VACANT HOME SERVICES
If you are leaving town for the winter, going abroad for work or holidays, or selling a home that is temporarily vacant, RCI Property Management can deliver a worry-free solution. We will check on your home and make sure everything is in order when you cannot. Your insurance company may have certain requirements when you are not living in the home, and you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your investment is being cared for in your absence.
We customize our services to suit your needs. House sitting requirements will differ depending if you are heading to warmer climates in the winter or travelling abroad for the summer. In addition to providing our standard house sitting services, we can provide a broad array of other services, such as mail collection, plant care, lawn care and snow removal. Usually, inspections are done weekly unless otherwise requested.
If you are selling a home that you are not currently residing in, we can work in conjunction with you, or your real estate agent, to ensure it has the desired curb appeal and is looked after while it is vacant.
OUR SERVICES
Weekly schedule visits*
Exterior & interior inspection
(includes doors, windows, gates)
Check heating/cooling systems
Check plumbing
Adjust lighting so home looks lived in
Remove flyers & papers from porch
Check basement for water damage
Check fridge and freezer
Check home safety features
Services are not limited to the above
*frequency at request of clients
So what is full service management?
For clients, the most important thing is to get the service they need. Our full service management takes care of all aspects of management. Since each complex is different, we will meet with each client and determine what is all needed from the three major components to make it worthwhile. Here is a list of examples of services that can be included in our full service management:
Fee collection: Including collecting monthly condominium fees, levies, fines, miscellaneous charges, delinquent accounts, as well as depositing all funds to the condominium trust accounts.
Meetings: Organization and attendance at all general meetings and board meetings, preparation and distribution of all minutes and agendas.
Site management: Regular property inspections with reports to the board, supervision of on-site staff, and assistance with bylaw rule enforcement and protocol.
Repairs and maintenance: Contract administration, tendering process for repairs, maintenance, cleaning, and grounds-keeping services.
Emergency services: 24 hour emergency service for all owners.
Financial records and transactions: Record keeping of all payables and receivables, payroll services, employee bonding, operating budgets, schedules of fees, and monthly financial statements.
Financial Planning: Assistance in budgeting, capital expenditure planning, and reserve fund requirements.
Legal Records: Act as the registered office for the condominium corporation, including legal documents, estoppel certificates, minute books, registers, and financial records.
Insurance: Ensure all insurance requirements for the complex are met, including Officers and Directors liability insurance, and asking for proof of insurance or clearance letters from WCB on all contractors.
Community Websites: All of our condominiums are being linked with community Facebook accounts that facilitate many aspects of the condo business, including community news and services information.
Personal service: Open communication matters to both owners and tenants. We will answer any questions and keep everyone informed. We always respond to clients’ questions and requests within one business day.