Questions DFW rental owners ask us
Plain answers about management, fees, screening, maintenance and switching managers.
Owner questions, answered straight
New to professional management or switching companies? Here are the questions owners ask us most. Your exact fees and plan details are in your free proposal.
- Clear answers on fees
- How screening and maintenance work
- What to expect before you start
How much does a property manager cost in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Management fees from 7% of rent collected. No setup fee, nothing while the home is empty. Your exact fees are in your free proposal.
What is included in the management fee?
We price the rent from nearby leases, take professional photos, list on the MLS, Zillow and our website, offer self-tours with an ID check, screen every applicant against written criteria, write the lease, collect rent, send a monthly statement and run a 24/7 maintenance line through our own repair company. Your proposal lists exactly what your plan includes.
What is a leasing fee, and when do I pay it?
A one-time fee when we place a new tenant. It is never charged while the home is empty. The amount is in your proposal.
Are there hidden fees?
No setup fee and no fee while the home is empty. Every fee is written in your proposal before you sign.
Is a property manager worth it for one house?
It depends on your time and distance. A manager can price rent, screen applicants, handle repairs and emergencies, keep the lease work organized, and manage the books. Start with the free rental analysis and compare the numbers.
What plans do you offer?
Full management in three levels (Silver, Gold and Platinum) and Lease Only for owners who self-manage. We walk you through what each plan includes in your proposal.
Can I switch property managers in the middle of a lease?
Yes. In Texas the lease stays with the property, not the manager. You give your current manager notice under your agreement; we take over the lease, deposit records and files, write a take-over condition report and tell the tenant where to pay. Read your current agreement first.
What do you need from me to start?
Keys or lockbox access, a W-9, your bank account for direct deposit, the current lease and deposit records if a tenant is in place, the HOA contact if any, and the home warranty if any. We walk you through the remaining items in your proposal.
How do you screen tenants?
Every applicant is checked for credit, identity, income, criminal background, and eviction and rental history, against our written rental criteria. The same criteria apply to every applicant.
Do you accept housing voucher tenants?
Yes, when you want to. We walk you through how voucher leases work in your proposal.
Do you manage homes in an HOA?
Yes. We put the HOA rules into the lease, give the tenant the rules, forward HOA violation notices to the tenant, and coordinate the required response.
I live out of state or abroad. Can you manage my DFW rental?
Yes. Everything is online: e-signature, owner portal, monthly statements, direct deposit and a year-end 1099.
What happens if a tenant stops paying?
We follow Texas law: a written notice to vacate, then an eviction filing in Justice of the Peace court only if you approve.
When and how do I get paid?
By direct deposit, with a statement every month in your owner portal. We walk you through the payment schedule in your proposal.
Who does the repairs?
Our 24/7 maintenance line is answered through our own repair company, plus licensed outside trades when a job needs one. We walk you through repair approvals in your proposal.
Do you handle make-ready between tenants?
Yes: cleaning, paint, repairs and a move-out condition report, with photos.
How much can I rent my house for in DFW?
It depends on the home and the street. Our free rental analysis compares recent leases near your address and gives you a range. See typical rents on our Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, Irving, Denton and Mesquite pages.
Are you licensed?
Yes. DFW Property Management.com LLC is a licensed Texas real estate brokerage, TREC license #0588412, since 2008. Our TREC notices are on Legal.
Have more questions?
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