What you handle when you self-manage
You set the asking price, prepare and market the home, answer enquiries, coordinate showings, review applicants and manage the lease. After move-in, you collect rent, respond to the tenant, arrange repairs and keep records. The work can be manageable when you have the time and a dependable way to respond.
What a property manager can take on
WPG can help set a rental range, market the home, handle showings and applications, and manage rent collection, tenant communication, inspections and repairs after move-in. You can also compare tenant placement with ongoing management if you only want to delegate part of the work.
Which tenant and repair decisions can you keep?
Delegating tasks is not the same as giving up every decision. WPG shares applicant findings and a recommendation, while you choose the tenant. Your agreement sets which repairs can move ahead without another approval. Ask any manager to show you these boundaries before you sign.
Compare the fee with your time and vacancy risk
Start with the written fee and the work it covers. Then consider how quickly you can answer prospects, schedule showings, coordinate a repair or follow up when a listing is quiet. A higher asking rent is not necessarily better if the home stays empty longer. The choice is whether the help is worth its cost for your situation.