For Washington landlords
Tenant placement, and everything after it
Most landlords looking for tenant placement want one thing: a good resident without the hassle. We find and screen that resident, then take care of the rent, repairs and renewals that come next. It's all part of full-service management, which is the only way we work.
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What tenant placement covers, and what it leaves to you
Placement and full management do the same work up to move-in. The difference is everything after it.
| The work | Placement only | Full management with The Joseph Group |
|---|---|---|
| Finding the resident | ||
| Pricing the rent | Covered | Covered |
| Marketing and showings | Covered | Covered |
| Screening applicants | Covered | Covered |
| Signing the lease and move-in | Covered | Covered |
| After the lease is signed | ||
| Collecting rent every month | You | We do |
| Late rent, notices and the legal steps | You | We do |
| Repair requests and emergencies | You | We do, within your approval limit |
| Renewals and rent changes | You | We do |
| Keeping up with state and city rule changes | You | We do |
| Move-out, inspection and the deposit | You | We do |
| Turnover and finding the next resident | You, or another placement | We do, as one process |
What happens after placement
Placement fills the vacancy. The year that follows is still yours to run.
The first year lands on you
Late rent, a leak at night, a renewal to price, a notice to write: once the lease is signed, every one of them is yours. That's where most of the time goes.
Good screening only goes so far
Screening finds a resident who should pay on time. Steady follow-up on rent, repairs and the lease is what keeps it that way.
Every turnover starts over
When a resident moves out, the inspection, the deposit, the repairs and the next placement are all on you. With full management, one team handles all of it.
The rules keep changing
Washington and cities like Seattle, Tacoma and Bellingham update their rental rules. With full management, we keep up. With placement only, that's on you.
If you want to stay involved
A lot of owners look at placement because they want to stay in control. With full management, you still are.
- You set an approval limit. Any repair above it waits for your yes.
- You get a monthly statement with every dollar in and out.
- You decide on rent changes, renewals and improvements. We bring the numbers.
More on what full management includes, how we lease and how we screen.
Washington rules, handled
Washington's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act governs screening, leases, deposits, repairs, notices and ending a tenancy. Seattle, Tacoma and Bellingham add rules of their own on screening, registration, notices and rent changes.
With placement only, keeping up with them after move-in falls to you. With full management, we handle it.
This page explains what we do, not legal advice. Specific requirements depend on the property's city and the current law.
Questions landlords ask
Do you offer tenant placement only?
No. We only place residents as part of full-service management. The team that finds your resident also collects the rent, handles repairs and renewals, and manages move-out.
What does tenant placement usually include?
Tenant placement usually covers pricing the rent, marketing the home, showings, screening applicants and signing the lease. After move-in, rent collection, repairs, renewals, notices and move-out stay with the owner.
Why choose full management over tenant placement?
Because most of the work, and most of the risk, comes after the lease is signed. Full management covers the rent, repairs, renewals, rule changes and move-out, and keeps the same team on your home from one resident to the next.
Can I stay involved if I choose full management?
Yes. You set an approval limit for repairs, get a monthly statement, and make the decisions on rent changes, renewals and improvements.
How much does full property management cost?
It depends on the service package you choose. Our packages are on the pricing page, and a free rental analysis shows what your home can earn before you decide.
What will your rental earn?
Our free rental analysis (we call it the Right Price Promise) shows what your home should rent for today. It's the best place to start.
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