Season 9 Episode #2 Property Management Mastery with Corey Brewer: Washington's Rent Control Laws & Building Profitable Agent Partnerships

04/08/2025 38 min Temporada 9 Episodio 1

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Guest: Cory Brewer, VP of Residential Operations, Wind Property Management, Lori Gill and AssociatesCory Brewer, with 14+ years in real estate and property management expertise in King and Snohomish Counties (Seattle area), shares insights on Washington State's new rent control laws, property management benefits, and strategic partnerships between real estate agents and property managers.Legal Updates (0:00-15:00)• Washington State implemented rent control effective May 7th, 2025• Annual rent increases capped at 7% baseline + CPI (max 10%)• 2026 cap set at 9.683% (7% + 2.683% CPI)• New process service requirements for rent increases (being addressed legislatively)Property Management Value Proposition (15:00-30:00)• $2,100 more annual rent generation per property• $1,380+ savings through faster leasing (reducing costly vacancy)• 33.8% market share demonstrates market leadership• Professional management pays for itself through reduced vacancy and optimized pricingAgent Partnership Benefits (30:00-45:00)• Property managers as part of agent's professional team (like home inspectors)• Referral opportunities: 20-100 annual transactions depending on market• Market analysis and rental pricing consultation services• Buffer between landlord-tenant relationshipsCurrent Market Conditions (45:00-55:00)• Inventory fluctuated from 34 listings (May) to 70+ (June)• Higher tenant renewal rates reducing turnover• Failed sale listings converting to rentals in fall monthsProfessional Management Advantages (55:00-End)• Legal compliance expertise (increasingly complex)• 400-500 vetted vendor network• Fair housing and tenant selection processes• Systematic procedures and market knowledgeCory BrewerWind Property Management, Lori Gill and AssociatesDesk: (425) 623-1330Office: (425) 455-5515Email: [email protected]: http://www.wpmnorthwest.comCorey offers team presentations with PowerPoint and Q&A for brokerages in King and Snohomish CountiesBi-annual Market Reports Available - Six-month data compilation providing representative market statisticsFor more coaching content and professional development, subscribe and share this episode!

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