Real Estate Facilitator · Serving Southern New England

Agent focused services. We run the errands, you run the deal.

REF Property Services handles property access and logistics. Signs, keys, lockups, vendor visits, and vacancy checks. Trained, background-checked, bonded, insured, and photo-documented, so you never have to wonder.

  • Time-stamped, GPS-tagged photos
  • Photo ID badge on every visit
  • Flat or hourly fees. Never commission.

Who we help

Reliable hands on site, so you don't have to be.

Listing agents and brokers

Hand off the sign runs, vendor meetups, and lockups. Keep your time for the licensed work only you can do.

Homeowners and sellers

Can't be home for the stager, the photographer, or the inspector? We open up, stay on site, and lock up behind them.

Out-of-state owners and estates

Vacant home, estate property, or a house you can't get to. We check on it and send you photos so you know it's okay.

Investors and landlords

Key handoffs, vendor access, and turnover checks between tenants. Logged and photographed, every time.

Services

Property access and logistics, billed flat or hourly.

We handle the tasks just below the license line. The stuff that has to get done, done by someone trained and accountable.

Sign drop-off and pickup

Open house and listing signs placed and picked up on schedule. Photo proof of placement.

Vendor meetups

We meet contractors, photographers, and stagers at the property and log when they come and go.

Inspector and appraiser access

We unlock and lock up for inspectors and appraisers. That's it. We don't discuss the property or the deal.

Open and lock up for vendors

Cleaners, landscapers, movers, repair crews. We let them in, check the home after, and secure it.

Key and lockbox management

Owner-controlled keys and lockboxes, separate from any MLS system. You decide who gets access.

Vacancy checks and home watch

Scheduled walk-throughs for vacant, estate, and out-of-state-owned homes. Doors, windows, heat, leaks, mail.

Repair and prep coordination

We schedule and meet the vendors you choose for repairs and prep work, then report back with photos.

Clerical and document courier

Paperwork pickup and delivery, filing, and errand support for agents. Clerical only.

How every visit is documented

You'll see exactly what we saw.

  1. 1

    Arrival check-in

    A time-stamped, GPS-tagged photo when we arrive. Our REF wears a photo ID badge.

  2. 2

    Before walk-through

    We photograph the condition of the home before anyone else goes in.

  3. 3

    Vendor in and out log

    Who came, when they arrived, and when they left. All on the record.

  4. 4

    After walk-through

    Same rooms, same angles. Easy to compare before and after.

  5. 5

    Lock-up proof

    Photos of locked doors, set alarms, and returned keys or lockboxes.

  6. 6

    Report shared with you

    Every photo and log goes straight to you after the visit.

Agent portal Coming soon

Book it, pin it, track it. All in one place.

We're building an Agent Portal so you can hand off jobs in a few taps and see proof of every step.

1

Book jobs

Log in, pick the service, the address, and the time. Done.

2

Pin every sign

Drop a map pin exactly where each sign should go and add a note, like "left side of driveway, facing traffic."

3

Status and photo proof

See where each job stands. Time-stamped photos at every pin, open, and lock-up.

4

Text from the job page Premium

Standard jobs get updates through our office line. Premium gives you a direct live line to your assigned REF for instant changes, even after they've left. Not on Premium? Add a direct line to any single job for a flat $10. Texts run through our business line, so no one sees a personal number. Every message is saved on the job record with timestamps.

Pricing

Simple, flat or hourly. Never a commission.

Sample pricing, TBD. Final rates have not been set. The layout below is a placeholder.

Choose how you book

A la carte

Standard rates

Buy any service when you need it. No commitment.

  • Every service below
  • Full photo documentation
  • Updates through our office line

Premium Top tier

$[TBD] / month

Everything in Member, plus:

  • Direct live line to your assigned REF
  • Instant job changes, even after the REF has left
  • Priority scheduling

Not on Premium? Add a direct line to any single job for a flat $10.

Standard rates

Single task

$[TBD] flat

One sign run, one lockup, or one vendor open-and-close.

  • Photo documentation
  • Lock-up proof

Home watch plan

$[TBD] / month

Recurring vacancy checks for vacant, estate, or out-of-state homes.

  • Scheduled visits
  • Photo report each visit

STAT service Short-notice Task, Arriving Today

When it can't wait. Same photo documentation and lock-up proof as every visit, just faster.

STAT Same Day

+$[TBD] rush fee

Booked today, done today. Requests received by [TBD time] are handled before the end of the day.

STAT Instant

+$[TBD] priority fee

We head out right away. On site within about [TBD] minutes in our core service area, when a REF is available.

Evenings, weekends, and holidays: [TBD]. Rush fees are added to the regular task or hourly rate.

Rates are never tied to a sale price, sale, or lease. Mileage outside the service area: [TBD].

What we don't do

We know where the line is. We stay on our side of it.

Licensed work belongs with licensed professionals. That's how we keep you protected.

  • We don't show homes or host open houses.
  • We don't list or market property.
  • We don't find buyers or tenants.
  • We don't negotiate or pass along offers or terms.
  • We don't give pricing, value, or contract advice.
  • We don't take commission. Ever.

About

Born from a real problem.

Anyone who works in real estate has seen it. Agents paying friends or family to run errands. Drop off an open house sign. Let the photographer in. Swing by and make sure the door is locked.

Those jobs matter. But a favor from a friend comes with no training, no insurance, and no record of what happened.

That is why REF Property Services exists. Same errands, done by a trained, background-checked, bonded, and insured professional, with photo proof of every visit.

Our standards

  • Background-checked personnel
  • Photo ID badge on every visit
  • Time-stamped photos at every open and lock-up
  • Flat or hourly fees, never commission
  • No licensed real estate work, ever

Service area

Serving Southern New England.

Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.

Placeholder: exact coverage area and travel fees TBD.

  • Connecticut
  • Rhode Island
  • Massachusetts
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FAQ

Good questions.

Are you a real estate agent?

No. We are not licensed real estate brokers or salespeople, and we don't do licensed work. We handle property access and logistics, like signs, keys, lockups, and vendor visits.

How do I know my home was locked?

We send you lock-up proof photos at the end of every visit. They're time-stamped and GPS-tagged, along with the rest of the visit report.

Are your REFs background checked?

Yes. Every REF passes a criminal background check before working in clients' properties.

Will you talk to buyers or answer questions about the house?

No. If someone asks about the property, price, or terms, we point them to the owner or the listing agent. We stick to access and logistics.

Who controls the keys?

You do. Keys and lockboxes are owner-controlled and kept separate from any MLS system. We only grant access you've approved.

How do you charge?

Flat or hourly fees, agreed up front. Book a la carte with no commitment, or become a Member for lower per-job rates. We never charge based on a sale or lease. Rates are still being finalized.

Can I change a job after it's booked?

Yes. Text or call our business line and we'll get the change to your assigned REF, even if they've already left. Premium members, or any job with the $10 direct line add-on, can message the assigned REF directly. Once the Agent Portal launches, you can do it right from the job page.

Contact

Request a visit.

Tell us what you need and where. We'll get back to you to confirm the details.

  • Phone: [phone]
  • Email: [email]
  • Service area: Southern New England

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