When trusting your most valuable assets and property to another person, there are some important questions you'll want to go over with them. This article will cover five things you'll want to ask when interviewing your property manager.

Ask Him or Her About Their Business

You'll want to know how long your manager has been in business and what sort of things they are experienced with. You'll want to know about their employees and how many properties they are currently managing. Ask about their company's vision and how well they retain their employees.

Ask Them About the Services They Provide

It will be important to find out how your property manager plans to screen and choose their tenants. You should ask them about their strategy for advertising and what their procedures will be if someone should happen to be late on making their payments.

Maintenance and Repair Policies

Your property manager will sometimes need to have a contractor complete repairs, and they will have to handle paying them as well. You'll want to know at what point they will plan to contact you regarding work that will need to be done. Also of importance is what they plan to do in the case of an emergency.

Customer References

Your property manager should be able to provide you with ample references from satisfied customers. Try to find out what those relationships were like and how long they lasted. You can also look online to websites like Angie's List to find written reviews. You can then look for clues as to how your property manager does business that go beyond the star level given.

Lease Agreement Information

You can ask for a sample copy one of your property manager's lease agreements. A typical lease will have been written with the help of an attorney, and it should comply with all local laws and property codes. It also will need to cover the landlord against potential legal problems.

 

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