Stafford Property Management

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Dodson Property Management was founded in Stafford, VA in 2007. The Stafford office of DPM covers the cities of Stafford, Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights, as well as the counties of Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield, King William and Goochland. DPM manages over 3500 units to offer a range of options for renters to consider.

Every property is assigned a dedicated Property Management team to perform the services below to the delight of the owner. Each team consists of a senior property manager, assistant leasing manager, and assistant maintenance manager.

Leasing Services:

Assessing market rent amount
Coordinating the advertising for the property for rent
Showing property to potential tenants
Screening potential tenants
Procuring lease
Collecting security deposit
Performing move-in inspection
Coordinating routine maintenance issues while property is vacant (cleaning, lawn maintenance, etc.)

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Full Service Management:

Collecting rent
Notifying tenants with a pay or quit notice when they are late
Assessing and collecting late fees
Coordinating evictions
Receiving maintenance requests from tenants and dispatching professional, reliable, and fairly-priced subcontractors
Performing regular inspections as well as move-out inspections
Reconciling security deposits
Strategic long-term planning including recommendations for long-term maintenance issues, potential rent increases, etc.
Monthly and year-end financial reporting to make your year-end tax filing as simple as possible.

Lease Renewal Services:

Reassessing market rent
Contacting owner to ask if they want to renew and advising owner on new rental amount
Reaching out to tenant to negotiate the renewal
Procuring a signed renewal letter or in some cases, a new lease

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RENT HAPPY™ Customer Testimonials

"The team is great. I've received personal and prompt attention. They are mindful that I am not in the area and inform me of any issues as if I were there, This is my first experience working with a property manager and have had a great experience thus far. "
— Shaun Min, Owner/Invester - Vienna, VA

" We appreciate the care and professionalism that we receive as property owners and that our tenants receive as well. Dodson is quick to take care of any issues with our buildings or tenants before they become larger problems. We have great communication through email, phone and text messages. We plan to purchase additional property in the near future and will continue to use Dodson for all of our properties.” "
- Raine Salhab - Stafford, VA

Stafford Area Information

Stafford, Virginia rests roughly 10 miles north of Fredericksburg and 60 south of Washington DC along the Rappahannock River. Traditionally a farming community, Stafford offers scenic landscapes. The Stafford Regional Airport, the Virginia Railway Express, and its proximity to I-95 make Stafford a great travel location.

The rural openness of Stafford County is complemented by rich history. President George Washington’s childhood home is located in Stafford. The county also contains many parks located along the Freedom Trail, which showcases a segment of the Underground Railroad. During the Civil War, the many farms of Stafford served as headquarters and hospitals for Union troops. Stafford offers a variety of museums and parks which celebrate its dense history.

Beyond the county’s history, Stafford has a variety of things to do for residents. Parks along the Rappahannock River offer a beautiful waterfront view. It is also home to the award winning Potomac Point Winery, and many golf courses. As a stop along Interstate 95, new additions continue to come along.