Property Management

The staff at Dunlap Lilley Properties is dedicated to meeting the needs of both property owners and their tenants. Effectively handling this sometimes delicate balancing act is what we do best. Our management team has a combined 60 years of experience in Chapel Hill and surrounding area, doing just that.

If you are looking for a first-class property management team to manage your rental investment, look no further. You've worked hard to get where you are, and we understand what it takes to see that your investment reaches its full potential.

Making your life easier

It's no secret that the process of managing a rental property isn't exactly a cake-walk these days. Preparing your rental home for rent, placing it on the market, searching for and screening tenants, collecting the monthly rent, handling tenant concerns, coordinating repairs and keeping accurate records for tax time each year can all seem overwhelming to a property owner. This is where Dunlap Lilley Properties can step in and help make your life easier.

By developing a comprehensive marketing strategy based on the location and type of property you own, we can utilize our breadth of resources to effectively advertise and find a tenant that is just right for your home. We'll take care of all the day-to-day duties and details, like executing leases, collecting rent, sending late notices, handling maintenance and emergency calls when needed, and much more. Call us today at 919-967-9992 to find out how we can help. We can also offer advice and guide you along your path towards building your rental investment portfolio. 

How do we do it?

Successfully managing over 400 properties can be quite a challenge, but we look forward to turning every challenge into an opportunity. We work hard to find the best tenants possible for your rental investment, implementing a thorough screening process of each applicant that includes employment verification, multiple reference checks and a thorough credit analysis via one of the top credit bureaus.

By utilizing targeted marketing strategies and numerous local and national property search websites, you can rest assured that your property will be easily seen by prospective tenants. Additionally, each member of our friendly staff is provided with information about your property so that when prospective renters call with questions, we've got the answers. Call us today at 919-967-9992 or email info@dunlaplilley.com to learn more!

Current owner?

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What our customers have to say

"Jim Lilley has managed several properties for me in Chapel Hill, NC for more than a decade. I have been exceptionally pleased by the way he has been able to navigate through the myriad of activities required to keep all properties rented in a very competitive environment. Not having prolonged vacancies is worthy of high praise. Additionally, Jim’s accessibility to owners at all times, day, night and weekends to discuss business matters and his spirit of cooperation and willingness to be helpful has been excellent. As a result of our business relationship, I highly recommend his company for property management.”

Buff Falls, owner of 12 rental properties

"Since moving my 19 rental properties to Dunlap Lilley Properties in June of 2007 the vacancy rate has dropped very substantially and the collection rate increased. Following the advice of agent Pam Zeman and an architect-I made significant changes to my units which have increased their value and rent-ability. I have also been very satisfied with the ability of the young professionals to deal with tenant issues that inevitably arise.”

Charles Gordon, owner