Once you have decided to employ the services of a professional property manager it is important you know the quality and range of services that you are going to be paying for.
Not all property managers are the same.
To ensure you make the correct decision, these are some of the questions you need to ask:
Property Management:
- What Best Practice systems and policies are in place?
- What is their process for dealing with rent arrears?
- What is their process for dealing with repairs and maintenance?
- How frequently will they inspect my property?
- What is the experience level of the staff members who will be managing and leasing my property?
- How much training have they had?
- Do they have access to specialist investment property advice and support?
Property Leasing:
- On average, how many properties does the agency lease each month?
- What human resources has the agency allocated to leasing properties?
- Does the agency personally show prospective tenants through the properties?
- How does the agency market available properties for lease?
- How much information is obtained from applicants for properties and what information is verified?
- What is the agency's vacancy rate?
Customer Service:
- What references can they supply from satisfied clients and tenants?
- Do they provide a service guarantee?
- What back up staff are there in the event my property manager is sick or on holiday?
- How frequently will they communicate with me and what form will it take?
Why choose Iron Bridge Property Management?
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