There is more to property management than meets the eye.

Into today’s market, or even markets gone by, landlords tend to buy property and rent it to the first person to come along without any background checks or references taken. Problems can arise from non-payment of rent, and maintenance of the property.

Bad landlords may also devalue their own property. Helen Parnell Property Manager for Stagecoach GMAC Real Estate recently came across an apartment where tenants complained to the owners about constant flooding in the winter of the drains and sewer. The owner’s reply was “so what, sort it out yourselves”. The property sold below market value, due to the damp and mould in the building that could have been prevented. Stagecoach GMAC Real Estate now professionally manages this unit.

To day, Helen Parnell property manages for Stagecoach GMAC Real Estate, several properties including the 21 unit affordable housing property run by the Society for Housing Options here in Cochrane.  She has been able to deal with a lot of various problems including evictions for noisy parties, smoking, and notices of eviction for non-payment of rent and NSF cheques.

Professional property management by Stagecoach GMAC Real Estate can be beneficial for the tenant as they are being dealt with by a person who not only knows the law, but actually understands its implications and is ready to follow all parts of the Tenancy Act.

Professional property management can also be beneficial for the property owner who wants to maintain the value in their property, plus wants tenants who will look after it and pay their rent on time. If your tenant is in arrears and you want them out as soon as possible, and require full occupancy again right behind them, a property manager has many contacts and waiting lists of people looking – they will find you a tenant quicker and faster.

ALL of these advantages and much more can be achieved by using the services of Helen Parnell, Property Manager for Stagecoach GMAC Real Estate.  Call or email her today.

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