investing more time, effort, work, and money into their property than they had anticipated. Throwing up their hands, they question if their investment is really worth it. Rest assured, having Attentive Property Management take the lead is the right course of action.

"The service (of APM) is timely and cost effective.

You are doing great in our opinion!!"

~ Jack & Karen H., Property Owners

Please contact us via email: Marketing@attentive-pm.com

Services Tailored to Meet YOUR Needs

 

 

"As a property owner of rental properties myself, I understand the many needs of a landlord and the issues that tenants often encounter or cause. My experience with my own rental properties gives me an accurate perception of what having this investment means to you and your financial report card. 

I recommend asking your potential property management company or manager if they own any rental or investment properties themselves, so you know how well versed they are in handling your property. You wouldn't get your hair cut by someone who has never cut any one's hair before. Or would you?

From the steps from:

 

 preparing the property for marketing

 

to

 

monthly invoicing

 

or

 

monthly rents received

 

 we strive to follow procedures that ensure accuracy and reliability  

We understand there is no 'cookie cutter' approach that works well, so we customize our owner agreements to facilitate your needs. If you're away in another country or just across town, we tailor our services to your specific situations and are dedicated to being accountable to you, our owner(s), for placing your trust in us.
 

I am happy to discuss the options, outline our services, and put it in writing. Please email me directly at: Marketing@attentive-pm.com.

Proudly serving the Southern Maryland, Northern Virginia and the Metropolitan area of Washington, DC."

 

~Michael Stroud, GRI

Licensed Property Manager

 Associate Broker