Our Property Management Service
Why choose Joseph E. Meyer & Associates?
Joseph E. Meyer & Associates specializes in Commercial and Residential Property Management in the greater Edwardsville & Alton areas. The staff is comprised of our full time real estate brokers with over 50 years of combined experience in the management field. In addition to managing our own portfolio of commercial and residential properties, we have been successfully managing properties for other owners for years. See our properties on our website MeyerProperties.com.
What do you get?
- Experience
- Joseph E. Meyer & Associates is an established company, which manages 230 residential & 30 commercial properties. Joseph E. Meyer & Associates has been actively managing property since 1978.
- Low Management Rates
- By operating multiple ventures from one office, overhead costs are dispersed among multiple income sources. These savings are passed on to the customer by providing services at comparatively lower rates.
- 24/7 Assistance for Tenants
- Joseph E. Meyer & Associates relieves the stress and nuisance of repair calls during evenings, weekends and holidays. In the event there is a problem, the situation will be assessed by a property manager and appropriate maintenance personnel will be dispatched.
- Marketing
- Conventional methods of advertising (signage & word of mouth) are used in addition to website advertising. Joseph E. Meyer & Associates has developed and manages MeyerProperties.com, which is dedicated to leasing properties in the Glen Carbon/Edwardsville area.
- Rent Collection
- Joseph E. Meyer & Associates’ office is open 5 days a week and has a secure drop box. Rent payments are easy and secure, with no excuse for late payments. If desired, tenants can receive receipts for rent paid. Rent can also be paid online through our website.
- Fair Housing & Safety Requirements
- Joseph E. Meyer & Associates is up to date on rental property requirements & standards (fair housing, safety requirements).
- Customer Service
- Office phones are answered by a person, not an automated system, during business hours (Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm). Tenant showings can be arranged for evening hours and weekends if necessary.
- Credit & Background Check
- A mandatory credit & background check (paid for by applicant) is completed and reviewed by an experienced licensed broker
- Tenant Screening:
- Tenant applications are reviewed to make sure all data matches and current employment is verified.
- Lease
- Joseph E. Meyer & Associates uses a highly evolved lease with the latest requirements for Lessor protection.
- Record of Rents & Repairs
- Property owners will be supplied an orderly and easy to understand monthly accounting of receipts & disbursements.
- Property Risk & Code Assessment
- To protect property owners from possible litigation and code violations, Joseph E. Meyer & Associates can employ an inspector who is specifically trained in risk assessment. The inspector can be hired to evaluate the property’s condition and report potential risk areas.
- Tax & Insurance Escrow Option
- For a one time fee, Joseph E. Meyer & Associates can escrow and pay real estate taxes and insurance premiums.