Rental market positioning
Review the property, timing and relevant rental-market context before launch.
For landlords
A successful rental starts before the listing goes live. We help owners prepare the property, understand its market position and choose an appropriate service path.
Review the property, timing and relevant rental-market context before launch.
Organize the information, photography direction and presentation needed for a clear listing.
Coordinate inquiries, applications and screening against approved criteria.
Prepare the tenancy documentation and coordinate signing and move-in.
Support communication, rent administration, maintenance and key tenancy milestones.
Landlord FAQ
Every property and tenancy is different. These answers explain our general approach; your service scope and fees are confirmed in writing before work begins.
All leasing services are free until the property is successfully rented. After it is rented, tenant placement is one-half month’s rent. Full management is 7% of the monthly rent.
From listing to move-out, full management includes: • Pricing, listing, photography and marketing • Enquiries, showings and applications • Tenant screening, references and application review • Lease signing, move-in inspection and keys • Rent collection, records and owner statements • Tenant communication, notices, renewals and permitted rent increases • Owner-approved maintenance, emergencies and inspections • Move-out inspection, keys and deposit documents
• Submit the property details • Complete the rental assessment • Sign the service agreement • Market the property • Pay only after it is rented
Yes. Tenants are required to maintain tenant insurance during the tenancy.
• Current landlord reference • Previous landlord reference • Employment verification • Income verification • Relevant public social-media information • Identity through a corporate identity-verification program • Detailed Equifax credit history and report • Rent-to-income ratio • Available BC criminal court records We review the complete application before presenting qualified applicants to the owner.
Yes. We work with owners outside Canada and coordinate the additional management requirements with them.
Tenants pay rent to RE/MAX each month. RE/MAX sends the funds to the owner on the 15th of each month and provides a rent statement.
No. Monthly management fees begin only after the property is rented and rent is being collected.
• Rental assessment and property inspection • Cleaning or repair recommendations • Professional photography and listing preparation • Paid, multi-channel exposure across 8+ platforms, including liv.rent, social media, the RE/MAX marketing network and the VPMM website • Enquiry screening and showing coordination
Receive the request → assess urgency → notify the owner and obtain approval → arrange a professional → follow up and provide records. Emergencies are handled first.
A practical first step
Tell us about your property and intended rental timeline. Our team will contact you to discuss an appropriate next step.