The dog days of summer are long gone. The chill is in the air announcing fall’s arrival. As the days grow shorter, it’s time to move through your autumn checklist to keep your property running smoothly through the cold winter months.

Property management begins with a management plan prepared by the property manager. The plan will outline the details of the owner’s objectives for the property as well as what the property manager expects to accomplish and how, including all cost considerations.

The plan will address rental rates, budgets, marketing and advertising the property, and maintenance. One of the most important responsibilities of a property manager is the supervision of property maintenance. You want a property manager who is going to care for your property as if it were his or her own.