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by Realty Solutions | Feb 18, 2014 | Questions, Tenant Education
Q: I am looking at the wide variety of loans to purchase a home. Is it safe to assume all companies and loans are the same? A: For most families, buying a home is the biggest and smartest purchase they ever make. Unfortunately, not all loans are in their best...
Andrew Gleaner
Property Manager & Leasing Agent
Andy came to us after being a top performer at growing tech giant, Yext Inc. in New York City. He joins Realty Solutions after 6 years of sales experience in the tech and data fields also spent time training and prepping new members for the sales floor. Andy is a graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey. Thrilled to be joining the team after obtaining his Real Estate License, he brings all that management knowledge and skills to this industry and the team.
Monique Mazur
New Business Development & Property Manager
Monique comes to Realty Solutions with over 15 years of property management and real estate experience. She has managed all types of real estate from single family homes, home owners’ associations and commercial/ warehouse space. Just prior to joining the team she worked for Long and Foster Real Estate as a Property Manager and New Business Developer. Her communication skills and her vast knowledge makes her a great asset to our organization and our clients. When she’s not immersed in her client’s business…she’s enjoys Yoga, Kick-Boxing and is a Certified Meditation Teacher.
Robert A. Gleaner
Attorney at Law, Realtor®
Associate
Rob is a graduate of Rutgers University (1978) and The Delaware Law School of Widener University (1981) and is licensed to practice law in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He has a successful law practice in Audubon, NJ with a concentration in real estate law.
Rob has served as the solicitor for several zoning/planning boards, has been a member and Chairman of a zoning board and has held several municipal appointments, currently serving as Municipal Court Judge in Haddon Township. Rob has also represented several condo and homeowner association boards through his practice gaining insight into the management of these communities from a unique perspective.
This broad legal expertise is invaluable as Realty Solutions continually expands. Having an in-house attorney is an added perk for the clients of Realty Solutions. Feel free to call him at any time to discuss any legal issue or the current expectations of the Phillies.
If you are in the market for your perfect rental home, you have come to the right place. As a prospective tenant, we can help you through the process of finding and applying for the home of your dreams.
Sample Lease
Each lease is customized for each property’s details and tenant’s situation (rental amount, term of lease security deposit, etc.). To review our sample leases.
Rental Application
Interested in one of our properties? Download the application and contact us. Fill out it out and sign the back. We require a $40 application fee. And don’t forget supporting documentation; Letter-of-Intent = personal letter outlining situation, Reference Letter = employer, landlord, etc., Income Verification = employment history, W-2 or pay stubs, Clear Copy of ID = driver’s license or equivalent. By using the outline above increases the chances of being accepted.
Truth in Renting
A guide to the rights and responsibilities of residential tenants and landlords in New Jersey.
Know your RIGHTS! Follow this link to the Department of Banking and Insurance for details from the State of New Jersey and Real Estate http://www.state.nj.us/dobi/index.html. To review your rights as a tenant and landlord in the State of New Jersey follow this link directly to the Truth in Renting booklet Click here.
Lead Based Paint
Lead Based Paint Notification Requirements on Real Estate in New Jersey, Prospective New Jersey homebuyers have a right to know if a house they want to purchase is contaminated with lead paint. Like other states, New Jersey follows the federal Residential Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Program to warn homebuyers of potential lead-based paint issues. Those wanting to lease or rent a house are protected under the same program as buyers.
More Information:
http://www.epa.gov/lead/leadprot.html
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dshw/rrtp/lbpaint.htm
Rental Payment Announcement
Tenant Screening Process
Utility Company Details
The property management company represents the owner. A full tenant application and followup screening review is required for all of the properties managed. This process limits the risk of entering into a lease with a high-risk candidate or one that does not match the rental unit cost.
A $40 Application Fee for each adult is required. We accept cash, major credit cards, EFT transactions, or money orders made payable to Realty Solutions LLC.
Here at Realty Solutions; we believe in thoroughly screening tenant applicants.
Our screening includes:
No offers are reviewed without a full package and review of all 8 points indicated above. The first approved tenant candidate is offered a lease.
Free How-To Ebook for San Francisco Rental Property Owners
If you own a rental property in San Francisco, our eBook will introduce city-specific advice on:
⟩ How to protect your property.
⟩ How to provide renters with good experience.
⟩ How to maximize your ROI.
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RENT DUE: All rents are due on the first day of the month. Some of our leases have a grace period. Any rent not received by 5:00 PM on the last day of the grace period is considered late and will incur a late fee. Rents can be paid on line, mailed to us, or dropped off at our office. There is a secure mail slot on our front door where rents can be dropped off 24/7.
LATE RENT: Any rent not received by 5:00 PM on the last day of the grace period (if any) is late and a late fee of 5% will be charged. Personal checks are not accepted after the 5th of the month. If your rent is late it must be paid with a cashier’s check or money order (payable to Gordon Property Management) and must include the late fee.
BOUNCED CHECKS: If your check is returned by the bank for non-sufficient funds, or for any reason, you will be charged a retuned check fee of $40.00 PLUS the late fee of 5%. Replacement checks must be paid with a cashier’s check or money order and must include the NSF fee and the late fee. Personal checks will not be accepted by any tenant who has had two checks returned by the bank.
AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS: If you choose, you can arrange for an automatic payment with your bank. You can also make online rent payments via our Online Tenant Portal. Click here to PAY RENT ONLINE NOW.
MOVING OUT: You must give 30 days written notice of your intent to move out. Once we receive your notice we will send you a move out packet with information regarding the pre-move out inspection and cleaning instructions.
MAINTENANCE REQUESTS: All requests for maintenance and repairs must be made through the TENANT PORTAL. You must give us permission to use our keys for entry or you must be home to let the repair person in.
After business hours, evenings and weekends we can only accommodate emergency repairs which are generally limited to plumbing emergencies and you will have to be home to meet the repair person. For after hour emergencies please call the office (415 554-8812) and our answering service will be able to assist you.
PLUMBING: Gordon Property Management will cover the cost of most plumbing repairs, however you should be aware that we do not cover the costs of repairs that are due to a tenants’ negligence or lack of care.
GARBAGE DISPOSALS: Gordon Property Management will not pay to clear jammed or frozen garbage disposals. This is the most common type of maintenance request and is almost always caused by misuse or overuse of the garbage disposal. They are delicate machines and are not intended to grind up many kinds of foods or a large volume of food. Use the garbage disposal at your own risk!
LOCKOUTS: If you lock yourself out of your apartment you will have to call a locksmith at your own expense.
EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE REQUESTS: For emergency repairs you may call the office (415) 554-8812 and then follow up by completing the form or logging into the portal.
After hour emergencies please call our answering service at (415) 554-8812.
David Gorham
Broker-of-Record
David brings over twenty-seven (27) years of real estate experience to Realty Solutions. He continues to invest in real estate himself and his extensive involvement with all facets of real estate transactions has led him to the property management industry. As a Sales Agent and eventual Broker of Record he has enjoyed success while he managed large sales teams at several Coldwell Banker offices. Forming his own property management company has been a natural progression for David and his efforts have been rewarded with an ever increasing client base. His focus at Realty Solutions is expansion and growth along with assisting clients with “Big-Picture” issues for/in their portfolios. He enjoys leading and challenging his team and encourages a group effort when problem solving issues. David graduated from Rowan University and spends his leisure time with his wife, daughter, and their beloved dog, Charlie.
Grace Locsin
Virtual Marketing Assistant
Grace has spent many years in real estate administration and management before coming to Realty Solutions. She worked as an office manager for a real estate outsourcing company that served at least 50 brokers all across the US. She has also supervised schools and a religious organization in the past. Grace has Masters in Education and is finishing her Doctorate in Educational Supervision, she brings all those skills and knowledge to Realty Solutions in order to help and foster natural growth through marketing and promotions. Married in 2011 and just recently had twins!
Jeannie Connors
Senior Administrator
Jeannie comes to Realty Solutions after holding various positions in the real estate and legal fields. She has worked as a Paralegal for a medium size legal firm doing real estate related work and also for a large retailer as their Lease Administrator. Her combination of experience in the real estate and legal fields is a true asset to the Realty Solutions team. She head’s up the administrative department and assists in coordinated all manner of property specific functions. Jeannie graduated from Main Line Paralegal School. She has two wonderful children in the local school system and on their way to college.
Jeffrey D. DeLoach
Realtor® Associate
Jeff joined the team at Realty Solutions after an early career in engineer design, real estate appraising and most recently, property management where he managed a large portfolio of properties in South Jersey. Since college he had worked part time for a local real estate appraisal company as a field inspector, then on to a full-time position as a lead drafter/designer for an engineering firm. After a little research along with networking with business leaders in the area, Jeff decided to obtain his real estate sales license and pursue a career in the field. A former lifelong Washington Township resident and active community volunteer, he has served as a Zoning Board member, Little League coach and team captain in a men’s softball league. In addition to a strong real estate background, Jeff brings his leadership skills and a firm sense of community, work ethic and team spirit to our organization.
Kathy Patton
Bookkeeping Manager
Kathy joins the Realty Solutions team with over 30 years of accounting and financial analysis background; from large direct mail advertising, fulfillment, and printing companies to small independent businesses. She strives every day to assist clients in managing their property funds and understanding their portfolio reports. Kathy is a devoted community volunteer for animal rescue and her alumni association of Haddon Heights High School.
Kimberly Landgraf
Administrative Assistant
Kim joined the Realty Solutions team in October 2016 after a decade of working as a paraprofessional in Haddon Township Schools Special Education department. She brings to the table an accounting background, having earned a Business degree at McDaniel College (formerly Western Maryland College). She previously worked at Ostroff, Fair & Company Accounting firm in Philadelphia, PA and Sorelle & Ferguson, CPA’s in Woodbury, NJ. Working closely with our legal staff, property managers and clients, Kim strives to create a pleasant and efficient work environment. Her attention to detail and people skills are sure to be an asset to the Team. Kim is married and has four grown children- a daughter who works for Sony Music in New York City, a son who was recently stationed in Alaska as an Airman First Class with the U.S. Air Force, a daughter who attends the University of Tampa and a son who currently attends the local high school. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and taking classes at the gym.
Mike Ryan
Realtor® Associate
Mike is happily married with 4 children and is a South Jersey native. In addition to being a licensed real estate agent since 2005, Mike also owns a South Jersey based real estate investment firm that has been in business since 2009. Mike is able to merge his experience in real estate sales along with his real estate investing business, creating a partnership that is perfect for our clients! Mike has a vast amount of experience with helping his clients purchase and sell homes as well as short sales and lease purchase of residential property. Mike feels his mission is to help both buyers and sellers who need real solutions to their real estate needs. His real estate experience brings outside the box thinking which is extremely helpful to so many who otherwise would be stuck without any help. Mike specializes in helping sellers sell homes that have low equity, have sat on the market for an extended period of time, may be “upside down” in value or many other unique situations. Mike also enjoys working with great people who desire to own a home but currently cannot; Mike shows them how!
Eileen Myers
Realtor® Broker-Associate
Eileen’s real estate career spans over 40 years and includes all aspects of the Real Estate Industry. Eileen was a top sales person in a small local office, until she branched out and opened her own successful office in Gloucester County. Eileen was the owner and broker of record for almost 30 years of Hanco Property Management and Real Estate Inc. Specializing in investment and community management. In 2013, Eileen sold the business and returned to sales at a top agent, specializing in commercial sales. Eileen is happy to be joining her daughter Eileen Lukens at Realty Solutions. She is looking forward to using her expertise to find housing solutions for all of Realty Solutions’ clients. Eileen and her husband Tom, enjoy traveling and spending time with their children and grandchildren. They were long term residents of Woodbury Heights, but recently downsized to a home in Woolwich Township.
EMeyers@NJRealtySolutions.com
Kimberly Baresciano
Realtor® Associate
KimBar@NJRealtySolutions.com
Eileen Lukens
HOA/COA Supervisor, Realtor® Associate
Eileen Lukens has a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University. She has worked in housing most of her career. Eileen started her career working for the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, monitoring various HUD programs administered by the State. Eileen worked as a consultant for Triad Associates, helping municipalities with their grant writing and administrating state and federal programs. For the last twenty years, Eileen has worked in community and rental management. Currently she is the Director of Community Management for Realty Solutions. Eileen manages the portfolio of condos, homeowner associations and co-op apartments. Eileen is a 30 year resident of Mantua Township, where she is also an elected Township Committeewoman. She served on the Mantua Township School Board for eight years, holding the office of vice-president. Eileen and her husband Rob have three children and a labradoodle.
Tina Johnson
Realtor® Associate
Tina Johnson has over 10 years of experience in our industry. As a Property Manager, she is responsible for the management of multifamily apartment communities, single family homes, and commercial spaces. In today’s real estate market, you need to work with a real estate professional you can trust. Tina is dedicated to providing the absolute finest service and expertise possible for her clients. Her consistent and committed work ethic have contributed to her success at Realty Solutions LLC. There is no problem to small or large that she can’t handle. Tina takes pride in not only managing her large portfolio, but also listing properties as a licensed Realtor. Her occupational pride is evident, as is her devotion to Realty Solutions LLC.
Tina@NJRealtySolutions.com
Peter J. Kelly
Realtor® Broker-Associate
Pete brings 30 years of combined Real Estate, Banking, Business Management, and Entrepreneurship knowledge to Realty Solutions. He is a life-long resident of Southern New Jersey and graduate of our local Paul VI High School. With a degree in Business Administration, and having been an Assistant Treasurer of a Philadelphia Savings & Loan, a Manager & Chief Financial Officer of a Pennsauken service company, and Owner & President of his own LLC, his knowledge and ability to manage makes him a valued asset. A licensed Realtor since 1994, he has achieved Salesperson of the Month, and the NJAR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® several times. As a NJ licensed Home Improvement Contractor, Realtor, and Real Estate Investor, he defines “Home Specialist.” Pete has been President of the Knoll Run Condo Association, Vice President of the Williamstown Chapter of Business Network International, and received the Mayor’s Volunteer Service Award.
Andrew Gleaner
Realtor® Associate
Andy came to us after being a top performer at growing tech giant, Yext Inc. in New York City. He joins Realty Solutions after 6 years of sales experience in the tech and data fields also spent time training and prepping new members for the sales floor. Andy is a graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey. Thrilled to be joining the team after obtaining his Real Estate License, he brings all that management knowledge and skills to this industry and the team.