--- title: "How to Choose the Right Property Management Company or Realtor in Southern Maryland" description: "When homeowners are looking for companies that manage rental property, a common question is whether to find a Realtor or […]" url: https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/choose-right-property-management-company-realtor-southern-maryland publisher: Real Property Management Gold phone: +1-301-392-2172 assessment: https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us#assessment --- # How to Choose the Right Property Management Company or Realtor in Southern Maryland LocalPublished August 16, 2017Updated April 11, 2024 When homeowners are looking for companies that manage rental property, a common question is whether to find a Realtor or [hire a management company](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/southern-maryland-property-management). Most experienced investors will recommend a specialist, and in this case a specialist is a person or company dealing solely in rental property management, and not the buying and selling of homes. ## Property Management for Rentals: Costs The cost point of finding the right Realtor is different than finding a good property manager. Real estate agencies will charge the equivalent of one full month of rent to create an MLS listing, market your home, screen applicants, and then [place a tenant](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/calvert-county-signing-lease-tenant-move-time-costs-required). They usually won’t continue managing the property after that, and you’re on your own. At RPM Gold, we charge 59 percent of your first month’s rent, and we continue to manage the home after it has been leased. With rentals as our only business, the average vacancy time at our company is 17 days. That’s pretty good, and there are other perks that come with using a [professional property management company](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/southern-maryland-property-management) instead of a real estate agency. ## Availability and Responsiveness Availability is extremely important to you as a homeowner, especially when you want to get your property rented out as quickly as possible. Less downtime and turnover time is financially better for you. Property managers send weekly updates when your property is on the market, and someone is always available to you and your tenants. You can reach us by texting, calling, or emailing. When you’re hiring someone to provide rental property management, you want to be sure they’ll get back to you quickly and keep you informed. You want updates about your property and the market in general. We make sure you know what’s going on every step of the way. ## Providing Peace of Mind You need an expert when you hire a property manager to market and manage your home. The best thing for investors and owners like you is to be hands-off and not have to worry about anything. If that sounds like what you want, look for a property management company that will devote itself full-time to caring for your asset. If you have any questions about the services we can provide for you in southern Maryland, please [contact us](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us) at Real Property Management Gold. First published by Real Property Management Gold on August 16, 2017. Details may have changed since then; current rules are in the [Landlord Center](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/landlord-center). ## Keep reading - [Indian Head Rail Trail: What the 13-Mile Trail ConnectsThe Indian Head Rail Trail is a paved trail of about 13 miles that links the Town of Indian Head with the White Plains area of Charles County. It follows a former railroad corridor through the Mattawoman Creek stream valley. Owners can cite it in a listing as a fact, with the official name and a measured distance.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/indian-head-rail-trail) - [Calvert Cliffs Fossils: What Maryland DNR Says About the ParkMaryland DNR states that fossils of over 600 species have been found along Calvert Cliffs. Calvert Cliffs State Park sits at 10540 H. G. Trueman Road in Lusby. DNR also warns that climbing on or walking beneath the cliffs is prohibited because of landslides, and that collecting fossils beneath the cliffs is illegal.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/calvert-cliffs-fossils-lusby) - [Thomas Stone National Historic Site: A Port Tobacco LandmarkThe National Park Service lists Thomas Stone as a Maryland signer of the Declaration of Independence, born in 1743 and tied to Port Tobacco in Charles County. He is buried at Thomas Stone National Historic Site, which has a mailing address of 6655 Rose Hill Road, Port Tobacco. Check the park's page for hours and tours.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/thomas-stone-historic-site-port-tobacco) ## Ask what your home could rent for. Free. A free rental assessment from our offices in Lexington Park and Waldorf. No cost, no contract, no pressure. [Request a free assessment](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us#assessment)[(301) 392-2172](tel:+13013922172)