Advertising & Showings

From marketing your space on all the most high-traction real estate outlets (e.g. Hotpad, Vrbo, Trulia, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and more) to scheduling and managing in-person showings with prospective and qualified tenants, we have the rental process down pat.

Tenant Screening & Onboarding

Our team offers full oversight of a thorough screening process as well as onboarding for new tenants. We check references, interview candidates, and handle the onboarding process, which includes:

• Reviewing and signing the lease
• Collecting pre-payments and security deposit
• Scheduling move-in
• Preparing the property
• Handing over the keys
• Welcoming the tenant
• Handling ongoing communication

Full-Service Tenant Management Service

Using the latest in property management technology, we offer your qualified tenants a seamless way to communicate with our management company. Our online tenant portal allows tenants to submit maintenance requests, pay rent, and access a digital copy of their lease. We’ve found that strong communication is the lynchpin of a successful landlord-tenant relationship, improving the longevity of tenancy, better care of the property, and ultimately, a more successful investment for you!

Our full-service tenant management services also include:

• Lease negotiation
• Tenancy rules and HOA regulation review
• Posting of legal notices

Property Maintenance

We’ll coordinate all maintenance issues directly with tenants and vendors. We also offer 24/7 emergency maintenance response, so you’ll never have to worry about neglect or unchecked damages. If any major improvements need to be made, we can help coordinate with licensed, local contractors.

Full Accounting Services

We handle all the day-to-day interface with contractors while keeping detailed reports and record keeping. When tax time rolls around, we supplying all the needed documentation to file your taxes.

Real Estate Listings

Selling your home is a huge decision. Our team of professional agents will help you every step of the way to ensure you’re getting top dollar for your home.  We help our clients navigate timing, location, market conditions, rates, property condition, as well as many other factors.

We guarantee each client will be provided with the expert personal care and professionalism that has made San Terra one of the fastest growing real estate companies in San Diego.

Home Valuation Reports

Valuation reports provide buyers with an accurate overview of a home’s worth. This not only helps buyers manage their expectations, but provides a comprehensive view of any and all necessary improvements.

How is a valuation different than an appraisal?

An appraisal serves as a pricing guide but has no legal standing; a valuation provides a definitive value that can be used for legal matters. A more accurate understanding of the terms “business valuation vs. appraisal” distinguishes that an appraisal is part of a thorough business valuation.

Do I need a home valuation?

A home valuation will outline all the amenities of a home so that buyers can better understand all the home comes with, from bathrooms and appliances to any upgrades.

In short, yes — it’s an important part of the home-buying process.

We can help you prep for a home valuation report:

How to Prepare Your Home for a Valuation Report

To make sure your home gets the grade it deserves, there’s a few things you’ll want to do to help make sure it really shines.

Here’s a few tips to help get you started:

Clean & Declutter

You may think that a rogue dust bunny or a forgotten pile of bills shouldn’t affect a valuation report, but the cleaner your home is, and the more the appraiser can really see, the better. Clean and clear surfaces will help the assessor and prospective buyers get a better idea of the space. Even if you’re a maximalist at heart, when it comes to getting your space prepped for evaluation, the mantra is “less is more.”

You may want to:

• Clear paperwork from countertops

• Remove toys, shoes, and clutter from the floors

• Hide or move excess toiletries in your bathroom and bedroom

Depersonalize

You may love bright and bold colors, funky patterns, and wild touches, but unfortunately, when it comes to selling your home, the more neutral, the better.

A blank slate helps home buyers imagine themselves living in your home, so make sure to:

• Remove personal items (e.g. photographs, memorabilia and calendars)

• Clear off the front of your fridge

• Use neutral colors for carpets, area rugs, and accent pieces

• Repaint walls with white, beige, and soft grays

Deep Clean

Both home assessments and buyer walk-throughs leave you and your home open to quite the litany of inspection. Little things such as light switches and fixtures, baseboards, hardware, and more — things we don’t even pay attention to regularly — become the focus of attention.

You’ll want to be prepared! If needed, hire a professional cleaning service that will provide some TLC to skirting boards, the spaces under beds and behind radiators, as well as the fronts of cupboards, and more!

Think Light, Bright and Cool

You’ll want to make sure you get as much natural light as possible before your valuation, including drawing back curtains and turning on lights in any dark rooms or corridors.

To brighten it up even more, consider adding mirrors and repainting smaller rooms with lighter paint colors. Also, you’ll want to consider temperature and scent (especially if you have pets). Keep the temperature moderate and seasonally appropriate.

You’ll also want to wash any bedding or fabric surfaces that may absorb smells, such as sofas, carpets and curtains.

Consider the Curb

First impressions counts, so make sure the pay equal attention to the outside as you do the inside. Make sure to:

• Repaint if needed
• Replace aging mailboxes or other exterior fixtures
• Clean the windows
• Weed flower beds and replant if needed
• Mow lawn