When it comes to selecting a Glasgow Letting Agent, the array of choices can appear overwhelming. To simplify your decision-making process, we’ve compiled a comprehensive checklist of crucial questions to ask potential agents. This ensures that you extract the utmost value from your chosen agent.
- What’s the Letting Agent’s Background?
Delve into the background of any prospective partner to understand their experience and longevity in the field.
At Chalmers Properties, the business is owned and managed by Chris Chalmers whom is a highly motivated and dynamic individual with an extensive in-depth knowledge of Glasgow’s property sector, which is drawn from over 17 years’ experience in Glasgow’s property letting and sales sectors.
Our Property Management team offers exceptional value thanks to their technical knowledge and basic understanding that communication is key with tenants and landlords regarding the management and maintenance of their clients’ properties.
- Is the Letting Agent Present on All Major Platforms?
Efficient property marketing necessitates a presence on major platforms such as Rightmove, Zoopla, Onthemarket and social media including Facebook & Instagram. Additionally, traditional methods like To Let boards, strong website presence and print are still invaluable and actively employed by us.
- Does the Letting Agent operate Video Marketing?
At Chalmers Properties, we employ HD Walk-Through videos extensively, promoting our properties across social media platforms. This strategy maximises targeted applicant interest, leading to more viewings and successful property applications. Additionally, we have options to create a Virtual Tour of the property which ultimately assists with the advertising process and our ethos of providing the best possible calibre of tenant.
- Are They Registered and Insured?
Since October 2018, all Letting Agents in Scotland must be registered with the Scottish Government’s Letting Agent Register, hold appropriate Client Money Protection and PI insurances, be a member of a redress scheme, and have staff qualified to a set standard.
Chalmers Properties is registered with the Letting Agent Register (LARN2301004) and values the scheme’s integrity in order to address unethical residential letting agents whom are rogue in the industry.
Chalmers Properties hold Client Money Protection & PI Insurance and hold values to be one of the best letting agents in Glasgow & East Dunbartonshire.
- Can You Trust the Agency?
Given the long-term nature of property management relationships, it’s wise to invest time in researching reviews, examining marketed properties, and conducting mystery shopper assessments. Our clients consistently rate us as one of the top Glasgow Letting Agents, as evident in reviews on All Agents, Bark, Google and Yelp.
- What’s Their Portfolio in Your Area?
Opt for an agent who possesses an intimate knowledge of your property’s locality and a strong presence therein. They should be adept at assessing your property’s market value and have access to a pool of qualified, active tenants.
Chalmers Properties primarily operates in Glasgow’s City Centre, West End and East Dunbartonshire districts, making us the logical choice for Glasgow & East Dunbartonshire Landlords.
- Property Inspections
Regular property inspections are essential for preventative maintenance and addressing non-visible issues. Our periodic inspections include photographic reports, ensuring landlords remain informed about their property’s condition.
- Accessibility and Tailored Service
We lend a keen ear to your objectives and offer honest advice coming from experience and local knowledge but geared to your own expectations.
Additionally, we understand the importance of accessibility for landlords and tenants in line with our tenant maintenance phone line and repair reporting platform are accessible 24/7.
If you’re contemplating switching letting agents or exploring the services of a property management agent in Glasgow or East Dunbartonshire, Chalmers Properties is here to assist. We’re committed to helping you select the best Glasgow Letting Agent that aligns with your unique requirements.
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