Sterling Properties & Management

Business Details

Trusted Property Management Services in Lexington, VA

Sterling Properties & Management has been delivering professional property management services for over 15 years. Our experienced team utilizes advanced technology platforms like Buildium and Property Meld to streamline operations while maintaining rigorous tenant screening through Trans Union partnerships. We provide customized management strategies, comprehensive maintenance coordination with pre-vetted vendors, and transparent communication for property owners.

Our staff includes certified professionals actively involved in industry organizations like the Virginia Property Management Council. We serve multiple Virginia locations including Lexington, Charlottesville, and Staunton with both residential and commercial property management solutions.

Services

Rental Marketing Tenant Screening Maintenance Coordination Lease Enforcement Property Analysis Sales Representation Airbnb Management Investment Consulting

Highlights and features

15+ years of property management experience in Virginia's Central Region
Customized management strategies tailored to property owner needs
Integrated technology solutions for transparent property operations
Rigorous tenant screening process with Trans Union verification
Owner directly accessible for urgent property matters

Associations and certifications

PMI
BP

What people say

Outstanding service Well-maintained properties Immediate issue resolution Experienced team Highly profitable rentals

Website

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Services

Rental Marketing

We market properties across major platforms and local networks. Our strategy combines online listings with print advertising and realtor referrals. International exposure ensures maximum visibility for property owners seeking tenants.

Tenant Screening

Our rigorous screening process includes credit checks (minimum 600 score), eviction history verification, and income validation (3x rent requirement). Partnering with Trans Union ensures comprehensive background checks for property security.

Maintenance Coordination

We manage all maintenance needs through licensed vendors with Property Meld integration. Our system rates service providers and schedules repairs efficiently while keeping property owners informed throughout the process.

Lease Enforcement

We strictly enforce lease agreements with systematic rent collection processes. Late payments trigger multi-step notifications starting day 5, with eviction proceedings initiated if balances remain unpaid after grace periods.

Property Analysis

Our free property analysis evaluates rental potential and market positioning. We assess profitability factors, recommend optimal pricing strategies, and determine if properties meet our management standards for quality and return on investment.

People

David Stull

Broker/Owner

With 15+ years in property management, David holds PMI and BP designations. He serves as Virginia Property Management Council Chair and leverages extensive real estate experience to lead Sterling Properties & Management.

Grant Schwarzmann

Property Manager/Sales Agent

Experienced property management professional handling day-to-day operations. Provides personalized service to property owners while maintaining compliance with current real estate regulations and best practices.

John Czekner

Sales Agent

Seasoned real estate professional with expertise in residential and commercial property sales. Brings 20+ years of sales experience to assist property owners with investment strategies and market positioning.

Gary Serra

Property Manager

Dedicated property manager handling maintenance coordination and tenant relations. Utilizes extensive local market knowledge to ensure properties maintain high occupancy rates and rental value optimization.

Questions

What are your rental qualification requirements?

Applicants need minimum 600 credit score, no eviction history, and verifiable income at least three times monthly rent amount.

How do you handle property maintenance requests?

We coordinate repairs through pre-vetted vendors using Property Meld system with real-time status updates for property owners.

What technology platforms do you use?

We utilize Buildium for property management, Property Meld for maintenance tracking, DocuSign for electronic agreements, and Zipforms for Virginia-compliant documentation.

Which areas do you service?

We manage properties in Lexington, Clifton Forge, Covington, Charlottesville, and Staunton Virginia.

How are rental payments processed?

Rent is due by 1st of month with late fees applied after 5th day. Multiple payment reminders precede formal eviction notices.

What sets you apart from competitors?

Our combination of 15+ years local experience, technology integration, and personalized service with owner-level accessibility differentiates us in Virginia property management.

Reviews (6)

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Matthew Hostetter

Nov 02, 2021 Report

My mother and I have been renting from here for about 2 years now. There an alright place to rent from but all there estates are so expensive.

Hamzeh Al Qublan

Jul 14, 2021 Report

Critical:Professionalism
Tenants should not be charged for maintenance. This is a landloard responsibility.

Eva Sheller

Nov 03, 2020 Report

Rented from David for almost 2 years, the issues we had when we moved in were still there two years later, every time we called with an issue, it took a while to get a response. Unless it was something they needed from us, no response. The deposit refund was a joke, seriously considering fighting it. Felt completely taken advantage of, I would never recommend renting from them.

Griest

Aug 26, 2020 Report

Critical:Professionalism,Responsiveness
They don't wear face masks. Work orders are ignored and never completed. In the rare case a handyman actually comes around to do some work, he won't clean up after himself.

Scott Seidner

Sep 26, 2019 Report

Great company to work with. Very respectful and considerate. Quickly addressed every issue. Would rent from them again in a heartbeat.

Elizabeth Moore

Nov 02, 2018 Report

I cannot speak highly enough about David and his professional team. They managed and sold
a property for us in record time! Always responsive and a true advocate for their clients. Best in town- no question.