If you are a renter, you may not recognize just how beneficial it can be to learn about the real estate services that a professional can provide for you. If you are accustomed to answering ads in the paper or learning about rental properties by word of mouth, you could be missing out on more than you might think. Here are some real estate services that renters should know about and how they can make a difference in your life.
- Selection- If you only look at one source for available properties, you are missing out on the hundreds of other properties that weren’t marketed to that source. When a real estate services provider is providing property management service for a landlord, they have access to a greater selection, often those that never hit the traditional marketing sources.
- Responsiveness- If you’ve grown tired of have a non-responsive landlord, it might be time to consider real estate services. They are often far more responsive than landlords to bring a quicker resolution to any issues you may be having. They are usually instructed to take care of matters as they come up so you won’t have to worry about whether the landlord ignores your concern.
- Home Ownership Advice- Who better to help you move toward home ownership than someone who has learned about you through your rental history? If home ownership is your goal, let them know that, and they can discuss how that could be the more financially advantageous path for you.
At Thornburg & Associates, Inc., we are happy to provide renters with a wide variety of real estate services and advantages, so you can have the best housing experience. Whether there are reasons you want to continue being a tenant or you want to learn about how to move toward home ownership, we are happy to provide you with the sound advice and services you need. Contact us today to learn more and to discuss available property listings.