Lease Only Service

Professional tenant placement for Fort Worth rental owners who self-manageTexas Broker License #9002351

Not every owner needs full-service property management. Some prefer to handle the day-to-day themselves but still want professional help with pricing, marketing, screening, and leasing.

Our Lease-Only Tenant Placement Program is designed exactly for that owner.

1st Choice Property Management will market your home, screen applicants, prepare the lease, and deliver a fully qualified tenant - then turn ongoing management back over to you.

We’ve been serving Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and the surrounding areas for generations. Our systems, forms, and processes were built specifically for this market and are designed to protect your investment from the very first lease.

Commitment to Fair Housing & Compliance

We fully comply with the Fair Housing Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This means:

• We do not discriminate against any applicant based on membership in a protected class.
• You may choose to prohibit smoking and restrict pets, but you cannot deny a qualified service animal.
• All applicants are processed using the same published rental criteria to ensure consistency and fairness.

If you have questions about Fair Housing requirements, please contact our office or visit the official HUD Fair Housing resources. We’re happy to walk you through how compliance protects both you and your investment.

Why Work With 1st Choice for Lease-Only?

Our lease-up program is built on four generations of property management experience and decades of trial and error—so you don’t have to learn the hard way.

• We understand Fort Worth rental pricing, neighborhood trends, and tenant expectations.
• We use proven systems for marketing, screening, and lease preparation.
• Our family also owns rental properties, so we structure everything from an owner’s perspective.

You stay in control of the property long term.
We simply make sure the right tenant is in place from the start.

Marketing and Leasing Homes for Rent

When you enroll in our Lease-Only Tenant Placement Program, here’s what we handle for you:

• Comparable Market Analysis (CMA)
  We run a rental market analysis and recommend a starting rent based on current conditions in your specific Fort Worth or Tarrant County neighborhood.
• Strategic Pre-Leasing Timeline
  When possible, advertising begins about 30 days before vacancy to reduce downtime between tenants.
• Professional Photos & Video Tour
  We photograph your property and, when appropriate, create a video tour to showcase it on major rental sites and attract quality prospects.
• MLS & Online Syndication
  As licensed Realtors®, we list your property on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and syndicate it to high-traffic rental platforms to maximize exposure and reduce vacancy.
• Yard Sign Placement
  Where allowed, a professional yard sign is placed at the property to capture local drive-by and neighborhood interest.
• Rigorous Tenant Screening
  We apply our comprehensive screening process — credit, income, rental history, and background checks — to help ensure the tenant we place is qualified and low risk.
• Texas Realtor® Forms & Lease Package
  As licensed Realtors, we use Texas Association of Realtors® forms and approved lease documents to protect your interests and maintain legal compliance.
• Deposit Collection & Lease Execution
  We collect the appropriate security deposit and any other required funds, oversee lease signing, and confirm that all pre-move-in requirements are met.
• Texas Property Code Lock Compliance
  Your property must meet Texas Property Code lock and security requirements for tenant safety. We’ll advise you on what is needed and coordinate rekeying through a licensed locksmith when applicable.

Once the lease is fully executed and funds are collected, we turn ongoing management back over to you.

After Move-In: What You Will Handle

Because this is a lease-only / tenant placement service, once the tenant takes possession, you will be responsible for:

• Day-to-day communication with the tenant
• Maintenance and repair coordination
• Rent collection & late notices
• Lease enforcement and renewals
• Any future lease modifications or notices

Many owners appreciate this hybrid model: we handle the complex front end; you manage the relationship from there.

Is the Lease-Only Tenant Placement Program Right for You?

This program is ideal if you:

• Prefer to manage your own rental but want professional marketing and screening
• Live locally and are comfortable handling maintenance and tenant communication
• Want to ensure your lease documents and screening practices are compliant
• Are looking for a Fort Worth-based expert to help you get started the right way

If you’d like to learn more or start the process, contact 1st Choice Property Management and ask about the Lease-Only Tenant Placement Program for your Fort Worth or Tarrant County rental home.