HomeSwitch to BrightBear

Switching managers is easier than you think.

We handle the handoff from your current manager. Your tenant stays put, and your rent keeps coming.

Why owners choose BrightBear

Management that feels easy.

A real person, fast

Prompt, personal responses to your calls and texts.

Clear monthly statements

Income, expenses and payouts in your Owner Portal.

Repairs on your terms

Vetted vendors, and your approval above the limit you set.

Eyes on your property

Photo inspections so you always know how it looks.

Great tenants

Credit, background and income screening on every applicant.

Done by the book

Georgia leases, notices and escrow handled right.

How the switch works

Four steps. We do the heavy lifting.

  1. Free reviewSend us your current agreement and lease. We’ll check your notice terms and price out your rent.
  2. Give noticeWe help you time your notice to your current agreement, so there are no surprises.
  3. We handle the handoffWe work with your old manager to collect the lease, deposits, keys, records and the tenant’s payment history.
  4. Welcome to BrightBearYour tenant gets a friendly welcome letter and the Resident Center. You get the Owner Portal.
Most switches take about 30 days

What stays the same

  • Your tenant and their current lease
  • The rent amount and due date
  • Their security deposit, held in a Georgia escrow account

What gets better

  • Prompt, personal responses to every call and text
  • Clear monthly statements in the Owner Portal
  • Photo inspections so you can see your property
  • Repair limits you set, with approval above them
Ready when you are

Start with a free review.

Send us your current agreement and lease. We’ll walk you through your options, with no cost and no obligation to switch.

Start My Switch
Questions owners ask

Straight answers.

Can I switch before my contract ends?

Most management agreements can be ended with written notice, and some have a termination fee. Send us yours and we’ll walk you through your options before you do anything.

Will my tenant need a new lease?

No. The current lease stays in place. We take over managing it and introduce ourselves to your tenant.

What happens to the security deposit?

Your old manager transfers it to BrightBear’s escrow account, and we let your tenant know in writing where it’s held.

What if my old manager drags their feet?

We handle the follow-up. We request the records in writing and keep you posted until everything is in hand.

How much does the review cost?

Nothing. The review and rent estimate are free, with no obligation to switch.

Helpful to have ready

  • Your current management agreement
  • The tenant’s lease
  • Security deposit amount
  • Any recent repair invoices
  • HOA contact, if you have one

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