Now that I have your attention... This wasn't the headline today- but the way some of my tenant prospects have been acting lately, it wouldn't surprise me to wake up one day and find this to be a true-life newspaper quote.
As many of you likely do, we advertise our rental properties and place signs in the front yards of our places when the HOA's allow. We also place lockboxes on the doors of those same properties- kinda makes the whole "showing" thing go a bit smoother when … (0 comments)
I dare say that whether we fall along the sales or the property management side of our business, we all love referrals. For many, they're the very lifeblood of their business. The key to receiving quality referrals on a regular basis, though, is that one must give them out as well.
So what happens when a referral goes wrong? A wide range of things, I suppose- some we can recover from, some we can't.
Hi, I'm Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess. I'm in the area and available often- so give me a call for more information on this spacious townhome. This unit in gated Avalon Lakes has over 1,700 s/f! All bedrooms and 2 baths upstairs, living area and 1/2 bath downstairs, with a mix of carpet and tiled flooring throughout. This unit's fully-equipped kitchen has tons of cabinet space and all major appliances that include a stove, microwave, … (2 comments)
You wanna put your what...where? And for how long?
The following is an excerpt from a tenant prospect's email this morning:
"I have a question since this request is associated with an out of state move from New Orleans. My cousins are arriving in the area on the 31st or latest 1st August. Is it practical for their movers to store their items in a POD or so in the driveway until the current tenant vacates the property?"
What? Our posted availability date for the property … (4 comments)
Orlando/Lake Nona townhome for rent: 10281 Lake District Lane, 3BR/2.5BA...1,614 s/f...$1,400/mo
Available: NOW
Hi, I'm Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess. I'm in the area and available often- so give me a call for more information on this spacious Lake Nona-area townhome. This unit in the Villas at East Park community has over 1,600 s/f! All bedrooms and 2 baths upstairs, living area and 1/2 bath downstairs, with a mix of carpet and tiled flooring throughout. This unit's fully-equipped kitchen has … (6 comments)
Sanford home for rent: 225 Friesian Way...3BR/2BA..1,751 s/f...$1,220/mo
Available: 8/9/13
Hi, I'm Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess. I'm in the area and available often- so give me a call for more information on this spacious home in Sanford, Florida's gated Baker's Crossing community. This home offers over 1,700 s/f of living space! It's fully-equipped kitchen has all major appliances, an island, a pantry and great cabinet space. An interior utility room has washer/dryer hook-ups and sink. Home offers a mix of hardwood, tile and carpeted flooring, walk-in closets and more!
Justice came to Sanford last night…whether you agree with it or not
A funny thing happened while some folks slept last night: justice came to Sanford, Florida in the form of George Zimmerman being found NOT GUILTY by a jury of his peers. To be sure, that is NOT GUILTY of 2nd-degree murder and NOT GUILTY of manslaughter. While “happy” might not be an appropriate word here, I can surely understand that the verdict at the end of Zimmerman’s trial might bring relief to some and grief to … (6 comments)
Sanford townhome for rent: 502 Wilton Circle, 3BR/2.5BA...1,420 s/f...$925/mo
Available: 9/12/13
Hi, I'm Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess. I'm in the area and available often- so give me a call for more information on this great Sanford townhome. This spacious unit in Sanford's gated Placid Lakes community has a mix of carpet and tiled flooring throughout. Your new, open kitchen offers a great deal of cabinet space and all major appliances. An inside utility room has a stacked washer/dryer for your convenience.
Call Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess directly … (1 comments)
This should be a great event- and I hope it's one that's well-attended. We all encounter veterans (or fellow veterans) in our work- and the more information we can get out to them, the better. Note: this program is ONLY open to veterans, their spouses and/or their families. It is not an event for Realtors themselves to attend- but rather one they may discuss with veteran clients or prospective clients whom they feel might benefit from it.
Free for Veteran Homebuyers and Sellers Registration deadline: Monday, July 15th, 2013 Active military, reservists, … (0 comments)
This could very well be #2, #3 and #4 as well- as I hear these words (or similar ones) from tenant prospects virtually every single day. The conversation goes a little something like this:
"How's your credit?" "I'm not gonna lie- I'm gonna be straight-up with you and tell you that it's not the greatest." "OK. Do you have a recent bankruptcy, short-sale or foreclosure? Exactly what is it that's hurt your credit?" "Well, no- none of that crazy stuff! It's … (9 comments)
Orlando home for rent: 900 Oak Chase Drive, 3BR/2.5BA...2,432 s/f...$1,675/mo
Available: NOW
Hi, I'm Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess. I'm in the area and available often- so give me a call for more information on this great home in Orlando's Cypress Bend community. Your new kitchen has good cabinet space, upgraded granite counters and all major appliances. An inside utility room has washer/dryer hook-ups for your convenience.
Call Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess directly at 407-278-1240 or 205-445-4755 and set a time for your private viewing! Email Orlando Property Manager … (0 comments)
Lake Mary townhome for rent: 725 Greybull Run, 3BR/3.5BA...2,295 s/f...$1,695/mo
Available: 7/7/13
Hi, I'm Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess. I'm in the area and available often- so give me a call for more information on this great Lake Mary/Heathrow townhome. This home in the gated Grande Oaks at Heathrow community won't last long! 3-story townhome offers separate living, dining and family rooms. Your new kitchen has all major appliances- and an inside utility room has washer/dryer combination for your convenience.
Call Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess directly at … (0 comments)
Oviedo/UCF area home for rent: 1718 Tealbriar Avenue, 4BR/2BA...2,006 s/f...$1,395/mo
Available: NOW
Hi, I'm Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess. I'm in the area and available often- so give me a call for more information on this great Oviedo home. This home in Oviedo's Leek Creek community won't last long! Your new kitchen has an eat-in area and a pantry- and offers all major appliances. An inside utility room has washer/dryer combination for your convenience.
Call Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess directly at 407-278-1240 or 205-445-4755 and set a time for your private viewing! Email Orlando … (1 comments)
Not sure how the market’s been doing in every part of the country- but I can assure you that business here in the Orlando is booming. In the past few weeks, I’ve been speaking with owner and tenant prospects alike- and I’ve caught myself using the same saying over and over…. With such an incredible amount of business to be had, folks around here fall within one of two distinct groups- you’re either dog tired and exhausted from your efforts to “strike while the iron’s hot”…or … (0 comments)
The lockbox goes on the door knob...and the door knob goes where?
OK... How many of you answered "On the ground"? I can't imagine that many of my fellow Active Rainer's offering that reply/suggestion- but if you happen to be one who's inclined to believe that a lockbox's proper place is on the ground... Congratulations! You're in fine company with the listing agent whose property I showed the other day. It's great that their folks (apparently) replaced the door knob and deadbolt lock at this property- yet … (4 comments)
Program created to lessen pedestrian deaths in Orlando?
I'd surely like to believe this is the case- but I just as surely have my reservations about any of the programs I've heard of thus far. I have a number of reasons for those reservations- for while I've just chronicled the 50th local pedestrian death as part of my Pedestrian Tales From the Middle of the Road series, I simply don't feel that our local law enforcement officials "get it". The Best Foot Forward program being implemented by a coalition of local elected and … (0 comments)
This story from earlier in the month would shock many folks. The thought of a pedestrian being killed while trying to cross the street would be alarming in and of itself- but the thought of said pedestrian being hit and/or run over by at least 3 vehicles should be all the more scary.
Sadly, it's not at all surprising to folks around here who have become all but numb to these pedestrian deaths. The death chronicled here is yet another one on the watch of Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings and Orlando … (7 comments)
A birthday celebration turns into sadness- as local woman (apparently) leaves party for a walk down Interstate 4. No fairy tale ending to this story, folks. Sadly, this death comes under the watch of one of my favorite local law enforcement officials- Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Woman killed on I-4 after celebration June 1, 2013|By Kathryn Varn, Orlando Sentinel A Port Charlotte woman reported missing after she disappeared from her birthday celebration was hit and killed by a car Saturday morning while walking down Interstate 4 a few miles … (0 comments)
A story that's all too common around here: pedestrian enters street where they're not supposed to be and where motorists don't expect them to be. When the final tally from all of our vehicle versus pedestrian "crashes" is taken, I'd suspect the score will be a lot like it is now- a sad accounting of mismatches where the vehicles remain undefeated. Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis, this one was on your watch.
FHP: Orlando man struck, killed by car in Hernando County May 19, 2013|By David Breen, Orlando Sentinel An Orlando man was hit … (0 comments)
Sanford townhome for rent: 1161 Loyola Court, 3BR/2.5BA...1,647 s/f...$1,195/mo
Available: 9/12/13
Hi, I'm Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess. I'm in the area and available often- so give me a call for more information on this great Sanford townhome. This spacious unit in Sanford's gated Regency Oaks community has a mix of carpet and tiled flooring throughout. Your new, open kitchen offers a great deal of cabinet space and all major appliances.
Call Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess directly at 407-278-1240 or 205-445-4755 and set a time for your private … (0 comments)
Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess writes about property management, general real estate and news/events affecting the metro Orlando, FL area.
With more than 13 years of property management experience and being a licensed Florida Realtor, Dennis surely has some sort of information you'll find interesting!
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Thank you kindly for stopping and reading, and thank you for the opportunity to be of service in the future.
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