What we do

With almost 25 years of experience in property management and business growth, we’re uniquely positioned to take care of your investment, your community and your clients.

Management Consulting

Residential Management

Commercial Management

Property Maintenance

Community Associations

Property Marketing

Owner Representation

& more!

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Property management is complex. Trust the professionals at FSM to save you time and money with your investment property.

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Services

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Whether you have one unit or hundreds of year-round residential properties, First State Management’s residential rental management team can save you time and money and ease the stress of being a landlord.

Partner with an experienced team

Work with us, an experienced partner that will handle matters such as litigation and property maintenance while delivering the comfort of knowing that experienced professionals are managing your rental property. We are happy to help you avoid problem tenants and to act as the point of contact for tenant concerns. We’ll market your rental property, ensure rent is paid on time, help you avoid potential legal issues, and save money on maintenance and repair costs. First State Management can reduce your rental headaches.

FSM is experienced in all aspects of residential rental management, including:
locating and meeting with potential tenants, collecting rent, screening tenants through the application processes and standardized industry checks, hiring contractors to service the property, maintenance, leasing, marketing and advertising, tenant inquiries, evictions, multi-unit property management, financial analysis and budgets, knowledge of local and state laws, building professional partnerships through real estate associations, rental property registrations, monthly and yearly financial statements, routine inspections, move-in and move-out reports, pay contractors, property showings

Whether you have one unit or several hundred properties, First State Management’s commercial property team handles non-residential properties such as offices, strip malls, retail spaces, parking lots, storage facilities, shopping centers and industrial buildings. We oversee these properties to ensure they are filled with quality tenants that add value. We handle repairs or other tenant issues. Our team is experienced in keeping careful administrative and financial records as well as updating all maintenance, taxes, mortgages and insurance. We’ll provide you with regular occupancy and budget reports so you will always know how your investment is faring. We can efficiently save you money by using our in-house maintenance department. Let First State Management do the heavy lifting for your commercial rental property.

We are experienced in all aspects of commercial property management, including:
locating and meeting with potential tenants
collecting rent
screening tenants through the application processes and standardized industry checks
hiring contractors to service the property
maintenance
leasing
marketing and advertising
tenant inquiries
evictions
financial analysis and budgets
knowledge of local and state laws
building professional partnerships through real estate associations
rental property registrations
monthly and yearly financial statements
periodic inspections
move-in and move-out reports
pay contractors
property showings

The First State Management community association team can provide guidance and oversight to your homeowners’ association board and offer you administrative and operational support. Whether you need of a full-service management contract or a quick service, we will work for the greater good of your community. We can help you oversee your HOA’s operations, business management, budgets and community maintenance. If your HOA needs assistance, First State Management is in your corner.

Our community management team can help with:
collecting dues
paying bills
budgeting
meeting with the board
coordinating elections
email communications
inspecting the community and common areas
sending violation notices
landscaping maintenance vendors
snow removal vendors

The First State Management maintenance team is dedicated to keeping your residential and/or commercial property in tip-top shape with preventive maintenance. We understand that regular maintenance isn’t just about avoiding costly repairs but ensuring a pleasant environment for tenants. Our in-house maintenance staff will perform regular inspections to find issues before they turn into bigger problems. That reduces the number of emergency repair bills and ensures the property stays in top-shelf shape. We pride ourselves in having the most efficient responses to maintenance emergencies in the area. Our maintenance crew is on hand 24/7 if tenants encounter issues. At First State Management, it’s of utmost importance to conduct routine inspections, provide quality maintenance and make timely repairs to keep our clients and tenants happy. We’re also here to save you money with smart cost-saving methods that maintain the highest quality. Whether it’s changing a lightbulb or readying an apartment for new tenants, First State Management’s maintenance department is here for you.

Our in-house maintenance staff can help with:
preventive maintenance schedules
regular inspections
landscaping / lawn and yard maintenance
snow plowing
heating and air conditioning
electrical work
plumbing
painting
locksmithing
working with subcontractors
heavy machinery/excavating
common area upkeep
flooding emergencies
HOA maintenance

First State Management’s real estate management consulting services can assist if you want to enter or expand your management property business or real estate portfolio. We can advise you on every aspect of managing real estate and we’ll help you turn complex real estate issues into growth opportunities. We’ll work together to analyze your objectives, review your business plan and create a solid strategy to ensure you’re on the right track for success. Our specialists can provide information technology assistance and our in-house graphic designers can guide all aspects of real estate marketing. First State Management is here to advise you on all your real estate investments.

Our real estate management consultants can help with:
property and portfolio valuation
set up and advise on LLC for your property
due diligence practices
identify potential risks and problems
real estate marketing – graphic design
IT assistance

Contact us today to discuss the needs of your property.

All Types OF Property Management

Whether you have one unit or hundreds of properties, First State Management can save you time and money.

Partner with an experienced team

Work with us, an experienced partner that will handle matters ranging from as litigation to property maintenance and everything in between, while delivering the comfort of knowing that experienced professionals are managing your property.

What’s next?

We make property management easier and more efficient. Let’s talk about your investment.

OFFICE ADDRESS
20856 DuPont Blvd,
Georgetown, DE 19947

GENERAL INQUIRIES
info@FirstStateMgmt.com
302-648-4600

OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm