Property Management

A property manager and an owner make a team. Good communication is the key to the smooth running of a property. Every owner is different. Some will prefer email….some prefer text…others like to talk on the phone. We will work around you and your preference. Homes of America operate from an office offering easy access to homeowners and guests. Guests who have never travelled to Florida before feel comforted that there is an office to visit for advice etc.

If you are going to rent your property out you will need an OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE and a RENTAL/ HOTEL LICENCE. Homes of America will apply for these on your behalf. If you are a foreign national and do not have a social security number you will need to apply for an ITIN number. You will be given advice on this.

Your guest will expect a blue and sparkling pool to swim in when they arrive in Florida…..we aim to never disappoint them. LICENSED pool care carried out weekly ….. Duties include but not limited to testing the chemical balance of your swimming pool water, remove any dirt particles in pool water, check and correct the water level, hose down the pool deck, clean filter, wipe down patio furniture, discard any old inflatables or items left by previous guest.

Mow lawns, trim shrubs and bushes, weed as needed, edge pathways and borders and ensure a well maintained garden. Lawns are mowed more in summer than winter due to growth rates in Florida. We advise if your lawn needs any further treatments.

Florida has a tropical climate and it is important that your home is treated by a LICENSED pest control operator. Both the interior and exterior of the home is treated.

Your property is checked 3 times between each guest (1) pre-arrival (2) cleaner (3) post-departure. Your property manager uses a ’72 point check list’ when inspecting your home for an arrival ranging from checking your floors to your toothbrush holders …… and checked again on the post-departure when your guests leave your property. LICENSED and professional cleaners prepare your property. FREE touch up paint ….FREE spot carpet cleaning…. FREE lightbulbs.

Arrival packages available i.e. welcome packs, flowers, wine/champagne, birthday cake etc

You will receive a statement of your management account 10th monthly so as you can keep up to date with your finances. Bills will be paid and your rental monies will be credited direct to your management account. Sales & Tourist Tax will be calculated by Homes of America and submitted to the IRS on your behalf. Annual taxes are a requirement much the same as any business. You will be offered advice on this.

There are obligatory safety items that you will need in your home. i.e fire extinguisher ( tagged annually ), smoke / pool alarms (checked regularly), pool fence, safety pool sign, 911 sign by your phone, legal sign showing fire exits and a guest book offering information.

Guests needs vary and so we can accommodate them with various items to hire. i.e. cots, high chairs, strollers, BBQ, scooters etc

Homes of America offer you a FREE marketing service. Our rental website (www.floridaVIPvacations.com) keeps our owners homes busy. In addition to this, our high management standards were recognized and we were selected by a major holiday company to accommodate their guests. Homeowners can choose between ‘ad hock’ rates or can opt to use our ‘commitment programme’ where owners are paid regardless of whether the villa is rented out or not. Should you as a homeowner wish to put your own bookings in, you simply upload your personal bookings onto our on line calendars. Clients who purchase their home through Home of America and prefer to place their own bookings will receive advice and guidance in how to market their home with simple and economical ideas. Our Property Management contract is one that can be terminated with one calendar month’s notice. We would rather our homeowners did not terminate the contract and so our aim is to take great care of you in the first instance.