Property Management Comparison Chart

When interviewing for property management in Tampa, you can use this comparison chart.

Why Do People Hire A Property Manager?

Hoffman Realty

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Company C

Video Tours to rent your home faster. Video allows potential renters to view the property from the comfort of home
Our marketing plan for your residential property includes advertising on more than 50 websites
We rent quickly with an on-line rental home marketing video
We show Tampa rental homes 7 days a week
The most thorough tenant background screening by a residential property management company in Tampa
Video taped move-in and move-out inspections for real estate property management
Each individual residential lease is attorney prepared to protect you!
We publish a Renter's Handbook so our expectations of your renter are spelled out in writing
The top residential leasing law firm in Florida on retainer to protect you!
State of the art computer accounting and you can view your account transactions on-line and get direct deposit to your bank account
Prospective renters can apply online to rent your real estate property
Renters can pay rent online using ACH or eCheck
We also offer real estate sales. So when you are ready to sell your residential property or buy more, we can help!

What is a Residential Property Manager in Tampa?

As your full service Tampa property manager, we can provide expertise and skill on everything from leasing to maintenance. Whether your property is in Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, or the surrounding areas, your investment will be protected and preserved. Talk to us about your specific trouble spots – we’ll make them go away.

Professional Property Management: Make Hoffman Realty Your Choice

Hoffman Realty is a full service real estate brokerage company, and we can help you find a tenant, manage your property and help you sell it. We’ve managed thousands of Tampa rental homes since 1988. You’re getting a property management team – not just an agent! Plus, our property managers have their own rental properties, so as landlords ourselves, we understand your needs.

We are Members of:

» National Association of Realtors
» National Association of Residential Property Managers
» Greater Tampa Realtors
» My Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

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REVIEWS

4.9/5
4.9 /5
530 Reviews

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5.0/5
Mar 13, 2023
Google Hoffman Realty Jarrell
Hoffman Realty LLC, Stacy Jordan, the property manager, is one of the best property managers I had to deal with. She responds to calls and maintenance matters in a 24 hour or less time frame. After we turned in our Move-In Inspection Sheet, 2 days later, the maintenance personnel was at our house. Thank you for the quick repairs in our new rental house.
Google
5.0/5
Mar 11, 2023
Google Hoffman Realty Meagan
Mrs Nina and Mrs Stacy was amazing, very professional, top notch people skills. Thank you ladies for all your help you made our move very easy, we wasn't stressed out every question we had you answered. Your a blessing!!! WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!! YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Google
5.0/5
Feb 28, 2023
Google Hoffman Realty Paula
Thank you Dennis for the prompt service and your expertise. Took care of our problem fast!
Google
5.0/5
Feb 23, 2023
Google Hoffman Realty Moe
I had issues using the self tour option and Nina was great and helped me out. She reached out in a timely manner, met me at the property so I was able to do a walk through and submit my application and assisted along the way until everything was approved and I was able to move in. So far working with Nina and Hoffman Realty has exceeded my expectations.
Google
5.0/5
Feb 23, 2023
Google Hoffman Realty Hillarie
My husband and I rented a property manager by Hoffman Realty. The process was quick and easy. We had the great pleasure of working with Stacy throughout the process, her communication was great and she made us feel comfortable understanding the documents we were signing. Even after moving in she still kept in touch with us to make sure we had no problems moving in and things were as we expected them to be. From the application process to picking up the keys we had a great experience overall with this office and Stacy in specific. If you are in the market for a rental property or purchase we highly recommend Hoffman Realty!
Google
5.0/5
Feb 10, 2023
Google Hoffman Realty Rae
Nina was amazing! Totally recommend this company.
Google
5.0/5
Feb 10, 2023
Google Hoffman Realty John
Renting through Hoffman was a breeze. It was very simple to view, and rent this property once I got Nina Ortiz phone. Once I saw the beautiful property, she quickly guided me through the application process. I’ll be in my new home next month.
Google
5.0/5
Feb 10, 2023
Google Hoffman Realty Zanethia
Great company to work for, Nina helped me with the process of becoming a vendor, she was very nice and likes to help people. The office staff is amazing. Thank you Hoffman
Google
5.0/5
Feb 9, 2023
Google Hoffman Realty Byron
Nina Ortiz was very knowledgeable and SUPER patient with me. Due to my time frame in needing to find a place to live she had to constantly go over what I would need in order to secure that space for me before I became homeless. Thank you very much Nina!
Google
5.0/5
Feb 9, 2023
Google Hoffman Realty Janet
Very pleasant and professional experience. As a real estate professional and working with a client from out of state it is very important to have good Communication skills. Nina Vargas demostrated a high level of profesionalism, knowledge and good communication skills. She helped us through the rental approval process and now my clients are very happy and grateful to finally have a place to relocate to continue his active military service here in Florida. Thank you Nina Vargas, I look forward to working with you again in the near future. Janet Quinones
Google
5.0/5
Jan 20, 2023
Google Hoffman Realty Donna
Nina Ortiz was great to work with! She walked us through each step of the process to find a cute bungalow in our favorite neighborhood. She honored her word and looked after the interests of the owner and us. Not always easy to do. Thanks Nina - we look forward to working with you in the future!
Google
5.0/5
Jan 3, 2023
Google Hoffman Realty David
Professional and easy to deal with.
Google
5.0/5
Dec 25, 2022
Google Hoffman Realty Linda
Hoffman Realty went above and beyond to see to it we got the house we wanted. We are so appreciative for all your help. They have been there for anything we needed. What a great team they have. It's one year later and Hoffman Realty continues to go above and beyond to make sure we are happy. Thank you so much!!!
Hoffman Realty replied on Dec 25, 2022:
Hi Linda, Thank you very much. We are looking forward to working with you. Andrew
Google
5.0/5
Dec 17, 2022
Google Hoffman Realty Daya
MaryAnn , Jeanette and her staff are very professional, prompt, friendly, detail oriented and very responsive. I highly recommend Hoffman Realty for any of your Real Estate needs.
Hoffman Realty replied on Dec 18, 2022:
Hi Daya, Thank you for the kind words about MaryAnn and our Team, Andrew
Google
5.0/5
Dec 3, 2022
Google Hoffman Realty Ertan
The BEST estate n Tampa area I ever seen they work for you and give me fully positive energy. This Company make me Happy thanks sir ☺🙏 EDDIE
Google
5.0/5
Oct 15, 2022
Google Hoffman Realty Adriana
Good Job thank you
Google
5.0/5
Oct 8, 2022
Google Hoffman Realty James
Hoffman Realty removes all stress and worry with owning a rental. Highly responsive, high integrity and easy to work with.
Hoffman Realty replied on Aug 12, 2021:
Hi James, You are an awesome landlord that cares about your property and your renters. We love working for you, Andrew
Google
5.0/5
Sep 23, 2022
Google Hoffman Realty Ronda
I've been a Hoffman Realty client for more than 10 years managing my first home as a rental. Everything from lease negotiation, maintenance, excellent record keeping and prompt rental payments. They took care of EVERYTHING! Easy with no stress for me. I recently decided to sell the home in this great market and MaryAnn made the entire process smooth and painless. I would highly recommend Hoffman Realty and will be back as a customer when we are ready to buy again.
Hoffman Realty replied on Sep 24, 2022:
Thanks Ronda. I enjoyed every minute! We will miss you. 💕
Google
5.0/5
Sep 19, 2022
Google Hoffman Realty Joshisterrific
Hoffman Realty helped us sell our home in Tampa. We worked with Amanda Coffman, and she went above and beyond for us to make the whole process much easier. She was knowledgeable, attentive, and prepared in executing a well thought out strategy for selling our house. We'll happily reccomend Hoffman Realty and Amanda to our friends and family in need of buying or selling their house.
Hoffman Realty replied on Sep 21, 2022:
We love having Amanda on our team. Thanks for the kind words.
Google
4.0/5
Aug 29, 2022
Google Hoffman Realty Deb
I needed help for a rental. I now have the right direction.
Hoffman Realty replied on Aug 30, 2022:
I’m glad we could help!
Google
5.0/5
Aug 18, 2022
Google Hoffman Realty Deborah
Hoffman Realty takes property rental to a new level. The level of professionalism coupled with a very responsive team, make for a great experience. I can’t say enough about what a pleasure it is to do business with them.
Google
5.0/5
Aug 16, 2022
Google Hoffman Realty Jack
In a world full of awful (horrible) asset managers, Hoffman is a standout and should be a gold standard for others (Invitation, Progress, etc) to aspire to. With an integrated brokerage and third-party manager business model, they act upon seeing a virtuous cycle of enhancing the value of the ecosystem of buyers/sellers (owners/renters), not exploiting one side to the maximum dollar value. This is obviously the future of the industry and Hoffman is ahead of the curve. Overall a fair and professional process from beginning to end and I've been impressed by their investments in technology and proactive initiative.
Google
5.0/5
Aug 11, 2022
Google Hoffman Realty Nancy
We live in Wesley Chapel and had Hoffman Realty list our home for us, which sold in three days! MaryAnn was so helpfulway every step of the way, from listing to closing. I'd higly recommend Hoffman Realty!
Google
5.0/5
Aug 4, 2022
Google Hoffman Realty Marisol
Hoffman Realty is definitely the best real estate company in the Tampa Bay area!!! They maintain the properties in prime condition and always address any situation quickly to help their clients. We are very grateful for the wonderful support and service during all these years!!! Wonderful company and team!!!
Hoffman Realty replied on Aug 5, 2022:
Hi Marisol, Thank-you for your kind words. I hope the new AC system is working well and lowered your utility bills. MaryAnn
Google
5.0/5
Aug 1, 2022
Google Hoffman Realty Cliif
Hoffman Realty managed a Property I have in Tampa. They did an excellent job. Any concerns I had were addressed promptly. Their statements were always timely and easy to access on line. Their on line service is great. I have Been a customer for 12yrs and always felt confident that they were managing my rental well. Jeanette is a Great person to work with and always very helpful. Hoffman realty highly recommended!!

FAQ

Can a home depreciate in value?

Generally, real property never depreciates in value, or more so, it is not very common for property to depreciate. This is why it’s a great investment. Make sure you carefully consider location and community when choosing a home, it can effect the homes future value greatly.

If you are in a newly developed area, do some research on the construction of the surrounding areas being developed to determine if they may effect your homes value.

Is an older home as good a value as a new home?

This is really just a matter of preference, but both newer and older homes offer distinct advantages, depending upon your unique taste and lifestyle.

Older homes can generally cost less than new homes, however, there are many cases where new homes can also cost less then older homes. Most new homes will not have any backyard landscaping and some don”t include any front landscaping either. With an older home, the landscaping is normally already completed and could have 10”s of thousands of dollars in landscaping done, which is included in the purchase price.

Taxes on some older homes may also be lower. Some people are charmed by the elegance of an older home but shy away because they”re concerned about potential maintenance costs. Consider a home warranty to get the peace of mind you deserve. A good Home Warranty plan protects you against unexpected repairs on many home systems and appliances for a full year or more after you move in.

In a new house, you can pick your own color schemes, flooring, kitchen cabinets, appliances, custom wiring for TV”s, electrical, computers, phones and speakers, etc., as well as have more upgrade options. Modern features like media rooms, extra-large closets and extra-large bathrooms and tubs are also more attainable in ground-up construction. In a used home, you rely largely on the previous resident”s tastes and technological whims, unless you plan to farm thousands into a remodeling and rewiring.

New-home designers can use new building materials such as glazed Energy Star windows, thicker insulation and other technology that will lower future energy costs for the owner. Most states now have minimum energy-efficiency requirements for new construction. Kitchens and laundry areas in new homes are designed to house more efficient energy-saving appliances. Older homes, unless they have undergone an energy retrofit, usually cost much more per square foot to air-condition and heat.

Builders have to follow very strict guidelines in new-homes and additions, especially in the West and Northwest, where earthquake safety standards must be observed. In general, new homes are usually more fire-safe and better accommodating of new security and garage-door systems.

Older homes can be better judged for their quality and timeless beauty. New homes that now possess a smooth veneer might reveal the use of substandard building materials or shoddy workmanship over time.

As you can see there are advantages and dis-advantages to each, but it really comes down to what fits you and what you are looking for in a home.

What is a broker?

An agent who is authorized to open and run his/her own agency. All real estate offices have one principal broker.

How can I avoid private mortgage insurance?

The easiest way to avoid PMI is by putting 20% down payment; however, PMI can also be avoided if you only have 5% or 10% for the down payment. The way to accomplish this is via a first and second mortgage combination commonly referred to as 80/10/10^s or 80/15/5^s.

These two methods combine a first mortgage lien for 80% of the home price with a second mortgage lien for either 10% or 15% of the home price leaving the remaining 5% or 10% as the down payment. Because the first lien is at the magical 80% loan=to-value, there is no PMI required, even though a second mortgage is being |piggybacked| onto the financing thus allowing for the lessor down payment.

While the second lien terms are not as attractive as first lien rates, the second mortgage is still home mortgage interest and thus deductible as such on your federal tax return where PMI is insurance and offers no deduction.

What is the difference between being prequalified and preapproved for a loan?

If you’re prequalified it means that you POTENTIALLY could get a loan for the amount stated to you, assuming that all of the information you provide to the bank is accurate and true. This is not as strong as a preapproval.

If you’re preapproved, it means that you have undergone the extensive financial background check, which includes looking at your credit history, previous tax returns and verifying your employment – and the lender is willing to give you a loan, basically meaning you’re approved!

You will usually be provided an accurate figure which shows the maximum amount that you are approved for. Most sellers prefer buyers that have been preapproved because they know that there will not be any problems with the purchase of their home.

How is interest calculated on a mortgage loan?

Most mortgages originated today calculate interest in arrears, unlike consumer loans which calculate interest to the date of payment receipt. As an example, when borrowers pay their February mortgage payments, they are paying the January interest. This method of calculating interest is based on a 360 day year in which each month has 30 days.

If You’re a Landlord with Questions, We’ve Got Answers

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~Why You Need Landlord Insurance
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