Do you offer property management as well as real estate sales?
Yes. Benchmark offers residential leasing and property management, along with residential real estate services.
Common questions
A few starting points.
Find answers about leasing, property management and applying for a rental.
For owners
Leasing & management
Do you offer leasing-only help?
Yes. Owners can choose ongoing management, or leasing-only help to find a renter.
What does property management cost?
Contact Benchmark about the property and the help you need. We will talk through the details for your situation.
Can I talk to you before deciding whether to rent or sell?
Yes. Tell us about your property and your plans. Either decision can be part of the conversation.
Do you manage properties in my area?
Yes, Benchmark manages rentals in San Diego, Riverside, and Orange County. Contact us with the property location if you want to confirm a specific address.
A question about your property?
Tell us the property location, where things stand and the help you want.
Discuss my rental property →For renters
Homes & applications
How do I ask about a rental home?
Contact the office with the property address. Confirm availability and the current showing and application instructions before applying.
What does it cost to apply?
Each adult 18 years and older who will reside in the house submits one application accompanied by an application fee of $66.00. A separate pet screening fee may apply for traditional household pets at https://benchmarksocal.petscreening.com. That fee is waived for applicants with a service or emotional support animal, or those with no animals or pets.
What are the income and screening requirements?
Most properties require that applicant combined gross income is approximately at least three (3) times the monthly rent amount. Combined gross household income must be approximately three (3) times the rent. Applicants must provide three (3) years of residential history and rental references, have a good combined rental history, and have satisfactory credit history. Any eviction(s), eviction filing(s), collection(s) from previous landlord or false information on application will automatically disqualify the applicant.
How are applications processed?
Applications are processed on a first-come, first-qualified, first-served basis. Completed applications are considered in the order received. The first completed application that meets all screening criteria will be approved for tenancy. Benchmark Properties will continue to accept applications at any time prior to a pending application being formally approved.
Do you allow pets?
All applicants complete a third-party pet and animal screening at https://benchmarksocal.petscreening.com. Non-service animals must have a satisfactory petscreening.com report. If the owner approves an application with an animal or pet, the applicant agrees to sign a Pet Addendum, pay an increased deposit as allowed by law, and pay applicable pet rent. The pet screening fee is waived for service or emotional support animals, and for applicants with no animals or pets.
Read the full application policies.
Review the procedures, qualification criteria and pet policy before you apply.
Start with a few details.
Whether you’re planning a rental, reviewing management options or looking for a home, tell us what you need.
