Leasing Only Services
Leasing Only Services – Kansas City Tenant Placement
Need a qualified tenant but prefer to manage the property yourself? Alpine Property Management Kansas City offers professional tenant placement services without requiring a full management contract. Perfect for DIY landlords who want expert screening and placement without ongoing management fees.
Quick Answer: What are leasing only services?
Leasing only services provide professional tenant placement without ongoing property management. Alpine handles marketing, showings, tenant screening, lease preparation, and placement for a one time fee of 100% of first month’s rent ($500 minimum). You remain the property manager and handle all tenant communication, rent collection, and maintenance after placement. Owner is required to sign a 12 month contract that terminates once the property is leased.
Standard Leasing Package
Fee: 100% of First Month’s Rent (Minimum $500)
$500 Deposit Required Before Services Begin — This refundable deposit secures your place in our leasing queue and protects against abandoned projects or unpaid balances. Once the lease is signed and your account is current, the full $500 is refunded to you. The leasing fee is billed separately at lease signing.
This service begins only after your property is confirmed rent ready and passes our inspection checklist.
What’s Included
- Professional property photography
- Marketing and listing across all major rental platforms
- Showing coordination and tenant communication
- Comprehensive tenant screening and application qualification
- Lease preparation and signing
- Security deposit and first month’s rent collection
- Tenant placement and handoff to owner
What’s NOT Included
This package does not include rehab management, contractor oversight, property cleaning, progress checks, or any ongoing management services after tenant placement. Additionally, we do not provide:
- Troubleshooting property issues (non working utilities, access problems, HVAC issues)
- Meeting utility companies or coordinating service activation on site
- Diagnosing why utilities aren’t working or why keys don’t function
- Securing or checking windows, doors, or property beyond standard lockup when departing
- Coordinating with contractors, handymen, or service providers
- Any problem solving or property management tasks
Important: If you need us to troubleshoot issues, meet vendors, or manage property problems, those services are available through our À La Carte Menu at additional cost.
Scope of Service: No Troubleshooting or Problem Solving
Leasing only means exactly that, we market the property and place a tenant. We do not diagnose property issues, troubleshoot utility problems, coordinate with utility companies, check windows or doors beyond basic lockup, or solve problems that arise during the marketing period.
If we arrive and the property is not rent ready, utilities not working, keys don’t work, cleaning not completed we document the issue, charge the applicable $150 trip fee, and leave. We do not stay to problem solve.
Common scenarios that result in trip fees:
- Water is not turned on or hot water is not working
- Keys provided do not work or grant access to the property
- HVAC system is not functional
- Cleaning has not been completed
- Contractors or materials are still on site
Owner Responsibility for Utility Coordination: When scheduling utility activation (water, gas, electric), you are responsible for coordinating access with the utility company. Many utility companies require someone on site to activate service. If the utility company arrives without proper coordination and causes issues (such as leaving faucets running), that is the owner’s responsibility to resolve, not ours.
Rent Ready Requirements
To ensure quality tenant placements and protect your investment, all properties must pass Alpine’s Rent Ready Checklist before we begin marketing:
Required Before Marketing
- All utilities activated, transferred to owner’s name, and verified working (water on with hot water confirmed, electricity on, HVAC functional)
- Locks changed since last tenant/contractor access (owner may coordinate independently or use our lock change service we must be the only party with working keys)
- No contractors, tools, or construction materials on site
- All paint, flooring, and final repairs completed
- All appliances installed and fully functional
- Property professionally cleaned and free of debris
- HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems in working order
- Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors installed and operable
- Exterior presentable with lawn maintained
- Working keys available and tested
Important: If any requirement is incomplete when we arrive for initial inspection, a $150 trip fee will be charged automatically. We cannot begin marketing until the property is truly rent ready.
Why Locks Must Be Changed
Previous tenants, contractors, and subcontractors may still have keys or lockbox codes from prior work. To maintain property security and control during marketing, locks must be changed before we begin. This protects your property from unauthorized access during the vacancy period.
You can coordinate lock changes independently, or use our lock change service ($200 per door). Either way, we need to be the only party with working keys during the leasing process.
Payment Policy: All Balances Due Before Key Handover
All accounts receivable including trip fees, à la carte service charges, and the leasing fee must be paid in full before we hand over keys and the signed lease to the placed tenant.
We do not release keys, provide tenant contact information, or transfer the signed lease until your account balance is zero. This protects both parties and ensures a clean handoff to you as the property manager.
Investor Deposit Requirement
$500 Deposit Required Before Services Begin
This refundable deposit secures your place in our leasing queue and protects against abandoned projects or unpaid balances. It also protects our time and resources in cases where:
- The owner becomes unresponsive during the leasing process
- The property is not actually rent ready despite owner claims
- The owner leases the property independently after we’ve begun marketing
- Marketing efforts and showing coordination have already been performed
Once the lease is signed and your account is current, the full $500 is refunded to you. The leasing fee is billed separately at lease signing.
Our Three Step Leasing Process
- Rent Ready Verification: We ensure your property passes our rent ready inspection covering utilities, repairs, cleaning, and functionality.
- Find and Screen Your Ideal Tenant: Professional marketing, photography, showings, and comprehensive background checks.
- Place Tenant and Hand Off: Signed lease, collected deposits, and complete documentation transferred to you as the property manager.
À La Carte Service Menu
Need additional support beyond basic tenant placement? We offer these services separately:
Property Verification & Inspection
- Site visit to verify rent ready condition: $150
- On site coordination/property visit: $150
- Move in inspection with full photo report: $200
Rehab & Renovation Support
- Full rehab budget with line item scope and PM consultation: $300
- Progress check during renovation (per visit): $150
- Contractor rehab bid (single Alpine bid only): Included in $300 budget fee
- Vendor supervision and punch list management: $125/hour
Property Prep Services
- Lock change: $200 per lock set (per door)
- Lockbox installation (includes lockbox): $200
- Professional cleaning coordination: $325 minimum (varies by size and condition)
- Utility activation coordination (phone/online): $75 per utility
- On site utility meeting coordination: $150
Important Policies for À La Carte Services
One Bid Policy: Alpine provides one professional, line item contractor bid. We do not collect multiple competitive bids. If you want additional bids for comparison, you’ll need to coordinate those directly.
Cleaning Services: Our cleaning coordination starts at $325 minimum and varies based on property condition and square footage. Before and after photos are provided for your records.
Vendor Supervision: This is professional project management and quality control, not handyman work. We manage contractors, verify work quality, handle punch lists, and protect your investment. Billed at $125/hour.
Trip Fees Apply: Any site visit where the property is not in the condition described will result in a $150 trip fee. Please ensure accuracy when describing property readiness.
Why Kansas City Investors Choose Alpine for Leasing
Local Boots on the Ground: We physically inspect properties, verify contractor work, and provide real-time photo documentation. No guesswork from out of state investors.
Experienced Tenant Screening: Our comprehensive screening process places qualified tenants who pay on time and take care of your property. We’ve placed hundreds of tenants annually since 2013.
Rehab Accountability: We protect you from “almost finished” contractor promises with detailed photo documentation and professional oversight.
Professional Marketing: Quality photos and strategic listing placement get your property rented quickly at optimal rates.
Investment Protection: We don’t just place tenants we protect your investment through every step of the preparation and placement process.
Leasing Only vs. Full Management: Which Is Right for You?
Choose Leasing Only If:
- You want to manage the property yourself
- You’re comfortable handling tenant calls and maintenance
- You live locally or have reliable local support
- You want to minimize ongoing management costs
- You only need help finding and screening qualified tenants
Choose Full Management If:
- You want completely hands off ownership
- You live out of state or don’t have time for management
- You want 24/7 emergency response for tenants
- You prefer professional rent collection and accounting
- You want ongoing inspections and maintenance coordination
Learn More About Full Management Services
Frequently Asked Questions About Leasing Only Services
What happens after you place the tenant?
After tenant placement and move in, you become the property manager. We provide you with the tenant’s complete contact information, signed lease, security deposit accounting, and move-in inspection report. From that point forward, the tenant contacts you directly for rent payments, maintenance requests, and all ongoing communication.
Will I know who the tenant is before they move in?
For fair housing and discrimination compliance, we do not share applicant information or tenant details with owners until after the lease is signed and the tenant has moved in. This policy protects both you and us legally, and ensures our tenant relationships remain intact if property issues arise. We present only that we have a qualified, approved tenant ready for placement.
Do you handle rent collection?
No. With leasing only services, you collect rent directly from the tenant after move in. If you want us to handle rent collection, consider our full management services.
What if the tenant breaks the lease early?
You’re responsible for finding a replacement tenant. We can place another tenant for an additional leasing fee. Alternatively, switching to full management services provides more protection if a tenant moves out within the first 6 months, we place a replacement tenant at no additional cost.
How long does it take to find a tenant?
For rent ready properties priced correctly, we typically place tenants within 14-30 days depending on market conditions and property location.
What screening do you perform on tenants?
We conduct comprehensive screening including credit checks, criminal background checks, eviction history, employment verification, income verification (minimum 3x rent), and previous landlord references.
What if my property needs work before it’s rent ready?
We offer à la carte rehab support services including budgeting, contractor bids, progress checks, and vendor supervision. See our À La Carte Service Menu above.
Do you provide the lease agreement?
Yes. We provide a comprehensive lease agreement compliant with Missouri and Kansas landlord-tenant laws. You receive a fully executed copy at tenant move in.
What areas do you serve for leasing services?
We provide leasing services throughout Kansas City MO, Kansas City KS, Gladstone, Liberty, North Kansas City, Parkville, Overland Park, Leawood, Olathe, Lenexa, and Shawnee.
Can I switch to full management later?
Absolutely. Many investors start with leasing only and switch to full management once they experience the time commitment of self management. Contact us anytime to discuss transitioning to full management services.
Why don’t you share tenant information before move in?
This policy protects everyone involved. It ensures compliance with fair housing laws, prevents potential discrimination issues, and maintains our relationship with qualified tenants who may need alternative placement if property issues arise. Once the tenant has moved in and your management relationship begins, you receive all tenant information immediately.
What if utilities aren’t working when you arrive to show the property?
If utilities are not fully functional, no water, no hot water, no electricity, HVAC not working we cannot show the property. A $150 trip fee applies, and showings are suspended until you confirm the issue is resolved. We do not troubleshoot utility issues or coordinate with utility companies. That responsibility remains with the owner.
Why do locks need to be changed before marketing?
Previous tenants, contractors, and subcontractors may still have keys or lockbox codes. To maintain property security and control during marketing, locks must be changed before we begin. You can coordinate this independently or use our lock change service ($200 per door). We need to be the only party with working keys during the leasing process.
What if the keys don’t work when you arrive?
If we arrive for a showing or inspection and the provided keys do not grant access to the property, a $150 trip fee applies. We do not stay to troubleshoot access issues. Please test all keys before confirming the property is ready.
Do I have to pay trip fees and other charges before you place my tenant?
Yes. All accounts receivable including trip fees, à la carte charges, and the leasing fee must be paid in full before we hand over keys and the signed lease. We do not release tenant contact information or transfer the lease until your balance is zero. The $500 deposit is fully refunded once the lease is signed and your account is current.
Ready to Get Your Property Leased?
Contact us today to schedule your rent ready inspection and begin the tenant placement process.
📞 Call: 816-343-4520 ext 101
📧 Email: info@alpinekansascity.com
🕒 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm