Problems We Solve
Maybe your rental is sitting empty, managing it yourself has become too much, or life has changed your plans. Whatever brought you here, SJA helps you understand your options and takes care of the daily details.
We help homeowners across Seattle, the Eastside, and Puget Sound handle leasing, tenant concerns, maintenance, and the responsibilities that come with rental ownership.
What Brought You Here?
Choose the situation closest to yours to see how SJA can help.
Frustrated with your property manager?
Unanswered messages, unclear charges, and missed follow-through can make handing over responsibility feel uncomfortable. SJA helps coordinate the transition and brings clear communication, property oversight, and access to financial records.
Ready to stop managing the property yourself?
What started as a few calls and a monthly rent payment can become a second job. If you are burned out from handling every issue, we take over leasing, tenant communication, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and the daily details.
Already have a tenant but need someone to take over?
You do not necessarily need to wait for the home to become vacant. We can review the existing lease and records, coordinate the handoff, and take over ongoing communication, maintenance, and rent collection.
You live too far away to manage the property yourself.
Coordinating a repair or checking on a vacant home is harder from another state or time zone. SJA provides a local team to handle the on-site work and keep you informed.
You want your tenants supported without being available around the clock.
Residents need a clear place to report problems, ask questions, and get updates. We provide that point of contact while keeping you involved in owner decisions that need your attention.
You own several rental homes and want one team coordinating them.
Keeping track of different vendors, tenant conversations, renewal dates, and financial records can become a juggling act. SJA gives you one management team and a consistent approach across your properties.
You own a duplex or small multifamily property and need help with the extra work.
Even a few units can mean overlapping leases, maintenance requests, and turnovers. We can help organize those responsibilities within SJA’s residential management services.
You are tired of doing the rental bookkeeping yourself.
Tracking income, invoices, expenses, and payments takes time throughout the year. We provide monthly owner statements, access to property records, and year-end financial reporting to make the information easier to manage.
Your rental. Less on your plate.
Whether you are managing it yourself or looking for a better property manager, SJA takes care of the daily details so you can get your time back and stay informed about your investment.
Moving for work or relocating but want to keep your Seattle-area home?
A move can put a major property decision on a short timeline. We help you understand your home’s rental potential, prepare it for tenants, and manage it locally while you live elsewhere.
Bought another home but are not ready to sell your old one?
Your former residence may have a future as a rental. We can evaluate what it needs before renting, recommend a leasing strategy, and manage the transition from your home to someone else’s.
Inherited a home or taken over a family rental?
Whether you inherited a property or are helping a parent manage one, there may be leases, repairs, and records to sort through. We help clarify what needs attention and take over the ongoing management responsibilities.
Your home is not selling, and the carrying costs keep adding up.
Renting may be an option worth exploring while you consider your longer-term plans. We help you understand rental pricing, preparation costs, and what renting the property would involve.
You became a landlord without planning to.
Maybe a relocation, inheritance, or change in circumstances left you with a home you are not ready to sell. We help you get it ready, find a tenant, and manage the responsibilities that come with renting it.
Ready to turn your short-term rental into a long-term rental?
Constant turnovers, cleaning, and guest communication can make hosting feel like another job. We help evaluate your home’s long-term rental potential and coordinate preparation, leasing, and ongoing management.
You are preparing for retirement and want fewer rental responsibilities.
Your property may remain part of your plans while your interest in managing tenants and repairs changes. We handle ongoing management so you can continue owning the home with less daily involvement.
A major life change has made property management harder.
A divorce, job change, or family transition can leave little time for rental decisions. We help keep leasing, maintenance, rent collection, and tenant communication organized while you focus on your other responsibilities.
You just purchased your first rental property.
Pricing, screening, lease preparation, maintenance, and move-in documentation can bring a long list of questions. We help establish the management process from the beginning so you have a clearer understanding of what ownership involves.
Buying an investment property and unsure what to expect?
An asking price tells you only part of the story. We can provide insight into rental pricing, preparation needs, and day-to-day management considerations to support your evaluation.
A new chapter. A plan for your property.
Moving, inheriting a home, or becoming a landlord can bring unexpected decisions. SJA helps you understand your rental options and handles the day-to-day management while you focus on what comes next.
Your rental is sitting vacant.
Whether inquiries are slow or showings are not turning into a signed lease, an empty home still costs money. We review pricing, condition, listing presentation, showing feedback, and applicant follow-through to identify what may be delaying a lease.
You do not know what your home should rent for.
A Seattle condo, a Bellevue townhome, and a Sammamish house need different pricing strategies. We evaluate comparable rentals, the home’s features, neighborhood demand, and the time of year to recommend an asking rent.
You need someone to handle marketing and showings.
Responding to inquiries and driving across the region for showings can consume your evenings and weekends. We coordinate listing preparation, professional photography, online marketing, in-person showings, and applicant communication.
You want to reach renters relocating to the Seattle area.
People moving for work often need help finding a home before they know the neighborhoods. Alongside online marketing, SJA works with relocation services to connect available homes with prospective tenants moving into the region.
Your luxury home needs a leasing strategy that fits it.
A premium home in Bellevue, Mercer Island, Kirkland, or Seattle needs pricing and presentation that reflect its features. We build the marketing and leasing approach around your home’s location, condition, and rental potential.
You are unsure what your home needs before renting.
It is easy to overspend on upgrades or overlook essential repairs. We evaluate the home and help prioritize cleaning, repairs, safety concerns, and improvements based on its condition, rental presentation, and your goals.
Your tenant gave notice, and you want to avoid a long gap between leases.
A smoother turnover starts with planning. We coordinate the move-out, property evaluation, vendor scheduling, pricing, and marketing so the next steps are underway before everything becomes urgent.
You need someone to manage the work between tenants.
Cleaning, paint, repairs, landscaping, and listing preparation can involve several vendors at once. We coordinate the turnover and track the work needed to get your home ready for its next tenant.
You are worried about your home while it is empty.
A vacant rental still needs oversight, functioning utilities, and ongoing upkeep. We coordinate property checks and maintenance during the leasing period so the home continues receiving attention between tenants.
Less time empty. More time earning.
An empty rental still comes with expenses. SJA helps you set the right asking rent, prepare your home, and coordinate marketing and showings to move the leasing process forward.
You are tired of dealing with difficult tenant situations.
Repeated complaints, payment problems, and disagreements can make owning a rental exhausting. We become the professional point of contact, document concerns, and handle communication and follow-up consistently.
Your tenant pays late every month.
Recurring late payments make it difficult to plan around rental income. We handle collection follow-up, tenant communication, records, and the appropriate next steps under the lease and applicable requirements.
Your tenant has stopped paying rent.
When payments stop, you need an organized response. We track the account, document communication, manage follow-up, and coordinate with appropriate professionals when further action is needed.
You need to address a lease violation.
Unauthorized occupants, unapproved pets, or property-care concerns require more than an uncomfortable phone call. We review the lease, document the issue, and manage communication and follow-up through the appropriate process.
You are worried about having to evict a tenant.
Eviction involves legal requirements, documentation, and decisions that can feel overwhelming. When that step is lawful and necessary, we help organize the property records and coordinate with legal professionals as needed.
Managing a tenant you know personally has become uncomfortable.
Whether your tenant is a friend, family member, or someone you have grown close to, personal relationships can complicate rental decisions. We help clarify responsibilities and become the professional point of contact for payments, repairs, and lease concerns.
Tired of having the difficult conversations?
Late payments, damage concerns, and requests that cannot be approved can put owners in an uncomfortable position. We handle those conversations professionally, with reference to the lease and applicable requirements.
Difficult situations. Professional support.
Late payments, lease concerns, and uncomfortable conversations can make rental ownership stressful. SJA handles communication, documents issues, and coordinates the next steps so you do not have to manage every difficult situation yourself.
You are struggling to keep up with Washington and local rental rules.
Leases, disclosures, notices, property access, and tenant communication all require care. We bring a consistent process and documentation to managing your rental, accounting for state requirements and the local rules that apply to its location.
You are worried about screening applicants correctly.
Screening requires clear criteria, consistent documentation, and attention to the rules that apply to your property. We manage the application process with those responsibilities in mind, including Seattle’s First-in-Time requirements where applicable.
Seattle’s rental registration and inspection requirements feel overwhelming.
Covered Seattle rentals must meet Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance requirements. We help identify property-condition concerns and coordinate repairs before required inspections, which are a separate step completed by a qualified inspector.
You want to adjust the rent but are unsure how to proceed.
Whether rent is below market or you are uncomfortable discussing an increase, the next step depends on the lease and applicable rules. We review market conditions, increase limits, and notice requirements, then handle communication for any permitted adjustment.
You are unsure how to handle security deposits.
Move-in records, condition reports, repair documentation, and move-out accounting all matter. We handle security deposits as part of management and maintain the records needed to support the process.
Your condo or townhome comes with HOA requirements.
Rental restrictions, move-in procedures, parking rules, and maintenance responsibilities can complicate an otherwise straightforward tenancy. We help coordinate HOA communication and manage your rental within the community’s requirements.
Local rules. Clear guidance.
Rental requirements vary across Seattle, the Eastside, and surrounding communities. SJA helps manage leases, notices, deposits, and documentation with the requirements for your property in mind.
You are overwhelmed by maintenance requests.
A leaking faucet, failed appliance, or heating problem can interrupt your day without warning. We receive requests, coordinate tenants and vendors, track progress, and keep you informed about the work.
You keep getting interrupted by after-hours emergencies.
A plumbing leak or loss of heat needs a clear reporting process. SJA provides tenants with access to emergency maintenance support so you do not have to be the first person answering every urgent call.
You do not have reliable local contractors.
Finding a new plumber, electrician, or repair technician each time something breaks takes time. We coordinate work through established vendor relationships and follow up on scheduling and completion.
You need help staying ahead of seasonal and recurring maintenance.
Wet Puget Sound winters make gutters, drainage, and heating especially important. We help organize seasonal upkeep, HVAC servicing, septic maintenance, and other recurring work around your property’s systems and needs.
A leak or moisture concern keeps coming back.
Repeated water-related problems need more than another temporary fix. We document the history, coordinate appropriate vendors, and help you understand the recommended work so you can make an informed maintenance decision.
You need help keeping the yard and exterior maintained.
Landscaping and exterior upkeep affect both property condition and how the home presents to prospective renters. We clarify lease responsibilities and coordinate needed work during vacancies and ongoing management.
Your property has been damaged by a fire, leak, or storm.
A major incident can involve tenants, contractors, insurers, and restoration teams at the same time. We help coordinate access, communication, and documentation while the appropriate professionals address the damage.
You want to protect your home’s condition before problems grow.
Waiting until move-out to discover damage or deferred maintenance can mean larger repairs. We conduct periodic property evaluations, document concerns, and help coordinate needed work with the home’s long-term condition in mind.
A tenant caused damage, and you do not know what happens next.
We help document the condition, coordinate repairs, and review the records alongside the lease and applicable deposit requirements. Clear documentation helps guide the next steps.
You are concerned about someone caring for your luxury home.
Premium finishes, specialty appliances, and smart-home systems need careful attention. We document the home’s condition, communicate expectations, and coordinate appropriate service when maintenance issues arise.
A cared-for home. Less to coordinate.
Repairs, routine upkeep, and after-hours issues can take over your schedule. SJA coordinates tenants and vendors, tracks maintenance requests, and keeps you informed so your property gets attention without you managing every repair.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Let’s talk about your situation.
Whether you found your situation above or have something different to work through, tell us about your property. We’ll help you understand your options and how SJA can help.