Ready to Let? Here’s how to choose a Letting Agent From the right marketing, to tenant vetting, to negotiation, and ongoing maintenance, there’s a lot to think about when letting a property. Anyone planning to do so has to carefully consider how much to manage themselves and where to seek out the help of an expert agent. The right letting agent can be a valuable resource and take as much stress out of the process as possible. Here’s what to look for.
Setting the right price A good agent should have specialised knowledge of the local area, and what attracts people there. They should provide you with well-considered and realistic estimates of how much the property could command on the market – backed up by clear evidence. Marketing power and expertise Economies of scale mean an agent has more purchasing power when it comes to marketing than an individual landlord. They’ll also have valuable expertise regarding the right kind of photos to take and description to write that makes the property more appealing. And, as well as doing the basics like getting ads up on Rightmove and Zoopla, a good agent should look to use other channels like social media to bring your property to a wider audience – and find the best tenants swiftly.