Firstly, finding the right agent is essential and we strongly advise you to do your homework thoroughly.
A good start is to log onto the major web portals Rightmove and Zoopla where you can find and look at similar properties to yours that are currently on the market.
How long have the agents been trading as letting agents in the area? Longevity is a good indication of the service both you and your potential tenants are likely to receive.
Are their offices in prominent and accessible locations?
Are they regulated? There are several organisations that agents can voluntarily join, which have strict codes of practice, therefore agents who are members of such schemes, should be taken more seriously. Cavender are an ARLA Property mark agent and registered with The Property Ombudsman so you know we adhere to a strict code of practice.
Ask your neighbours or friends in the area if they have any recommendations of agents they have dealt with. This should give you an idea of the professionalism and level of service that you can expect of that agent.
Visit a few agents and have a chat with the Lettings manager and get a feel for them, both professionally and personally. Trust your instincts, if you trust them and believe they could work well both with you and for you, then this is a good sign. Test their local knowledge.
Invite your favoured agent to your property to give you a free market appraisal.
A good start is to log onto the major web portals Rightmove and Zoopla where you can find and look at similar properties to yours that are currently on the market.
How long have the agents been trading as letting agents in the area? Longevity is a good indication of the service both you and your potential tenants are likely to receive.
Are their offices in prominent and accessible locations?
Are they regulated? There are several organisations that agents can voluntarily join, which have strict codes of practice, therefore agents who are members of such schemes, should be taken more seriously. Cavender are an ARLA Property mark agent and registered with The Property Ombudsman so you know we adhere to a strict code of practice.
Ask your neighbours or friends in the area if they have any recommendations of agents they have dealt with. This should give you an idea of the professionalism and level of service that you can expect of that agent.
Visit a few agents and have a chat with the Lettings manager and get a feel for them, both professionally and personally. Trust your instincts, if you trust them and believe they could work well both with you and for you, then this is a good sign. Test their local knowledge.
Invite your favoured agent to your property to give you a free market appraisal.