It’s Halloween week and there will surely be some spooky characters floating around the streets of Arlington. Ghouls. Witches. Scarecrows. And, everything in between. It’s always such a vibrant week here in town.
In seeing all of these spooky folks, we can’t help but ask: Is your property manager spooking you out, too?
And, for the record, these property manager warning signs have nothing to do with their attire. We’re talking about how they may be managing your property on a daily basis. If you are experiencing any of the following spooky habits from your PM, then perhaps it’s time for a change?
1. Lack of response. If you’re enduring an ongoing issue and it’s been days upon days -or even weeks upon weeks – and you haven’t received a simple acknowledgement, that is no good. Even worse is if you find yourself in an emergency or crisis. Will your property manager be dependable and responsive? If the answer is no then that is a problem.
2. Zero advocacy. Your manager should be among the biggest fans of your property. From strongly marketing your residence up front through standing up for your home in times of need, there needs to be a sense of initiative. If that’s not there... red flag!
3. Not up with the times. We’re in 2021 here, folks. Not 1921. We have online payment systems, seamless portals for handling emergencies, digital contract-signing platforms and so much more. Sure, some folks still like to handle things in an older-school manner. But, if you’re wanting a more modern experience and your current property manager is not delivering, then it’s time for a change.
To kick your property management efforts into high gear, give Arlington Realty Property Management a buzz today at 703-836-2525 or email mypropertymgr@gmail.com.
