Fla-Rent, INC

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Property Management

About us

FlaRent, Inc. is a specialist in the field of renting and the management of single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and homeowners associations. FlaRent, Inc. has been serving Central Florida since 1991 with a licensed real estate property management sales team operating within a family owned broker business. FlaRent, Inc. employs 11 personnel, 3 brokers, administrative clerical and accounting of 3 and 5 Florida Real Estate Sales personnel. Our office is open 5 days a week from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and agents are available 7 days to show properties and service owners and tenants. We have a pictorial user-friendly website at www.flarent.com along with the many other marketing websites where potential tenants can view available homes. We market the property by yard signs and the surrounding neighborhood, in- house availability list for all agents and our local Realtors as well as on our website https://www.flarent.com and additional free sites such as Craig’s List at no additional charge. And for a minimal fee we can advertise your property through multiple paid websites under our advertising contract programs. We can assist you in buying, selling, or leasing your property. You can also simultaneously have your property up for sale and for rent. Our services are tax deductable; consult your tax adviser for details. Service Continued: • Inspect property on a regular basis (inside and outside). • Advise of repairs and maintenance to maintain investment. We use only licensed insured and bonded contractors • Computerized monthly online statements,1099 and year end financials

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Services We Offer Our Property Owner • Video tape property inside/outside. • Screen applicants: check credit, criminal, rental, and employment history • Collect rents, process/complete maintenance requests, provide legal contracts, notices & addendums

Services we don't offer

Commercial property management and short term rental management.

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes

Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

3.96 Reviews
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Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.9
value
4.5
professionalism
3.7
responsiveness
3.9
punctuality
3.9
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Simon F.
07/2014
1.0
property management
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The renters they chose destroyed the home causing over $20,000 worth of damage. Received no help from them to recoup any of the costs. The owner of flarent couldn't even be bothered to call us with an apology. Give this company a wide berth.
Description of Work: Hired them to manage our rental home
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$80
Response from Fla-Rent, INC
You co-tenanted with Ades M. on a property we managed Called Silversmith. You were never an owner of any property that we managed. Your lease was with the owner Mr. B. starting 5/1/08 ending with a non-renewal at the end of the lease 4/30/11. You both were excellent tenants. The owner of the property and both of you were conspiring to purchase the property you rented and it fell through. We think the owner took another offer as an exchange property saving him paying capital gains on the sale of Silversmith. There was no commission to us involved. We cannot control a property owner from selling their property or to whom it is sold to. Your lease had expired and you had no choice but to move. This event must have caused you great anguish and for that we can relate to how you must have felt. Your review is unwarranted and has no bearing we never had a contract with you as an owner of a property we represent.
Joachim J.
06/2014
5.0
property management
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bernie B.
01/2013
5.0
property management
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Description of Work: I called Fl-Rent for advice. I asked if the knew how to remove broken glass in my rental's backyard. They were very helpful with their suggestions. I asked for some free marketing advice and they gave it. They offered to come by the house and give a more accurate assessment. We made an appointment. Tony came by on time and freely gave me his opinion and ways to improve the houses rental potential. He was very professional and presented the Fl-Rent Program which I thought was very thorough and reasonable. There was no pressure and I felt if I needed management services, this would be the company I would use. I have had rental property for over 30 years and it's good to know quality help is out there.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Angie C.
11/2012
1.0
property management
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At first, they seem to be very easy to deal with. Our agent Ken was very nice. Later on, we found out that that they never cheched the rental home. Our oven was damaged, The ceiling fann blades were broken and attached with chewing gum, probably by the tenants. The fireplace hearth was burnt and a lot of furnitures were left behind that we had to move and get rid of before we could rent the place again. They said they returned all the security deposit of the vacating tenants so there was no money left but they also took a large portion of the next tenants security plus i month rent for commission. Our house was under repair for several months before we could rent it again. At this time we did not have Angie's List.
Description of Work: When we first hired them,all they did was get us a tenant, write the contract and they got the commission of i month's rent. Later on, we hired them to get the tenaant and then manage the rental propertyt. For this, they charged us 1/2 of first month's rent and 10% of the monthly rent. until the end of the lease. They did not manage the place well. One day, we stopped by to check the place after the tenants vacated it.The air conditioner was set on 58 degrees, the patio doors were unlocked and the bathrooms were very filthy.There were so many repairs we had to do on the house. They got us the next tenants per contract and they got the one month commission for that but they also took the majority of the new tenants security deposit. There was nothing we could do but get rid of them. NOW we got an agent from angie's list and manage it ourselves .We wrote a recommendation for her on Angie's List.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$1,500
Response from Fla-Rent, INC
In reviewing this file we find that the property owner had 2 full term tenants. No missing rent on either full term tenant. The rental history was satisfactory on both managed tenants. The monthly rent installment on this 3 bedroom 2 bath 1400 sq ft home built 1979 was 1200.00 for the first lease and for the second lease the monthly rent installment was 1195.00. On both the move-out's at the end of their lease term the claim on their security was 130.00 for the first and 835.00 for the second. The amount above the claim on security was refunded to both tenants after our claim were settled. Tenants are not charged for normal wear on the property. They are charged for any damage caused by them and the cleaning of carpet and premises. There may be miscellaneous charges for lawn and the like if it was the tenants responsibility written in the lease. The lease only cost was 1500. as the owner has stated. This included the owners utilities on the property and attorney drawn lease which is mandatory in the state of Florida. It also included the advertising and property repairs of 175.00. Our finders fee was 995.00 for securing a tenant for the property. The owners was responsible for the rest of the cost which was of the property, utilities and attorney fee. The leases were in succession there was not an above normal lapse of not having a tenant in the property: Lease one August 08 through July 09 Lease two August 09 through July 2010 ( no lapse in leases) Lease only number three started November 2010 and this re-rent did take 60 days. We think this is the lease only that the owner referenced. The lapse in time was due to the economy, not repairs. The property owner had to settle for less rent during this new lease term than what was the norm for that property as the rental market did a turn from owner market to a tenant market. If the lease only tenant was what caused a problem for the owner. It was not under our management. The lease only tenant did qualify to rent the property when they were secured. We can not be responsible if after that there was a difficulty as we complete our job that we were hired for. We do see other alleged issues in the review but can not give counter statements due to no documentation on these accusations. The issues referred to on chewing gum used to hold up fan blades, furniture left or damage to the property. In as far is checking on the property I can state with certainty that there in a full yearly inspection done with the tenant at the property. And a move in and move out inspection before and after every lease end. We also do drive by inspections to see that the lawns and outward appearances are maintained. We do not know what else we can say accept that we are truly upset that our former owner came away from our company with a less than favorable opinion of FlaRent Inc. and our services. No matter what the circumstances were their experience was translated to be one of negativity and for that we apologize.
Victor S.
11/2012
5.0
property management
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They charge $500 for eviction of previous non-paying tenant, $400 for new tenant placement and 10% of the monthly rent.
Description of Work: Rental property management.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Andrew H.
11/2012
5.0
property management
  + -1 more
They've been managing the house for me since the day I started renting it and even after close to a decade it still looks like the day I moved out. They do a great job and are a very friendly and professional group of people. My account manager, Kenny, has been a pleasure and believe it or not he has been my account manager since the first call I made to Fla-Rent in 2004.
Description of Work: They manage a rental house for me and have done so for 8 consecutive years.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Fla-Rent, INC
Thank you for your endorsement of our company and our staff member Kenny. We pride our selves in our management capabilities. Being acknowledged for a job well done by an owner we work for states a lot to us. It takes time and thought to give a review especially a good one. We believe there is more motivation if the person is unhappy with the establishment to complain, rather than the opposite, give praise. Both my staff and our selves thank you for what you have said and look foreword to our continuing management relationship. Geoff, Carol and Jessica The Family of Brokers Flarent, Inc.

    Contact information

    1488 Seminola Blvd, Casselberry, FL 32707

    flarent.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 AM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Property Management

    FAQ

    Fla-Rent, INC is currently rated 3.9 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 AM

    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Fla-Rent, INC accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    No, Fla-Rent, INC does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Fla-Rent, INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Fla-Rent, INC does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Fla-Rent, INC offers emergency services.
    No, Fla-Rent, INC does not offer warranties.
    Fla-Rent, INC offers the following services: Services We Offer Our Property Owner • Video tape property inside/outside. • Screen applicants: check credit, criminal, rental, and employment history • Collect rents, process/complete maintenance requests, provide legal contracts, notices & addendums
    Commercial property management and short term rental management.

    Contact information

    1488 Seminola Blvd, Casselberry, FL 32707

    flarent.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 AM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM