Owner Paperwork Required
The paperwork discussed in this section is required in order to properly set up an owner account in our management system. The following documents need to be completed, and proper designations made, in order to complete this:
- Fully executed contract package
- Copy of W9
- Completely filled out “Owner Information Form” (Even if some data fields are NA)
- Insurance documentation that states Mars Hill Realty Group, Inc. as “Additional Insured”
Contracts (See Landlord Handbook Forms)
TX – TAR Residential Leasing and Property Management Agreement
VA – Exclusive Right to Lease Listing Agreement and Property Management Agreement
MD/DC – GCAAR Property Management and Exclusive Rental Agreement
Insurance
Mars Hill Realty has proven risk-reducing processes, but it’s also important that we carry proper insurance. At minimum, we carry workers compensation, employment practices liability, commercial general liability, business auto coverage and errors and omissions.
As part of our overall risk management strategy, we require property owners to add “Mars Hill Realty Group, INC” as “Additional Insured” on their Landlord insurance policy to protect us from claims that arise from protecting your home. Although we have no financial interest in the property, we take on a lot of the risk and liability. If litigation were to take place, having the owner’s policy cover both the owner and the management company results in a more unified defense that is more streamlined and reduces the total legal expense which the owner is ultimately responsible for.
“Additional Insured” is not the same as “Additional Interest”. Additional Interest simply means we are notified of cancellations, renewals and policy changes, it does not extend any coverage.
Please review your coverage at your insurance company and make sure that “Mars Hill Realty Group, INC” is added as “Additional Insured”. If you need to switch companies you might as well inquire about other benefits such as “Loss Rent Protection” and make sure your coverage is adequate for your property value. For your convenience, we’ve put together a list of some companies that can help you. Once this is completed, please have the insurance company email the declarations page to Support@MarsHillRealty.com.
Texas
- Safeco – Evans, Ewan and Brady (Spanish speaking available) – 512-869-1511, MelanieA@eebins.com
- State Farm – Todd Hargrove – 512-863-2587, Todd@Toddhargroveinsurance.com
- Farmers Insurance – Rob Hilton (Spanish/French speaking available) – 512-864-1719, rhilton@farmersagent.com
Virginia/Maryland/DC
- Comparion – Oliva Devescovi – 571-212-3380; Olivia.devescovi@comparioninsurance.com
- Travelers – Brock Norton (Marie White) – 571-723-4473; Marie@BrockNorton.com
- State Farm – Jim Chen (Spanish/Chinese speaking available) – 410-766-4484; jimchenagent@gmail.com
- Farmers Insurance – John Weis (Spanish/Korean speaking available); 703-475-4333; jweis@farmersagent.com
- Central Insurance – Danaher-Skewes and Associates (Sharon Brown) – 703-969-6286; Sbrown@danaher-skews.com
Additional Companies
- Erie Insurance Group – 800-458-0811
- Liberty Mutual Insurance – 844-237-5603
- USAA – 800-531-8722
REMINDER: Please also make sure they list our company address as follows: Mars Hill Realty Group, PO Box 5059, Georgetown, TX 78627
Owner Information Form
Pertinent information regarding the property for initial marketing of the property for rent or neighborhood/condo specific requirements when property is under lease. Please complete this and fill in as much information as possible, especially the bank information and social security.
Other Documents
- W-9 – Form required by IRS to submit information regarding the property.
- Intermediary Relationship Notice – Form we’re required to provide in the instance where Mars Hill Realty Group represents both sides of a transaction (i.e., both owner and prospective resident).
- Addendum A – Landlord Handbook reviewed and signed.
- Rental License – This could be required in the Herndon rental district (registration required), Maryland and Washington D.C. and must be obtained by the owner. You can access forms and helpful links on our website.
- Disclosures – Information About Brokerage Services (TX); Useful Information About Real Estate Transactions/Understanding Your Rights… (VA/MD/DC)