I could not agree with you more that finding a good serving and customer oriented individuals, agents and/or real estate companies to handle hard earned investments is a daunting and difficult challenge. However, in this situation, it is a dilemma that one has to understand, study & analyze, and firmly decide with well-informed and intelligent information. As one quote mentions, for evil to persist, the good only has to be silent or becomes inert/passive. This forum appears to be serving for the good cause of everybody since information is spread around and transparency is somewhat achieved in a certain level.
On the other hand, for our part, upon finding a reputable and ethical agent that we are satisfied, we should give something back to the society/community by providing reasonable rates for the apartments. In doing so, we create some sort of a balance of service. Good deeds are passed on to other people who may reciprocate the same way in another form to others. This is more fulfilling that moves people towards a helpful and peaceful environment.
In finding good agents, from my experience, you need to know the company service trend and meet with the people serving the customer needs. There are times when the company may be good but finding the company A1 key personnel makes or breaks our customer needs. One has to quiz these agents on our requirements and what if scenarios. We should be prepared with a list to ask and follow our instincts if the answers are given in ambiguity or not satisfactory. Extensive background checks and research eliminates or minimizes painful, non-generating income and costly situations in the foreseeable future.
For one reason or another, I have dealt with the first 4 from the list below, and they provided acceptable service as far as my requirements at that time and with respect to the concerned person I have interfaced. The staff of the first two agencies was commendable and very professional. I am not suggesting or recommending these agencies since I know there may be more reputable agencies out there and the quest for the best should not stop on my account. Also, it is possible that your experience with them may not be that fruitful. Keep an open & alert mind, and I am only providing alternatives and sharing what I have experienced from a handful of their personnel. (Others may have had a bad experience with some of them and it would be appreciated if feedback is provided so as to be noted for everybody).
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