Frequently Asked
Property Management Questions
Looking for a real estate property manager in Central and/or Eastern Contra Costa County? This FAQ is designed to answer many of your basic questions and to help you decide if our property management company is a “good fit” for your management needs.
Please click on any of the questions below to find answers to common questions about our services:
1.) What type of rental properties do you manage?
2.) What areas do you service?
3.) Why should I use a property manager?
4.) What is your property management experience or resume?
5.) Are you a licensed property manager?
7.) Why should I hire you as my property management company?
8.) Are there any limitations on rental properties that you accept to manage?
9.) Is there a written agreement with your company?
10.) How much will my property rent for?
11.) How do you market or advertise my property for rent or lease?
12.) What is the process for showing my property to prospective tenants?
13.) What does the tenant selection process consist of and who makes the final tenant selection decision?
14.) Is there a written agreement with the tenant?
15.) How much of a security deposit can I charge? Similarly, who holds onto the security deposit?
16.) What do you do if the tenant does not pay their rent?
19.) Can I have a home warranty on the property to handle repairs?
20.) Do you provide regular accounting for the property?
21.) How informed will I be about what happens with my property?
22.) Do you keep some of my money on account to handle incidentals? If so, how much?
23.) Should I have a landscaping, pool or other vendor service?
25.) When do you make disbursements and when can I reasonably expect to receive my owner funds?
26.) How much is your leasing fee for vacant properties?
Mark Pryor is a native Californian who has lived in Contra Costa County since 1963. He is a graduate of St. Mary's College of Moraga and has worked as a teacher, real estate analyst and appraiser. Mark has been a full time licensed Realtor® since 1980 and has been a successful property manager for over 40 years. 
