Friday 31 October 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.

Searching online is another approach you can consider, especially if you fail to get credible referrals. There are many real estate directories that can help you locate service providers in Edmonton. However, if you decide to go with an online search, it is prudent that you read reviews about the company you are considering before making that first call. Get to know what they offer and how long they have been in the local market.

After locating at least three prospective companies, you should consider evaluating their suitability for your investment. One of the first things you need to check is if that company is licensed to operate in your city. Licensing will give you an assurance that you are dealing with a legitimate service provider. Using their license number, you can also check if there are any unresolved complains between them and previous clients.

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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