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Property management and leasing questions for rental owners
Answers to the questions homeowners ask before choosing a manager for their Northern Virginia rental.
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Compare PricingHow do you estimate my home’s rental value?
We compare recent similar homes that have rented, including their area, property type, size and condition. Your analysis suggests a range, not an instant quote or guaranteed rent.
Can I choose how involved I am?
Yes. Tell your named manager which decisions you want to make yourself. You can reach your manager by phone, text or email, and use the portal to see documents, work orders and tenant conversations.
Do I need to renovate before listing?
Not automatically. We advise on what would help get your home rent-ready and can refer vendors. For a larger project WPG fully manages, a separate fee may apply. See how rental preparation and presentation work.
Who handles repairs, and who pays?
We arrange the work, and you pay the repair bill. Your agreement sets the cost limit for repair work we can arrange without asking you first. Repairs above that limit need your approval; for bigger jobs, we get at least two estimates. You can also ask to use your own vendor. Routine repair coordination has no extra arranging fee; a fee may apply to a larger project WPG fully manages. See the project fee conditions.
How will I hear about the listing and the property?
While your home is listed, weekly reports show enquiries, requested and completed showings, and applications. After move-in, your manager is your main contact, while the portal keeps documents, work orders and tenant conversations available to you.
What types of homes do you manage?
We manage houses, townhomes and condos in Northern Virginia. We can talk through your home whether you're moving out, already own a rental or live overseas.
How is the home’s condition recorded before move-in?
We photograph the home before the tenant arrives. Those photos and the lease help distinguish damage from normal wear later. See the full management process.
What happens when the same tenant renews?
When you and the tenant both agree to renew, you may avoid finding a new tenant and getting the home ready again. The same-tenant renewal fee is $500; see the full fee details.
What are the management and leasing fees?
Comfort is 7.9% of collected rent with a $130 monthly minimum; Premium is 9.9% with a $160 monthly minimum. The minimum applies only when rent is collected; no management fee is charged during vacancy or while rent remains unpaid. If back rent is later collected, WPG may charge the corresponding fee then. New-tenant leasing and renewals have separate fees. See when each fee is charged.
What happens if my tenant misses rent?
WPG follows up and coordinates the next steps, including staff court attendance when appropriate. Staff are not attorneys. See how we manage your home and see the court-attendance fee.
How does the 30-day rental guarantee work?
If you follow our agreed pricing and marketing advice and renting takes longer than 30 days listed, we keep working without an additional leasing charge. The ordinary placement fee still applies when a tenant is placed. Read the guarantee terms.
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