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Emerald Management and Realty

Calgary-based Emerald Management and Realty Ltd. is committed to helping property owners of all types successfully maintain and grow their real estate investments. By entrusting the maintenance of their property to Emerald Management and Realty Ltd., many clients have experienced significant returns without a significant time investment. For clients who own apartment buildings, a major part of Emerald Management and Realty Ltd.’s strategy is to set up on-site resident managers, who live in a building and are the first responders for tenant needs or emergency situations. Emerald Management and Realty Ltd. offers a comprehensive resident manager training program that prepares them for circumstances and emergencies that may arise. Whether a building has 8 units or 80, a trained resident manager can often make the difference in a crisis. Resident managers not only keep a building well maintained, but enhance the landlord’s credibility as well. By ensuring that tenant complaints and turnover remain low and identifying problems before they intensify, skilled resident managers can increase a property’s desirability and generate positive word-of-mouth reviews that make living in the building worth any rent. The resident manager program at Emerald Management and Realty Ltd. consists of four phases. The first phase involves a rigorous selection procedure, including an orientation, review of a procedural manual, and an outline of the manager’s duties. The next step is an in-house seminar that allows experienced Emerald Management and Realty Ltd. professionals to train new managers in the key details of building maintenance. In the third phase, each resident manager receives technical training at Emerald Management and Realty Ltd. with courses in site management, tenant selection, mechanical systems, and records management. Finally, approved resident managers are placed in client buildings and are required to attend continuing education seminars that keep them apprised of new laws and best practices. To build morale, Emerald Management and Realty Ltd. also recognizes outstanding managers each month with awards and promotions, encouraging retention of skilled employees.

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Locations

  • 1036 10 Ave. SW
    Calgary, Alberta T2R1M4
 

Documents

  • What to Look for in a Rental House or Apartment Presented by Emerald Management & Realty Ltd.
    Emerald Management and Realty Limited Management
    At Emerald Management & Realty Ltd., we understand the needs of both renters and property owners as they explore a new rental agreement. Here, we have collected a few tips for renters that should help in their search for a great home.

    1. Check out the neighborhood: If possible, visit the area at a couple different times of day. Does it feel safe? Is it well-lit? Look for some local amenities. How close is the nearest grocery store? Will you need to find a Laundromat nearby? If you have a car, keep an eye out for open parking spots to assess how easy or difficult it will be to park.

    2. Take a look at the outside: Examine the exterior of the property, including the condition of gutters and roofing, if relevant. Does the property seem well-maintained? Can you see any loose tiles or slates? Keep an eye out for old or peeling paint, which can indicate an absent or irresponsible landlord. Also make sure to check out the neighboring houses. If you can, avoid properties near boarded-up or graffiti-covered buildings.

    3. Look over the inside of the property: Check for signs of pests in the unit, including traps or poison baits that may have been used to catch insects or vermin. Also examine the interior for signs of dampness, like loose wallpaper, flaking paint, or mold spots. Make sure all of the appliances work, including the heating and cooling, refrigerator, and stove. Try to get a sense of the noise level in the apartment. Can you hear the street outside? How about the neighbors?

    4. Check for safety: Look for proper smoke detectors, fire escapes, and fire extinguishers. Does the building seem secure from the outside? Are all the locks in good, working order? Do the windows open, close, and lock? This is particularly important on the first floor.

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  • Calgary, Alberta

    Emerald Management and Realty Ltd operates out of its offices in Calgary, Alberta. The Canadian city of Calgary now rests upon the site of the old Fort Calgary, whose history dates back to the first arrival of a detachment of the North West Mounted Police in September of 1875. The Fort was built at the confluence of the two rivers in the area, the Bow and the Elbow, about 50 miles east of the beginning of the Canadian Rockies. The commander of the detachment originally named the fort after himself, but one year after its completion, it was rechristened as Fort Calgary. The name comes from a bay on the Isle of Mull in Scotland. Some historians have thought that it means “clear running in water,” but it is currently believed to mean “bay farm” instead.

    Calgary was finally incorporated as a city on January 1, 1894. At that time it had a little under 6,000 residents. It is now home to more than 1,200,000, making it one of the five largest metropolitan areas in Canada. It is the single largest metropolitan area between Vancouver and Toronto.

    A frequent center for winter sports, Calgary’s proximity to the Canadian Rockies makes it an attractive center for travelers looking to experience the wild outdoors. A number of premiere mountain resorts are located just outside the city. Calgary hosted the Olympic Winter Games in 1988, making it the first Canadian city to host this international event.

    With the beautiful plains of Canada stretching all around it, and the mountains not too far away, Calgary has also become a primary destination for ecotourism. Ecotourists travel to take in natural habitats and usually focus on protected areas that are still in pristine condition.

    In addition to its role as a gateway to the outdoors, Calgary has earned a name for itself as a center of both culture and entertainment. The city’s nightlife offers a wide array of salons and nightclubs. It is also the epicenter of Canadian country music and is commonly referred to as the “Nashville of the North” by music aficionados.

    Emerald Management and Realty Limited is located near the center of Calgary at 1036 -10 Avenue SW, just a few blocks east of 14th Street and a few blocks south of the Bow River.

  • Emerald Management & Realty Ltd: Why Employ Us as Your Property Management Firm?
    Emerald Management & Realty Ltd. boasts more than 35 years of experience as a property firm in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The company’s staff collaborates with property owners to maintain the values of their investments. While the team at Emerald Management & Realty Ltd. realizes you can choose from numerous property management firms, the employees feel you should engage the company to manage your property for several good reasons.

    1. Experience: Emerald Management & Realty Ltd. has administered hundreds of properties for satisfied clients. The firm currently oversees a vast portfolio of units, including apartment buildings, single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums, ranging in value up to multimillions of dollars.

    2. Ethics and professionalism: Emerald Management & Realty Ltd. maintains multiple professional association memberships. The company employs individuals that have earned a Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation from the Real Estate Institute of Canada. To earn this credential, an individual must demonstrate a high level of knowledge, ethics, and conduct.

    3. Customer focus: The firm supplies personalized client service based on individual needs and goals. Emerald Management & Realty Ltd. also operates a 7-day-per-week customer service phone line, as well as on-call 24-hour emergency assistance.

    4. Transparency: The company maintains records subject to audit. The staff carefully prepares monthly budget and expenditure reports, and communicates regularly with clients about fiduciary matters.