Have you ever wanted to rent your home, but it needs significant improvements such as a new bathroom, kitchen, roof, or flooring to make it appealing to potential renters? Are you returning to the area and want a new bathroom for your return to your rental property?
While every property management company can repaint your interior, put on new cabinet knobs, or change an existing light fixture, few have expertise in renovations. Harper Properties has consulting experience in all types of renovations including kitchen, bathroom, electrical, plumbing, foundation repair, roof replacement, and design.
Harper Properties can suggest renovations which would appeal to a renter and help source sub-contractors for each part of the project while seamlessly managing all aspects of project management including budget planning, vendor management, and material procurement.
What We Do
Initial Consultation and Assessment
Upon first visiting a property, Harper Properties can suggest potential renovations which would add value to the rental listing and give a high-level idea of potential costs. For example, you may want to completely renovate a bathroom or do a mini facelift which could include a new vanity and reglazing. Harper Properties can work with any budget to plan an inviting home for prospective tenants.
Project Planning and Design
After the scope of work has been determined, Harper Properties will work with the homeowner to choose materials that fit their design aesthetic and budget. We will ensure that suggestions fit with the style of the home and the size of the area.
For example, if you have a narrow bathroom, you might need a custom cabinet versus an off-the-shelf product. I can source custom or standard products based on the design choices made during the project planning and design phase. Harper Properties will also create a project plan to ensure minimal downtime based on the order of vendors and subcontractors.
Vendor Management
Harper Properties will source vendors from their extensive list of renovation contacts within the San Francisco Bay Area. For example, we work with different vendors in Palo Alto versus San Francisco to ensure quick turn around for minimal cost. Harper Properties will be responsible for visiting the property during the project to ensure the vendor's work is high quality while meeting the planned budget.
Project Management
Harper Properties will create and maintain a project which will be interactively shared with the home owners. Any change orders or adjustments to the project will be communicated immediately so the home owners can decide how to proceed.
Budget Management
Budget management can be stressful, but Harper Properties makes it easy using our interactive property management accounting software where home owners can run real-time reports about project costs.
Ongoing Maintenance and Property Management
Once your project is complete, we are ready to list! However, if things break during the warranty period, Harper Properties will ensure you’re not paying for that broken part. We ensure that our vendors stand by their work once complete to minimize out-of-pocket costs.
Why Choose Us?
Customized Approach
Harper Properties knows that one size doesn’t fit all homeowners. Depending on the location and the budget of the homeowner, we will suggest different vendors and products to meet your needs and rent your home quickly at maximum profit.
Cost-Effective Solutions
Harper Properties has an extensive network of subcontractors which are often cheaper than hiring a contractor to manage a project with their markup on the vendors. We ensure that the needs of our home owners come first and can explain the implications of a particular design choice on your budget.
Increased Property Value
Not only will you get additional rent from your renovations, but you will increase the value of your home for potential future sales. While renovations are not always necessary, it’s nice to know that your property can be upgraded seamlessly by Harper Properties.
