Three Great Reasons To Hire Us
Make More Money
Through seven years of experience, we’ve learned the art and science of revenue maximization. By using algorithms, market intelligence, and gut feel, we get much higher nightly rates and occupancy than most do-it-yourself-ers.
Spend Less Time
Managing a rental takes time. Lots of it! From maintenance to vetting and managing guests to dealing with check-ins and check-outs to handling compliance and finances … so much to do! We do the work for you, so all you need to do is relax and enjoy your increased revenue.
Be Less Stressed
The cleaners are late, and the guests are early … the smoke alarm goes off at 3am … a guest complains that the hair dryer isn’t working … Airbnb doesn’t get back to you on a disbursement mistake … do you seriously want to deal with all that? Put that on us. Your cardiologist will thank you (and us).
Property Assessment
By first assessing the value and potential of your property and home, we can determine how to showcase them effectively on the market. Read More
Listing Creation
We have properties listed in Vrbo, Airbnb and Booking secured under a certified and reputable account. Read More
Relax & Earn
We can turn your unattended properties and homes into a convenient and comfortable vacation-savvy location so you can easily earn from these assets. Read More
At Certus Managers, we care for your place like it’s ours. We make sure it stays sanitized, safe, and secure, while effectively marketing them to potential renters.
Our service includes an initial full review and assessment of the property’s condition and value. Once we have the keys, we will take care of everything from review and set up, profile optimization and bookings, right through to managing the guest experience and a seamless turnover.
We see the value of your home and properties, and we have the tools to further boost your spot in top booking sites while securing your financial income.
Without question, being a host is great. However, it does entail a lot of work.
Some of our Homes
Wondering how much you can earn from your short-term rental? Contact us to discuss.
Our Services
Here's how we make you more money with less time and less stress.
Property Listing
We have properties listed secured under a certified and reputable account, with detailed description and high quality images to give you an accurate perspective of the place.
Property Maintenance
We guarantee premium maintenance, regular inspections, and immediate repairs on your properties as a way to keep them in top shape.
Guest Screening
We screen our guests using a 5-step verification process and do research on their profiles as part of the process.
Guest Management
We ensure a seamless process for our guests, from organizing their checking in and out, to immediately responding to inquiries and concerns.
Re-stocking Essentials
Not only are our listed properties fully-furnished, but we also make sure the essentials are restocked in time for the arrival of guests.
Prepare for your Arrival
Your properties are in the ideal condition you have entrusted them to us. We guarantee secured and sanitized homes, from floor to ceiling, by the time you arrive.
What Our Guests Say
Frequently Asked Questions
The possibility is open. Since many short-term guests are looking for rentals in all price ranges, we can secure your property a good spot in the market listing. This is especially the case for homes with minimal furnishing and furniture.
Yes we have our own cleaners, and yes you can have your own cleaning person do the work. However, cleaning short-term rentals is more like hotel cleaning than regular home cleaning, and our past experience shows that homeowners’ regular cleaners usually aren’t a great fit. Our contract cleaners know our working SOPs at this point, but if your personal cleaners have a schedule flexible enough to accommodate varying guest arrivals and departures, we are keen on teaching them how to clean for short-term rentals.
Yes. As stated in the California Business & Professional Code §10131, property managers are required to have a real estate broker’s license. That said, our broker is Kevin Boer, BRE 01404898. He got his California Real Estate Salesperson License in 2003, and his Broker’s license in 2007. He now has over a decade of experience in property management and is now a member of local, state, and national Realtor associations.
You most certainly can do it yourself. Some homeowners can manage their own properties the way some folks churn their own butter or build their own furniture. However, this may take a lot of time and effort given the various aspects to consider. What professionals like us offers is the peace of mind that a certified and licensed property manager keeps an eye on your home while you’re away. We also have a deep understanding of the market so we put your home up on a listing for a top-price, so you can earn a lot without lifting a finger. That is the convenience we offer.
Certainly. We respect your privacy and will ensure that these areas are locked and inaccessible upon property turnover or guest check-in.
The vast majority of our guests will treat your home with respect and care. We ensure this with through our 3-step guest screening process.
- We use the standard screening provided by sites like Airbnb, which includes verifying ID, email and phone details and social media accounts. If guests have previous reviews, we look them over carefully and sometimes contact previous hosts.
- We always find out what brings guests to town — family reunion? Business meeting? Summer camp? Check up at Stanford Hospital?
- We sometimes, at our discretion, do deeper screening, like a phone interview or a check of their social media sites.
In the extremely unlikely event something happens, there are several layers of insurance. Still, we encourage you to contact and secure your own insurance, Lloyds of London, the legendary centuries-old insurance carrier, underwrites short term rental policies, and we’re happy to put you in touch with a local broker who offers such policies. It’s possible these policies would replace your existing one at no additional expense. Airbnb also has insurance.
In addition, Certus Managers carries a $1M business insurance policy and a $1M umbrella policy.