Everyone has trouble with outsourcing. We never feel that anyone can do a job the way we do it. While it may be true for some things, it is also true that we can’t do everything ourselves. And some tasks are best left to professionals, no matter how close you are to them.
The last point definitely applies tohome’s maintenance and upkeep, especially if you do not use it regularly as with a holiday home. But many Home Owners are quite apprehensive of handing over their baby to anyone else and even procrastinate renting out fabulous properties out of this fear.
Having dealt with thousands of Home Owners and vendors, the team at SaffronStays has put together a checklist for you to determine the worthy partner. We know how important this decision for you is and we are here to make it easier for you.
Let’s get into it.
How to find trust and choose the right partner?
If and when you entrust your precious property to someone, the relationship has to be of equal partners. But the question is always how to choose the right partner? While there are always ups and downs, as in any relationship, we share a framework that helps our team immensely.
- Expertise and portfolio
When we talk about choosing the right partner, the team you choose to trust has to be right for you in all aspects. And this means that their expertise matches the qualities you are looking for. For example, if you need a partner to handle your beach home, it is ideal that the partner you choose has expertise in similar homes in the same locality or closer to it. That way, you can trust them to know what’s best for the home.
Do not just go by what they say; spend a little time getting to know them. Look at their portfolio and try to find homes they have with similar requirements to yours. Trust takes time to build but is not impossible.
- Reviews
You know what they have to say for themselves, but what is the market telling? Social proof is one of the best reasons to choose a partner, so it is best if you dig into customer reviews, Home Owner reviews, and even vendor reviews. You must take a look at anything and everything that can tell you what kind of organization or team they run.
While most firms feature their best reviews on their website, explore Google reviews, social media hashtags on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to understand what the public is saying about them. You can also look at their rating on third-party websites to know their unfiltered opinion.
If you can talk to any of the Home Owners, that would be great! You can understand the process and start building a trusting relationship.
- Services offered
Even if the firm you are looking to work with has expertise in similar homes, considerwhat they are willing to offer in terms of service. Can they handle end-to-end marketing and listing? Will they also guarantee maintenance and upkeep as part of their contract? Do they have any technology solutions to help you monitor the home and its status?
Services like these can help you differentiate between the different players in the market and hand over your home to someone with no worries.Trust comes easily when expectations and reality align (at least 90%).
- Contingency clauses
There will always be apprehensions in any new relationship. So much so that it becomes essential to include contingency clauses in the contract to build trust within the parties.
Talk to the partner and understand the details about a refund, cancellation, termination of contracts, damages, late payment penalties from both parties, and so on. You can breathe easily and enter a deal with an informed mind when you have all the information at hand.
At SaffronStays, we understand the connection every Home Owner has with their property. In all senses, it is their baby, and it can be quite hard to hand over the reins. SaffronStays prides itself on being one of the premium luxury rental operators, and we are here because we give the homes the love and care you would.
So,take the leap and connect with us at partner@saffronstays.com to begin a new and fulfilling relationship today!
