Aborn Properties is a full service real estate company, serving Santa Clara County for more than 25 years. We specialize in residential sales and property management, and are centrally located in San Jose.  

We strive to make your investment as profitable and trouble-free to you as possible.  We keep your property rented at  a current rental rate to tenants who help maintain your property.  We provide firm and courteous enforcement of tenancy rules, as well as reliable and businesslike collection of rent.
 
For more information about the company see our company history.  Answers to common questions about property management can be found in our FAQs.

For more information relating your specific property, and references, please send us a request.

With the understanding that individual needs will vary, the terms of particular management agreements will be changed accordingly. Following is a list of services provided:

Advertising and showing the property

• We advertise in the San Jose Mercury News. 
• We have a 24-hour ad-line, with a list of all current properties. 
• We utilize fee agencies, where ad costs are charged to renters. 
• We advertise all properties on our web page with information, pictures and directions. 
• We show the property to prospective tenants.

 
Screening prospective tenants

• All prospective tenants submit a complete application, after viewing the property.
•  Credit checks are performed, and include a search for previous evictions.
•  Applicants' income and employment history are confirmed. 
•  We interview the applicant's previous landlords whenever possible. 
•  When possible, we view where the applicant is currently living.   
   

Implementing tenant selection

• We execute a legally binding lease or rental agreement with addendum covering any additional terms deemed appropriate. 
• A Security Deposit is collected, large enough to protect the owner. 
• The first month's rent is collected prior to occupancy. 
• Prior to move-in, we discuss property maintenance responsibilities to our tenants.  
• We walk through the property with the tenant, take pictures, and complete a written Statement of Condition.  
  

Rent Collection (firm and fair)

• Rent is due on the first day of each month with a 5 day grace period.
• If Rent paid after the 5th of the month a late charge is assessed.
• A "3 Day Notice to Pay or Quit" is served if the rent has not been received by the 7th, and tenants are assessed a $25 Service Fee. When used, this usually results in rent being brought current.

  
 Maintenance, Repairs and Cleaning

• Tenants call us if repairs or maintenance are needed.  
• Repairs are performed promptly to lessen any owner liability.  
• We contract with licensed, bonded workmen, thereby lessening owner's liability.  
• Major repairs must have owner's prior approval before we begin any the work.

  
 Inspections

• We compete a room-by-room "Statement of Condition" with photos at move-in. 
• We do an interior inspection at least annually.  
• We frequently drive-by the property. 
• At move-out, we inspect the property and compare condition with the condition at move-in. Any deviations determine the basis for possible deductions from the Security Deposit. 
   

Record keeping and Administration

• Monthly, we send statements and checks, to the property owner, by the second business day after the 5th.  
• Photocopies of invoices for work performed are forwarded with the statements. 
• We can send rental proceeds to you, directly to your bank, or make other arrangements as you need.  
• We can make your mortgage payment, pay property taxes, insurance bills or Homeowner's Association Dues in, as long as the rent is greater than the payment. 
• We maintain a reserve fund with mutually agreed amount for emergency repairs.

 
 
Fees

• Our fees are fair and competitive. 
• The Leasing fee is the cost of finding a qualified tenant and is $350.00, plus actual advertising costs.
• Should a tenant move out in less than 12 months, we will re-rent the unit with no leasing fee to the owner
• No leasing fee is charged  if your rental is currently occupied.
• The Management fee ranges between 8-10% of the rent collected, and is specified in the Property Management Contract.  No fees are collected if you are not receiving rent. 
• This fee covers all costs associated with timely rent collection and processing, debt servicing, property maintenance and repair, communications with tenants on your behalf, and any crisis management.

For more information relating your specific property, and references, please send us a request.