Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of the questions we are often asked. Do you have other questions? Please contact us!
How much does a property manager cost in Georgia?
Real Property Management Excel offers two management plans: Leasing & Management at 9% of monthly rent, and Leasing & Management plus Protection at 12% of monthly rent (includes a discounted leasing fee plus coverage for tenant damage, loss-of-rent, and eviction expenses). For owners who only need a tenant placed, we also offer a Lease Only service for 75% of one month’s rent. Pricing is upfront with no hidden fees.
Do I need a property manager for a rental in Newton County, Walton County, or Rockdale County GA?
It depends on your time, distance from the property, and comfort handling tenant screening, maintenance calls, and Georgia landlord-tenant compliance yourself. Many owners in counties east of Atlanta work with Real Property Management Excel because we handle tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and legal compliance so the property runs without daily involvement from the owner – especially valuable for out-of-state or otherwise busy owners.
What areas does Real Property Management Excel serve?
We manage residential rental properties in Monroe, Loganville, Social Circle, Conyers, and Covington, Georgia, covering Walton County, Newton County, and the broader Northeast Georgia / East Metro Atlanta area.
What’s included in full-service property management?
Rental market analysis, professional photography and marketing, tenant showings, application and background screening, lease preparation, rent collection and electronic owner payments, 24/7 emergency maintenance response, move-in/move-out inspections, security deposit management, monthly owner statements, annual 1099 and financial reporting, and owner/tenant online portals.
Is it worth it to use a property manager if I have only one or two rental properties?
For many single-property owners, yes – especially if you don’t live near the property, don’t have time to handle tenant screening and maintenance calls, or want to avoid the legal risk of getting Georgia landlord-tenant compliance wrong. If you’re hands-on, live close by, and have time to manage tenant relationships and Georgia’s legal requirements yourself, self-management can work fine for a single property. The trade-off comes down to how much your own time and risk tolerance are worth versus the management fee.
How is Real Property Management Excel different from a real estate brokerage that also does property management?
We are a dedicated property management specialist, not a real estate brokerage with property management as a side offering. Our systems, staff, and processes are built specifically around managing rental properties and the owner/tenant relationship – not around buying and selling homes.
Is there a guarantee if a placed tenant doesn’t work out?
Yes. The 9% plan includes a 90-day resident replacement guarantee, and the 12% plan includes a 180-day resident replacement guarantee. If a placed tenant doesn’t work out within that window, we replace the tenant.
How much does it cost to just place a tenant without ongoing management?
The Lease Only service is 75% of one month’s rent and includes market analysis, make-ready evaluation, professional photos, marketing, showings, pet screening, Fair Housing/landlord-tenant compliance, and lease preparation.
Does Real Property Management Excel work with out-of-state or absentee landlords?
Yes – this is one of our most common client situations, and having in-state representation is now the law in Georgia. We handle everything on the ground (showings, maintenance, tenant communication, compliance) so an owner living elsewhere doesn’t need to manage day-to-day details.
How do I get a free rental assessment?
Request a free rental property evaluation through the website or by calling 678-999-4696. We’ll discuss your property, then provide rent estimates, rental comps, and local market metrics at no cost and with no obligation.
