How to choose the right property manager for you.

There is a common stigma that once you have chosen a property manager, that you are stuck with them for life and that changing property managers is ‘too much work’ and placed into the too hard basket. But the truth is, changing property managers can save you a lot of stress, a lot of time and a lot of money.

If you have had the thought of changing property managers, then chances are there is a likelihood that you are not happy with your current one. The thought of changing property managers can be daunting, luckily you are spoilt for choice with the amount of agencies in Buderim.

So, let me put it to you, if you had a professional cleaner come to clean your house and they left it with a dirty kitchen and smudged windows, would you use the service again or would you start looking at another company? You would look for a new company, so why wouldn’t you look for another property manager?

Changing property managers is easy, and here is how:

Decide what you don’t like about your current property manager.
The idea that you are looking for a new property manager means that your current one is not servicing your needs or meeting your expectations. Ask yourself the below questions:
Are they communicating with you enough?
Are you getting reliable, on time disbursements and rental payments?
Are you getting the agreed upon routine inspections?
Are they vetting and reference checking your tenants?
Are they transparent about management fees changing?

If the answer to any of these questions is “no,” then I can say that you are not getting your money’s worth. These are all basic expectations of a property manager.

Choosing a new property manager
The best and most convenient way to start looking for a new property manager is to ask your friends, or better yet, look at reviews (for reviews of PerryCooper property management click here).
You can then contact the property manager and ask them for an appointment with the companies that you are interested in.
As a bare minimum, you should expect the following;

– Information about the services they offer
– A schedule of fees
– Rental appraisal of your property, considering a comparative market analysis

Don’t let the service fees of an agency scare you away, something to always remember while looking for a property manager is quality over quantity. The cheapest fees you may find will not always be the best. Instead, an agency should show you how you will get value for money and how their management will make you money instead of saving you money.

Change over
With this in mind, once you have chosen a new property manager, it is time to take that leap. This time, it’s not be a leap of faith, but a well informed decision that you know will pay off.

Depending on what form of contract you have signed with your old agency will depend on how fast you can transfer to your new property manager. Generally, you will be able to change to your new property manager within 30 days but could be longer. But, your new property manager will be able to help you throughout this process.

Relax
That’s right, you read it correctly, you’re next step is to simply relax! Whether you’re busy working, looking after the family or enjoying time with your friends, it is now your time to put your feet up and relax. Let your new property manager take care of everything.

See all the ways you can now relax in Buderim according to Trip Advisor.

PerryCooper Property / Real Estate Agency Buderim / 0438 162 520