Blog Author: Elly Johnson

In a time when online interaction and long-distance networking is becoming essential to daily life, utilizing the Internet and social media is necessary for marketing a rental property anywhere. If you want to rent out your properties effectively and don’t want to hire a marketing company, you need to build a virtual community. Growing a network and online presence takes time and persistence, but it …

Impressive real estate photography is extremely important if you’re looking to rent or sell a property. While it may seem like a superficial aspect of the selling process, amazing, eye-catching pictures can actually sell you property over 30% faster than average or low-quality images. With the growing dependence on virtual sales and interactions, property photos are becoming even more important and competitive. Of course, …

Building a lease can seem like an overwhelming task, as there is a lot of pressure to ensure you have sufficient information that protects you and your property throughout the renting term. The best way to write a lease that is suited to your property is to work with your property management company. At Utopia, we gladly work personally with our clients to help …

Whether you’re renting an apartment, condo, duplex, or full-sized home, there are a number of important things to consider before signing a lease. It is vital that you read the lease carefully and in full before you agree to anything. You should be fully aware of the terms that your landlord will be holding you to. Additionally, you have the option to negotiate any …

Rental properties in college-oriented areas or near universities are popular hotspots that can be a smart investment for renters. However, there are many risks associated with renting to university students. It’s important to be aware of these risks and adjust your renting style accordingly. This protects your property and ensures you have a successful renting experience.   What are the risks?   College students are inexperienced …

Achieving the ideal beautiful lawn and maintaining it consistently often seems like an impossible task. However, having a well-kept lawn is extremely important not only for property value, but for your enjoyment and security inside a home. Whether you are a landlord maintaining your rental property for active tenants, a homeowner actively showing your property, or renting a house that offers minimal or no …

As a property owner, a typical day can seem exhausting. There always seems to be something that needs your attention. Especially when you have properties in different locations, you will need extra help to keep track of everything. Luckily, your mobile phone may offer solutions to help you stay in control. There are many mobile apps to aid property owners with things like marketing …

With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing in the United States, it has become vital to adopt safe and cautious practices when interacting with potential renters. Although most interaction can be done virtually, it is still necessary to allow applicants to tour the property. Luckily, with these thorough precautions, you can show your rental properties safely. Not only will this protect you and your employees, …

Finding the right property management company can be difficult. There are many to choose from, and most of them claim to offer the same services. How do you know which one is the best fit to trust with your investments? Here are some of the key aspects of a property manager that goes above and beyond to provide spectacular service. Transparent A trustworthy property …

Although climate change continues to be debated in national political discussion, the effects of the global trend of warming temperatures are already being recorded. One of the largest and nearest impending impacts of climate change is rising sea levels. We’ve been recording sea level rise for over a century, and trusted climate models predict that we could see a rise of 3 to 7 …