1
Management Agreement
Confirm the property, services, authority, fees, communication preferences, and management start date.
What Happens After You Hire Direct Realty?
A clear overview of the owner onboarding process from signed management agreement to ongoing property management.
Owner Onboarding
A structured transition into professional management.
The exact sequence depends on whether the property is vacant, occupied, already listed, or still being prepared.
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2
Records & Property Review
Collect leases, deposits, ledgers, keys, notices, warranties, vendor history, and known maintenance information.
3
Owner Portal & Accounting
Establish owner access, payment instructions, approval preferences, and property-level accounting records.
4
Condition Documentation
Document the property’s current condition and identify readiness, safety, or maintenance priorities.
5
Leasing or Resident Transition
Prepare and market a vacant home, or communicate the management transition to an existing resident.
6
Ongoing Management
Begin rent collection, resident communication, maintenance coordination, lease administration, and reporting.
7
Regular Updates
Provide statements, portal records, approval requests, property updates, and documentation throughout the management cycle.
Next Step
Talk through the property and your goals.
Direct Realty can explain which onboarding steps apply to the property’s current status.