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If you’re thinking about renting out your home or investment property in Wilmington, NC, one of the first decisions you’ll face is how much help you want from a property management company. At SPM Residential Services, we offer two main options: Full-Service Property Management and Leasing Services (also known as Tenant Placement). Both options are designed to make your rental experience easier and more profitable, but they cater to different needs and comfort levels.
What Are Leasing Services?
Leasing Services are a great choice if you prefer to be more hands-on but want professional support to get your property rented quickly and safely. Think of it as our “tenant finder” option.
With this service, we handle the most time-consuming and critical parts of getting your property rented. That includes:
Professional advertising
Showing the home to prospective tenants (using safe, secure showing systems)
Thorough tenant screening using our proven process
Preparing a standard North Carolina Realtor lease
Once the lease is signed, we hand the property back to you. From there, you’ll collect rent, manage maintenance, and handle communication with the tenant directly.
This option is especially popular among local landlords or property owners who enjoy managing their own home, but want help with the legal and screening process. It’s also a great fit for single homeowners who may not feel comfortable showing the property by themselves or prefer to leave that step to a professional.
What Is Full-Service Property Management?
Full-service property management is the best choice if you want a completely hands-off experience. This service includes everything in our leasing option plus ongoing management throughout the lease term.
We’ll handle:
Rent collection and enforcement
Maintenance requests and repairs
Routine property inspections twice per year (with photos and reports)
Move-in and move-out inspections
Lease renewals and tenant communication
We also strictly enforce rent collection policies and stay compliant with all North Carolina landlord-tenant laws. If rent isn’t paid on time, we handle the communication and, if necessary, begin the eviction process promptly, so you don’t have to.
This option is ideal for out-of-state owners, busy investors, or anyone who doesn’t want to deal with the stress of late-night maintenance calls, rent collection, or lease violations.
Making the Right Choice for Your Needs
At the end of the day, both services give you access to SPM Residential’s professionalism, experience, and attention to detail. The difference comes down to how involved you want to be in managing your property.
If you’re comfortable collecting rent and handling maintenance, Leasing Services may be a great fit. If you’d rather have a trusted local team manage every detail, Full-Service Property Management is your best option.
Either way, you’ll gain confidence, clarity, and peace of mind knowing your investment is protected by licensed real estate professionals who understand Wilmington’s rental market.
Ready to learn more? Contact Charlotte at (910) 239-1338.