- Name
- Dave Rosenmarkle
- Company
- Highland Realty
- E-mail
- Contact Dave Rosenmarkle (Highland Realty)
- Website
- http://www.HighlandAgents.com
- Office Phone
- (703) 538-2566
- Cell Phone
- (703) 517-2748
- Fax
- (815) 550-1197
- Address
- 5317 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA, 22207
- Description
- Providing complete and satisfying service to these VA Counties: Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun,Prince William and Stafford. 23+ yrs of experience!
About Us:
As full service REALTORS®, Highland Realty specializes in Arlington County, while also helping first-time and seasoned real estate buyers & sellers in Alexandria, Falls Church; Fairfax County including Annandale, Burke, Springfield, Chantilly, Herndon, McLean, Oakton, Reston and Vienna; in Loudoun County: including Sterling, Ashburn, Leesburg and Potomac Falls; in Prince William County: including Manassas, Bristow, Woodbridge, Dale City and Gainesville.
We offer Highland Property Management Services in addition to working with buyers and sellers. We have a 23-year track record of working with many different investors and very capably assisting them with the full scope of affordable Property Management services.
Highland Realty also has a group of associates in the Stafford/Fredericksburg areas who offer a complete range of real estate services in Fredericksburg, Stafford County and Spotsylvania County. Highland Realty has been serving Northern Virginia and the Washington DC metro area now for over 20 years. Through the years, our clients have come to realize that "bigger" is not always "better". When it comes to Highland Realty, we are a small company providing our clients with exceptional, personal service.
I currently hold the following certifications: ASP, ABR, GRI, CRS, CRP and SRES.
Areas of Expertise
Areas of expertise include:
- Working first-time or experienced Buyers
- 1031 Exchanges for Investors
- Consulting and working with Seniors
- Commercial Leasing
- Residential and Commercial Listings for sale
- Residential Property Management
Property Management Services
Why choose us? Highland's staff has 21 years of fully reliable property management. We feel good about what we do and we are happy to furnish references upon request.
Here are some more reasons to choose Highland to manage your property:
•Access to full-time property inspector
•Regular interior/exterior property inspections with copies sent to property owners
•Full-time leasing agent, listings marketed aggressively through the MRIS, yard signposts, printed media and the Internet
•Competitive fees, knowledgeable and friendly staff
•24-hour voice messaging system
•All vendors licensed, bonded and insured
•Follow-up inspection of major repairs
•Monthly financial statements sent with copies of all bills and invoices for repairs
•Year-end summary and IRS Form 1099 reporting
•Member of National Association of Residential Property Managers Affordable Management Fees - Responsive Service •Monthly management fee - 5%
•Property inspections - included in management fee
•No fee when no rent is received or unit is vacant
•Listing fee to find great tenants - one-month's rent
•Coordinating repairs - no charge •Soliciting bids for work over $350 - no charge
•Monthly financial statement - no charge
•Annual summary of income, expenses and preparation of Form 1099 - no charge
•Evictions - $150 plus $75 per hour in court, if needed
•Screening and qualifying tenants only - $100 per tenant
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I know if I'm getting a good tenant?
A: There are four pieces of information that we gather in order to create a profile of all applicants for your property. These include written verification of employment, verbal landlord references (last two) if they are currently renting, Transunion credit reports and a spreadsheet analysis of debt to income ratios. Our recommendation to accept or not accept an applicant is based on this data.
Q: What happens if the tenant doesn't pay the rent?
A: We follow a strict procedure which includes legal notice of contract breach, personal contact with the tenant in an effort to work things out and ultimately a court hearing, judgment and eviction if necessary. If it becomes clear that the tenant is unable or unwilling to pay any more rent, we get them out of your home as quickly as the law permits so that we may find a new tenant and restore the income stream.
Q: Who collects the rent?
A: Highland Realty collects all rental payments from tenants. Your residual funds are disbursed on the 6th of each month or earlier, providing we have received prompt payment from the tenant.
Q: What happens to the tenant's security deposit?
A: All security deposits are placed in a separate escrow account where they remain until the tenant moves out. Deposits minus any damage noted are refunded within 30 days of the end of the tenancy as required by their lease.
Q: Who pays the recurring monthly bills?
A: If you desire, and at no extra charge to you, Highland Realty will make any or all recurring payments for you such as your HOA fee, lawn maintenance contract, pest control contract, etc. Your account can be set up in whatever fashion best suits your needs.
Q: Am I informed of all repairs you make on my property?
A: Our standard management agreement includes emergency service consent as well as authorization of non-emergency repairs up to $350. For repairs estimated to exceed this threshold, no work is initiated without your express approval. If your preference is to complete any or all repairs, we will check with you first.
Q: How do I know the repair people you hire will do quality work?
A: With few exceptions, the contractors we use are smaller, family owned firms that we have worked with for many years. We prefer these companies to the larger ones because of their dedication to customer service and attention to detail. In addition, the volume of work we provide them assures us of priority response and very competitive prices.
Q: What happens if there is an emergency?
A: All tenants go through orientation in our office before they are handed the keys to your home. We review the contents of our Tenant Handbook with them with particular attention devoted to the section regarding emergencies. Tenants are encouraged to take a proactive approach not only to emergencies but to routine maintenance items as well. They are also given a Property Condition Report, which among other things identifies the location of the main water shut-off valve, circuit breakers or fuses, gas meter, etc. Lastly, tenants are provided with our 24-hour emergency number in the event there is a problem that can't wait until the next business day.
Q: How often will you inspect my property?
A: At the beginning of each new tenancy, a Property Condition Report is completed which provides us and tenants with a detailed summary of the condition of your home. Based on the date the lease commences, our software is programmed to tell us to inspect your property every 6 months until the lease ends. Our property inspector completes a written report of the interior and exterior condition of the home at each interval and will also visit the property to address any questions the tenants may have about how things work, to inspect major repairs or as the occasion dictates. Reports are mailed to you as they are completed.
Q: I want to sell my property - can you list it for me?
A: As always, we at Highland Realty encourage you to keep your real estate investments but in the event you've made the decision to sell, Highland Realty offers professional sales assistance at a competitive rate. If you need or want to complete a 1031 Exchange, we can assist you with that as well. Please email or call us for further information. We hope you have found this information to be of assistance and look forward to the possibility of working with you. Feel free to call or email us with any questions.
Testimonials
Testimonials from Past Clients
“You are truly wonderful at what you do and we really enjoyed working with such a dedicated professional. We would never hesitate to recommend you to anyone who needed to buy or sell a home. We look forward to working with you again in the future.
Gabrielle & Geraud Giaon
Reston, VA
“All of the advice and guidance you gave us with the preparation of our houses for sale helped immensely, both in making it painless as well as getting really great prices for our houses. Throughout the entire process of selling two homes and finding our dream home, we felt that you were always on ‘Our’ side; that’s a rare feeling these days. We salute your professionalism and knowledge in all aspects of real estate. You were a single source for answers to all of our questions.”
Karl & Lynn Iffland
Manassas, VA
“There have been numerous occasions in the past where I found myself in need of professional assistance in the area of real estate. In all my transactions, I can sincerely say that Dave has been the most professional in this field. He has shown a sincere desire to help and demonstrated a high degree of integrity in relation to our business dealings. He has a tremendous working knowledge of his profession.”
Arnold J. Ostrolenk,
D.D.S., F.A.G.D
Vienna, VA
“You have become our valued advisors with respect to lucrative real estate investments. At all times you have treated us with utmost kindness, courtesy, and close attention to what is in our best interest.”
Charles and Daisy Barndt
Falls Church, VA
“Because of the diligence and professionalism you brought to the transaction, we were able to sell at a price near the top of the market within four weeks of the listing. It certainly eases the tension and uncertainty of a trying event such as selling a house when one can work with such a professional as you.
Dale Cline
Annandale, VA
“You made a very difficult situation for me easier. I will never forget your devotion to getting the job done and your sincere dedication to me as a client.”
Becky Kessler
Newington, VA
“We were amazed that you were able to get a contract on our condominium the very week we placed it on the market. We were also happy that you got us the price we wanted. That was such good work considering the horrific state of the real estate market. We will look forward to once again forming an alliance with you when we are ready to purchase our next home. Thanks again.
Michael and Cynthia Murphy
Alexandria, VA
“You kept telling me that the house would sell and it did! You gave me reassurance and good advice when I needed it and, I really do appreciate your always being available when I needed to talk with you.”
Dorothy Barker
Oakton, VA
“Thank you for the personal and professional care you gave to my family in the purchase of our new home. Your experience and knowledge were key to our successful purchase. It was not easy to find what we needed for the price that we paid. I know that your efforts closed this deal for us.”
Hazel Baker
Arlington, VA
“We really appreciated your willingness to work hard, showing properties to us, answering all our questions and clearing all the doubts we had as first-time buyers. The kind courtesy you showed cannot be taught in any school. Thanks again for your patience, effort, honesty and friendship.”
Robert Lee
Herndon, VA
You were able to give me everything I asked for: size, location and price. You seem to understand the anxiety that a first-time buyer experiences and you made me feel at ease through the entire transaction. I could tell that you truly researched the areas according to my needs. I also appreciated those “inside tips” that you gave me. I know it saved me a lot of money because I had no unnecessary expenses. You always seemed to have my best interest at heart and for that, I thank you.
Charles Tye
Springfield, VA
Thank you for all your hard work on our behalf in purchasing our first home. Your knowledge, experience and helpfulness were tremendous assets to us. Not only did you provide us with terrific background information, but also guided us through the whole process. Through it all, you were very patient with all our questions, inquiries, and especially, our insistence on seeing everything before choosing the right home. We are very happy and satisfied with our choice, not only with the house, but also in choosing you to be our agent.
Nghi & Bich-Quyen Nguyen
Centreville, VA
