We Fill Vacancies, And SO Much More.

Monday, January 23rd, 2017

When most people think of property management companies, such as Lorio and Associates, they think of a business that fills vacancies, specifically those of the commercial type.  Whether selling a commercial piece of property, or finding tenants for rental office/restaurant/business spaces, that is what property management companies usually do, but we also do so much more for you as our client.

At Lorio and Associates, we actually manage your property, instead of just filling the empty space.  What does that mean?

First, we do indeed handle finding a buyer or tenant for your piece of property.  In other words, if you own an office building and are renting out offices within the space, but you aren’t here to review and assist potential renters, we do all the legwork for you.  We will advertise your space, review prospective tenants or buyers, and then help finalize the deal.  All you have to do is enjoy the benefits.

Additionally, we manage your piece of property while it’s on the “market” and waiting to be sold or rented out.  That includes overseeing maintenance (cleaning, painting, repairs, etc.) and grooming of the grounds as dictated by you, the owner.  Our goal is for your property to remain in optimum condition while it is in our hands.

Finally, we will continue to oversee maintenance for pieces of property that are rented out.  We are the go-to call number for tenants that need assistance with a plumbing or electrical issue, have a repair request, and so forth.  This means you won’t be bothered with 3 a.m. calls about a leaking sink or broken window, and you can rest assured knowing that your property is being taken care of by someone trusted.  Not only that, but we check in to ensure that tenants are property caring for your property, and sticking to any signed contracts and regulations set up by you for your piece of property.

If you are ready to hand over your property’s maintenance to trusted hands, Lorio and Associates is here for you.  Our goal is for you to enjoy the benefits of property ownership without the headaches of the day-in and day-out details.  If you’re ready to have some assistance with your Polk County property, give us a call!

Celebrating YOU! Christmas at Lorio and Associates

Thursday, December 8th, 2016

The holidays are here, and as we prepare for Christmas, the staff here at Lorio and Associates is reflecting on how much we appreciate our local Polk County clients that support our business.  We are so thankful to be able to serve such a wonderful community here in Lakeland, and in the surrounding areas, with residential and commercial real estate services, and we are looking forward to continuing to serve you in 2017.

Lorio and Associates is preparing for the new year by making sure we give you only the best.  Our customer service is here to give you one-on-one interaction, and our goal is to make sure you have all of your questions and concerns answered effectively and efficiently.  We are always happy to talk with our clients about various properties, fees, etc. and we enjoy getting to interact with our local community in this way while we do business.

Additionally, we are looking forward to supporting more of our local vendors here in Polk County in 2017.  We have built a long list of Polk County companies that we trust, and we use them for various service needs here at Lorio and Associates.  From landscaping and lawn care, to electrical and plumbing work, our website’s “Preferred Vendors” page (currently being worked on) will be a great way for these businesses to gain exposure in our community, and you’ll know they can be trusted because we back them enough to have them listed alongside us.

As we approach the Christmas season, and the new year, we hope you are able to enjoy time with the ones you hold dear, and know that when you are ready to make a step in purchasing a new home, renting a space for your business, or building your dream from scratch, Lorio and Associates is here for you.

Merry Christmas from all of us to you!

Protect Your Property: Benefits of Using A Property Management Company

Friday, November 4th, 2016

Scenario: you’ve decided to invest in a commercial property, not for yourself, but as a leasing space that will give you some extra spending cash.  However, once the papers are signed and the property is yours, what do you do?  Well, if you already have a business/individual lined up to rent your space, you will hand over the day-to-day operation of the property over to them, but you will still be holding the reigns for the piece of real estate, and you will be the one responsible for any decisions regarding it.

This sounds great…until you are faced with an issue or question that takes away from your personal time and resources, and ends up making the property more of a headache than a help.  So, how can you reap the benefits of owning a commercial property without dealing with the routine kinks in the chain that often come up with this type of situation?

The answer to your problems could be found in a property management company.

Property managers essentially “manage” your piece of property by taking care of the day-to-day operations and issues that come up, while overseeing the rental of the space and the conditions under which the least was signed.  In other words, a property management company will make sure your renter(s) do what is requested in regards to upkeep of the property, use of the property, etc, and they will also oversee maintenance on the property in your stead.  This is especially important for property owners who live in an area outside of the region in which their property is located.  For example, our local “snowbirds” who own properties here in Florida often trust management services to take care of their commercial space, whether it is rented out or not. This leaves someone local in charge, just in case something happens and requires prompt attention (like damages to the property, failure to cooperate on the part of the business/individual leasing the space, etc.

There are many benefits to having a property manager take care of your space rather than managing it yourself, but perhaps the biggest benefit is the peace of mind, knowing that you get to enjoy the fruits of your space, without putting in all the labor to take care of it.  If you are local to the greater Lakeland area here in Polk County, Lorio and Associates can offer you that peace of mind by managing your commercial property.  Even better?  We will seek to rent out your space, and keep it filled, so you are always making maximum profit off of your property.

Give us a call and see what we can do for you!