Marketing Properties

Author: Angel Zapien
Expertise: Certified Property Manager, Realtor
Last Updated: October 16, 2025
Marketing properties for our clients to rent them faster.

What “Marketing Properties” Means (South Bay / Santa Clara County)

When you hire us to market your rental, we handle the work that helps your home get seen fast by the right renters. We set the price, get the home rent-ready, take pro photos and video, write a clear listing, and share it on top sites. Then we show it, screen applicants, and help you sign the lease—safely and in line with California rules.

Quick Wins You Can Expect

  • Faster fills: Our average time to fill a vacancy is about 2–3 weeks, depending on season and price point.
  • Better fit: Clear ads bring in qualified renters, not just more clicks.
  • Less stress: We do the steps. You get updates in plain language.

Our Step-by-Step Rental Marketing Plan

1) Price It Right

We start with a simple rent analysis for your city and your home type. We review recent comps, days on market, and seasonality. Want a written snapshot? Ask for our Same-Day Rent Analysis.

2) Get Rent-Ready

Small fixes make a big difference. We look for clean paint, working lights, safe steps, and tidy yards. We can coordinate vendors if you wish. Owners often use our inspection and maintenance support to keep the home in top shape.

3) Pro Photos (& Optional Video)

Bright, true-to-life photos help renters picture daily life in the home. For higher-end homes, we can add video or a short walk-through. This boosts time on page and tour requests.

4) Clear, Friendly Listing Copy

We write for people first—simple, honest, and fair. We avoid wording that could look like a preference. If you want to learn more about fair housing in California, see the California Civil Rights Department’s housing page and the City of San José Housing resources.

5) Listing Syndication (Big Audience)

Your listing goes to major sites renters already use, including Zillow, Trulia, and HotPads. Learn about the network here: Zillow Rentals Network. More eyes on your home means more qualified showings.

6) Smart Ads & Social (As Needed)

When it helps, we add light paid boosts and share on social. We watch results and adjust quickly so you don’t overspend.

7) Showings That Respect Everyone’s Time

We offer flexible tours, with options for hosted open houses on weekends. Busy? We can group showings to cut traffic and reduce wear on the home.

8) Careful Tenant Screening

We review credit, income, rental history, and background checks. We keep the process fair and consistent, and we follow California rules. If you have questions about lawful ads or screening, you can also read the state’s Fair Housing fact sheet.

9) Clean Lease Signing

We use digital signing and give everyone a full copy. We also help with move-in notes, keys, and utilities. See our FAQs for renewal, payments, and inspection details.

Why This Works in the South Bay

Santa Clara County is a fast market, but each city is different. A single-family home in Los Gatos is not the same as a condo in Sunnyvale. We adjust the plan to fit your home, your HOA rules, and your goals. Our team manages many home types—single-family, condos, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes—so we know what triggers the best response in each area.

Cities We Serve

San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Milpitas, Palo Alto, Gilroy, Campbell, Morgan Hill, Los Gatos, Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Altos, Monte Sereno, Los Altos Hills, and more. See Properties We Manage.

Plans & Popular Add-Ons

Most owners choose a full-service plan, but we also offer standalone help if you manage day to day.

Full-Service Management (Highlights)

  • Essential: Lean package with listing, leasing, rent collection, accounting, and 24/7 emergencies.
  • Accelerate: Our most popular—adds fee credits and reduced renewal costs.
  • Prime: Our white-glove tier—extra inspections and owner ROI mini-reports.

Ask us which plan fits your home and budget. We’ll walk through the options line by line.

Standalone Services (Pick What You Need)

  • Tenant Placement (Placement-Only): 50–75% of one month’s rent.
  • Listing & Showings (Listing-Only): $399 + per-showing or hosted open-house.
  • Rent Analysis Report (Same-Day): $49.
  • Inspections (Move-in/Out or Mid-Term): $79.99 each.
  • Tenant Screening Only: $79 per applicant.
  • Lease Drafting & e-Signing: $199.
  • Security-Deposit Accounting: $149.
  • Maintenance Desk (One-Off): Flat fee + vendor pass-through per policy.

For Owners Who Want Less Vacancy

Here’s a simple story many owners relate to:

Your San Jose home is empty. We do minor touch-ups, bring in a great photographer, and set a fair price. In the first week, your listing gets strong views and several tour requests. By week two, we’ve screened and selected a renter who fits your home and timeline. You sign the lease online, and rent starts flowing again—without you chasing calls or learning new software.

Compliance You Can Trust

Ready to Fill Your Vacancy?

Tell us about your property and timeline. We’ll share a simple plan and clear next steps.

Request My Rent Analysis

Prefer to talk?

(408) 618-1827
[email protected]

FAQs: Marketing Properties

How fast can you list my home?

Often within 48 hours once the home is rent-ready and we have photos.

Do you handle fair-housing compliance in ads?

Yes. We use inclusive language and follow California rules. See more at the California Civil Rights Department.

Where will my listing show up?

Major rental sites like Zillow, Trulia, and HotPads, plus our site and social channels. We add boosts when it makes sense.

Can I use this service without full management?

Yes. Many owners choose Rent Collection, Inspections, or Eviction Coordination as needed.

Which South Bay cities do you cover?

We serve most of Santa Clara County, including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Cupertino, and nearby cities. See local pages like San Jose Property Management and Sunnyvale Property Management.

Brokerage: The Property Network (DRE #01166904).
Team License: Zapien Property Team — Consolidated (CA DRE #02202568).
Memberships: Certified Property Manager, NARPM, SILVAR.

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What Local Owners & Tenants Say

Feature stories highlighting faster leasing, clear communication, and maintenance responsiveness.

  • “Angel Zapien was truly a real professional from start to finish. I first set up a meeting in person to talk about my expectations regarding a move I wanted to make. I gave all my information and he said he would call me in a couple of weeks. He did just that. He asked had I thought about what I wanted to do regarding my move. I had decided, so we set up a date to start looking for a rental property that would fit my needs. We set up a date and time for me to begin my search. Two weeks later he had four places to look at. The drive was about fifty minutes away. It would take up most of his day. He never complained, and had a great sense of humor. We drove to all four places that he had picked out. I fell in love with the very first property but he insisted I look at the other rentals, before I decided. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Angel listened to my wants. And never pushed me. I felt he wanted me to be happy with my choice. He guided me and had exceptional knowledge about the whole rental experience. Thank you for the opportunity to share with you all about my amazing experience with Angel Zapien.”

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  • Renewals: 98%

  • Occupancy: 99%

  • Average Fill Time: 18 days

  • 5-star Rating

  • 2.9-Year Avg. Stay

  • Owner Replies: ~1-3hrs

  • 24/7 Emergencies

  • 99% Online Rent

  • Licensed CA

  • Fair Housing & Rent Control

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Answers—and a Deeper Dive

We believe in clear, written policies. Here are your most common questions—answered.

On or about the 10th of each month via the portal.

What you see in the plan is what you pay.

Typical owner reply 1–4 hours; 24/7 emergencies.

Yes—processes are compliant in California.

With full-service property management (Essentials/Accelerate/Prime)

Two safety inspections are required annually for all our management services. Free inspections included by Management-Tier are: Essential: 0/2, Accelerate: 1/2 (save $79.99/yr), Prime: 2/2 (save $159.98/yr).

Without full-service property management (Stand-alone service)

$299 for move-in inspection only, with pictures and documentation provided, which can later be used to redeem security deposit if necessary from unexpected property damage by tenants. Due to some tenants staying for years or sometimes even decades, move-out inspections are not included.

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