Dealing with the headaches and risks?

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​Benjamin A. Crane

WA real estate licence # 26062
OR Real Estate Licence #201218209

About Vigilant Property Management

One of the most frustrating things about being a landlord can be dealing with the headaches and risks that are simply associated with being a landlord. Things like not knowing or fully understanding the laws that govern the business of property management is in and of itself a huge risk.

When it comes to things like fair housing, landlord tenant law, and even something as simple as having routine property maintenance can start out as sounding simple, but when problems arise things quickly become burdensome headaches, lawsuits and expensive repairs.

This is where our passions and experience are positioned to your benefit. Business ownership, real estate investment and management, and general property maintenance are our personal interest, passion, and life’s work. 

​We are confident that your investment could not be in better hands. Our combined experience brings to our team decades of relevant industry experience and industry specific degrees, titles, and certificates. We stay informed in the laws and changing trends so you don’t have to.

​One thing that our experience has taught us is to keep things simple. This helped us to develop a simple and straightforward business approach that we can tailor to the individual property owner’s needs in a fashion that we believe helps to reduce or eliminate the frustrations involved with managing your own investment property, all while making your property as profitable as possible.

The next step is simple…

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• Standard Screening Criteria
• Portland City Limits Screening Criteria

​Benjamin A. Crane

WA real estate licence # 26062
OR Real Estate Licence #201218209

Property Management Portland Vancouver area

Benjamin Crane

Owner and Principal Broker, Vigilant Property Management

Growing up as a child with the surname Crane, I was constantly immersed in the imagery and symbolism of these magnificent creatures. Captivated by their presence, I developed a love for cranes, especially the enchanting legends and stories woven around them, some dating back millennia.

As I pondered naming my business, the idea of incorporating “Crane” into the title lingered in my mind. Among the potential options, “Crane Real Estate Services” stood out. However, while working with this concept, I recognized the importance of creating a logo that would include a representation of a crane. Branding myself effectively required a strong visual element.

Inspiration struck when I recalled an old tale from my childhood known as “The Vigilant Crane.” This story, first recounted by Pliny the Elder, a Roman philosopher, naturalist, and general, in the first century AD, captivated my imagination. In this story, cranes designated one of their members to stand guard while the rest slept. The sentinel would hold a stone in its claw, ensuring that if it dozed off, the stone would fall and awaken the crane. This symbol of a crane holding a stone in its claw is well-known in heraldry as “a crane in its vigilance.”

As I delved deeper into this legend, I realized that “Vigilant” was the ideal name for my business. The definition of vigilant – “keeping watch for possible danger or difficulties” – perfectly encapsulated the message I wanted to convey. The combination of the name and the visual representation of a crane allowed me to communicate this message effectively. Moreover, this imagery elegantly connected my surname to the business without explicitly stating it.

Incorporating the image of the crane into all my marketing efforts has been a thrilling endeavor, and I am excited to continue showcasing this symbol in my branding.