WHY CRYSTAL WATERS REALTY?
Our Company
We have been in the property management business for more than 12 years and manage properties in Destin, Miramar Beach and Santa Rosa Beach. We live here, we work here, we play here, we raise our families here and we invest here ourselves! We know this area and the value that comes from investing here. Let us help you make the most of your investment and enjoy the benefits while relaxing in the knowledge that your property is in well qualified hands.
Licensed Professional Staff
Our highly trained and professional office staff is available to owners and tenants to coordinate all aspects of property management. Our office is staffed with personnel licensed and experienced in real estate and property management.
Technology
We love technology! We utilize the most productive technologies available to the property management industry. We minimize paper in our office by saving everything online and accessible by you. We send and receive payments electronically and securely for your convenience and to save the planet.
MAXIMIZE YOUR INVESTMENT
Comparative Rental Analysis
Our Comparative Rental Market Analysis service will not only put you in touch with the real numbers that represent the value of your property on the market, but our experience will help you determine what you can – and should – actually get for it. We will advise you on any practical changes and improvements that will help you attain your maximum rental value and attract a quality tenant.
Inspection Program
We perform extensive move-in surveys for every property and thoroughly document the property condition with digital photos. We do the same at move-out to assess damages and repairs. Depending on the length of the lease additional inspections may be performed at 6 month intervals.
Marketing and Advertising
Did you know that 95% of all renters search for housing via the internet? Our rental listings are syndicated on some of the most widely used marketing and advertising sites including MLS, Rentals.com, Rental Zillow, Trulia, Hotpads and many more!
LEASING & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Tenant Screening
Our thorough tenant screening service provides checking for credit and criminal backgrounds as well as verifying employment and rental history. With access to the largest proprietary tenant history database in the nation, we can present you with the details needed to make informed decisions about the residents for your property.
Rent Collection and Disbursement
We collect rents on your behalf and assess late fees. Tenants are encouraged to pay electronically using recurring online payments from our Tenant Portal to ensure prompt payment. All rent proceeds are will be paid out to you via Direct Deposit on a monthly basis. Should the tenant fail to make immediate arrangements for rent payment, eviction proceedings are initiated and notices are mailed.
Lease Renewals
A lease renewal is often the best choice for an expiring lease. Vacancies, marketing, turnover maintenance and leasing fees cost can be avoided by renewing the lease with a quality tenant who pays rent on time and takes care of your property. Our leases are structured to minimize month-to-month tenants while keeping rent costs at market level.
Maintenance Services
Our maintenance services are overseen and monitored 24/7 by our experienced office staff. They will determine which of our preferred independent contractors to send to the property, whether it is a plumber, HVAC technician, water extraction specialist, etc. Based on the findings of the maintenance team, we will recommend actions that are in your best interest to limit damage to the property, personal harm, and/or unhealthy conditions while minimizing unnecessary costs. We do not charge an additional service fee and all independent contractor charges are discounted to us and passed on to you transparently in the form of original invoices.
Low Vacancy Rates
When a lease renewal is not possible, your property will be placed back on the market before the current lease terminates. If needed, maintenance and repairs will be scheduled immediately following move-out to allow for move-in of a new tenant as quickly as possible.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Property Management Fees
We offer competitive property management fees on rent and late fee collection as well as leasing services. These competitive fees cover marketing, screening, maintenance oversight, accounting, reporting and so much more. We will never nickel and dime you! Our goal is to save you time and money by effectively managing your rental property and ultimately paying for ourselves.
Accounting Services
We provide monthly statements of your property income and expenses and post all invoices. We also provide 1099 MISC at the end of the year along with your year-end statement to make tax preparation a snap! All your information is available via our Owner Portal from anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day.
Investment Purchases and Sales
Whether you are buying a new investment property or want to divest a property currently in your portfolio, we are here to assist you. We are experts in evaluating properties, finding best investment potential and we will present you with cash flow expectations. Likewise with sales, we will recommend the best market value for your property and walk you through every step of the sales transaction to closure.