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Why Every Property Manager Should Hire a Professional Cleaning Company

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by Derek Nolte

How do you grow a property management business? What are the steps you can take to improve the quality of tenants you attract and the number of homes under your management? What strategies do the most successful property managers use to grow their businesses and how can you implement these steps in your own property management business?

The simple answer is you must treat your property management business as a brand, yourself as an entrepreneur, and build a culture to communicate these ideas. The future growth of the business will be created by your current actions. No matter how much you want your business to grow, if your actions do not align with those desires, they will not materialize.

Every future plan or dream you have for your business must be reflected in your attitudes today. There is a wide gap between having the mindset of an employee and the attitude of an employer. At the onset of most businesses, this is something many entrepreneurs don’t understand. They are mixed up about their roles as a business owner versus them as an employee of that business.

 

What are the key differences between an employee and an employer?

·      Long-term versus short term focus

Employees look at the immediate benefits they gain from an action. Employers look at the long-term benefits of taking an action. Employers are willing to sacrifice short-term gains for long-term profits. Employees rarely do this.

·      Task-oriented versus success-oriented

An employer uses their ultimate destination as their reference point. An employee uses the completion of a task as the reference point. If a task is done, the employees’ role is completed. But an employer is only happy if that task brings them closer to their goals.

·      Different sets of tools and skills

Employers work at a range of complicated tasks; they manage people, money, and the company’s goals. The employee only has to deal with their job. As a result, employees need only a narrow set of tools, but the employer has to be adept at managing systems.

 

How your housecleaning strategy impacts your property management business

 

What does this have to do with cleaning a rental property?

The strategy you adopt for cleaning a rental property offers a sneak view into the mindset that pervades your management style. Think about this, when you clean a rental property by yourself or choose amateur cleaners to do it, are you treating your business like a brand and thinking of its long-term growth? Or are you cutting corners that will only yield short-term benefits?

If you were in the shoes of the type of renters you are trying to attract, would you be more interested in renting a home where a professional cleaner handles the cleaning or one where cleaning is done by an amateur? As a property manager, you must realize that everyone who works for you, whether they be staff or contractors is a walking talking advert for your business.

Prospective tenants are rating you on the basis of your marketing, the condition of the rental, and the kinds of people who are involved in the day-to-day running of the home. Having a team of professionals creates the impression of a goal-oriented property manager who knows what they want and how to get it done. Tenants want to associate with that kind of home and manager.

The type of cleaner you hire has a ripple effect on the type of tenants you attract and the performance of the rental. This is why when thinking of how to organize cleaning for a rental property, the only option you should be considering is hiring a professional cleaning service. What will the service of a professional cleaning company do for your managed properties?

 

The benefits of hiring a professional cleaning service

 

·      Cleanliness is part of your marketing strategy

Whether you make a conscious effort to use the cleanliness of your property as a way to attract renters, it is already happening. The small signs of a well-cleaned or shoddily-cleaned home are some of the things potential tenants look at to determine the manager’s attention to detail and level of professionalism.

 

·      It is a key factor in the quality of your service delivery

Property managers often do more to attract new tenants than they do to keep old ones. The cleaning service you hire can help you buck this trend. A professional cleaner will ensure that the same level of cleanliness renters saw before they rented a home is the same standard they will experience in the home.

 

·      A cost-saving strategy

A professional cleaning service will shorten the vacancy periods for your rental by getting the home ready for showing in record time. They will help your tenants stay longer by making the home more comfortable. They will reduce your maintenance costs by helping you combat wear and tear.

 

·      A tool for achieving long-term business goals

A professional cleaning service frees your time, so you can focus your energies on developing your competencies and becoming a better property manager. With a professional cleaner, you can pay attention to networking and marketing without worrying about the physical state of your properties.

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The Top 3 Myths of Hiring a House Cleaner

Do you really enjoy cleaning your bathroom, vacuuming up the pet hair, and scrubbing your floors? Be honest. You probably wish someone else could do it. However, I understand that there are some misconceptions associated with hiring professional house cleaners, which might prevent you from exploring these services. I’m going to bust some of the myths and explain why hiring a professional is actually a responsible choice. Are you missing out on something that could really make a positive impact in your life?

Myth #1 Only “Rich” People Hire Professional Cleaning Services

Did you grow up with the perception that only “rich” people hire cleaners or lawn care teams? Today, residential cleaning services are very different from a traditional maid. We have clients from many financial backgrounds who find hiring a cleaning company a cost-effective solution. How much is your time actually worth? Take a moment to think about it. If time is in fact money, the time you spend scrubbing the kitchen floor might be spent more profitably (not to mention more enjoyably) elsewhere.

Myth #2 I’m Embarrassed – Everyone Will Think I’m Lazy

Are you secretly jealous when the cleaning car drives into your neighbor’s driveway? It is easy to brush it off with “well, it is such an indulgence and they are clearly lazy and entitled.” It is usually the opposite. People think women should be able to do it all – raise the kids, go to work, clean the house – but they can’t. How many of us have the energy to do it all? Busy professionals who work long hours often rely on the services of a house cleaning company. Instead of spending limited free time on chores, this gives them more time to do the things they love.

Myth #3 The Cleaners Will Invade My Privacy

I get it. Some people just feel a little bit weird letting strangers inside their home. This is natural to feel insecure that professional cleaners will spend time snooping through your personal things. It is important to remember that employees of a residential cleaning business are professionals. They are focused on doing their job as thoroughly and quickly as possible. They won’t judge you or invade your privacy. But, if you have important files or other property you would like the cleaning technicians to say away from, you can always choose to make certain rooms off-limits.

The majority of our clients hire us simply because they do not have time to clean or they don’t want to spend their only time off cleaning. The benefits of more time with your family and less stress adds so much more richly to your life than the actual cost of weekly service. Hiring a professional cleaner can save you time, save you stress, and give you more time as a family – in a clean house!

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Finding a House Cleaning Company You Can Trust: Questions from a Professional

The “New Normal”…..is hectic, right? And when life gets busy, cleaning often takes a backseat.


We all really deserve a break, so think about outsourcing some of your to-dos. You can lose an entire weekend to scrubbing bathrooms, mopping floors, and dusting your home. Wouldn’t you rather focus on other things? Outsourcing your house cleaning is not only practical, but can actually improve your family life.


Some people think hiring a house cleaner is a luxury or causes you to appear lazy. In reality, it is a solution to help you free up your time. You may not change your own oil or fertilize your own lawn. In fact, research shows that people who spend money to save time are happier than those who spend it on material goods.

If you are considering hiring a house cleaning service, you should interview several companies before choosing one. They will have access to your home and you should be comfortable with them. Asking these questions will help you find the right service that fits your needs:


1. What are your rates? Find out if the price is by the service, hour, or square foot. Most cleaning companies offer free estimates. You should expect to pay more for the initial, deep cleaning than the recurring cleanings. Having service less frequently will cost more per visit.


2. What cleaning tasks are involved? This is important because different companies have different ideas of what a basic service consists of. If you want particular services done in your home, make sure you ask whether these tasks are an additional add-on cost. Some of the most common areas of confusion are dishes, stripping and making of beds, laundry, and handling of children’s toys.


3. Do you do background checks on your employees? It is important that you know what kind of people will be taking care of your home. Unfortunately, some independent cleaners start cleaning because they cannot find another job due to a past criminal conviction.


4. Are you insured? An uninsured cleaning company will be able to offer you lower prices, but what are you going to do when you realize your wood floors have been scratched? If an employee accidentally breaks or steals something in your home, a company should have coverage for that. Ask to see the written policy. Also, ask about workers compensation insurance in case someone is injured while at your home. This risk is particularly great with an independent maid, since technically YOU are their employer.


5. Who supplies the cleaning products? Look for a company who provides all of their own supplies and equipment. Employees are less likely to misuse products they are familiar with and trained to use.


6. What products are used? If it is important to you that the cleaners only use environmentally friendly products, find out if that’s an option and if it costs more.


7. What kind of training do you give? The best companies will have formal and documented training processes that they have tweaked and worked out over the years. On-going training ensures high quality.


8. What guarantees do you offer? You are paying for a service that you should be completely satisfied with. A reputable service company should come back and fix the problem.


9. Do you have a formal quality assurance program in place? A house cleaning company should have methods in place to measure quality on an ongoing basis. Do they perform surveys, leave behind comment cards, or send someone out for quality checks?


10. What is the easiest way to get a hold of someone? It is not unusual for a sales person to work hard to gain your business at the outset. Once they book that first appointment, however, you may find they are not nearly as friendly and responsive. You want proactive communications. Cleaning reminders and follow-ups by phone or email are a great way to tell if your new provider really wants to keep you informed.


Hiring a cleaning company to clean your home can be a little intimidating. There are a lot of choices out there. Asking the right questions up front can save you time, headaches, and money.

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