Thinking about renting out your property? If you own investment property or are a "reluctant landlord" looking to rent out their property until the market improves, we can help guide you through the process. The rental market in Chicago is very busy right now. Rents are higher than they have been and will likely continue to go higher. Finding a tenant can be an intimidating and time consuming process. We can help you find qualified tenants and get the best rent for your property.
Our services include:
- Listen to you to fully understand your situation, timing, and concerns
- Thoroughly explain the rental process and answer any questions
- Inspect your home and provide a written Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) for rentals in your area
- Suggest possible improvements to your home that might enhance your property's rental value and rent faster
- Provide a suggested list price range
- Help owner fill out and understand the many forms and documentation required for listing a rental property
- List the home in the MLS with multiple photos
- Verify that the property is listed correctly on all appropriate consumer real estate websites, including Realtor.com, Craig's List, Chicago Tribune, Trulia, and many others
- Cover property showings in person for interested tenants
- Provide ongoing listing updates to the owner
- Provide rental application to potential tenants and verify all information, including employment, current landlord check, and credit check
- Coordinate signing of lease and all required disclosures
- Advise owner of how to legally handle security deposit and other responsibilities
To discuss these services, please feel free to contact Holly at (773) 435-5809 or holly@conlonrealestate.com.
Or please feel free to fill out the form below. If you provide us with some information about your property, we'll be happy to provide a preliminary estimate for rental prices in your neighborhood.