Serving All of Glendora
Approximately 20 miles outside of downtown Los Angeles is Glendora, California. This city, known for its tree-lined streets and friendly community atmosphere is home to more than 50,000 people. It is a diverse area of affluent homeowners and is called the Pride of the Foothills. Located in the San Gabriel Valley, it is home to several smaller neighborhoods, golf courses, quality schools, and expansive parks. It is for all of these reasons that the median home price here is well over $520,000 as of 2015. For those that own rental property in the area, the market can be incredibly lucrative and Utopia Property Management can make sure that you have what it takes to get the highest returns possible.
At Utopia Property Management, our property managers have more than 20 years of experience in the greater Los Angeles area. Our team intimately knows the market and provides comprehensive management services to numerous clients in the area. We can help you with all types of residential properties, including single family homes, condos, and apartments, as well as commercial and industrial properties. In Glendora, our basic property management services include:
Marketing your property: We use the most sophisticated and effective means to market your property to prospective tenants. To do this, we use both offline and local methods as well as the most effective websites available today. Our goal is to have a contract in your hands within 30 days. With our web-based listing service, you’ll get a higher number of valid requests and a higher quality of prospective tenants.
Tenant screenings: Once we’ve received interest from prospective tenants, we complete a thorough screening of that individual to detect any less-than-desirable qualities. We offer full identification verification, background screenings, and credit checks to verify income and employment. This can help you to gain the reassurance you need when renting to a prospective tenant.
Management and consulting: Are you unsure how to rent your Glendora property or how to transition it from your home into a rental property? We can help you to do that. Our comprehensive services include everything from helping you to set a market-appropriate price to staging homes and offices to attract a larger number of borrowers. We will customize these services in the 91740 and 91741 zip codes to meet your needs.
Maintenance: Key to keeping your property performing at its best is the use of a reputable maintenance company. We hold a general contractor’s license (Lic. #792427) for the area and can complete virtually any maintenance or service issue. And, when you use our services, your costs are often far lower than through third party vendors.
Accounting: Always know how your property is performing with our monthly revenue and expense reports. We provide these to you via a customized web portal so they are always easily accessible – keeping you tied into the financial health of your property from just about anywhere.
Utopia Property Management’s legendary reputation in the Southern California area makes us a standout choice for property management services in Glendora. Our team is ready to help you to maximize the rental income you receive from your property. Call us today to discuss your needs!
Property Management Office Serving Glendora, CA
- Utopia Property Management Glendale, California Office
- 818-658-1111
- (310) 417-1694
- 450 N Brand Blvd., Suite 600, Glendale, CA 92103
- Mon - Sunday Open 24 Hours a day
- Business Services provided in Glendale, California:
- Property Management Company
- Rental Management
- Property Investment Company
- Property Maintenance
- Real Estate Consultants
- Apartment Rental Agency
- Commercial Real Estate Agency
- Industrial Real Estate Agency
ATTRACT TENANTS WITH PROPERTY MARKETING
Finding excellent tenants starts with making sure your property is visible and attractive. We install professional signage, create quality listings, describing your property thoroughly, and take beautiful photographs that showcase your properties highlights. We then list your property on all of the highly trafficked rental websites, including utopiamanagement.com. Our dominant position in the marketing place and years managing rental properties has allowed us to develop a sizable referral database. This positive reputation for being fair and responsive means many potential renters check with us first to find their rental home. We are able to consistently rent properties priced at current rates to qualified tenants. Our responsive property managers complete the marketing optimization by being available and knowledgeable, with phones and emails always answered swiftly.
- Advertising on most popular rental websites
- Quality listings including photos and video
- Showings 7 days a week by appointment
- Utopia referral base increases visibility beyond competition
Apartment Management Services
Owning an apartment complex brings a unique set of challenges. Utopia has spent years developing skills and systems to make your investment as profitable as possible. We manage apartment communities of all sizes, providing quality management services to suit the diverse needs of each apartment community. We provide comprehensive rental management, including scheduled property maintenance and rent-ready repairs, online rent collection, marketing and attracting quality tenants, lease execution, rent setting, and tenant retention programs. Our responsive managers help tenants feel welcomed and appreciated. Our experience leads to decreased vacancy rates and increased ROI. And our expertise and professionalism translates to profitable and headache-free investments for our clients. For an affordable quote and to discuss your needs, contact Utopia today.
- Online rent collection and direct deposit
- Extensive experience across a wide spectrum of multi-family properties
- High visibility marketing and promotion of your property
- Tenant retention strategies
- Responsive communication with calls and emails answered swiftly
- 24-7 emergency response
- Full monthly accounting and financial tracking via online portal
Commercial Property Management
When it comes to commercial property investments, Utopia’s property managers are professional and think like entrepreneurs. Investors have trusted Utopia for years for all types of commercial property: medical buildings, industrial and office complexes, mixed use, and retail storefronts. We offer extremely competitive management fees, customized to the size and complexity of your property and portfolio.
- Comprehensive Management Services: building maintenance, marketing to target audience, lease administration, inspections, evictions and collections
- Monthly Financial Accounting Statements
- Tenant Retention Programs
- Vendor Management
- Contract Administration
- REO Management and Disposition
- CAM & Operating Expense Reconciliation
- Customized Asset Management Strategies
HOMES & CONDOS: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL MANAGEMENT
Utopia represents a large network of single family homes of all sizes and values. Our residential professional management services both attract and keep tenants happy while keeping owners expenses and vacancy rates down. Our goal is to free you from the day-to-day management tasks, from showing properties to collecting rent in our online portal, while maximizing your ROI.
With 25 years experience, you can rest assured your property is in good hands. Our years in the industry mean we’ve seen it all, and developed smart systems to screen tenants, manage expenses, communicate with tenants, and maintain properties efficiently. We understand local law and legal aspects of rental management so we shield our owners from unnecessary liabilities.
For residential properties, we offer a competitive management fee, which is one of the lowest in the industry. Unlike some competitors, we do not add on hidden charges or leasing or set-up fees.
THOROUGH TENANT SCREENING AND LESS THAN 1% EVICTION RATE
Placing the right tenant is the single most important step in rental management. Our applicant screening includes income, rental history, employment, and eviction search to evaluate for potential delinquency issues. We verify identification, social security cards and pay stubs, along with contacting prior landlords for recommendations, keeping the delinquency rate to a minimum. Our thorough screening process for potential tenants has consistently kept our eviction rate at less than one percent.
Utopia also provides our owners with the optional “Utopia® Eviction Protection Program” for further peace of mind. As a management company, we have many procedures in place to assist in the elimination of potential liabilities.
- Exceptional property protection options for owners.
- Preparation, delivery, and execution of legal documentation for evictions.
- Optional “Utopia Eviction Protection Program” for additional peace of mind.
Quality Maintenance & Repairs
Maintaining your rental property, as well as being available to deal with emergency repairs, can be a source of frustration for landlords. At Utopia, we have a staff of in-house technicians available for most work, under general contractors license (#792427), meaning we can complete work as quickly as possible and pass the savings on to our clients. When necessary, we also have a network of trusted vendors for specialized work, some of which we have been using for over fifteen years. This relationship translates to purchasing power to help Utopia’s clients get a better than market price.
- Maintenance & Rent Ready Repairs
- Technicians on Staff or Preferred Vendors
- 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
- Move-in and Move-out Inspections
- Licensed and Insured Vendors
All Financials Tracked & Reported
Managing both expenses and income is all handled by our accounting department with use of your owner web portal. Tenants appreciate the ability to pay rent online, which also decreases delinquency. All expenses and receipts are tracked online and available to you at any time. A monthly statement includes all financial activity and copies of the bills we paid on your behalf. Your December statement has all of your annual figures for tax purposes. If you ever have questions regarding your statement, you can contact one of our helpful accounting staff members.
- Custom Web Portal
- Accounting staff make financial management easy
- Rent and security deposit collection online
- Bills and year end figures available any time
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Glendora situated?
26 miles east of Los Angeles, in Los Angeles County, California, lies the city of Glendora in the San Gabriel Valley. Situated between the South Hills to the south and the San Gabriel Mountains range to the north, the city is situated at the easternmost point of the San Gabriel Valley. The city is 19.6 square miles in total, of which 19.4 square miles are land and 0.2 square miles, or 0.84%, are water, according to the US Census Bureau.
What is the average climate in Glendora?
In contrast to coastal California, Glendora has a dry Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa), with hotter summers and somewhat colder winters. The winter months provide a rainy season, although the most of the year is marked by dry weather. Hot summers and fall Santa Ana winds, which affect the neighboring mountains, make the city more vulnerable to flames. Wildfires that have recently damaged Glendora and the surrounding areas include the 2009 Morris Fire and the 2015 Cabin Fire. February's high temperature is often 68°F (20°C), while August's high temperature is typically 92°F (33°C). January's low temperature is typically 43°F (6°C), while August's low temperature is 43°F (17°C). There is 18.16 inches (461 mm) of precipitation on average per year.
What are the educational opportunities in Glendora?
Two highly regarded public school districts, Glendora Unified and Charter Oak Unified School Districts, which routinely rank among the best in the state and nation, serve Glendora. Schools in these districts have earned recognition as Gold Ribbon and California Distinguished Schools. The elementary schools are Willow (COUSD), Cullen, La Fetra, Sellers, Stanton, Sutherland, and Washington (COUSD). Middle schools in the COUSD are Goddard, Sandburg, and Royal Oak. For high school education, there is Glendora High School, Arrow Continuation High School (COUSD), and Whitcomb Continuation High School. Private educational institutions that provide a variety of educational opportunities include Hope Lutheran Church and School, Foothill Christian School, St. Lucy's Priory High School, and St. Dorothy School. In the city, Citrus College functions as a higher education establishment.
What are the leisure options in Glendora?
Glendora is home to several notable cultural institutions, including the Haugh Performing Arts Center, Glendora Public Library, Glendora Public Market, and the Glendora Historical Society Museum, designed by Michael Rubel. With parks, trails, and a variety of programs, the city is proud of its wide range of recreational options. Among the notable outdoor areas are the Louie Pompei Memorial Sports Park, Finkbiner Park, Big Tree Park, which features a 140-year-old Moreton Bay Fig tree, Centennial Heritage Park, which depicts a citrus ranch from the late 19th to early 20th century, South Hills Park and wilderness trail, Colby Trail, and Mystic Canyon Trail. Renowned for their picturesque routes through the San Gabriel Mountains, Glendora Mountain Road and Glendora Ridge Road are popular destinations for cyclists and tourists. In addition, they have played host to stages of the worldwide Tour of California.
What are the transportation options in Glendora?
Two of Glendora's transportation choices are the Metro A Line termini station in Azusa, which connects to the larger Metro system, and Foothill Transit, which offers both local and express service. There are plans to extend the A Line to Montclair in the future, with a Glendora station opening in 2026. During the week, Glendora Mini Bus offers a shuttle service to the APU/Citrus College Metro station, the Metrolink Commuter Rail Station in Covina, and inter-school connections. Glendora's location near the intersection of the 210 and 57 major freeways, as well as the Historic U.S. Route 66, guarantees easy access to Southern California. Despite not having an airport inside its boundaries, Glendora is 45 miles away from several major airports, including as LAX, BUR, ONT, LGB, and SNA.
Located at the junction of the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys, the city of Glendale is a suburb of Los Angeles. Glendale is the 4th-largest city in Los Angeles, and 22nd-largest in California, with an estimated 202,000 residents in 42 neighborhoods.
Glendale Residents Guide: https://www.glendaleca.gov/residents
10 Reasons You Want Your Business in Glendale: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/glendale-economic-development-corporation-/top-10-reasons-you-want-your-business-in-glendale
15 Best Things to do in Glendale: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g32431-Activities-Glendale_California.html