We have taken the time to provide to you a host of some of our more common or frequently asked questions. We hope that this helps you in your evaluation and decision making process. We provide award winning 2008 'Best In Class' property services. Please feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions. Projects large or small ... with PPM... one call does it all.

How expensive are your services / how do you charge?
Our sole purpose is providing you with the best possible home and investment property services. When you can’t be there … we can. We take care of the day-to-day management of every aspect of your home or business property management needs. Our fees are based solely on your needs. We tailor our solutions to meet your needs, be they total property management such as collecting rents, filling vacancies, maintenance, bookkeeping or remodeling and renovations services. When you don't know who to call or who to trust, you can rely on Personal Property Managers. We leverage our relationships with our providers to deliver you quality, convenience and peace-of-mind. . Please click here to contact us for more information about our tailored programs. .

I don't have time to interview contractors, do you do remodeling and renovation work?
Personal Property Managers provides a complete array of hassle free remodeling and renovation services. They range from: Painting, hardwood flooring, carpeting, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, finishing basements, decks, driveways, roofing, electrical, plumbing and all the services you would need to renovated or remodel your home or commercial office building.. We are dedicated to helping make your life simplier and easier to manage. We focus on quality, convenience and peace-of-mind. Click here to contact us for more information.

How does your process work?
We will personally come out to your home or investment property. We will interview you and ask key questions to determine what it is that you would like done. We then will offer suggestions and recommendation as to the best solution to help you address your needs and help you live within your budget.. We will even be able to provide you a general "ballpark" estimate of the cost for your project; often times, right on the spot. If this is in line with your budget and expectations, we will then match our services or skilled workers to address your specific needs. For rental property services, we're there when you need us. For remodeling work, we will be on site to manage your project and report to you progress and next steps. We act as an advocate for you. We provide a complete one-call solution to handle all your home, investment and commercial property needs. Click here to contact us for more information.

I just got relocated cross country for my job, can you help rent my home?
Yes ... we can hep you rent your home or investment property. Our vast network of resources can help you rent your property. We can even help in the day-to-day tenant and property management issues. Many of our clients have found our residential property management services to be especially valuable to them during the soft real estate market that we are currently in. Why sell your property for below market value when we can help you rent it and manage it while you're away?

If I want to sell my home or investment property, could you help?
We are not Real Estate Agents. We do work in concert with the Real Estate community to help you sell your home or investment property. We do this by providing a one-stop solution to help prepare your home or investment property for sale. We have developed a special Market Ready / Seller Acceleration Program to achieve the results you are targeting. We'll take care of improving the curb appeal of your property, inside and outside. We have landscaping crews, painting crews, flooring crews, and cleaning crews. We'll get your home in tip top shape so that your property is ready for sale. In today's market, if your property does not 'show well' it will be more difficult to sell. We can help speed up your selling efforts via our services.

Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured and screen all of our associates and service provides so that you can rely on us to take care of all your special project without any headaces or worries. Click here to contact us for more information.

What is Absentee Home Watch?
Personal Property Managers offers “Absentee Home Watch Services” to provide homeowners with peace-of-mind during extended stays away from home. Now you can travel for business or pleasure and not have to worry about the upkeep and maintenance of your home. We'll manage your home while you're away for extended corporate relocations or temporary job assignments.

Our Absentee Home Watch service is designed to offer complete management of all the services that need to occur in your absence. You will not have to worry about broken pipes, flooded basements, snow removal, lawn care, storm damage or leaves and old newspapers piling up while you are away from home. Click here to contact us for more information.

What are some of the services that you provide in the Absentee Home Watch program?
We provide you with complete peace-of-mind during your travels by inspecting your home and property both from the exterior and interior. All home visits are documented and digitally photographed per your requirements. We specialize in helping clients who are across the state, across the country or overseas for extended periods of time. You can access this information via our 24/7 World Wide Web access.

What does your new home and relocation services provide?
We can act as your personal assistant in attending to details of your new home or relocation; while you are hundreds of miles away. Our team of professionals can act as your on-site liaison. We can be your eyes and ears. We manage the day-to-day details of every aspect of your home or office project needs, be they remodeling, renovation, additions, construction or property management. We can document the progress of work or repairs on your home via our state-of-the-art, World Wide Web access. While you travel, we can send reports and pictures to you anywhere in the world. We have developed a special Seller Acceleration Program to prepare homes for sale, thus maximizing a homeowner value and speed up the selling process. We have also developed a Home Buyer Customized services program to help convert your home into a dreamhouse but taking care of all your remodeling and renovation needs. Click here to contact us for more information.

What is your Service Connection and how does it work?
With Personal Property Managers and our exclusive service provider network, we can save you time and money. We have carefully cultivated an extensive network of local service providers. We continually screen and monitor our providers to ensure the highest quality and level of customer care. References, insurance, trade affiliations, and Better Business Bureau reports are checked before a service provider is referred. Our clients reap the benefits of saved time, reduced frustration, risk and lower cost.

Personal Property Managers is not a general contractor. We are an advocate for you. We represent your taste exclusively. We protect your interests. We save you time and headaches. We do not we represent any specific service provider exclusively. This means that our carefully screened referrals are based entirely on their integrity and quality of craftsmanship or service. This means peace of mind for you. We are your link to pre-screened highly skilled and dependable home and service professionals. Click here to contact us for more information.

What is preventative home maintenance?
Preventative home maintenance is the evaluation and management of your home including a comprehensive inspection, counseling, maintenance guidance, completion of specific tasks on a scheduled basis and the ordering and supervision of specific home maintenance tasks as needed.

What is included in the Personal Property Managers preventative home maintenance contract?

Sample of Basic Personal Property Management - Interior Services:

Sample of Basic Personal Property Management – Exterior Services:

• Inspect area for vandalism and forced entry
• Check doors, windows & screens to be sure they are secure
• Clear out unwanted flyers and newspapers from your yard/mail box
• Inspect roof and gutters
• Check outside faucets

What if problems are identified during your visits?
When problems are identified beyond the scope of our preventative maintenance, Personal Property Managers will identify steps to solve the problem. If desired, we will contact the appropriate resource from our network of service providers. Should you choose to use Personal Property Managers designated service provider there is no mark up to the quoted price. We are an advocate for you and your home. We protect your interests.

What if I have specific household service needs?
As a Personal Property Managers customer we’re available at any time to answer any question and offer assistance. We’re as close as your phone to assist you with your special home or business property management needs. All of our services are customized. We design our programs and services to meet your specific needs.

Can you tell me about your service providers?
Personal Property Managers provides access to a wide variety of home maintenance services through our network of service providers. We carefully select our service providers, check their experience, capabilities, and work record.

What about affordability?
Personal Property Managers is mindful of the budgetary reality of managing to your personal needs. With our Personal Property Management Services, you can afford to have the convenience of a professional without the high cost of hiring full-time help. We are just a phone call away. We save you time and headaches. We will check your property based on your preferences, such as weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or any schedule you decide. Basic preventative personal property management services are budgeted on a per-visit basis.

We specialize in providing home and commercial property management services in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.