Does Your Property Manager Keep You In The Loop?
The number one complaint both landlord and tenants aim at property managers is a lack of communication. We look at why that’s the case and what your property manager should be doing to keep you in the loop.
A lack of communication is a common complaint both landlords and tenants make about their property managers. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Property managers sit at the heart of the landlord/tenant relationship. If they communicate effectively they can keep that relationship strong, and can add huge value both to the tenant’s quality of life and the landlord’s investment. We look at how that should happen in practice.
Why Timing Is The Key To Getting Communication Right
Whether a tenant has a leaky tap or a broken window, the one thing they want from the property manager above all else is a rapid response. In today's age of social media and our propensity to be ‘always on’, speed in communication is more important than it has ever been.
Landlords however, are usually different. Their relationship with the property is less immediate and, in a sense, more holistic. They don’t always wanted to be bothered by every small detail about a place the moment it happens - especially when it happens at four in the morning. More than immediacy, it’s regularity of communication that’s vital. That means a good property manager should always have set up a system for establishing when and how a landlord is kept up to date.
The key here is consistency. It builds dependability, which promotes trust.
The Importance Of Making It Personal
Not everyone likes to communicate the same way. Some people prefer to receive emails over calls, while others choose SMS. A good property manager will get to understand how someone likes to be communicated with and will tailor the way a message is delivered.
For landlords, irrelevant communication ranks almost as highly as a lack of communication in the list of annoyances. Landlords are often busy people, so if you annoy them with trivialities, they’ll quickly switch off. That means they may miss something important when it comes up.
Open And Honest Communication
At Taylors, we value open communication and sharing knowledge with others. We are conscious of speaking professionally and responsibly at all times and conducting all business with the highest degree of honesty and fairness. We know that landlords and tenants will listen, especially if their property manager is speaking honestly and talking sense.
For an open and honest conversation, get in touch with our team of specialists today.
