How To Find The Right Grand Rapids Property Management Company for You
Experience and Qualifications
Make sure the potential company you are looking at has experience. Don’t shy away from asking boldly how long a company has been in business and what their qualifications are, you should also ask about the support they have and their alliances with other professions within the community. There are a lot of people out there that want to capitalize on people who don’t do their research. Avoid companies that overextend what they can really do by focusing on many different things. You want a management company that places managing your property as its most important job, not something they do until the next home sells.
Grand Rapids Property managers are required to have a current and valid real estate broker’s license. Property management in Grand Rapids, which includes renting and leasing activities and rent collecting, is considered real estate activity. It is important to know and understand the laws and required licensing to manage your property professionally. This avoids costly fees and penalties that can easily be avoided by choosing a management company that knows, understands, and complies with local laws. This being said, a property management company whose primary business is not property management will not be focused on renting your property or running it’s day to day operations, be careful to ask the tough questions and get the right fit.
Responsiveness and Communication
We all want to be heard. When we have a question or concern, we want to talk to someone quickly and have issues resolved professionally. It is difficult to conduct business efficiently if your phone call or email is never answered or returned quickly.
Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to access information about your property with an online owner portal? Real Property Management Investment Solutions has an online owner portal that allows for a more transparent business interaction. You have the peace of mind of being able to know at any time what is happening with your property.
Reliable Maintenance
Acquiring proper maintenance for your investment property is important to ensure that you have shorter vacancies and more long-term residents. It is never convenient to have plumbing problems. No one likes the air conditioner to stop working on a warm summer afternoon. When problems like this happen, tenants are happier when maintenance is fast and reliable.
Owning rental properties is an exciting and profitable investment. Finding the right Grand Rapids property management company is an important building block when it comes to building a successful team. For more information, contact us online or call us at 616-419-8880 today!