TIP OF THE MONTH - November 2011
Key Points of Maintenance
Source:
Essential Facts-Real Estate Management
Joseph DeCarlo
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sound maintenance program improves tenant relations, maximizes income,
controls costs, preserves the value of the property and promotes safety.
There are four types of maintenance: service, routine, preventive, and deferred.
Maintenance planning and scheduling is determined by a number of
factors: the age of the building, the investment goals of the owner,
and the rent levels of the building.
Tip from Crossett Real Estate Services
Good maintenance pays!! When the owner is ready to sell, the
maintenance factors have an impact on the market value, not only for
the subject property, but also for the adjoining properties, properties
in the neighborhood, which trickles down to property taxes which pay
for school systems, fire and police protection, health care facilities,
etc.