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Consultation- including on-site rental property evaluation and price point assessment
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Recommendation of necessary maintenance and improvements in preparation for leasing
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Creative advertising and marketing of your property
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Hosting Open Houses and showing your property to prospective tenants
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In-house application screening, including credit check with FICO score, checking rental history, employment verification and providing optional background and criminal history reports
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Formal recommendations of all qualified applicants
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Preparing and completing the lease agreement and any required local addenda
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Collecting the holding deposit, security deposit, and first month’s rent
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Conducting the initial walk through/ move-in inspection of the property with your new tenant and completing the necessary forms for your records
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Promptly providing you with signed lease documents and any accounting associated with the transaction
Our fee for this service is 80% of the first months rental income for leases of 9-12 months, or half of one month's rental income on leases less than 9 months and is payable only after we have located a qualified tenant for your home!
Leasing Services
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Michael J. Witwer Broker/ Owner
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Michael J. Witwer, the broker and owner of Haven Real Estate, has more than 20 years of experience serving property owners throughout the inner East Bay. His practice is focused on the residential rental market, with a particular emphasis on single-family homes. He is known for combining practical judgment, detailed oversight, and a highly personalized approach to client service.
His business is defined by three core areas of expertise: leasing, property management, and construction management. In leasing, Michael helps owners maximize both marketability and long-term tenancy outcomes through thoughtful pricing, strategic marketing, careful tenant screening, and well-managed lease execution. His deep understanding of the inner East Bay market allows him to position properties effectively and guide owners through the leasing process with confidence.
In property management, Michael provides attentive, hands-on oversight designed to protect the value of each asset while creating stability for owners and residents alike. He manages day-to-day operations with a strong emphasis on communication, follow-through, maintenance coordination, and operational detail. His management style reflects a clear understanding that successful property performance depends not only on systems and compliance, but on consistency, accountability, and responsiveness.
Michael’s construction management experience is an important extension of his real estate practice. He works with owners to coordinate repairs, improvements, renovations, and turnover projects in a way that supports both property condition and long-term value. His ability to oversee the physical side of residential real estate helps clients make informed decisions about upkeep, upgrades, and project execution.
Throughout his career, Michael has remained focused on delivering a high level of service in the area he knows best: the inner East Bay residential single-family home market. His attention to detail, depth of experience, and integrated expertise across leasing, management, and construction have made him a trusted resource for owners seeking knowledgeable and dependable representation
