A Personal, High-Touch Approach

In today’s digital apartment-hunting world, many leasing agents rely on mass showings and impersonal communications. My approach is fundamentally different. I’ve successfully leased countless properties by bringing back the human element to residential leasing.

The Power of Personal Service in Leasing

I believe leasing is fundamentally a people business. When a quality property in Westwood sat vacant for weeks with another agent, I took a different approach. Rather than hosting crowded open houses, I personally met with a prospective tenant four separate times – accommodating her evening schedule and weekend availability. During these visits, I took the time to honestly discuss both the property’s advantages and limitations, building trust through transparency. This personalized approach resulted in a two-year lease signed within a week of taking over the listing.

My Leasing Philosophy

1. Immediate Response & Availability
   
   • Answering inquiries within hours, not days
   • Scheduling showings around the tenant’s availability
   • Making myself available evenings and weekends when necessary
2. Multiple Personalized Showings
   
   • Offering follow-up visits to address lingering questions
   • Providing different viewing times to see the property in various lighting
   • Allowing potential tenants to measure spaces and visualize furniture placement
3. Transparent Discussions
   
   • Honestly addressing property strengths and weaknesses
   • Providing neighborhood insights from a local perspective
   • Discussing realistic expectations about the rental process
4. Creative Negotiation & Solutions
   
   • Meeting face-to-face to discuss lease terms
   • Finding innovative solutions for qualified but non-traditional applicants
   • Structuring agreements that protect both tenant and landlord

Why This Approach Works

At a property in Silver Lake, I faced a challenging situation with an applicant who had excellent income and savings but lacked citizenship status. Rather than simply rejecting the application, I negotiated a six-month pre-payment arrangement that satisfied the owner’s concerns while accommodating the tenant’s situation. This creative solution – reached through in-person meetings rather than emails – resulted in a successful long-term tenancy.

Unlike agents who treat leasing as a volume business, I focus on quality matches between properties and tenants. This results in:

• Higher rental rates
• Longer lease terms
• Fewer vacancies
• More satisfied property owners and tenants

A Different Kind of Leasing Agent

I’m not interested in rushing dozens of strangers through your property hoping someone will apply. I take the time to pre-qualify prospects, conduct thorough showings, and negotiate terms that benefit both parties. My goal isn’t to lease your property as quickly as possible – it’s to lease it to the right tenant at the right price.

Whether you have a beautiful house, luxury condo or a multi-unit building, my hands-on, personalized approach can help maximize your rental income while finding quality, reliable tenants.