Choosing the wrong plumber is no big deal. You’ll quickly notice that their work wasn’t completely up-to-scratch and you’ll hire someone else next time. Choosing the wrong hairdresser isn’t the end of the world either – you’ll find somewhere else for your haircuts.

But choosing the wrong property management company? This can bring about a series of headaches which reveal themselves slowly, rather than immediately. Whether they’ve selected the wrong tenant or haven’t been in your corner as much as you need them to be, you’ll only notice these mistakes several weeks or months into hiring your property management team.

That’s why we’ve outlined a guide on how to avoid this and select the best property management team for your investment property, and why Patrick Leo are Australia’s specialists in the game.

First impressions count

Humans make a judgement about other humans within the first 7 seconds of meeting someone. And sure, you shouldn’t base an opinion solely on this, but the first encounter with a property management team shouldn’t be ignored either. From the moment the receptionist picks up the phone, to your first meeting with a property manager, you should be noting their sharpness, ability to listen, and their attention to detail. Don’t discount that gut feeling which has led you to many good decisions in the past!

Experience

Experience goes a long way in any profession, and this particularly applies to property management. An experienced property management team has had plenty of time to perfect their skills, hire the best individual property managers, and establish a solid clientele – not to mention building a reputation for themselves in the industry.

Patrick Leo is a property management team with over 20 years of experience in buying and managing property for our clients. We boast some of the most seasoned professionals in the game!

Check out their clientele

Even a great property management team may not be the right one for you. Why? Because they manage a different type of clientele, or their management style simply doesn’t suit your needs. That’s why it’s best to take a look at the types of clients they manage (residential, commercial, small portfolio, large portfolio) and see where you fit in. Patrick Leo manages all kinds of portfolios – from small residential to major commercial.

Ask for references

And finally, ask for references from previous and current clients. A property management team should welcome this opportunity to impress you – anything less than a total eagerness to refer you to other clients is a red flag.

Patrick Leo ticks all of these boxes and more, and we’re proud to be one of Australia’s most trusted boutique property management teams. We not only help you find great property, but also provide expert management of your assets so that you can focus on the things that matter most to you. To talk further, get in touch with our specialist property management team today.