You invested in a rental property to provide a stream of additional income, but you can only do that if it is consistently rented. Thanks to the internet, people can view rental properties all around the globe. And since you can’t see every property in person, ratings and reviews are often your best guide as a consumer. As a result, one bad review or rating can really put a dent in rentability. The key is to find home cleaning services that understand the importance of always having a five-star rating for cleanliness. Look for these five things before you choose who to trust.
Attention to Detail
Not all people were born to clean. It takes a certain level of focus and attention to detail. Find a company that understands that the little things are as critical as the big things. Mold in the shower, dirty entry rugs, or a grill caked with grease are all issues that can turn off a renter and lead to a bad review. Find a cleaning service with a comprehensive checklist of services, as well as one that goes through that checklist with perfection every time.
Price
You want to find competitively-priced (but not cheap) vendors to help with your rental. In the service industry, you get what you pay for. If you think hiring the cheapest company will get the best results and enhance your bottom line, think again. There is often a reason why a property management company is cheap, and it is never a good one. One bad rating can put a huge dent in your income, so it is best to find a cleaning service that is competitively priced – not cheap. Yes, there is a difference.
Responsiveness
You have to rely on your property management company to be there when you can’t be. That means that they are your eyes and ears and your problem-solvers. Renters want to know that their concerns are being addressed immediately. If they have to leave a message and no one gets back to them, that creates a very poor impression. Find a home cleaning service that will be as responsive to your renters as you would!
Consistency
Unfortunately, the cleaning industry tends to have a high rate of turnover. The key to getting a consistent quality of clean every time is having the same person who knows the routine and what needs to be done. If you hire a cleaning service and they bring someone new every time, there is really no way to maintain quality control. A good and reputable service should have a low employee turnover, which leads to a better quality of service.
Vetted and Secured
The person who cleans your home has access to your valuables and your private spaces. Before hiring a property management group, make sure you know how they find and vet their employees. It is critical to know that the people you are letting into your rental can be trusted.
Running a rental can be a daunting task, which is why most hire home cleaning services to take care of things that the owners can’t. Since one bad review can be a disaster for your rental income, take the time to find the best property management company to be your eyes and ears when you can’t be there. Our mission is to make sure that we maximize your rental and minimize vacancies by always commanding a five-star cleanliness rating. Contact us today to schedule your next cleaning!