Marchant Property Management Blog

If you become an accidental landlord or are new to the intentional investing space, you might be unsure about what upgrades your house needs to best benefit your return on investment. It can be easy to assume that you may need large, sometimes expensive renovations to increase your return, but that is usually not the case. The smartest up...

How we handle late rent payments Hi, this is Brittany with Marchant Property Management. Today, I’ll walk you through how we handle late rent. Rent is due on the 1st of each month, with a grace period through the 5th. If rent is not received by then, a late fee is applied on the 6th. The late fee is 10% of your monthly rent. It...

Hi everyone! My name is Anna Arvay, and I am the Business Development Manager at Marchant Property Management. Today, we are going to be tackling our management fees and detailing exactly what is included in each of our pricing plans.We offer three different pricing plans, but all of them include our full management service. No matter whi...

Hello, Tenants! Happy May from the Marchant PM Community 🌿 This month, we’re focusing on a common (and preventable) issue we’ve been seeing more frequently, plumbing problems caused by items being flushed that shouldn’t be. This Month at a Glance "Flushable" Wipes = Plumbing Nightmares! 🛑 G...

Hi everyone,This is Brittany with Marchant Property Management, and today I’ll be walking you through how your year-end tax documents work.Each January—no later than the 31st—you’ll receive two important documents from us: your 1099 and your Schedule E report.The Schedule E report will be emailed to you and also up...

Hey everyone, At Marchant Property Management, one of the most important forms of preventative maintenance we offer is our mandatory six-month routine evaluations. These aren’t just check-ins—they’re a proactive way to protect your property and ensure tenants aren’t causing damage beyond normal wear and tear. Every...

Hi, I'm Adrien, I'm one of the licensed property managers on the team with Marchant Property Management. And today I'm going to be covering the seasonal recommended maintenance list for our property managers and stuff that we keep an eye out each season to ensure that your home is being taken care of to the best of its abilit...

Hi everyone! My name is Anna Arvay, and I'm the Business Development Manager at Marchant Property Management. Today, I want to answer one of the most common questions I get from property owners: How quickly can you lease my property? Right now, our average time on market is around 40 days. However, this can vary depending on...

🌸 With spring in full swing, lawns and landscaping are beginning to grow quickly across the Upstate. This month’s newsletter focuses on yard maintenance expectations, along with a few helpful tips to keep your outdoor space looking great throughout the season. This Month at a GlanceWhat you need to know about yard maintenance&nbs...

Hi, I’m Brittany with Marchant Property Management. Today, I’ll be going over some frequently asked questions we receive from prospective property owners—to give you a better understanding of how we operate and how to get started if you’re considering renting out your home. What types of properties do we manage? ...