Hoffman Realty

Tampa Property Management Company Serving Western Hillsborough County, Eastern Pinellas County and Southern Pasco County

Tampa Property Management is Our Specialty

Navigating property management as a first-time landlord can feel overwhelming, but with Hoffman Realty, you’re in capable hands. We specialize in streamlining the management of single-family homes, townhouses, condos, and multi-family buildings for those who’ve become landlords by circumstance rather than choice.

At Hoffman Realty, we understand the unique challenges faced by accidental landlords in Southern Pasco County and the wider Tampa Bay area. Our trusted team of Tampa property managers brings over 30 years of experience, providing peace of mind to countless owners and investors who stumbled into property management. We’re not just about managing properties; we’re about simplifying your life and maximizing your investment’s potential.

Need a property management expert in the Tampa Bay area?

Give us a call. Not all property management in Tampa is the same. Discover the difference of working with Hoffman Realty, where we pride ourselves on not being your average property management service. Let us show you why, for over three decades, landlords and investors alike have relied on us to navigate the complexities of property management with ease and expertise.

You Ask, We Answer

What do you charge?

We have several plans because one size does not fit all. Take a look at our pricing table to determine what plan works best for you. And don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions!

How do you find good tenants?

We have a Tenant Marketing Program AND a Realtor Marketing program. Both are included in our service and both are equally important to find you a good tenant. Learn more about our marketing programs.

How quickly will you find me good tenants?

When a property is in “rent ready” condition, priced right, and the landlord accepts up to 2 screened pets, we rent properties quickly. In 2023 our average time was 11.5 days.

We offer a 21-day rental guarantee. If it is priced right.

Learn more about how we find tenants for you.

How do you protect my property?

At Hoffman Realty, protecting your property is our top priority. By combining regular maintenance, stringent tenant screening, advanced security measures, comprehensive insurance, legal compliance, emergency response, and transparent communication, we ensure that your investment is secure and thriving. Trust us to be your partner in property management, safeguarding your investment every step of the way. Learn More

Do you Guarantee your services?

Yes, Hoffman Realty Guarantees our services and we offer 5 service guarantees.

How will you inspect my Property?

We have an extensive inspection process. Get the details.

How do you Screen Tenants?

It is critical to make the right decisions when selecting tenants for your rental property, as your future depends on predicting the future behavior of your tenants.

Hoffman Realty has an 11-step background screening process designed to answer these four behavioral questions:

  • Are you who you say you are?
  • Can you afford to live here?
  • Do you have a history of paying your bills?
  • Are you a desirable neighbor and trustworthy of the property?

You can download a copy of our 11-step screening process below.

Aren’t all Property Management Companies the same?

While it’s true that many property management companies exist, each one brings something unique to the table. In the Tampa Bay area alone, over 100 businesses offer such services. What sets the most effective companies apart is their investment in quality staff who are proactive in managing your property. It’s important to understand that property management is a hands-on service that relies on local, skilled professionals. There is a balance to be found between the cost of services and the quality and attentiveness you receive. Lower fees might not always equate to thorough management, whereas investing in a reputable manager ensures dedicated care and communication for your property.

Do you have hidden fees?

We prefer to be honest and upfront with our charges. We list our pricing on our website and have no hidden fees.

It is common for management companies to mark up the cost of repairs and maintenance (15% is quite common) and most landlords are not aware that the management company is doing this. We don’t mark up the cost of repairs because we don’t want to profit from our landlord’s misfortune. Another issue is inflated cost of repairs with in-house maintenance technicians, or performing unnecessary maintenance to keep technicians busy when there is no work. We work with a trusted network of licensed and insured vendors from around the area, so you can rest assured that we’re not lining our own pockets by suggesting unnecessary repairs.

Do you charge a management fee when the property is vacant?

Sometimes.

If we are providing labor on a managed property (such as handling security deposit claims, inspections, overseeing repairs, painting, cleaning, maintenance, etc.) we collect a minimum management fee, that we think is a fair amount.

If we are not providing labor on a vacant property then we don’t charge a minimum management fee. An example of when we don’t charge a management fee is when the property is already rent ready and we are marketing and showing the property to potential tenants. In this example we are performing leasing labor and not management labor.

Who Gets Late Fees?

In order to keep our monthly management fees as low as possible, we keep tenant late fees.

Our normal management fee covers our services when tenants pay their rent as agreed. When a tenant does not pay rent as agreed, it causes us a lot of additional labor (collection communications with the tenant, visits to the property, process serving notices, additional communications with our landlord, out-of-normal-schedule bookkeeping cycle when they do eventually pay, etc.).

We want to charge the person who created the problem and not our landlord. So we retain 100% of the late fee to compensate us for this additional work.

Should I take pets?

Yes, most of the time.

In the Tampa Bay area almost 80% of renters have pets. Your property will be completely passed by if you promote a no pet policy.

Allowing properly screened pets can give you a larger group of prospective tenants to choose from, and ensure that your property rents faster, and stays occupied and rented, which will make you more money in the long term.

On top of a thorough pet screening process, we also offer an Animal Damage Guarantee. This means that we pay for any damage exceeding the security deposit, up to $1,0000, that was caused by an approved animal.

Can I use a home warranty?

If you currently have a home warranty, we will use it. But we are going to ask you not to renew it when the time comes for two main reasons:

  1. Home warranties are NOT tenant-friendly.
  2. Overall, they cost you money rather than saving you money.

Find out more about how a home warranty could impact your property management experience.

How big are you?

Hoffman Realty manages hundreds of rental properties for landlords in the Tampa Bay Area.

We are big enough that we provide our landlords and tenants with all the best-in-class services but, most importantly, small enough that we know our customers. This is important to MaryAnn Hoffman, the owner of our company, who gives every landlord her cell phone number should they want to contact her.

We have never wanted Hoffman Realty to be the biggest property manager in the Tampa Bay area. We just want it to be the property management company with the happiest customers.

Hear from our happy customers.

How do you handle maintenance?

A lot of what we do when we manage properties is ensuring your property is properly maintained.

We categorize maintenance into

  • Routine (dishwasher stops working)
  • Urgent (AC stops cooling in hot weather)
  • Emergency (pipe bursts and the property is flooding)

Routine maintenance is handled Monday to Friday during normal business hours.
Urgent is handled every day of the week including weekends, but excluding major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Emergency is handled 24/7 including nights and holidays.

Learn more about how we handle maintenance.

What is it like working with Hoffman Realty?

Hoffman Realty is a family-owned company focused on providing quality services to our landlords and tenants. You will have a single point of contact into your property management team and the owner’s cell phone if you ever need to escalate.

How do you handle smoking?

Our lease does not allow smoking inside the property. Smoke odor inside the property can be very difficult to remove. We are OK with our tenants smoking outside on porches and decks. We just ask that it stay outside and we perform occupied inspection to verify.

Would you discount your leasing fee?

No, we can’t. Adjusting our leasing fee isn’t feasible without impacting the high-quality services we provide, such as promptly answering leasing calls and ensuring property showings seven days a week, which help to rent properties quickly. We also offer competitive commissions to Realtors to expedite the process. Our fees reflect the swift and thorough service that aims to minimize vacancy periods and maximize your return. Extended vacancies can often lead to more significant financial loss than a one-time leasing fee, so our focus is on providing value through rapid leasing to protect your income.

Will you reduce your management fee to match another company?

When it comes to adjusting our management fee, it’s about the value we bring beyond just cost savings. While some companies may offer lower fees, it often reflects in the level of their service. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care and attention to your property, which goes a long way towards securing your peace of mind. Our clients find that investing in quality management means fewer headaches and better overall returns, even if it’s not the cheapest option on paper. Quality, reliability, and your satisfaction are at the core of our service, which justifies our fee structure.

Why do you charge a lease renewal fee?

Our lease renewal fee reflects our commitment to maintaining tenancies. At Hoffman Realty, we’ve achieved a high tenant retention rate by ensuring tenant satisfaction and responsiveness to their needs, such as promptly addressing urgent maintenance issues at any time. We focus on preventing tenant turnover, which can be costly for landlords, by treating tenants with the respect and attention they deserve. This approach aligns our goals with yours: reducing vacancy costs and enhancing your rental income. Our lease renewal fee is a small part of this dedicated service, incentivizing us to keep good tenants in your property.

Should I rent my property long-term or short-term?

Unless your property is in a tourist area like the beach, long-term is usually a better financial decision.

When do I get paid?

Landlords receive payments by the 10th business day each month, contingent on tenants paying on time. This schedule accommodates bank clearance periods; Wells Fargo requires up to 7 business days to ensure checks clear. Despite funds often being available within 1-2 days by law, reversals can occur, which we aim to prevent to avoid any payment issues. Rent checks deposited on the 2nd business day are followed by a 7-day clearance wait. The exact date for the Owner’s Draw can vary from the 12th to the 17th, depending on weekends and holidays.

Can I have my tenants’ contact information?

We recommend avoiding direct contact with tenants to prevent negotiation attempts and miscommunication that could lead to legal complications. Allowing us to handle all tenant communications ensures professional management of your property and tenancy issues. If a tenant reaches out to you, please redirect them to us, your professional property managers, to ensure swift and appropriate responses to their needs.

What does your management fee cover?

Our management fee covers all the day-to-day operations of taking care of your rental property. Check out our pricing table for more details.

Can I perform the Maintenance on My Property?

Most of the time we are going to say “No”.

One of the reasons you may want to hire a property manager is so you don’t have to interface with your tenant. So we request that the tenant communications is with us.

The second issue is: are you properly qualified to do the work? If you are living in the property you can certainly do your own maintenance, but when you rent a property you have opened a small business and now your maintenance should be done by appropriately qualified and insured vendors.

What We Do to Protect Owners Like You

Our team believes that it is our responsibility to minimize your risk of owning investment property while guaranteeing your satisfaction. Review our guarantees below to see how we stand out from other Tampa property management companies.

Leasing Guarantee

Eviction Protection Guarantee

Animal Guarantee

21-Day Rental Guarantee

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Annual Safety Inspections

We are the only company in Tampa Bay that performs annual safety inspections. It’s just one of the reasons we’re considered the best in Florida property management.

Regular property inspections for properties in Eastern Pinellas County and elsewhere in the Tampa area allow us to check that all is well and proactively address any issues.

Here’s how we inspect your property:

Move-in Inspection

We perform a video-taped move-in inspection at the start of a tenancy. Around 90 days after the start of the tenancy, we perform an occupied inspection to check for issues like:

✓ Unsanitary conditions

✓ Excessive wear and tear

✓ Unauthorized occupants

✓ Unauthorized pets

We take photos to document. If there are issues, we schedule subsequent follow-up inspections. Assuming all is OK, the next interior inspection is an Annual Property Review in 6 months, or 90 days prior to the end of the lease.

Annual Property Review

The Annual Property Review (APR) is a written report with photos performed by a licensed home inspection company. The APR goes beyond tenant lease compliance to inspect the major systems in the property (such as roof, plumbing, electric, heating and cooling, appliances, etc.). This is an important report for our landlords. Owning an investment property is like owning a car – if you don’t maintain it properly, it will let you down. The licensed home inspector also performs our comprehensive safety inspection at the same time. We want your tenants to be safe in your property, and it benefits you as the landlord because it lowers your potential liability to personal injury claims.

Move-Out Inspection

At move-out, we perform another video-taped move-out inspection. We bring this back to our office to compare it with the move-in so we can make informed decisions about tenant damages and cleaning responsibility.

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Ready for a Tampa Property Manager Who Will Protect You and Your Property?

At Hoffman Realty, we preserve the value of your property by reducing risks and avoiding surprises. We take care to keep you legally compliant and protected from risks, thereby keeping you out of court. We improve your cash flow by paying attention to both your top and bottom lines, keeping costs in check, and maintaining your rental revenue. When you work with us, you can trust your Tampa property manager to take care of the details while keeping an eye on the bigger picture of your investment goals.

Timely Property Maintenance

  • Annual Property Review / Safety Inspection
  • 24×7 response to prevent further damage
  • Contractors that provide quality work for a fair price

Comprehensive Renter Management

  • 11-Step Background Screening Process
  • All maintenance requests documented
  • Renters Handbook and Orientation Meeting to set expectations

Legal Compliance & Risk Management

  • Insurance review
  • Tenant safety checklist
  • Lead-based paint disclosure
  • Fair Housing Act compliance
  • Insured vendors
  • Protection against malicious damage
  • Protection against loss of rent
  • Protection against eviction costs
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What People Are Saying About Us

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Oct 9, 2024
- Doralen - Hoffman Realty LLC
Hoffman staff are consistently responsive which is very much appreciated!
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Oct 9, 2024
- Gerald - Hoffman Realty LLC
Very good communication
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Oct 2, 2024
Google - Jarrell - Hoffman Realty LLC
Hoffman Realty, LLC once again has come through for their home renter. The garage door spring broke during Hurricane Helene, causing the garage door to open only 2 to 3 inches. Once reported, it was a matter of 12 hrs or less before Hoffman Realty was asking me if this was an emergency. It was 2 days later before the Garage Door repairman was installing a spring to fix the garage and it took less than 15 mins. Banko Overhead Doors, Inc was precise and on-time with the scheduled appt. I highly recommend this company if your garage door becomes inoperable. Thanks HR for the quick response.
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Sep 29, 2024
- Sandra - Hoffman Realty LLC
Hoffman team very thorough, very professional and precise.. They have coverage over all areas and always offer a choice.
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Sep 19, 2024
- Meagan - Hoffman Realty LLC
All the staff at Hoffman Realty are AMAZING, very nice and always helpful. If I have a problem someone contacts me immediately and keeps me updated on the solution. Anyone I have spoken to goes Above and beyond to fix Any issues, questions comments concerns!!!!! The best Property Management company!!!
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5.0/5
Sep 19, 2024
- Neil - Hoffman Realty LLC
I’ve used Hoffman Realty to manage my property in Tampa for several years now: They have been amazing and attentive partners. I’ve never had issues with tenants. Most important I feel connected to my property and its upkeep.
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Sep 15, 2024
- RONALD - Hoffman Realty LLC
Top Service!
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Sep 11, 2024
- Shann - Hoffman Realty LLC
Timely
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Sep 11, 2024
Google - Mitchell - Hoffman Realty LLC
Renting out a house, as I have come to find out, it not an easy task. Both mentally and financially. Hoffman Realty was there for me and really guided me through the process real understanding of our situation. I just started in this journey, but honestly, I already feel very blessed to have found a great management company to work with.
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Sep 6, 2024
Google - Dion - Hoffman Realty LLC
They were amazing while I was purchasing my property. Maryann is incredibly knowledge and patient, and she always gives her honest opinion to ensure you get exactly what you're looking for. I highly recommend them.
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Sep 6, 2024
Google - Ou - Hoffman Realty LLC
This is a great property management company. From the owner to the staff, everyone is nice and professional, and they always do their best to help. They are the expert, I definitely recommend Hoffman Realty to anyone who need property management, or need any advice regarding real estate.
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Sep 6, 2024
Google - Cat - Hoffman Realty LLC
I can't even begin to tell you how great Hoffman Reality is. Mary Ann helped us through the every step of the house buying process. I would highly recommend them.
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Aug 24, 2024
Google - Boyce - Hoffman Realty LLC
Though my family is new to renting through Hoffman. my wife and I are very impressed with the thoroughness, professionalism, and work ethic we have seen thus far. Our experience is that things that start right have an excellent chance of staying that way. So we are looking forward to the experiience.
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Aug 23, 2024
Google - Phil - Hoffman Realty LLC
They were very professional and made the entire experience streamlined. Nina and Linda were very helpful and ensured my application was processed quickly and efficiently. Thanks again.
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Aug 22, 2024
- EM - Hoffman Realty LLC
Trustworthy and responsive team. I have been with them for many years. I have many investment properties in many locations. Hoffman is by far the best property management company I've worked with.
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Aug 18, 2024
- Karina - Hoffman Realty LLC
This is a great property management company. From the owner to the staff, everyone is nice and professional, and they always do their best to help. They are the expert, I definitly recommand Hoffman Realty to anyone who need property management, or need any advice regarding real estate.
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Aug 17, 2024
- Douglas - Hoffman Realty LLC
Hoffman Realty has been managing my property for over 7 years and has done a great job. They are very professional and offer many services that make life easier for having a rental property. They are very responsive whenever a question comes up.
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Aug 15, 2024
Google - Christopher - Hoffman Realty LLC
Hoffman Realty has been a fantastic partner in managing my property. I’m especially grateful for Nibea and Jeanette, who have consistently gone above and beyond. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication make the entire process stress-free. Nibea is always prompt and thorough, ensuring that every issue is addressed swiftly, while Jeanette’s friendly and knowledgeable approach makes communication a breeze. I couldn’t ask for a better team to manage my property. If you're looking for reliable and exceptional property management, Hoffman Realty, is the way to go!
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Aug 13, 2024
Google - Gilles - Hoffman Realty LLC
I first met Mary in 2020, we were in a tough situation and she helped me out like I would've never expected from a stranger! She is a kind, professional and very knowledgable person who goes above and beyond for her clients. I only have good things to say about her and her team, would recommend to anyone! Keep up the good work 🙂
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Aug 12, 2024
Google - Melanie - Hoffman Realty LLC
Maryann was very attentive to our property needs. We quickly had to pivot from a rental property to a real estate sale, and we quickly sold once we staged the house, as she suggested. Nice experience here.
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Aug 6, 2024
- Lawrence - Hoffman Realty LLC
Andrew, MaryAnn, and their Team have consistently provided excellent professional service and support. Their assistance helps stabilize families and communities. I am very glad to be in their care.
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Jul 30, 2024
Google - Lupe - Hoffman Realty LLC
The gentleman was great and very professional and pleasant
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Jul 27, 2024
Google - Joseph - Hoffman Realty LLC
I have been getting great insight and market advice from Hoffman Realty for years. I’m very thankful for the wealth of knowledge that they have shared with me. They are the ideal partner to help your real estate acquisition evolve into successful investment. I can’t thank them enough for the numerous times they have given me guidance that has ultimately made me quite successful.
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Jul 18, 2024
Google - Ashunta - Hoffman Realty LLC
Hoffman Realty has been amazing as a PM company. Jeanette is a great communicator and this puts my mind at ease. Their professionalism, quick response time. And ability to remedy any issues that arise is truly appreciated.
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Jul 16, 2024
Google - David - Hoffman Realty LLC
We used Hoffman Realty. We are extremely pleased with our experience!

How Much Rent Can You Get for Your Tampa Investment Property?

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