We own property too !!  We treat your property as if it were our own investment.  We have your best interest in mind at all times!

Leasing

• Advertising of available properties through the local newspapers, the Internet, yard signage, and our 24 hour rent line
  
• Careful screening of tenants through researching and verifying prior landlords, employers, and credit history
  
• Our lease agreement is Attorney approved
  
• Full time leasing staff available to show property and answer questions

Maintenance

• Supervision of property repairs and maintenance
  
• We keep Owner’s best interest in mind
  
• Only qualified repair companies are allowed to work on properties
  
• Our subcontractors have been with CRE for many years and are reliable and trustworthy
  
• Estimates provided on major repairs that require Owner approval
  
• Periodic property inspections to ensure everything is in order and the tenant is in compliance with the lease agreement
  
• Callahan Real Estate also offers a bi-yearly inspection to insure we stay informed about the property and what is going on there
  
• Bob Callahan Services, Inc., our parent company, may perform some of the maintenance jobs

Accounting

• Collection of monthly rent when due
  
• Monthly statements and checks prepared with management fee and maintenance deducted
  
• We send out statments when your rents are paid, we do statements all month long!
  
• End of year account summary statement for assistance in tax preparation
  
• All expenses reviewed and paid on time
  
• Prior notification on major expenses and repairs, if at all possible

Communication

• Monthly Statements / Communication
  
• Written bids sent for prior authorization on improvements
  
• All phone calls returned promptly by our staff
  
• 24 hour fax line and e-mail available
  
• 4 full-time employees available

Fees

• No hidden fees, everything explained up front
  
• No start up fees
  
• No lease renewal fees
  
• No fee when the property is not rented, we don't get paid if you are not getting paid
  
• Our monthly fee is very Reasonable and we like to think a bargain for the services rendered (in some cases we do charge a minimun fee)
  
• Late fees collected and retained by CRE

Miscellaneous

• Evictions served, warrants issued, and appearance in court if necessary
  
• Payment of mortgages, insurance, and taxes available
  
• Placement of deposits in escrow account
  
• Deposit of rent to your bank available
  
• Utilities turned on in name of CRE property vacant and billed to Owner (avoids large utility deposits)