Own a rental here?
You should know what it is worth doing.
Most owners on this peninsula have never had anyone put their property against the alternatives and show the math. We do it before you hire us, and once a year after.
Four situations we handle constantly.
You inherited or bought and are not ready to sell
The most common one. The property is worth more than it produces, the market is uncertain, and holding while it is rented is the sensible middle. You need it managed properly and you need to know when the calculation changes.
Your vacation rental stopped being legal
The county ordinance took effect in October 2025, Del Rey Oaks whole home licenses have none available, Seaside's non hosted category is closed, and Pacific Grove is capped. Furnished thirty day tenancies are the legal path and they are frequently worth more than the annual lease anyway.
You do not live here
Nearly half the housing in Carmel and over a third in Pebble Beach is a second home. Two jurisdictions here require short term rental licensees to have a manager who can reach the property within thirty minutes. Our office is in Carmel.
You have been self managing and are done
Usually it is one of three things: a tenant problem you did not expect, a compliance change you did not see coming, or the realization that you are working for less than the management fee. All three are fixable.
Four things we commit to.
0%
Markup on any vendor invoice, ever. You see what the contractor charged and you pay that.
1 hour
Typical owner response during business hours. Your call rings Mike's phone, not a queue.
Published
Pricing, on the website, where you and every competitor can read it.
Annual
Asset review comparing hold, re-lease, furnish, and sell. Included, not extra.
What the first thirty days look like.
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Rental analysis delivered in writing, with comparables and a recommendation on which strategy fits the property. |
| Days 2 to 5 | Management agreement, W-9, insurance verification, keys and access. If a manager is being replaced, we handle the notice and the deposit transfer. |
| Days 5 to 10 | Property condition inspection with full photographic record. Any work needed before marketing is quoted at cost for your approval. |
| Days 7 to 14 | Photography, listing, syndication and showings begin. Compliance review runs in parallel: registration, exemption notices, permits. |
| Days 14 to 30 | Screening, lease execution, move in inspection, and your first statement. |
Owner questions.
How quickly can you take over my property?
Usually within a week for a vacant property. If there is a tenant in place we handle the transition, including notifying the tenant, transferring the security deposit correctly, and reviewing the existing lease for anything that needs to be corrected at renewal.
Can you take over from another property manager?
Yes, and it is common. Most management agreements are cancelable on thirty to sixty days notice. We will read your current agreement and tell you exactly what the exit looks like before you do anything.
Do I have to use your vendors?
No. If you have a plumber you trust, we will use them. Either way you see the actual invoice, because we do not mark up work regardless of who performs it.
What if I want to sell later?
Then we will tell you when. That is the point of the annual asset review. If selling is the better outcome, we would rather you hear it from us than find out in three years.
Do you manage properties you do not think should be rented?
Not usually. If the numbers say your property should be sold, or that the deferred maintenance needs to be addressed before it can be leased at a sensible rent, we will say so before you sign anything.
What is the minimum property value or rent you work with?
There is no minimum. We manage in Seaside and Marina alongside Carmel and Pebble Beach. The analysis is the same work either way.
What should your property actually earn?
A written rental analysis, delivered within one business day. Real leased comparables, the fee you would pay in dollars, and a straight recommendation.
- Recommended rent, supported by comparables rather than an online estimate
- What a furnished thirty day tenancy would produce at your address
- Current market value, using Sotheby's comparable sales
- An honest answer, including if the answer is that you should not hire us
Request your analysis
Free, and no sales sequence afterward.