Property Management Services

Our Services

Service Feature Lease Only Services Project Management Full Service Management
Expert Tenant Placement ✔ ✔
Experienced Licensed Agent ✔ ✔
Leasing Documentation and Screening Records ✔ ✔
Professional Photos* and Listing Syndication ✔
Turnover Repairs/Renovation coordination* ✔ ✔
Sourcing/Contracting Vendors ✔ ✔
Photo Updates/Progress Inspection Reports ✔ ✔
Licensed, Bonded, and Insured Vendors Provided ✔ ✔
Rent Collection and Owner EFT Payout ✔
Ongoing Lease Management† (renewals, addenda) ✔ ✔
On Demand Owner Portal (Funding, Reports, etc.) ✔
Itemized Income and Expense Reports ✔
Annual review of Property’s Market Value ✔
1099 Tax Document Provided (digital or physical) ✔

*Denotes Additional expense to Rental Owner

†Denotes Additional Expense for Rental Owner only for Lease Only Services

Lease Only Services

If you prefer to manage the property on your own, but want to find the best quality tenant, this is a great option.  Lease Only services provide rental owners with expert tenant placement. We carefully screen each applicant and make the best possible decision for suited for the  property.  Marketing of your property is primarily online, and we use wide-spread syndication to get your property the best possible exposure. We use professional photos to make the property look it’s very best because, the first viewing is online.  We want your home to look it’s very best. We archive the photos and repost the listing whenever our services are needed.  At closing, the property owner is receives copies of all applications, lease documents, disclosures and addenda.  Don’t forget, your property leasing is tax deductible. We are here to protect you from mistakes that inexperienced or busy landlords make. We love to educate our owners!

Project Management

Pikus Real Estate Powered by Hackenberg Realty Group provides standalone and ongoing Project Management. When a property is vacant and needs repairs or updating, project management is the product for you. As a property manager, we have relationships with hundreds of local licensed, bonded, and insured vendors for every facet of home renovation and repair. From calling the plumber to full renovations, we have you covered. We will take the project from demolition to market ready condition.   As an owner, you may discuss the renovations with contractors or we will do it for you, but you will always have accurate estimates in hand. All we ask is that you let us do what we do best, bring out the best in each property. 

Full Service Management

Our Full-Service Management includes everything above and so much more. Whether it’s a single-family home or several apartment buildings, we can handle managing each investment property with industry leading management systems. You’ll have on-demand access to the Rental Owner’s Web Portal online or through the dedicated app.  Records of completed work, ongoing projects, tenant payments, income/expense reports are available in real time. Tenants pay online and owner funding utilizes EFT services. Our owners never wait for a “check in the mail”. You will put an end to the untimely calls from tenants that don’t fit into your already busy schedule.  We will always keep you advised as repairs are made or issues of interest occur. This is a communication business and we pride ourselves on our excellent reputation.


We manage properties in Stark Summit, and Portage County, and we specialize in medium to high end rental properties ranging from simple yet modern townhouse apartments to 5-bedroom colonial homes in the suburban locations. We want to treat every property we manage as if it were our own. Always be aware that at Pikus Real Estate Powered by Hackenberg Realty Group, Your Property is Our Priority. 

Do You Need Help Managing Your Property?

Turn to the knowledgeable team at Pikus Real Estate & Property Management Powered by Hackenberg Realty Group. We offer comprehensive property management services to make operating your property easier for you. Contact our team today to learn more about how we can help you. Give us a call at (330) 451-6242.

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Property Management Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where will our property be advertised? How do we find the best possible tenant for our property? Are the best tenants using public sites or should we use more traditional advertising?

    Your property is professionally marketed with the use of Vflyer. This marketing system allows us to post your property simultaneously to sites such as Realtor.com, Trulia, Zillow, Apartments.com, and many more. We will attract local tenants and tenants that will be relocating to our area for business. This will provide us with the best pool of tenants for your property.

  • How do you screen applicants? Should backgrounds searches be done? What will they entail?

    Tenants will be asked to apply online at www.pikusrealestate.com. There are no exceptions. Tenants will pay an application fee. This helps us determine the level of interest the tenant has in your home. After a review of the application, we pull a TransUnion Credit Report, a full address and criminal history. We also review a nationwide rental database to ensure that there have been no previous evictions.

  • How do you prepare a lease, what additional documentation is required? Will I see the leases of my tenants in the property?

    We use a standardized lease that can be modified to accommodate your property. We disclose the same information and apply the same criteria to EVERY tenant that we interview for leasing. This is one of the ways that we ensure that we are consistent in application of Fair Housing Policies. All the documents are available for your review in your personal online portal at any time.

  • Should my tenant pay the utilities?

    You will instruct how you would like your utilities handled. If you prefer to maintain some of the property utilities in your name and you prefer to continue to pay them, you will leave them in your name. If the tenant is to pay the utilities, we obtain their newly established account numbers prior to passing of keys. The utilities that are paid by the tenant will revert to the property manager for payment if for some reason they are disconnected. We need to be sure that we are fully aware of the status of all utilities that are the responsibility of the tenant.

  • How are the repairs for my rental property paid for? How do I get paid?

    Pikus Real Estate will hold a $250.00 discretionary maintenance account to use on a day to day basis for MINOR repairs that need to be completed. Any required repair that exceeds $250 requires owner notification. Any funds that are used within the previous calendar month will be replenished at the time that the next rent payment is received. Your proceeds will be deposited directly into the account of your choice near mid-month or as soon as possible after received.

  • Can I see the activity on my management account? Will I know if there have been repairs made to my property throughout the month?

    Your management account is online and updated in real time. You can review your management reports at any time, day, or night. You will be able to see if your rent has been received and if any repairs have been made to your property.

  • When is my property manager available to discuss my property with me?

    Our offices are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. We are available to both tenants and owners for emergencies in the evening and on the weekend. Please note that we make every effort to avoid non-essential repairs on the weekend to avoid costly overtime charges to you, the owner.

  • What if the tenant does not pay?

    We do all that we can upfront to ensure that we have a tenant placed in your property who is ready, willing, and able to pay. If the rent is not received in a timely manner, calls are made to the tenant to make payment arrangements within a specific timeframe. If the timeframe is not met, it is explained to the tenant that they will receive notice to pay immediately or vacate the property. We have no exceptions to the rules. From a Fair Housing standpoint, every tenant is treated the same. These strict policies help us to avoid large rent balances accumulating that can often be uncollectible.

  • Can we get just leasing services, we prefer to manage on our own.

    If you have had good success as a landlord in the past, you may want to secure “Leasing Only” services. We will market your property, secure a tenant, and complete all the necessary documentation for you. You will be provided with the first month’s rent, and any security deposits necessary, minus the leasing fee. You will also get copies of the full applications, disclosures, and leases.

  • Can you lease our property, collect the rent, and we will do the management and repairs?

    We discourage co-management of properties. We spend time searching for the best vendors with the best prices so that you can reap the benefits of your investment. We specialize in the professional handling of your investment property and appreciate the confidence you have in our abilities. Tenants tend to take advantage of the good nature of the owner and ask for repairs and modifications that may have already been rejected by the property manager. As an owner, you may not be aware of the arrangements for repairs and payment arrangements that have been agreed upon with your tenant. You do not want to minimize the power of your manager by discussing directly with the tenant. We often end up sorting out who promised what and when. You will always know if something major is needed at your property. It is our business to keep you informed. Communication is our specialty!

Have more questions? Give us a call at (330) 451-6242.