Blue Sky Real Estate & Property Management

Serves Sarasota, FL

35244

Hired 3 times

3 employees

24 years in business

Free on-site estimate

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Zelle.

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Nancy Werner
Completed on 3/24/2023

Introduction

John, John Jr. & Nancy Werner, Realtors and Broker of Blue Sky Real Estate Property Management Annual Unfurnished Rentals, NOT Seasonal Rentals Blue Sky Real Estate provides tenants that pay on time and often stay for several years. Our properties rent quickly; we have a list (updated weekly) of tenants that are looking for properties to rent. There are no fees added to repair bills. We collect and deposit the rent into the owner's bank account each month, so the money is quickly available. We have assisted over 300 families with sales and rentals in the past five years. With 21 years of real estate experience, we are pros in the real estate market. Blue Sky Real Estate, John, John Jr. & Nancy Werner are consistently voted by clients to rank in the top 5% of all agents in Sarasota and Manatee Counties on satisfaction surveys. John and Nancy and John Jr. and Courtney live near Siesta Key, which is ranked one of the most beautiful beaches in the United States. In their spare time, John and Nancy manage their rental properties and enjoy spending time with their family, biking, swimming, and visiting the beaches. Call or text today! John, John & Nancy Werner

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

To list a property for rent, take photos, show the property, screen the tenant(s), write the lease with additional clauses to protect owners, collect the first month and deposit, walk through and do a key release, the cost is equal to 75% one month's rent up to $3000, and 25% of any additional rent. To continue managing the property, the cost is 10% per month of the monthly rent up to $3000, and 5% after that.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

For property management, we discuss what the owner's needs are for the property. We list the property for rent, take professional quality photos, put a lockbox and sign on the property, show the property, interview the tenant, give them an application, check references, speak with previous landlord, verify employment, check credit, run background check, and discuss the total picture of the potential tenant with the owner. We write the lease and add clauses for extra owner protection, file paperwork with HOA if required, collect the rent and deposit, walk through with the tenant before move-in. We collect rent, mail owner checks monthly, maintain close tenant relationships, facilitate repairs, handle property checks and write lease renewals, after reviewing current market rents with the owner. For property sales, we review comps, discuss the area and expectations of the seller, view the property, put a sign (if allowed) and lockbox on the property, negotiate offers and sell the property.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Broker real estate license, member of National Association of Realtors, Florida Association of Realtors, and Sarasota/Manatee Association of Realtors.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

We began our careers with Re/Max Properties as Realtors, then started Integra Realty Group as Broker-Owner with a partner, then opened Blue Sky Real Estate / Blue Sky Property Management as our own company.

What types of customers have you worked with?

We have owners that live out of the country, owners in other states, and local owners. Every owner that started with us is still using our services today.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

We just found a perfect tenant for an owner that lives in Germany, within 10 days of listing her house for rent.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

First, call and see if they answer or return your call quickly. If you call on a weekend, are they available? Do they do text messaging? Many property management companies are only open M-F. Have a conversation and ask questions. Get a feel for how well they know the market and how well they communicate.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

It is a good idea to know if there are community rules on renting your property, and if there are rules and regulations, such as in a condo, to have those available. It is helpful to have telephone numbers of service providers, such as lawn and pool service. And, to list the utility company contact numbers for a new tenant to change the utilities to their name.