Landlords, 5 Reasons To Find A Good Handyman Now

As a residential landlord, anything that can make rental management easier for you is an important part of your toolkit. And developing a good relationship with an experienced handyman makes any landlord's work much easier. Why should you develop this relationship early and often? Here are a few key reasons. 

1. The Handyman Knows Your Rentals. When one person or company returns time and again to work on the same systems, they develop an understanding of these. Each rental unit and individual appliance or system will have its own unique qualities and quirks. The more that your handyman comes to understand these, the easier they can fix problems and the less you'll pay for their assistance. 

2. The Handyman Will Be Available. As a landlord, your goal should be to become a valued client of your chosen handyman. Established, valuable clients who provide work on a regular basis and build a positive relationship are likely to be prioritized when emergencies happen. Whether it's a burst pipe on a weekend or a deep freeze in the community, you'll see assistance before those who aren't already on the handyman's contact list. 

3. You Have Pricing Options. The more work you need done on your rental units over the years, the better you and your handyman can target the cost of these. From seasonal checkup packages to bulk servicing discounts, sending your business to one (or just a few) company means they can create the right package to meet your needs without overspending. 

4. Tenants Know the Handyman. Whoever does your maintenance and repair work — even if they aren't an employee — represents you in front of your renters. And as tenants get to know your high-quality handyman, they will form their own professional relationship with that person. They are more likely to trust them, to treat them well, and to listen to their recommendations. 

5. You Don't Have to Vet Vendors. A handyman can take a lot of the work out of finding and keeping good vendors. Why? First, you can vet the quality of their service in routine areas before needing them for big jobs or in an emergency. Second, handyman companies provide a wide variety of services so you can use fewer outside vendors. And if they can't do the work, the chances are that someone in their established network can. 

Which of these benefits of establishing a relationship with a quality handyman could help you most? No matter whether you need a variety of services, better package deals, or immediate assistance, this simple change could improve any landlord's job. Learn more by meeting with a handyman service in your area today.