Utopia Management’s staff of managers for commercial properties is practiced in approaching all property-related issues with a business mindset, and developing innovative solutions to protect our clients and improve tenant satisfaction. Our services are comprehensive and include building maintenance, administration of leases customized for your needs, regular and move-in/move-out inspections, collections and evictions when needed, and monthly financial statements. We base our services and our fees on the individual complexities of your rental properties, allowing us to provide the most effective methods at extremely competitive rates.

Our portfolio of single-family homes and condos throughout Santa Barbara includes properties of all sizes and price ranges. We charge an extremely competitive, all-inclusive 8% fee for residential rentals which includes all setup and leasing services, with no additional hidden fees like some competitors. The comprehensive line of services we offer include rental property marketing, screening applicants, maintenance and repairs, and rent collection with online payment options. We aim to create and grow the financial success of your property while freeing you from the daily administration tasks.

Known as the market leader in Santa Barbara, many potential renters begin their property search with Utopia Management. We make use of this large Utopia Referral base to expose your property to even more prospects than traditional marketing efforts. We also build attractive listings on the most trafficked rental search sites (including utopiamanagement.com), and utilize professional signage at the property to increase visibility and awareness for your rental. Effective marketing techniques and our strong presence in the market allow is to quickly fill properties with reliable tenants at the most advantageous rental rates.

We understand how crucial placement of the right tenant is to the success of your rental investment, and as such we use an exhaustive screening process designed to eliminate unwanted liabilities. We validate identity through verification of social security cards, licenses, and pay stubs. We check employment, industry-specific credit reports with past eviction records, and contact past landlords to obtain renter references. Through selection of the best tenants, we maintain not only a low delinquency rate, but also an exceptionally low eviction rate of less than 1%.

When maintenance or repair needs arise, a fast and affordable solution facilitates tenant satisfaction as well as success of your rental. Utopia Management’s relationships with local contractors has given us the ability to create a list of preferred and reliable vendors, some of whom we have worked with for over 15 years. Our preferred vendors often provide us with lower-than-market rates. We employ in house maintenance staff as well, through general contractor’s license #792427, leading to fast repair response times and low cost repairs.

Detailed statements outlining all financial records are confidentially posted through your owner web portal, and available at your convenience. We record all transactions including deposit and rent collection, copies of invoices and bills received, and receipts for payments made on your behalf. To aid in easy and accurate tax filing, December statements also include annual figures. Our accounting professionals are only a call away and happy to assist with any questions or concerns about your property’s accounting or monthly statements.