{"id":25561,"date":"2016-01-15T13:07:12","date_gmt":"2016-01-15T13:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lux.www2.realat.lv\/wordpress\/lv\/?p=25561"},"modified":"2016-01-15T13:07:12","modified_gmt":"2016-01-15T13:07:12","slug":"wrong-manager-can-cost-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.realat.lv\/en\/realat\/how-the-wrong-manager-can-cost-you-money\/","title":{"rendered":"How the wrong manager can cost you money"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"http:\/\/lux.www2.realat.lv\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Agent-and-customer_1400x450.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25567 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/lux.www2.realat.lv\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Agent-and-customer_1400x450-300x96.jpg\" alt=\"Agent-and-customer_1400x450\" width=\"369\" height=\"118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.realat.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Agent-and-customer_1400x450-300x96.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www2.realat.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Agent-and-customer_1400x450-1024x329.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www2.realat.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Agent-and-customer_1400x450.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\" \/><\/a>First and foremost, an agency needs a strong local presence and staff with the communication skills necessary to ensure your property is successfully let.<\/p>\n<p>Avoiding a vacancy is imperative as every day without a tenant costs you money.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But letting the property is only step one \u2013 the biggest headaches investors experience are usually the result of a dispute with the tenant.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A good property manager\u00a0needs to\u00a0be on the front foot to ensure the property is maintained correctly.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cA top manager has a big advantage; they know all the legislation and requirements, so if you end up at the tribunal, they won\u2019t make a mistake and get an adverse finding that sets your plan back on its heels,\u201d REALAT\u00a0says.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing how to handle the upkeep of the property is another trait good managers have in spades. REALAT\u00a0says they need be on the front foot to ensure the property is maintained correctly, knowing when to act as delaying some repairs costs much more in the long run.<\/p>\n<h2>How can you tell the right manager?<\/h2>\n<p>REALAT\u00a0says that when is looking for a manager, the ones that stand out have maturity and organisational skills.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf they arrive late for a meeting, look flustered or are forgetful, they are either too inexperienced or are attempting to manage too many properties.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRemember, it will be nice when you meet their business development manager, who is paid to make you feel welcome, but what you really need to know is who will actually be looking after your place.<\/p>\n<h2>What about fees?<\/h2>\n<p>The fees for an agency are calculated as a percentage of the rent, varying by state from 3% to 7%. In some cities, agents will also charge a fee equal to one or two weeks rent to advertise and let a property.<\/p>\n<h2>How will you know the agent is right?<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cInvestors should assess whether they have the maturity to handle questions at an open inspection to maximise interest and ensure they know the ins and outs of the local market,\u201d REALAT\u00a0says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd they have to be tough.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A good agent must know how to negotiate as they will be dealing with everyone from owners corporations to tradesmen with REALAT\u00a0emphasising they need to know when to stand their ground and get the right outcome.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First and foremost, an agency needs a strong local presence and staff with the communication skills necessary to ensure your property is successfully let. 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