Friday, October 31, 2014

How You Should Pick An 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.

There are many benefits of hiring a real estate management company to manage your investment. The company you choose will directly deal with your potential tenants and determine which ones are best suited for your investment. They can also save you a lot of time and worry by collecting rent and depositing in your account, listing your property and handling maintenance and repair issues. They will also evict tenants who do not subscribe to the tenant landlord contract.

The first thing you need to check is the type of properties they are currently managing. This can be followed up by checking how many employees have at their disposal to manage properties for their clients. These employees should be trained and equipped with accounting knowledge to help them properly manage properties.

The first think you need to check is if that company is licensed to provide these services in Edmonton. Licensing is a mandatory requirement for any service provider and also acts as a proof that you are dealing with a company that has the capacity of providing the services in question. Using the license number, it is also possible to determine the reputation of that service provider.

Check references and their experience in the market. You should handle this selecting as if you are hiring an employee because that is what you are doing. You are choosing someone to work for you. Check the number of years they have been providing these services and if they have or are managing properties similar to yours. Consider asking for references that you can follow up and know what other landlords are thinking about their services.

You will be paying for these services. It is hence very important that you know how much it will cost and the payment mechanisms will be. The availability of many management companies in the market means that their rates vary. Take time and compare costs of different company and then settle for one who charges reasonably and also provides top notch services.

Great customer service is mandatory. Look for a company that strives to provide excellent services to both you the owner and tenants. Check how they have been dealing with the previous clients and if they are ready to provide customized services. Ask them about what you think is important to the success of your investment, and if they do not buy your philosophy, it may be prudent to consider another company.

The task of choosing a property manager should be done carefully. Ensure you check the portfolio and reputation of prospective managers. Asking for recommendations will help you to locate service providers whose services are approved.




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