The 5 Best Property Managers in Houston

Shannon Property Management, a firm owned by 5th-generation Houstonians, specializes in taking care of residential properties. Although, what makes the company stand out is its Roomshares and HOA Management Services.

The firm secures maintenance and smooth splitting of rent and utility bills for room-sharing units, saving the property owner time on management. They also have a portal to facilitate and moderate HOA meetings for multi-family residentials.

Moreover, both landlords and tenants love how responsive Shannon Property Management is regarding reports and queries, respectively. 

The company promptly sends monthly reports and rents to owners, making sure they report anything noteworthy without fail. Tenants also said they respond as soon as possible with repairs.

Promptness is a necessary trait for property managers because they’re in charge of overseeing the unit. Having his quality ensures owners are updated on everything and tenants’ needs are met. 

In relation, it’s also great that the company’s available 24/7, enabling people to reach their offices any time of the day. It’s perfect for out-of-town owners who may be living in a place with a different time zone from Texas.

While the company offers excellent services, there are times when they’re overbooked in terms of managing properties. 

This firm’s screening process for owners and renters also takes weeks to process. This delay is caused by their practice of deep-digging and research to ensure that they’ll only accept reliable clients.

Founded in 2016, Keyrenter Property Management Houston specializes in multi-family properties, particularly condominium units.

The company has a 14-step screening process to ensure that the tenant that’ll move into your unit is trustworthy and will stay for a long time. They’ll also handle complaints, maintenance services, and evictions, if necessary.

Condo management, especially the screening process, helps you avoid tenants that’ll harm your property, thus preventing extra expenses and lowered unit value. 

Although, there are certain cases in which the said verification is not very thorough, resulting in some property owners experiencing problems with tenants. 

It’s also unfortunate that Keyrenter Property Management Houston is at times slow when replying to concerns, particularly those from the tenants.

Moving on, another stand-out quality aside from property management is its Brokerage Services. Clients looking to buy or sell properties can seek this company to help them in the said processes. 

This firm will conduct meticulous market research and post your property on over 200 housing websites for you to quickly attract potential buyers. They’ll also help you scour the market for properties and guide you with the requirements to buy them.

Brokerage services are vital for owners because agents can get their property wider exposure and helps them facilitate the sale of their real estate. This service also lets buyers find the most suitable house within their budget.

For over 20 years, AREA Texas Realty & Property Management has been managing residential properties in the Houston area. 

This company’s main selling point is its use of technology for property management, particularly in areas including comprehensive market analysis and accounting automation.

Through Rentrange, the firm provides graphs and statistical forecasts for different factors affecting rent prices, including average rental benchmarks, vacancy rates, market saturation, and others.

This analysis is crucial for property owners because it determines how much one can charge for rent. Proper pricing attracts more offers and helps your property stand out from competitors.

Additionally, AREA Texas Realty & Property Management’s accounting and payment schemes are both automated. Their software automatically sends bills and invoices to owners and tenants, and tenants can easily pay their bills in their online portal. 

It’s important to note that automating the accounting and payment schemes makes the cash flow from renter to landlord faster and smoother. The process will also ensure that every transaction is recorded and can be searched easily when needed.

While their system is fully automated, the company is still sometimes sluggish in terms of maintenance. The said maintenance fees are also expensive, which may hurt the pockets of tenants. 

Although, it’s worth noting that the company only has contracts with trusted cleaning and repair companies, hence the high price.

No electronic payment options for first deposits

Propertycare, LLC provides the usual Residential Property Management offerings. 

However, the company focuses on giving property owners consulting services in terms of managing their own real estate.

The company meets with its clients and provides expert opinions on issues concerning property management practices like evictions, rent pricing, tenant disputes, and others. 

There are times when people, especially those with only 1 or 2 properties, opt to manage their units themselves. The firm’s consultation services makes sure that those landlords learn from the property management masters themselves.

However, it’s worth mentioning that they are lagging in terms of responding to maintenance claims, much to the dismay of renters. The company also doesn’t have an electronic payment option for first deposits, which can be inconvenient for some.

Despite that, Propertycare, LLC excels in beautifying properties for open houses.  Aside from thorough cleaning and retouching, they’re also fast when it comes to providing emergency repairs while the unit is open for viewing.

We noted this aspect because the open house allows interested tenants to inspect the prospected property. If the house has defects and future tenants notice it, they may become disinterested in renting your place.

What sets Real Property Management Heritage apart from other companies is its asset management services. 

In this process, the firm analyzes several factors such as expenses, equity changes, revenue, tax deductions, and others to determine the value of your unit. Then, they’ll generate a report on issues that need to be addressed.

Having an expert opinion on your properties helps you to raise your assets’ value to keep up with the changes in the market. It also benefits the tenants in such a way that the property they’ll lease is of high value.

The hotlines of Real Property Management Heritage, however, can be hard to reach at times, especially during off-days like weekends. 

One must also note that the company specializes more in real estate compared to property management. That said, they may not be the right fit if you’re looking for someone that purely focuses on management.

Although, owners love how the lead realtor Ben Nguyen ensures that the property is in tip-top condition before finding tenants to rent it. He personally oversees repairs and renovations, as well as the processing of legal documents of a unit.