Press Release

Weichert Launches New Division to Shoulder the Management Responsibilities for Property Owners

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., – Weichert announced the launch of  Weichert, Realtors^® Property Management, a new member of the Weichert Family of Companies that will provide property management services for investors, and dual residency or vacant property owners in Northern New Jersey.

This new division of Weichert will offer a host of management services to assist landlords both before the rental and then once the tenant moves in. To help property owners secure rentals, Weichert, Realtors Property Management will perform a number of servicing such as helping to establish fair market value for rental units; marketing rentals to obtain prospective tenants; verifying employment information and performing credit checks for all prospective tenants; and preparing legally approved leases for signature by tenants.

Once tenants move in, Weichert, Realtors Property Management provides services to help owners in the maintenance and management of their properties. The company can receive and process monthly rental payments, make authorized disbursements for landlords such as mortgage payments, insurance or property taxes, act as a point of contact for tenants on all matters, and arrange for appropriate repairs as authorized by the landlord.

“The addition of this division allows us to provide a new level of dedicated service for our clients,” said James M. Weichert, president and founder of Weichert, Realtors. “Weichert, Realtors Property Management will make it easier for those who own or would like to own several properties – whether for investment purposes or personal use.”

Overseeing Weichert, Realtors Property Management in Essex, Morris, and Sussex counties will be David Douglas, who can be reached at 201-230-8999.  Weichert, Realtors Property Management will be headed by Suzanne Huguley in Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties. Suzanne can be reached at 201-225-9458. 

Weichert has nearly 18,000 sales associates in approximately 500 company-owned and franchised sales offices in key markets throughout the U.S.  A family of full-service real estate and financial services companies, Weichert helps customers buy and sell both residential and commercial real estate, and streamlines the delivery of mortgages and home and title insurance.  For more information, Weichert's customer service center can be reached at 1-800-USA-SOLD or at Weichert's Web site, www.weichert.com.  Each Weichert franchised office is independently owned and operated.

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