Single Family Residential Leasing & Management Specialists

We make owning quality residential real estate and being a landlord painless, easy and profitable for you by handling every detail in a professional, personal and conscientious manner. We know the market, how to get you the best rent - and the best tenants. We are experienced experts in showing homes, advertising, presenting properties, and one of the few professional property management companies dealing exclusively in high quality, single family homes which lease for $1500 per month or more. We are experienced in dealing with sophisticated intrusion alarm systems, computerized HVAC, sprinkler and swimming pool systems, hardwood floors, and other exclusive features of quality houses which require advanced property management knowledge and skills. Our employees attend property leasing & management courses to improve and provide you with the highest standard of care for your property.

The Property Manager

CASTLE KEEPERS®, INC., was incorporated in Texas on March 14, 1989. Kenny Raupple, President of CASTLE KEEPERS®, has been involved in real estate law and real estate businesses since 1972. He is one of only fifty-five certified MASTER PROPERTY MANAGERS in the USA. Kenny is an attorney who has practiced real estate law in Texas, Ohio, and Florida for 15 years. He is a Real Estate Broker, who earned a B.A. at Yale University, and a J.D. at Case Western Reserve University Law School. He teaches property management courses for the National Association of Residential Property Managers, Collin County Community College, Southern Methodist University, and the Greater Dallas Association of Realtors. He is past President of the Dallas Chapter of NARPM and a past member of the National Board of Directors of NARPM. Kenny is an active member of the National Association of REALTORS, the Texas Association of REALTORS, and the Greater Dallas Association of REALTORS. He is Past President of the Dallas Yale Club, and a past Texas Delegate to the Yale National Alumni Association.

Flexibility, Integrity, Responsibility and Conscientious Service

  • Our services can be tailored to best serve your particular needs
  • We are respected in the real estate industry for our professionalism and integrity
  • Whether you are a homeowner who wants to lease until market conditions improve and you can sell your house, or a seasoned investor, we will make landlording a pleasant and profitable experience for you.
Castle Keepers® outstanding property management services include:

Property Evaluation

  • Establish market Rental Value
  • Assess property condition, recommend repair and decorating
  • Suggestions to maximize rental and/or sale value

Attracting Qualified Tenants

  • Advertising, promoting and showing properties
  • Handle all inquiries
  • We maintain a large pool of potential tenants
  • Contacts with relocation companies and major corporations

Careful Tenant Screening & Selection

  • Years of experience in judging qualifications
  • Credit Bureau member
  • Thorough reference checks: employment, credit reports, former landlords, criminal background check
  • Detailed rental application forms
  • In-depth interviews with prospective tenants
  • We are a buffer for you-we do the rejecting and ask the hard questions
  • Our record of selecting excellent tenants is outstanding - only 4 evictions in 13 years

Comprehensive Legal Forms

  • Legal agreements cover all important areas and protect all parties
  • Comprehensive leases based on years of experience
  • All security deposit and legal notice forms
  • Comply with all Texas Landlord/Tenant Laws
  • Comply with the Texas Lock Law

Rent Collection Services

  • Fair but firm rent collection policies
  • Quick action should delinquencies occur
  • Buffer for you when firmness is required
  • Net proceeds normally in the mail to you by the tenth of each month

Complete Security Deposit Handling

  • Maximum security deposits collected from all tenants for your protection
  • Deposits held in our broker trust account, subject to State supervision
  • Forfeits and damage claims in conformance with State Security Deposit Laws

Comprehensive Accounting Services

  • Totally computerized accounting and record keeping provides accuracy and efficiency
  • Maintain all security deposit account records
  • Monthly and yearly income and expense statements
  • Complete tax records at year end
  • Itemized record of all transactions
  • Maintain all files, records and receipts for your tax records
  • Comply with all IRS requirements
  • Pay all bills pertaining to the property

Property Inspections

  • Initial videotape inspection and tenant check-in
  • Spot checks and periodic inspections
  • Termination inspection and tenant check-out

Repairs and Maintenance Contracting and Supervision

  • We maintain ongoing relationships with a pool of experienced, qualified and reasonable contractors
  • We handle the "nuisance" calls at all hours
  • Because of our volume, we negotiate the best prices for you with carefully chosen contractors
  • We know houses, the problems that occur, what repair costs are, and how to get good service

Optional Related Services

  • Investment consulting and purchase and sale evaluation
  • Should you wish to sell-we will help you personally, or, if you prefer, refer you to a competent REALTOR® who sells houses in your neighborhood
  • For buyers, we offer buyer agency representation

Owners who would like more information regarding CASTLE KEEPERS®' leasing and property management services, please fill in the form below, or call (972) 931-1200

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