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A Strategic Partnership Built for Your Success
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties has partnered with Crestmont Property Management to provide a seamless, high-tier management solution for your clients. This alliance combines BHHSCP’s market leadership with Crestmont’s operational excellence, ensuring your clients achieve maximum ROI through transparency and innovation. By utilizing our preferred partnership, you gain the peace of mind that your clients are receiving a consistent “Gold Standard” experience, while your long-term sales relationship is contractually protected through our formal referral agreement.
Management Services
We offer comprehensive services that match your client’s needs while ensuring their investment is protected and realizing its full potential. All services are designed to maintain the BHHSCP-Crestmont standard of quality and preserve your client relationship.
Full-Service Management
Our comprehensive solution is designed to maximize ROI and minimize owner liability throughout the lease lifecycle.
We coordinate professional cleaning, maintenance, and inspections before launching high-resolution listings and virtual tours across 50+ rental syndication sites.
Our rigorous screening process includes credit, background, and income verification, alongside landlord references and pet screening to ensure high-quality placement.
Crestmont handles all lease preparation and execution, including the collection of security deposits, first month’s rent, and the final pre-tenancy walk-through.
We provide round-the-clock emergency response via our vetted vendor network and conduct annual preventative property inspections to protect the assets’ value.
Clients receive detailed monthly statements, quarterly rental market reports, and 24/7 access to their financials via our online owner portal.
Tenant Placement Service
For the “DIY” landlord who prefers to handle daily management but requires professional assistance in securing a qualified resident.
Includes our full suite of marketing and high-resolution syndication to capture the widest possible pool of applicants.
Utilization of our deep screening protocols (credit, criminal, and income) to ensure the tenant is an ideal fit for your client.
Completion of the lease agreement and collection of initial funds before handing the “keys and files” back to your client for ongoing management.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Our management fees are structured with total transparency, ensuring premium property oversight without hidden costs or surprises. We provide a straightforward pricing model that prioritizes your client’s ROI while upholding the high standard of service synonymous with BHHSCP-Crestmont.
Full Service Management
Long-term Rentals of Single-Family, Condos, & Multifamily (< 16 units)
8
%
of monthly rent
24/7 Maintenance Coordination
3-D Virtual Tours & Hi-Res Photos
Marketing on 50+ Websites
Tenant & Pet Screenings
Lease Prep & Execution
Online Rent Collection
Move-In, Move-Out, Property Turn
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Furnished Rentals? Please inquire
Leasing Fee: 25% of one month's rent
Lease Renewal: $100
Onboarding Set-up Fee: $250
Franchise Tax (FTB) filings: $500 annually
Tenant Placement Service
Single-Family homes, Condos, & Multifamily (< 16 units)
50
%
of one month's rent
3-D Virtual Tours & Hi-Res Photos
Marketing on 50+ Websites
Tenant & Pet Screenings
Scheduling & Showings
Lease Prep & Execution
Tenant Move-In
Collection of Initial Rent & Deposit
Complete Documentation
Resident Retention Guarantee
Leasing Fee: One-time fee
Lease Renewal: $250
Property Prep: Additional fee if required
Management Referral Program
Referring a client for property management is a simple and seamless process. As a trusted partner, you are welcome to be an active part of the transition, ensuring your client feels comfortable and confident every step of the way.
Referral Payment Tiers:
Long-Term Rentals:
- $500 Referral Payment for $7,500 or Less Monthly
- $750 Referral Payment for $7,500 - $10,000 Monthly
- $1,000 Referral Payment for $10,000 or More Monthly
Short-Term Rentals:
- $500 Referral Payment for $15,000 or Less Monthly
- $1,000 Referral Payment for $15,000 or More Monthly
Exclusive Rental Market Report
- Exclusive BHHSCP Rental Market Report
- Current Rental Data for 40+ Submarkets
- Free to BHHSCP Agents With @bhhscal.com Email
- Need a Neighborhood Not Listed? Let Us Know.
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Property Rental Analysis
- Exclusive BHHSCP Property Rental Analysis
- Local Comps, Rates, Vacancy Data
- Analysis of Owner's Specific Property
- Available with Signed RFA
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Additional Resources and Forms
To help you better understand our services, please see the links below for informational documents about Crestmont, our partnership opportunities, and answers to frequently asked questions your clients may have about Crestmont Property Management. Additionally, below are links to the forms an agent will need to fill out when referring a client to us. These forms must be filled out and submitted to us for payment.
- Resources for Realtors & Clients
- REALTOR Program Flyer - About Our Partnership
- One Page Flyer for Clients About Crestmont
- Crestmont Property Management Guide
- FAQs About Crestmont
- REALTOR Forms for Payment
- W-9 Form
- Crestmont / Agent Form
- C.A.R. RFA
The Crestmont Blog
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Get In Touch
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Agent FAQ
Who is the main point of contact for Crestmont?
Christy Ward, Broker of Crestmont. Her contact is Christy@CrestmontRealty.com or 619.522.0377.
What is the turnaround time for the referral fee payment?
The turnaround time for the referral fee will vary since it is based on the signing of a lease. After an executed lease, all referral fees are paid within 30 days.
How do I get my client back when they want to sell?
If the client you referred us is contemplating selling their investment property, we will immediately refer them back to you per the terms of the C.A.R. RFA.
How will I get notified when the PMA and lease are fully executed?
Once the PMA is fully executed, you will receive an email from a team member at Crestmont notifying you of the fully executed PMA. You will receive another email from Crestmont when a lease on your referred property is fully executed. This day will also start the time for the 30 day referral payment.
Is this partnership exclusive to BHHS California Properties agents?
BHHS California Properties is operating as a preferred partner with Crestmont. BHHSCP agents are encouraged to utilize the guarantees and benefits of the partnership.
Is the partnership available to all BHHS California Properties agents or only certain offices?
The BHHSCP partnership with Crestmont is starting in the San Diego area offices with plans to move north and provide additional coverage in the near future.
Are the rental market and property reports free to BHHSCP?
Yes, the rental market and property analysis reports are free. This is an exclusive benefit of the BHHSCP – Crestmont partnership. The rental market reports are available at any time and the rental property analysis is available after an executed RFA.
Crestmont Property Management, Inc.
https://CrestmontRealty.com
Office: 619.522.0377
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