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How to Hire the Best Property Manager in 5 Steps

  

A property manager is a person that you put in charge of watching over the affairs of your house in your absence. 


If you plan to stay away from your house for a while, or you’re moving to another location, and you don’t want to leave that house unattended you can hire a property manager to watch over it for you.


Putting your house or estate in somebody’s hands is a big step. The person you hire must be very responsible and trustworthy, so we’re going to be giving a few points that will help you pick the perfect property manager for your needs.


  • Interview the Candidates

You need to interview the person. An interview is your chance to learn more about your potential employee on a one-on-one basis. 


You need to check out the person, not just professionally but personally because your home is quite personal as well.


You need to know about the person’s experience as well, how long have they worked as a property manager, if they can offer affordable property management, where did they work, who did they work with, etc.


Also, you need to know if the person is experienced in managing property like your own. A property manager can be more experienced with residential homes than commercial buildings so it’s recommended to get information like this.


  • Ask for Recommendations

You can put up ads and notifications online and around the neighborhood that you need a property manager, but that will increase the risk of you picking the wrong person. 


Instead, you can consult with people that you relate with like friends, and family to recommend people they trust for the job. 


  • Find Out How the Manager Will Screen Your Tenants

If you’re renting out the place, you’ll want to know more about your potential tenant and their previous records. 


Your property manager should be able to get information like their payment records with previous landlords, and also character reports.


  • Check Their Marketing Skills

If you’re looking to sell your house or rent out an apartment, the person you hire must have awe-inspiring marketing abilities. 


How fast you can sell the place or rent it out will depend significantly on the ability of your property manager to advertise and market. 


You can request a quick show, or ask them to try to sell you something. You want somebody that’s experienced and also has a lot of passion and is familiar with the Internet as well. 


  • Decide on Maintenance

About maintenance, you want somebody available at all times of the day in case there’s a maintenance problem. 


Your property manager should always be prepared for unforeseen damages and should be ready to handle it as soon as it arises.


Conclusion


When it comes to managing property, it’s better if you can land a long-term employee. 


So it would be best if you were very careful and thorough with the recruiting process. You’re trusting your property with another person, so make sure everything checks out.

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