Choosing a letting agent to manage your property in NW London can be a difficult decision. There are so many options available, and they all claim to be the best! So what should you consider when deciding who to entrust with the management of your property?
Local expertise
You wouldn’t get in a taxi with a driver who didn’t know the area, or at the very least, you’d get out quickly! You should also not entrust your property in NW London to a letting agency that does not understand the local market. Great letting agents are familiar with the local community and have a well-established database of potential tenants that they can utilise to ensure that your property gets seen and thus let as quickly as possible.
Tech savvy
Newspapers, magazines, and other forms of printed media should undoubtedly be included in your property’s marketing strategy. However, letting agents who solely use them and haven’t embraced the benefits of online marketing, such as social media, their own website, and online property portals, will put you at a disadvantage when it comes to letting your property. Research has shown that 84% of tenants start their property search online, so you need a letting agent who knows how to get your property in front of them.
Honesty
When renting out a property, you need a letting agent who will be truthful with you, especially in this market. Be wary of agents who overstate their suggested rental price for your property with the expectation of lowering it after you sign a contract with them. An honest letting agent will not hesitate to point out aspects of your property that could be improved in order to increase your chances of finding suitable tenants, and they will be honest about things that should be considered when determining the rental price.
Communication, communication, communication
The letting agent you choose will not only act as a liaison between you and your tenant, but will also be your source of information about how viewings went and the feedback from potential tenants. Choosing a letting agent who is an excellent communicator will make the entire process of letting your property much easier.
Works for you.
It is your property. While a good letting agent is able to give you advice about letting properties, a great letting agent can tailor their advice according to your needs and wishes because they will listen to them. Letting a home isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience, you’ll need a letting agent who is willing to listen and adapt to your needs.
If you are thinking of letting your property in Hampstead, then please give us a call on 020 7759 2199 or send an email to enquiries@vitaproperties.uk and we will be delighted to chat with you about the reasons we believe that we fulfil all of those criteria.
