FED UP WITH YOUR CURRENT PROPERTY MANAGER??

CHOOSING A BOUTIQUE AGENCY MIGHT BE THE ANSWER…

CHOOSE TEAM GALETTO TO MANAGE YOUR INVESTMENT PROPERTY….

WHY? BECAUSE……

• We have organically built a rent roll based on SERVICE

• We choose the properties we wish to look after and have built a reputation offering high

quality properties which are well presented and well looked after. Tenants are in fact

choosing to rent from us

• We deliberately build a strong relationship with yourself, the landlord

• We deliberately build a strong relationship with our mutual client, the tenant

• We get to know your property intimately so that we can protect your investment

• We present your home on the internet by using high quality professional photographs and

floor plan. This attracts strong numbers at the open home and therefore strong results

• We conduct rental open homes at the same level of service as sales open homes

• We use qualified sales professionals to operate the rental open homes, not unqualified junior

property managers – after all, your future tenant is buying the property but on a monthly

basis – they need to be sold to and serviced at a high level

• We approach potential tenants with the same level of service as potential purchasers and

treat them with respect and honesty

• You can be assured that the prospective tenant will be well-vetted and capable of looking

after your home. We diligently look for high-calibre tenants

• We distribute goody bags at all our rental open homes complete with information about the

home including a floor plan, the local area and some water and chocolates

• We consistently achieve strong rental returns for all our investment properties

• We work quickly to secure a suitable tenant to reduce the vacancy period and save you money

• We leave a Welcome Pack at the home when the tenants move in – a nice surprise for a new

tenant and a lovely way to forge a mutually beneficial relationship

• We leave a manual at the property which includes detailed instruction booklets on kitchen and

laundry appliances , remotes, alarms and any other data required to enjoy the home

• We respond to service calls the same day

• We look after your property as if it were our own

• WE JUST WORK HARDER!

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

In order to obtain a strong rental return as well as a quality tenant, we recommend carrying out the

following:

• Good professional photos showing the property furnished as well as a floor plan- tenants

have furniture too! This is a one-off shoot which can be re-used should the property need to

be re-leased. A small charge will apply direct from the supplier

• We write strong headlines and catchy copy to make your property stand out

• Your property will be uploaded to the internet with the professional photos and floor plan

and will feature on the following websites:

- www.domain.com.au

- www.realestate.com.au

- www.galettorealestate.com.au

The cost of advertising on the above websites is $550, this includes priority placement

• A signboard will be installed outside the property featuring our eye catching pink/magenta

company colour. A small charge will apply-$130 to install and remove the sign board

• A video of the property with a guided tour by Kate Galetto. (This is an excellent way of

securing a corporate tenant from overseas. It is also very unique for a rental property and

shows the confidence of the landlord in the property value.) A small charge will apply direct

from supplier

• All major re-location agencies are emailed with your listing immediately. They are often the

best source of acquiring excellent quality corporate tenants with company guarantees

Our job is to make your property stand out to prospective tenants and to encourage them to view

the home. Our unique style of marketing achieves this

OUR FEES

Galetto Real Estate Listing Fee for sourcing and securing a quality tenant is equal to 2 weeks rent

Galetto Real Estate Management Fee is 7.7% (including GST) of the monthly rental income

Lease preparation fee $30

Lease renewal fee is 1 weeks rent. Renewing the lease gives security to both the landlord and

tenant. Many agencies allow an expired lease to roll over month to month- this gives no security to

the landlord and allows a tenant to give only 21 days notice to vacate

Meet Team Galetto…

Kate Galetto BA Hons LREA Principal/ Licensee

Phone: (02) 9960 2789

Fax: (02) 9960 2790

Mobile: 0417 246 687

Email: kate@galettorealestate.com.au

Samantha Schiavi Property Consultant

Phone: (02) 9960 2789

Fax: (02) 9960 2790

Mobile: 0427 593 280

Email: sam@galettorealestate.com.au

RENTING YOUR HOME

Why does one property rent within days and another linger for months on the market? Once priced

correctly, below are some helpful tips to ensure your property gets snapped up by a quality tenant.

These tips also help to minimize any future tenant complaints or alteration requests by ensuring that

the fundamentals of the property are in working order. This will save you money in the long run.

THE GROUNDWORK

1. MAKE THOSE MINOR REPAIRS- Call out fees from tradesmen can be pricey. If you know of a

minor repair within the property that needs addressing, call upon your handyman partner, friend or

relative to give you a helping hand. Or alternatively, we have handpicked the most reliable, efficient

and cost effective tradespeople with whom we liaise to get the job completed

2. A QUICK FRESHEN UP- We tend to organise an entry clean for the new tenant. This usually

consists of a basic once over to freshen up the place. All surface areas are cleaned, any curtains or

window treatments, floors, bathrooms, and kitchen. We can recommend a reliable cleaning

company at a reasonable price.

3. DON’T LEAVE YOUR NEW TENANT IN THE DARK! - Ensure all light globes are working

4. ENSURE SECURITY- Check that any alarms or security intercoms are working. Door and window

locks must also be reliable. Check that fly screens are not torn. Tenants need to feel safe and secure

in their new home

5. ALLOW FOR PRIVACY- Make sure that all windows have sufficient coverings and are in working

order, particularly in the bathroom and bedrooms

6. ELIMINATE UNPLEASANT ODORS- Cat smells and tobacco smells are highly unpleasant and can

deter a prospective tenant. Remove any soft furnishing with these smells and make sure rooms are

aired out

7. EASY ACCESS- If your property is within an apartment block, ensure that there are three sets of

keys, particularly if a couple move in. These include: security keys to the front entrance of the

building, keys to the front door of the apartment and remote controls to any garaging. Please note,

one set is retained by us at Galetto Real Estate

8. MAKE THEM SAFE- Stair lighting should be more than adequate, stair railings must be tight and

secure, and runners or carpeting to be tacked securely. Balcony railings must be compliant, check

with council first- this is a must if a family are to move in

9. PASSING ON WATER CHARGES- New tenancy laws state that if a landlord is to pass on water

charges, water saving devices must be installed as well as no leaking taps within the property

10. HAVE A MAINTENANCE GAME PLAN- The rental figure should include the monthly cost of a

gardener or pool cleaner. To rely on tenants to maintain these generally ends in overgrown lawns,

dying plants and murky pool water- an added expense in the long run. We will put together a plan

for you to cover on-going maintenance items. This is one of your valuable assets and needs to be

maintained to command the highest rental return and strongest selling price

11. NEW PURCHASE- If it has not been carried out already, we suggest that you take out Home

Contents Insurance to cover fixtures and fittings within the property against incidents like fire or

flood-this is an owner’s responsibility. Within an apartment complex, Strata insurance covers

common property only. Public liability insurance should also be taken out as well. You do not want

to be sued by a tenant who injures themselves while with in your property

12. APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE- An unfurnished apartment usually does not include general

electrical appliances such as a fridge, microwave, washing machine or dryer, as any repairs and

maintenance falls upon you the owner. A service call out to the property regarding a broken down

appliance can cost up to $120, plus materials and labour. From our experience one of the below

options is advised

-Goods can be removed from the property prior to advertising for rent

- Goods can be “sold” to the tenant for the sum of a $1 to indicate that it is their

responsibility to repair or replace if they break down and/ or remove. They are required

to remove these appliances at the end of the tenure

13. TELL EVERYONE YOU MEET THAT YOUR HOME IS FOR RENT.

Why keep it a secret? Your neighbours across the street may have a friend who has been waiting to

move into the neighbourhood. Word of mouth is a strong selling aid. If each person you tell that

your house is for rent tells two more people, and those people each tell two more people, word can

spread quite rapidly

14. REMAIN OPTIMISTIC.

As long as we have done the preparation work correctly- The perfect tenant will be knocking soon!

INTEGRITY

DISCIPLINE

COMMITMENT

EXCELLENCE

RESULTS

STRENGTH

PASSION

HONESTY

SERVICE

ACHIEVEMENT

SPIRIT

HUMILITY

SUCCESS

MENTAL TOUGHNESS

Making it Work For You…