PropertyManagementMaven * LandlordWhisperer

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Property Manager - Gibson Management Group, Ltd.
A maven (also mavin) is a trusted expert in a particular field, who seeks to pass knowledge on to others. The word maven comes from the Hebrew, via Yiddish, and means one who understands, based on an accumulation of knowledge. Wikipedia

ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2012 

Here! Hear!  When I get a Zillow/Trulia rental inquiry, I'll REdirect them 1X to my website and if they continue to deal with Zillow or Trulia contact option and not viewing the property with 30+ photos VACANT and the floor plans and contact/inquiry option, I do not deal with them any more. My we...
02/20/2012
If WE doe not say we are in BUSINE$$, who will? I disagree with Bryan's position on this...and say Absolutely NOT! It is a BUSINE$$ and it is OUR BUSINE$$ and the more we discuss it as a BUSINE$$ and not a SERVICE or an INDUSTRY or a PROFESSION the better! I used to be in the high-tech industry i...
02/20/2012
Angie/Smangie!  If you want a GOOD referral * Ask a property manager...I have excellent resources for repair and maintenance services including carpeting and carpeting repairs.   I'm sure many of you can relate to this situation...life is overwhelming...due to unexpected circumstances you need to...
02/20/2012
Carl * thank you for this reminder.  I watched the FoxSnooze show on President George H.W. Bush last night.  Very inspiring and few realize how VOLUNTEERISM has featured so much in his family's public and private lives. President's Day Being President of the United States is and has always been a...
02/19/2012
I need to REfresh my e-mail and ActiveRain profile signatures with these good suggestions! I print my own business cards and my outside BLOG address is on the back.... The key to being found on Google Searches is simple, the more visits(hits) you get the more popular your page looks to Google.  G...
02/19/2012
I received a late night e-mail from a woman who was OVERjoyed to have her current home go UNDER CONTRACT in 5 days. After CONGRATULATING her and her agent on their efforts, I gave her the lowdown on what she needs to do if she wants to secure a rental home while she and her husband decide whethe...
02/19/2012
I spent yesterday, Saturday, finishing 50 rent renewal offer letters.  I send out a letter with any change in terms AND lease term renewals AND rent increases.  RARELY do I NOT increase rents even if the current rent is MARKET or ABOVE. Since I have FIXED TERM LEASES, I use this renewal process t...
02/19/2012
I PREqualify via e-mail or phone and I require completed rental applications for all adult applicants PRIOR to scheduling  a viewing of an occupied property - for my and my residents security and peace of mind. DO I HAVE TO FILL OUT THE ONLINE APPLICATION BEFORE VIEWING THE RENTAL? I JUST WANT TO...
02/19/2012
I met with a client/property owner on Friday - he and his wife had tried so sell the home when they moved to NC 6 years ago - they got one of my direct-mail pieces and after a YEAR of the home sitting vacant and not selling, I've been rening it for 5 years with NO vacancy.   He is so pleased with...
02/18/2012
Rental Home - Ruckersville, VA Single family rental, > Click here for full details, additional photos, and an inquiry form < Single family48 Northridge Road Ruckersville VA 22968 3 beds/2 baths$1395 / month     Gibson Management Group, Ltd.Wallace S. Gibson CPM PO Box 106Keswick, VA 22947-0106   ...
02/18/2012