Why Otter Property Management?
Forged in the Modern Era
Process Driven
Organized
Modern
Our process management systems give us better communication practices, more efficient maintenance responses, and faster payments than the competition.
Transparent
Owners enjoy 24/7 access to live financial reports, monthly statements, property photo albums, weekly reports for on-market properties, and more.
Human
We are local to Philadelphia. We treat residents with dignity and respect. We answer phones. We provide human touch.
About Us
Philly Made.
Philly Run.
We know the City of Brotherly Love.
We are Philadelphia locals, landlords, lawyers, brokers, and real estate professionals that make up the best Philadelphia property management company in town.
OPM was forged in Philly. We ‘grew up’ here. We know the unique market and grit of the City of Brotherly Love. National PM companies just don’t get it.
Five full-time maintenance techs are waiting to be dispatched to service your property. They are skilled, efficient, and accountable.
Our Operations Manager is also an Attorney. The only legal work he performs is for our management clients in relation to their portfolio.
We have a full-time employee clocked-in every day of the week. You can rest assured we are monitoring your property operations each day.
Tenants can call and speak to a live representative about emergency or catastrophic maintenance issues 24/7. For anything pressing- our entire maintenance team is notified immediately to respond appropriately on your behalf.
We are set up the right way. Fully licensed and insured for your peace of mind.
We are proud members of the premier professional association designed for real estate professionals who know first-hand the unique challenges of managing single-family and small residential properties
We do not own or manage any properties as a company. So there is no conflict of interest when it comes to tenant placement or maintenance response. We exist to serve you- our property owner client.
Award-winning property management and excellent service
Below, we highlight our prestigious industry accolades and accredited service credentials verifying as a leading property management firm. These awards recognize our verified service standards, ensuring you can entrust your real estate investment to our expert team.
Professional credentials & affiliations
Trusted by industry standards and verified by leading organizations.
Otter Property Management is committed to professional excellence, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices in Philadelphia property management.
NARPM® Member
Professional standards for residential property management, tenant communication, and lease administration.
Industry Standards
Licensed Broker
Pennsylvania-licensed real estate broker ensuring transparent, ethical practices in Philadelphia property management.
License RB069089BBB Accredited
A-rating accreditation reflecting our commitment to regulatory compliance and ethical business practices.
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Pricing
We get paid when you do. We collect our Management Fee from Rent Received.
Pricing Perks
No upcharge for renewing your annual rental license on your behalf. We track and renew this free of charge
Tenants aren’t charged a processing fee to pay their rent through ACH. We cover this transaction cost. We really try to treat tenants fairly.
Send and receive your money through our system without processing fees. We cover these costs.
We will track and chargeback your tenants for water usage each month without an admin fee.
If we hold a tenant’s deposit- we will complete the move-out process including returning their deposit or withholding any deductions as permitted by law and explaining in the required disposition letter- all free of charge.
Pet fees are designed to compensate for extra wear & tear and risk. You bear these costs as the owner- so you receive all the income
We split late fees 50/50. You are compensated for the delay and we are compensated for our efforts and accounting to track down the payments.
Onboard your property under our management for free. We are happy to perform this admin work to bring you under our care.
You can end our Property Management Agency Agreement for any reason with 30 days notice. No termination fees to part ways.
If we don’t collect rent- we don’t receive a management fee
No minimum monthly management fees to stay on our books. We are incentivized to collect rent on your behalf- only then do we receive management fees. We want our interests aligned.
No annual fee. Some companies do this. Not us.
Some PM Companies charge a monthly ‘Technology Fee’ around $10/mo. With Otter Property Management- industry-leading technology is included.
We want to grow with you. As you add more properties your management fee automatically ratchets down.
grow with management fees designed to scale
leverage management fees as low as 5% as you collect more monthly rent
Owner Services
View a live ledger to see if your tenants paid rent. Run an income statement at any time. Check your lease end dates. All at your fingertips.
Fastest owner payout of any major Philly management company. Rent in your account by the 12th most months (weekend/holiday dependent)
View Insights on your owner dashboard. A visual representation of key performance metrics over time.
Subscribe to our virtual mailbox and we can process mail for your business on your behalf. We receive, scan, email, forward, shred your business mail for you.
Join our Owner WO Triage group and you’ll receive each WO to your email along with a 24 hour period to review and provide specific guidance if you desire. We can customize your level of control.
Property Owner Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what owners say about our property management services in Philadelphia:
I switched over my portfolio to Otter Property Management from one of the big PM firms in the Philadelphia area about a year and a half ago. I have been totally impressed with their responsiveness, lack of bs fees/charges, and my profitability during their watch…highly recommend
Ross Y.
So glad I found them as a management company. Super helpful, responsive, and on top of things. Honestly, I don’t know what I’d do without Kevin and his team especially when dealing with some complicated issues last year. I thoroughly appreciate their transparency also. A lot of management companies get a bad rap but I genuinely recommend Otter!
Ryan R.
Such an amazing property management company. I’m so thankful I’ve come across them during the pandemic when I had issues with my rental. Very knowledgeable and great to work with. Kevin is super responsive and professional. If you need a property manager, look no further! You will be in good hands. Highly recommended!
Reaksmey E.
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