Is Rental Management Right for you?

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If hands-on care for your rental property and an overall peace of mind are important to you, then hiring a trusted, professional rental property management team is your best option — and the right move for your investment.

The commitment to owning and managing your property doesn’t stop with collecting rent — a potential headache in itself. We engage our team of property managers to help you deal with all the aspects of owning a successful rental property. From routine management, maintenance and documentation to back-end operations, forms, tenant screening and more, with MS&C Rental Division, you can rest assured knowing your investment is closely monitored and secure.

Still unsure if property management is the right choice for you? Here are some common questions on how MS&C Rental Division works for your property:

How do we market your property?n Exposure on popular real estate and rental sites, including: FlipKey, Trip Advisor, VRBO, Rentals.com,

RentalHomesPlus.com, Trulia, Realtor.com, Zillow, HomeFinder.com, michaelsaunders.com — the most visited real estate address on Florida’s Gulf Coast — and many more websites chosen at the discretion of MS&C

n Professional photography to capture your property at its best

n Innovative technology channels: Informative YouTube video showcasing your property’s

area Virtual tour to invite potential tenants inside

Weekly social media updates on rental market to interested tenants

Weekly rental information content on The SaundersBlogn Work with 600+ MS&C agents and other Realtors who

earn referral fees for annual and seasonal tenantsn MS&C branding ads in local publicationsn Exposure through Christie’s International Real Estate and

Luxury Portfolio for luxury properties over $4,000/monthn Listing in MLS for all-area agent accessibility n Collateral marketing pieces encouraging tenants to rent

in particular areasn Rental postings with your community’s chamber of

commercen Professionally designed email campaigns: Company-wide email marketing campaign to MS&C agents Targeted email marketing campaign to potential tenants

Do we charge for any of your marketing?n No. Our specially designed marketing services are a part

of our comprehensive plan to ensure your property’s best care.

How long does it take to rent an annual property?n If your property is priced right and is rent-ready, you can

expect a tenant within 45-60 days, but always be prepared for it to take up to 90 days. The amount of time to find a tenant is not guaranteed.

Our answers to your commonly asked questions

What services are included in the management fee?n Documented inspections (move-in, move-out, interim,

drive-by viewings) with picturesn Rent collectionn Bookkeeping services: Payment of expenses from collected income Monthly statements Payment of sales taxes to the Department of Revenue for

short-term rentals Submission of application to register the property with

the Department of Revenue for the purpose of filing for exemption from having to pay sales taxes or for filing sales taxes collected

Year-end statement with 1099 or 1042-S For those without a US tax ID number, forward 30% of

income collected to the IRS as required by lawn Serve notices for nonpayment of rent and for lease

violationsn Coordinate maintenance with licensed and insured

vendorsn Available 24/7 to handle maintenance emergenciesn Oversee the disposition of the security deposit in

accordance with Statute 83n Adhere to all rental restrictions set forth by community

associations, cities, and countiesn Provide expert feedback from knowledgeable rental agents

about the market and related laws including Statute 83 (LT landlord/tenant law), Chapter 509 (laws for ST), Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Housing (national, state, & local laws), and HUD

Why is the lease preparation fee my responsibility? n An attorney prepares the lease for the owner. This

expense is passed on to the owner with no added compensation to MS&C.

n Lease preparation cannot be deducted from our commission, as the commission covers the cost of our comprehensive, time-tested services

What differentiates MS&C from other rental management companies?n 24/7 answering service and receptionists in all officesn Over 23 strategically located offices with over 600

internal real estate agentsn Free virtual tourn Free community YouTube videon Free professional photographyn Comprehensive marketing strategy at no additional costn Michael Saunders & Company offers Electronic Funds

Transfer (EFT) as a service to our ownersn We do not charge credit card fees to our ownersn No charge for tenant credit card transactionsn Our fiduciary duty is to you, the ownern We specialize in rentals

What experience does Michael Saunders & Company have in the rental market?n Our leasing agents are hand-selected for their experience

and professionalism – to only serve the needs of our property owners. Their time is dedicated to only rental and property management.

n MS&C has always assisted owners in renting out their properties and in 2011, we spun off our rental division to provide customers with specialized leasing and management services. Our experienced and professional team quickly became a leader in the property management and rental industry.

n Michael Saunders & Company was founded in 1976, and has proven to be a reputable and stable company while leading the regional sales industry in real estate.

Take the worry and uncertainties out of your rental experience. Let Michael Saunders & Company handle the management of your property.

To learn more about property rental solutions that will exceed your every expectation — including our acclaimed marketing, management and international capabilities — please contact us at 941.552.4200. Or visit us online at http://www.michaelsaunders.com/rentals/.

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