When it comes to pricing your rental home in East Contra Costa County, one mistake can cost you weeks of vacancy, thousands in lost rent, or worse—an unqualified tenant who damages your property.
At Croskey Real Estate, under the leadership of CEO Wolfgang Croskey, we’ve seen housing providers tempted by “too good to be true” offers: tenants willing to pay above asking rent or prepay a full year in advance. But here’s the truth: no prepaid rent or inflated offer is worth the risk of a bad tenant. Evictions are time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally draining.
👉 2025 Tip: Protect your investment first. Price matters, but quality tenant placement matters more.
Pricing vs. Vacancy: Why the Right Number Matters
Every week your rental sits vacant, you lose money. Price it too high, and you risk long vacancies. Price it too low, and you leave money on the table.
That’s why pricing requires data—not guesswork. Housing providers who “pick a number” often face frustration. Instead, leverage professional tools and real-time market data to land on the sweet spot.
At Croskey Real Estate, we use:
• Rental portfolio data from similar homes we manage in Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Bay Point, and Concord.
• Market rent analysis tools that go beyond generic online estimates.
• Local insights on seasonal demand, new laws, and neighborhood trends.
Why DIY Pricing Often Fails
Yes, you can check large real estate websites like Zillow or Realtor.com for estimates. But those numbers are broad and rarely reflect local neighborhood nuances. Even a $25–$50 difference in rent can affect:
• How fast your home rents.
• The quality of applicants you attract.
• Your long-term cash flow.
Without access to accurate comps and tenant demand trends, DIY landlords often get stuck—either chasing rent reductions or stuck with extended vacancies.
Why Work with Croskey Real Estate?
As East Contra Costa’s trusted property management team, we help homeowners, investors, and DIY landlords:
• Price rental homes with precision (backed by real market data).
• Attract and screen high-quality tenants (credit, background, housing history, employment).
• Stay compliant with California laws (Fair Housing, AB 2493, and beyond).
• Protect income with advanced coverage
Our Next Intake Window Opens in March, 2026
Our Intake Window only opens a few times a year — and spots are intentionally limited so we can onboard every housing provider quickly and predictably.
📌 Join our waitlist to:
• Lock in predictable rental income before the holidays.
• Get professional support with pricing, screening, and tenant placement.
• Access exclusive protections like rent loss coverage and eviction cost coverage.