Bullock Management Group, Inc. has been in the Real Estate business for over twenty
years with over a half century of combined experience in property management and sales.
Locally owned and operated, you can rest assured that your property will be treated as our property.
We strive to maximize the return on your investment while providing quality
service to tenants, buyers and owners.
We have long established relationships with vendors, attorneys, investment
advisors, insurance agents, appraisers and loan officers. Let us help you be
successful in your Real Estate endeavors.
Commercial Services also provided.
What we do as your Norcross property manager:
- Fill vacancies
- Market your rental
- Handle tenant inquiries and calls
- Credit investigations
- Application screening
- Lease contracts
- Full service maintenance of property
- Rent collection
- Accounting
- Legal arrangements
- Coordinates Evictions
- Renovations/Turnkey Services
Norcross Property Management Services:
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Management Fees
Please contact us for a complete Management Information Package.
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Advertising
We advertise on multiple rental and sales Internet sites. All advertising is billed to the owner
separately and there is no additional vacant fee. We provide professional yard and directional
signs where allowed or needed. We make every effort to have a property properly priced and
ready to minimize the vacant time period.
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Initial Property Inspection
Once a management agreement and checklist items are obtained, we will schedule to go out to
the property and perform the initial inspection. During this time, we will evaluate the
condition, appearance and overall readiness for showing to prospective tenants. We will
make a list of necessary items that need attention as well as an estimate of the cost.
It is our goal to have a property ready for move-in upon showing to applicants. This benefits
you and the new tenant in the long run. The yard sign will be placed and advertising will begin.
Once the property is inspected, we will set up utilities and lawn care for the time it
is vacant unless they are already being handled. It is important to keep up the appearance
and utilities for potential tenants viewing the property. You will be responsible for
these expenses during the vacant period.
If attention is needed at the property, funds will have to be provided in advance to cover the costs.
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Tenant Screening
It is our sincere goal to find the best qualified tenant for any property. We utilize a three tier
process. First, we verify current rental history and that no tenant has a recent judgment,
collection or eviction from a previous landlord. Second, we verify current employment of at
least 6 months. Finally, we require a gross income of at least 3 times the rent. We have found
that these 3 items provide a sound starting point for qualifying a tenant. In some cases,
exceptions are made with additional security deposits. Bullock Management Group, Inc. believes
in fair housing laws and does not discriminate.
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Lease Agreement
Bullock Management Group, Inc. uses the GAR (Georgia Association of Realtors) lease. All existing
tenants will remain on their current lease until it expires and then renewed on the GAR lease.
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Deposits
All tenants are required to pay a security deposit and separate pet deposit if applicable. There are
no exceptions to this requirement! All deposits are held in a separate trust account and not released
to the owner or tenant until the final walk through inspection is complete.
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Rent Collection
Rent is due on the 1st of each month. A grace period until the 5th is allowed. If prior arrangements
have not been made with management, all non-paid rents will be addressed on the 6th. We use phone
calls, emails, property visits and letters to contact the tenants. If contact can not be made,
then the Warrant process will begin around the 15th. Owner statements are mailed on the 15th with
rent proceeds or explanations. We make every effort to collect rent and reduce turnover by working
with tenants when necessary. We have an obligation to collect rent on time and prevent vacancies.
We do our best to balance the two processes accordingly.
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Legal Action
It is our mission to attempt to avoid the process of eviction if possible. If the need arises, we will
file warrants, appear in court and handle the eviction process from start to finish. Since these are
additional expenses to the owner, we make every effort to avoid an eviction. We give every opportunity
to the tenant to clear up any unpaid balances. All legal fees are charged to the tenant once the debt is settled.
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Maintenance Process
We take pride in providing reliable and professional maintenance when the need arises. Every effort
to reduce cost and provide prompt service is made. There is a 24hr maintenance line on the phone
system for emergencies. All maintenance is coordinated through Bullock Management Group, Inc. We manage
the process and the prices. All vendors are licensed and insured. Agents in the office have past
experience in the field, so their knowledge is invaluable when it comes to maintenance pricing and
quality. Established relationships with vendors have enabled us to have great success in maintaining
a property at competitive prices. Maintenance is the true key to a successful relationship among
tenants, owners and management.
Norcross Area Information
Named after the Hon. Jonathan Norcross, it was chartered as a town on October 26, 1870, and selected to the National Register of Historic Places by the Department of the Interior in the early 1980s, its rich history began much earlier.
The Norcross Historic District sits along the eastern continental divide. This divide, or ridge, played a significant role in the early settlement of the area. Originally, the Creek and Cherokee Indians occupied this land and the ridgeline was used as a major transportation route. Two American forts were established in the early 19th century due to the War of 1812 – Fort Daniel (at Hog Mountain) and Peachtree Fort (in Atlanta). These two forts were connected by this old Indian trail which became known as the original Peachtree Road. By around 1840, this trail had evolved into a stagecoach route connecting South Carolina and Alabama through Georgia. The surrounding area became populated and the small communities of Pinckneyville and Flint Hill prospered.
This all changed with the creation of the Richmond-Danville Railroad, designed to open up the wilderness areas of northeast Georgia. The railroad was proposed in 1856 by Jonathan Norcross (a former Atlanta mayor) and was subsequently approved. Construction was delayed, however, until 1866 because of the Civil War. On September 12, 1869, the first twenty miles (32 km) were completed and on October 16, 1889, John J. Thrasher bought the 250 acres (1.0 km2) surrounding the terminal for $1,650 and a town was born – named for Thrasher’s good friend, Jonathan Norcross. The Brunswick Hotel was built in 1870 and Norcross quickly became known as a resort area, much like Eastlake, for Atlantans wanting to escape the rapidly growing city. The new town also meant the demise of the surrounding communities of Pinckneyville and Flint Hill, as people migrated in to build houses, churches, schools, and to be near the railroad.