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management, having several resources on call directly
relates to timely responses and quality customer
service when your renter discovers a maintenance
emergency at midnight on a holiday. If your property
manager is overloaded, his delayed response or lack of
communication could set you up for bad reviews or
demands for a refund, damaging your future business.
8. Field Research: When you’ve narrowed your search
down to just a few, make time for a leisurely drive
around the island to look at some of the properties the
companies manage. Are they clean and free of glaring
exterior or lawn maintenance issues? When you get
home, do some more research. Are these properties
advertised on popular rental websites that may charge
a fee or only through free sources such as Craigslist?
Are the ads clear, professional and appealing? What do
the testimonials say?
9. Professional Affiliations: Trusting someone to
manage your property – in most cases, a part of
your income – can be daunting. You can rest easier
knowing the company dedicates time and money
toward continuing education in their field to offer
you the best practices in the industry. Some notable
certifications and trade organizations include the
Institute of Real Estate Management, National
Association of Residential Property Managers and the
Community Associates Institute.
10. Trust Your Instinct: This is your property, your
investment, your choice. Because every rental property
and every rental property owner is different, there are
no right or wrong answers to the questions outlined in
this list. Having these facts upfront will help prevent
unwelcome surprises down the road and help you
decide if a particular company is right for your needs.
If it doesn’t feel right, keep looking.
Property management companies make the vacation
rental process easy, but nobody ever said that finding the
right company would be just as simple. Devoting some
time to research the best option for you will ultimately
make life at the beach a breeze.
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