Comments on: Eight Things to Consider When Selecting a Rental Agency http://cottagedaily.com/2008/04/23/eight-things-to-consider-when-selecting-a-rental-agency/ Online Guide to Cottage Living Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:16:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Julie http://cottagedaily.com/2008/04/23/eight-things-to-consider-when-selecting-a-rental-agency/#comment-1351 Julie Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:06:33 +0000 http://cottagedaily.com/2008/04/23/eight-things-to-consider-when-selecting-a-rental-agency/#comment-1351 Thanks Heather, I agree with you. Renting out your property means you are now in the service business. I know I'm too busy to stop and take the time to answers people's questions, settle them into our property and do the day-to-day cleaning and fussing that a rental requires. I'm just glad that there are rental companies who provide this kind of service. It makes the whole experience better for everyone involved. Cheers, Julie Thanks Heather,
I agree with you. Renting out your property means you are now in the service business. I know I’m too busy to stop and take the time to answers people’s questions, settle them into our property and do the day-to-day cleaning and fussing that a rental requires.
I’m just glad that there are rental companies who provide this kind of service. It makes the whole experience better for everyone involved.

Cheers,
Julie

]]> By: Heather http://cottagedaily.com/2008/04/23/eight-things-to-consider-when-selecting-a-rental-agency/#comment-1331 Heather Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:59:10 +0000 http://cottagedaily.com/2008/04/23/eight-things-to-consider-when-selecting-a-rental-agency/#comment-1331 Thanks for the mention Julie. We are finding that more and more people are opting to use an agency as they just aren't prepared for the constant calling and emails that will come their way if they go it alone. Unless an owner has the time and patience to deal promptly with them, it's probably better to lose a little of the gross income in commission to ensure the rentals are professionally screened and managed. You get what you pay for though. I know of a couple of agencies here in Ontario that charge minimal commission which can seem quite attractive, but the owners lose out as the service they provide is less than professional. That old adage applies - you get what you pay for! Thanks for the mention Julie. We are finding that more and more people are opting to use an agency as they just aren’t prepared for the constant calling and emails that will come their way if they go it alone. Unless an owner has the time and patience to deal promptly with them, it’s probably better to lose a little of the gross income in commission to ensure the rentals are professionally screened and managed. You get what you pay for though. I know of a couple of agencies here in Ontario that charge minimal commission which can seem quite attractive, but the owners lose out as the service they provide is less than professional. That old adage applies - you get what you pay for!

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