Although the average rent for a single-family home in the Richmond VA area is about $1,473 per month, there’s a lot of wiggle room, and figuring out the best rental rate for your listing takes some careful research. When done correctly, the right... More

Everyone knows that photos help your listing, but not everyone understands how much: 94%. Listings with photos get 94% more views than those without photos. Pictures help your rental listing do a better job of capturing—and holding—the attention of... More

When crafting a property listing—whether in Tuckahoe, Montrose, or Richmond—many successful landlords think that "less is more." However, whenever a potential tenant comes across your listing, you have an opportunity to help write the next "plot... More

A recent study published by Psychology Today has debunked the myth of multitasking. It turns out that our brains aren't so good at doing two things at once, after all. If you're stepping into the rewarding world of property management, you will... More

What's the most valuable asset of any business? Trust. A recent paper published in the Harvard Business Review proves what most business people have suspected for a long time: Our brains are hardwired to value trust above anything else in a business... More

Renting has steadily grown in popularity over the last 15 years. The homeownership rate has dropped 7.2% since 2005, partially because people feel better about renting! However, even in a hot rental market, if you want to find Richmond VA tenants... More

Richmond, VA: At Mission Realty, we've decided to institute a Realtor Referral Program to pave the way towards new sources of revenue for our local realtors and their clients. The referral program also helps further strengthen Mission Realty’s... More

The principles of supply and demand play as big of a role in real estate as they do in the marketing of those widgets you learned about in high school. A balance is struck between how many people want a product or service, and how many are... More

French writer Voltaire is famous for stating, "It is said that the present is pregnant with the future." Is the future of a rental property—or lack thereof—as easy to predict as it seems? Looking into the future is typically seen as a tricky... More

If you’re new to the landlord experience—or mulling it over for the first time—you may be wondering how you can minimize your risk. Ultimately, you want a market that is poised to take off, ready to give you the highest return on investment. How can... More