How to Choose a Property Manager
Possibly the most important decision in the process of leasing your property is choosing the correct Property Manager. A good Property Manager can help save you time, reduce stress, save you money and make things run smoothly while your property generates cash flow and increases in value.
Like most owners who are considering the option of leasing their home, you probably don't know much about how that works so we listed a check off box that may help you decide if you are getting the best value for your dollars. Feel free to compare and we will see you soon.
Questions | RE/MAX | Other | Other |
Have you ever heard of the name RE/MAX before? | Yes | No | No |
Is the company and its agents licensed? | Yes | No | No |
Is the property manager(s) members of the National Assoc. of Residential Property Managers (NARPM)? | Yes | No | No |
How long has the property manager been in the property management business? | 16+ Years | 1 Year | 1 Year |
Has the property manager ever owned rental property themselves? | Yes | No | No |
Do you offer direct deposit for owners? | Yes | No | No |
Do you offer online reports for owners? | Yes | No | No |
Do you offer ACH, online rent payments for tenants? | Yes | No | No |
If I decide to sell do you have other staff that handles this? | Yes | No | No |
Do you offer Lease Purchases or Lease Options? | Yes | No | No |
Do you do property surveys? | Yes | No | No |
Does your property management company stay on top of current technology? | Yes | No | No |
Electronic Signatures? | Yes | No | No |
Electronic maintenance reporting? | Yes | No | No |
Electronic monthly reporting? | Yes | No | No |
Electronic online applications? | Yes | No | No |
Skype communication? | Yes | No | No |
Facebook communication? | Yes | No | No |
Does your property manager handle maintenance issues? | Yes | No | No |
Is your fees performance based? | Yes | No | No |
Does your property manager have a global referral network? | Yes | No | No |
Tom Cowan
RE/MAX Center
1140 Old Peachtree Rd Suite D
Duluth, GA 30097
Office: 770-597-9082