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Residential Property Management in Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties

Why Owners Trust Real Property Management of Sarasota & Manatee

A+ BBB rating & top‑rated on Google – Reflecting consistent, transparent service and responsive communication for owners and residents.

Backed by a proven national franchise – We combine local, hands‑on management with the systems, technology, and best practices of a nationwide organization.

Part of an Inc. 500–recognized company – You benefit from a stable, fast‑growing brand that continually invests in better tools, training, and compliance.

Clear processes, measurable results – Documented workflows for leasing, maintenance, and accounting help protect your investment and reduce surprises.

Why Choose Real Property Management of Sarasota & Manatee?

With nearly tens of millions of dollars of performing assets under management locally, we get the job done for our owners, and we’re ready to help you too!

Our service plans and pricing are tailored to meet your needs and budget, so consider putting our 40+ years of experience, sterling reputation in the community, unparalleled knowledge, and highly trained staff to work for you. Hundreds of satisfied owners and tenants rely on us for their property management needs throughout Florida’s Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte counties. Your rental is our highest priority.

Ask us about our special bonus offer for current/retired military, 1st responders, healthcare workers, and educators!

Real Property Management of Sarasota & Manatee Services

We handle every part of operating a rental: marketing, tenant screening, lease execution, rent collection, maintenance, property evaluations, evictions, and accounting. We manage annual residential rentals in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties. Full-service plans run 9.9% to 11.9% of collected rent, plus a one-time leasing fee.

On-Going Communication: We keep you informed without you having to ask. Every owner gets a secure online account showing property activity as it happens: vacancies, leasing progress, maintenance requests, evaluation reports, and monthly financial statements. Whether you live a few blocks away or a few time zones away, you can see exactly what is happening with your property at any hour.

Behind the account is a local team. Call 941-225-8183 and you reach our Sarasota office. We answer owner questions directly and work with you on the decisions that affect your return, across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties.

Comprehensive Marketing & Advertising: Every day your property sits vacant is money out of your pocket, and shorter vacancies are how professional management pays for itself. We spend thousands of dollars every month advertising our vacancies. Your property is syndicated to the high-traffic rental and classified sites renters actually use.

Our leasing agents respond to inquiries promptly and show your home in its best light.

Before we market your property, we advise you in two important areas:

Setting a competitive monthly rent, based on what comparable homes in your part of Sarasota, Manatee, or Charlotte county are actually renting for.
Getting the home rent-ready faster, with specific recommendations on what to fix, what to replace, and what to leave alone.

Thorough Tenant Screening & Selection: Placing the wrong tenant can cost more than a year of management fees. We screen every applicant 18 and older on credit, criminal background, sex offender registry where allowed by law, employment and income verification, and residency and rental history. Our screening complies with Fair Housing and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Once an applicant qualifies, we schedule lease signing and a documented move-in condition assessment. If you want professional screening and tenant placement without ongoing management, that is exactly what our Leasing Only service provides.

Full-Service Leasing: Your leasing agent handles the signing using our professionally prepared, Florida-compliant lease, and makes sure every document is executed correctly. Rent, deposits, and any fees are collected at signing in accordance with Florida law and recorded in your online account. Florida sets strict deadlines on how security deposits are held and returned, and getting the paperwork right at move-in is what keeps you out of trouble at move-out.

We also walk new tenants through the lease so they understand their obligations. Finally, the leasing agent and tenant complete a documented walk-through of the property’s condition. That record is what lets us assess changes accurately when the tenant moves out.

Cost-Effective, Reliable Maintenance: Maintenance is an unavoidable expense, and how it is handled has a direct effect on your return. We use vetted contractors and vendors, hold work to a professional standard, and keep you informed on anything significant.

Tenants reach a maintenance line staffed around the clock, so a water heater failing on a Saturday night gets handled without a call to you. As part of Real Property Management, a Neighborly company, we have access to national vendor partnerships alongside the local trades we use every day in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do your property management services cost?

Our full-service plans are 9.9% or 11.9% of collected rent, depending on the plan, plus a one-time leasing fee of 70% to 80% of the first month’s rent. Leasing + DIY Support is a flat $99.50 per month, and Leasing Only is a single fee equal to one month’s rent with no ongoing charge. No setup fees, no marketing fees, no hidden fees.

How often do you evaluate the property?

We conduct a documented move-in evaluation, semi-annual evaluations during the tenancy, and a move-out evaluation, each with written notes and electronic images. Those records let us catch maintenance issues early, confirm the tenant is complying with the lease, and support any security deposit claim at move-out.

What happens if a tenant stops paying rent?

We follow Florida’s required process immediately, beginning with a properly drafted notice for nonpayment. If the tenant does not resolve it, we proceed with the eviction and coordinate through the local court. While we cannot predict the future, the fact is that we have had exactly one eviction since 2012 (an almost unheard of record of performance) — a testament to our thorough tenant screening and efficient, effective systems.

An eviction for nonpayment in Sarasota, Manatee, or Charlotte county typically costs $750 to $1,000. Our Premier Plus plan includes eviction protection, meaning we pay that cost.

What areas do you serve?

We manage annual residential rentals throughout Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties, including Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Palmetto, Siesta Key, Osprey, Nokomis, North Port, Englewood and Port Charlotte. Our office is at 8586 Potter Park Dr STE 102, Sarasota, FL 34238. Call 941-225-8183 to confirm we cover your property’s location.

How and when do I get paid?

We deposit your rental proceeds directly into your bank account by ACH each month. After we receive the tenant’s rent payment, verify payment has cleared, deduct any approved expenses, and reconcile accounts, we issue owner disbursements — we schedule three “check-runs” per month, generally on the 10th, 20th, and 30th of the month (weekends and holidays may determine the exact dates). You’ll also receive monthly uploaded statements to your online owner portal, with any vendor invoices attached.

How are after-hours and emergency maintenance calls handled?

Tenants are instructed to call our dedicated maintenance line for true emergencies outside of normal business hours. Our team (and trusted vendors) monitor that line 24/7, 365-days a year, triage the issue, and dispatch the appropriate licensed contractor when it meets our emergency criteria (for example, fire or police matters, active flooding, complete loss of essential utilities, or situations that affect safety or habitability). Non‑emergency requests are logged in the system and scheduled for the next available business day so we can control costs while still protecting your property.

meet the owner

John Michailidis, MSIRE, JD

John Michailidis is a Florida real estate broker, investor, author, and entrepreneur serving Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, Port Charlotte, North Port, and the surrounding Gulf Coast market. He holds a Master of Science in International Real Estate from Florida International University and a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law.

He was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2001 and is now in retired status. His legal education and bar history are included here as part of his professional background and not as an offer of legal services.

John has worked in real estate since 1989, with experience spanning brokerage, investing, property management, authorship, education, and mentoring. His public professional footprint includes institutional profiles, bylined industry articles, documented association history, podcast appearances, and cataloged books.

A Team-Based Operation

About Real Property Management

This is not a one-man operation. John works with an internal team of property managers, bookkeepers, inspectors, and rental advisors, and that team is supported by dozens of vetted vendors and service professionals who help deliver leasing, management, maintenance coordination, and client support.

Such operational depth helps provide continuity, responsiveness, and follow-through for owners, residents, and clients.

The Neighborly Done Right Promise

The Neighborly Done Right Promise ® delivered by Real Property Management, a proud Neighborly company

When it comes to finding the right property manager for your investment property, you want to know that they stand behind their work and get the job done right – the first time. At Real Property Management we have the expertise, technology, and systems to manage your property the right way. We work hard to optimize your return on investment while preserving your asset and giving you peace of mind. Our highly trained and skilled team works hard so you can be sure your property's management will be Done Right.