Saturday, October 25, 2014

How To Choose The Right Edmonton Property Management Company

By Young Lindsay


If you are thinking of renting out your residential or commercial property, you may be considering the services of a property manager. However, with many Edmonton property management companies in the market today, choosing the right one can be a challenging experience. You first need to determine your needs and what you expect from the manager. The following are factors that if considered, they will help you to make an informed choice.

The first thing you need to is looking for prospective service providers. Talk to real estate professionals in your locality to recommend property managers they have worked with. Similarly, if you have friends who own residential or commercial properties and are using the services of a manager, ask them to provide a recommendation. Let them tell you why they think the company they are recommending will best handle your needs.

Locating prospective managers is most likely the first thing you will do. This can be achieved in a number of ways including asking for referrals and searching online. If you know of friends who have similar properties, and are also using the services of a real estate manager, ask them to provide recommendations. They should also give you reasons as to why they think that company will be suitable for your investment.

A good part of excellent property and tenant management is routine visits to the properties. You need a company that is committed to ensuring everything is ruining according to the agreement. As part of your discussions with a prospective manager, ask them how often they will be inspecting the properties. There are managers who are very accommodating while there are those who will use this chance to increase their charges. Settle only those who understand that the property is an investment and it has to be handled professionally.

Choose a company that is experienced and knowledgeable in your local real estate market. Knowledge of your local market means that the prospective service providers understand what renters in that area are looking for. The managers should think of the investment from the perspective of a renter and hence help you to make smart and cost conscious decisions. An experienced manager will work towards making sure the investment remains competitive in the leasing market.

Property managers charge rates that vary depending on their experience and portfolio. It is hence very important to know which percentage they will be charging you. This should be evaluated alongside the quality of services they are providing. Consider asking for quotes from a number of companies and then settle for those who not only charge reasonably but also have a culture of providing excellent services.

Another important thing you need to check is the contract. Read all the fine print in the contract provide and give much weight to the cancellation policy In the event that you are not satisfied with their services, you should have a way of terminating the contract without having to pay hefty fines. A smart move would be asking for a contract of a shorter period of time, say three months, so you can comfortably evaluate their suitability for your investment.

When choosing a property manager, it is important that you select the right one. Ask for referrals from real estate professionals in your locality. However, make it your business to evaluate their suitability for your investment.




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