You know that guests will be coming and going. But before they arrive, there’s much to do to ensure that your vacation home is meeting the standard requirements. As Fort Worth property managers, we want to help you navigate this process and make sure your short-term...
Realtors and property managers can learn a lot from each other. At Trend Property & Management, we are Fort Worth property managers who also provide real estate services for our clients. We help investors identify new properties. We help them sell when certain...
A lot of Fort Worth rental property owners hesitate before hiring a professional property manager because they’re worried about the cost. A monthly management fee can seem like it might cut into your cash flow and your ROI, but with the right management partner...
When a tenant notifies you that they’re vacating your rental property at the end of the lease term, you’ll likely begin thinking about the turnover process and how quickly you can get the home rented out again. Before you put together the listing and line up...
Pricing your Fort Worth rental property is one of the first things you have to do when you’re listing the home and looking for tenants. The best way to approach the pricing process is to settle on a competitive rental value that’s sure to get your home rented as...
Tenant complaints will sometimes seem petty and irksome, especially if they’re complaining about things over which you have no control. However, you want to be responsive as a landlord when you’re renting out a Keller property, so you need a plan to address them. In...
Michele Stokan is a property manager who has specialized in residential management since 2002. She has an in-depth understanding of the Texas Property Code and all state and federal fair housing laws. Michele has handled evictions and court appeals and expertly manages the entire leasing and management process, from marketing a vacant home to turning it between tenants. She works well with vendors, tenants, owners, and other community partners. Michele is solution-driven and a creative problem solver.
Michele spends time with her family whenever possible and enjoys reading, travel, and continuing education.
Maintenance needs are handled by David Turner, who has been coordinating real estate maintenance for more than three years. In addition to his experience in the property management field, David has spent time in the accounting field, home health industry, and staffing and scheduling. His ability to multi-task and stay focused on details ensures routine and emergency maintenance issues are handled efficiently and effectively at all our properties.
David’s degree is in fine arts, and he enjoys the outdoors, specifically hunting, fishing, and 4-wheeling.
Juli Palmer-Norris joined the Trend team in 2007 as a receptionist and quickly learned everything there is to know about leasing and management. She earned her real estate license in 2010, and began working on the sales and marketing side with Trend. Juli is often the first point of contact for new investors interested in real estate opportunities or curious about professional property management,making her the face of Trend. Since becoming licensed, she has sold more than 130 properties, and leases between 50 and 60 homes every year.
Juli enjoys reading, swimming, and rescuing animals. She’s been married for 21 years and has two grown children.
Jason Zimmerman graduated from Howard Payne University in Texas and began investing in real estate in 1998. His professional experience includes working as a loan officer for eight years, and he’s a licensed real estate broker in Texas. Jason specializes in flipping homes, distressed note purchases, AirBNB/VRBO investing, investing with IRAs, new construction, rehabs, traditional finance, creative finance, commercial purchases, multi-family purchases, and college housing. He also brings a wealth of personal experience to Trend Property Management, as he owns 15 investment properties. He’s passionate about real estate and loves helping new investors.
Jason grew up in Minnesota, is married with four kids, and enjoys volunteering, fishing, and music.
Jason Zimmerman