For over six decades, SMITH, REALTORS® has been satisfying the vacation rental needs of Anna Maria Island visitors. We offer houses, cottages, villas and condominium apartments, both waterfront and near-water. We have many, many units of all types. Our large selection varies from island charmers with that rustic feeling to modern homes and resort condo showplaces.

Whatever your property’s use, annual rental or seasonal rental, our property management team will give the same attention as needed.
 

OUR MARKETING TOOLS

Our goal is to obtain the highest return of the owner’s investment through a high rate of occupancy through the year. This can be reached through aggressive advertising and good customer satisfaction. Our dynamic Marketing System is based on:

The use of efficient marketing tools such as:

A constantly improved Web site: www.smithrealtors.com translated in French, German and Spanish
Link to a well-established German Web site
Offering an interactive approach with many details of the properties
A constantly improved network of worldwide travel and real estate agencies
An ongoing traditional advertising in newspapers and magazines
An attentive Guest Management that includes:
A hotel-style reservation system with automatic checking of the availability
An automatic mail, fax or e-mail of reservation and confirmation
A special warm check-in experience with welcome gift, information booklet on services available on the island plus discount coupons.
An ongoing support during their stay

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

A good return of your investment can also be reached by offering premium residences to premium residents at premium prices. We counsel each owner to achieve effective property maintenance.
Two types of contract prevail at Owners- SMITH REALTORS® relationship:

With a Lease Agreement the Owner gives SMITH REALTORS® the right to secure a resident. The Company makes diligent effort to:

Lease the property, negotiate the lease in accordance with the rent schedule.
Make inspection of the premises
Hold advanced rents and security deposits.
Completion of rental application form for the condominium association
Manage resident relations
With a Management Contract Owner give the right to manage the real and personal property. This includes:

Secure a tenant as described in the lease Agreement
Follow up of the contractors’ assignments for repairs & maintenance works
Follow up of the occupancy rate
Collection and payment of the State and County taxes (seasonal)
Completion of the Annual 1099 Statement
Maintain records for expenses and receipts and remit the balance
ONGOING RELATIONS WITH OWNERS

An open Owner-SMITH, REALTORS® exchange of information concerning not only the owner’s property but also the market conditions is also essential for a profitable management. Along with the financial statement we mail each month to our owners a memo with suggestions that can improve their property.

If you are considering renting your property for additional income please do not hesitate to contact us and ask for a copy of our Management contracts and our brochure