Choose the right agent for you

The rental market remains tight in many locations across Australia with low vacancy rates and good rental returns. Residential rental properties are a great investment when selected wisely and managed well by a property manager who can help you maximise your investment. LJ Hooker Echuca-moama property investment manager Allison Minter has a number of qualities to look for in a property manager. They need to:

Be a great communicator. Property managers liaise with a range of people — landlords, investors, tenants, neighbours, tradespeople and professionals — so being able to build and improve relationships to get the best outcome for all parties is critical. Property management is as much about working with people as it is about managing property.

Understand your needs and the needs of tenants. A good agent should be able to express to you all matters relating to your property because of the relationship they have built.

Offer expertise, qualifications and experience. You need to feel assured you are receiving exceptional service.

Offer local market knowledge and understand the value and potential of your property.

Be honest, ethical, genuine and trustworthy. Property managers have a big responsibility to you and your property asset.

Have excellent organisational skills.