If you are a landlord, matching the right tenants to your property can be a challenge.
You want to ensure that your property is occupied by responsible and reliable tenants who will pay their rent on time, take good care of your property, and not cause any problems with neighbours or the local community.
This is where a professional estate agent, such as Homesure, can be of great assistance.
In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of using a professional estate agent to find quality tenants for your rental property.
1. Market Knowledge
A professional estate agent has extensive knowledge of the local rental market, including current rental rates, vacancy rates, and rental property availability.
This allows them to set a competitive rental price for your property and target potential tenants who are looking for properties in your area.
With an in-depth understanding of the rental markets in Ayrshire, Glasgow, and beyond, Homesure excels at developing optimal pricing strategies for these regions.
Homesure’s manager, Alan Hall, has over 30 years of experience alone in this area and is one of the most trusted estate agents in Ayrshire.
2. Advertising
Estate agents have access to a wide range of advertising platforms and can use these to promote your property to potential tenants.
This includes online listings, local newspapers, and other relevant media channels. This ensures that your property gets maximum exposure and attracts the right tenants.
Homesure boasts an internal marketing team that can effectively promote your property to the appropriate audience and ensure optimal visibility.
96% of all Homesure’s initial sales enquiries come via websites. As well as being partnered with the UK’s top-ranking property portals, Homesure use all the latest web-based and social media marketing to ensure we are well-placed to give your property maximum National exposure.
3. Tenant Screening
A professional estate agent will conduct a thorough screening process to ensure that potential tenants meet all the necessary requirements.
This includes background checks, credit checks, and employment verification. This ensures that only responsible and reliable tenants are chosen for your property.
At Homesure, we recognize the significance of tenant screening. To ensure that we find the right tenant for your property, we conduct a thorough screening process that includes ID verification, reference checks, background checks and credit checks.
Matching the most suitable tenant to your property is a top priority for us.
4. Legal Compliance
Estate agents are up-to-date with the latest laws and regulations governing the rental market. This includes tenancy agreements, deposits, and property maintenance.
This ensures that your property is fully compliant with all relevant legislation, which reduces your exposure to legal issues.
At Homesure, we believe in providing our staff with ongoing training to keep them up-to-date with the latest rules and regulations in the property management industry.
We understand that laws and regulations can change rapidly, and it is crucial for our staff to remain knowledgeable and compliant.
Therefore, we invest in our team members’ professional development to ensure they have the necessary expertise and skills to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
5. Property Management
Many estate agents also offer property management services, which means they can take care of all aspects of managing your rental property.
This includes collecting rent, handling repairs and maintenance, and dealing with tenant issues. This allows you to focus on other aspects of your life while ensuring that your rental property is well-maintained and managed.
Homesure is the sister company to Pillow Partners, the UK’s leading social impact property management company. Both companies work in unison to provide excellent property management services.
Homesure also manages holiday lets, corporate lets and various types of serviced accommodation. These properties are perfect for people visiting on holiday, workers, corporate clients or anyone looking for accommodation for between 1 night and a few months.
Using a professional estate agent, such as Homesure, to find quality tenants for your rental property has many benefits.
They can offer market knowledge, advertising, tenant screening, legal compliance, and property management services.
By utilizing their expertise, you can ensure that your property is occupied by responsible and reliable tenants, which provides you with peace of mind and financial security.
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