Maybe you’re spending more time somewhere else. Maybe your plans have changed, but you’re not ready to sell. Or maybe you’re looking at a home you love and wondering whether leasing it could make sense for this next chapter.
You don’t need to have it all figured out before calling us.
There are practical decisions to make, of course. But before we talk about photographs, showings or a rental price, we want to understand what you want for your home and how it fits into your life. That’s where we’d like to start.
Who are the best leasing agents in Malibu?
If you’re asking that question, start with what you need from the people representing your home. Look for a team that understands your part of Malibu, explains its recommendations and makes it clear who you’ll be talking to along the way.
Ask how they would price and present your particular property. What homes would they compare it with, and why? How will they handle inquiries, showings and the application process? What does their leasing service include, and who will be there for you once the tenant moves in?
At 4 Malibu Real Estate, we bring leasing and property management into that conversation together. We want to understand both your plans for the home and the support you’d like afterward. We’ll talk through the responsibilities, communication and fees so you can decide whether our team feels like the right fit.
Your part of Malibu matters
A beachfront home on Malibu Road, a home in Point Dume and a property in the hills each give us different details to discuss. We want to understand the actual home, beyond its Malibu address. Our Malibu neighborhoods and beaches guide is a useful place to explore those different settings.
How does the parking work? What should someone know about the driveway and getting to the property? Which outdoor spaces are included? If beach access is part of the offering, what access does this particular home actually have? Those details deserve clear answers before they become part of a listing.
We also want to understand the care your home needs. For a property near the ocean, we can discuss the maintenance history of exterior fixtures and finishes. If there’s a pool, landscaping or other regularly serviced equipment, let’s talk about the existing routine and how it would continue during a lease.
These are the details that help us present your home thoughtfully and help a tenant understand what living there would involve.
First, let’s talk about your plans
How long are you comfortable being away from the home? Are you planning to move back, or is that still an open question? Is there a date you have in mind, and how much flexibility do you have?
Those answers help us think through the kind of lease you’re considering. If you hope to use the house yourself again, we want that on the table early so we can explore a plan that makes sense before you commit.
And if you’re unsure, that’s useful to know, too. We can start with the questions you have today. You don’t have to arrive with every decision made.
Let’s look at the home together
Before you start buying furniture or planning improvements, let’s walk through the property. We can talk about what’s already working well, what needs attention and what would help someone feel comfortable living there.
Think about the little things you’ve learned to work around. A door that needs an extra push. An appliance with a particular setting. A service appointment you’ve been meaning to make. Those are worth discussing before someone else moves in.
It also helps to gather the information you already have: appliance instructions, service contacts, maintenance records and details about how the home operates. You know your house. Sharing that knowledge makes the handoff more thoughtful.
What would you want to leave in the home?
If you’re considering a furnished lease, take a moment to think about which belongings you’d feel comfortable leaving for someone else to use.
Everyday furniture may be an easy decision. Family photographs, artwork or something with sentimental value may feel different. You don’t have to treat everything in the house the same way.
We can talk through what would stay, what you’d want to store and how to document the furnishings and condition of the home. The goal is to make the details clear before there’s a moving truck in the driveway.
Let’s talk about the numbers with your whole plan in mind
A rental price is part of the conversation, but it isn’t the whole conversation.
We’ll want to look at comparable homes and current leasing activity alongside your property’s condition, furnishings, availability and proposed lease length. In Malibu, we’d also want to understand differences such as beachfront location versus an ocean view, the specific access offered and the usable outdoor space, rather than treating every home with the same bedroom count as interchangeable. We can also discuss the expenses you expect to carry, preparation costs and how you would handle time between tenants.
We’d rather have a thoughtful conversation about those details early than have you make plans around a number that hasn’t been looked at closely. You deserve to understand the assumptions behind the plan, including the things we can’t promise.
Who will take care of things after move-in?
Picture a normal Tuesday after your tenant has settled in. A repair needs attention. A service provider needs to coordinate a visit. You have a question about something at the property.
Who would you like handling those conversations?
Some owners want to be involved in the everyday details. Others want a local point of contact who can help keep things organized, especially when they’re away. It’s worth deciding what feels right for you before the lease begins.
Our property management services can include tenant communication, maintenance coordination, property checks and financial reporting. We’ll discuss the scope and fees together so you understand what you’re choosing and how we’ll stay in touch.
Finding a tenant is one part of caring for your home. The relationship afterward matters just as much to us.
You can start with a conversation
If you’re thinking about leasing, tell us what’s on your mind. Your timing, your questions, even the things you’re hesitant about. We can work through the next steps together, including what needs to be confirmed for your particular property and proposed lease before it’s offered.
If we helped you buy the home, we’d love to hear how your plans have evolved. If we haven’t worked together before, we’d love to get to know you and your home.
Call 310.456.0220 or send us a message. You don’t need to be ready to list it. We can start where you are.
