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Top Corporate Housing Rental Questions to Ask!

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Published Date: 2013-10-30

All Corporate Housing Rentals or Corporate Housing Companies are NOT created equal

When you are a renter you need to know not all corporate housing rental or corporate housing companies are the same, it is of the utmost importance to ask as many questions as you can think of each and every time. The experienced and quality property owners and managers will be able to address all your questions and concerns with ease. Rates: What does the monthly rate include? Are there discounts for longer leases? Are there additional fees? Location: Is there a local office or on-site contact should I require assistance? If there is not a local contact ask how they handle client requests and property issues. Services: What additional services are provided? For example, is there 24-hour maintenance service or other amenities that will make the stay pleasant? Accreditation: Is the company a Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) member? CHPA is the trade organization for the corporate housing industry and requires specific levels of professionalism, excellence, customer service, and ethical standards. Ask whether the leasing agents are Certified Corporate Housing Professionals (CCHP). The CCHP certification means that the corporate housing professional has met clear industry standards. These accreditations will enable a relocation manager to distinguish a quality corporate housing agent from the pack. Experience: What percentage of the corporate housing company’s business is involved in corporate relocations? Finding an experienced provider can be a bonus in this changing marketplace. Protection: How are the company and its vendors insured? This is especially important to find out when working with management companies that manage properties offered by individual homeowners. Policies: What is the company’s policy when a guest does not like the property? Does it have other options available to accommodate that guest? When you are a renter you need to know not all corporate housing rentals are the same, it is of the utmost importance to ask as many questions as you can think of each and every time. Read Reviews: Read every review for a rental very carefully. In our experience, prior tenants are the best possible indicators of what you're going to find when you and your luggage show up. They will generally give you decent indication of how it will be to live in a place. Check the Area: Use Google Earth to look at your rental before you commit. The kennel next door or the lively pub downstairs might be bearable for a few days, but after a month, daily annoyances can become infuriating. Study The Photos:  Does the sofa look comfortable in addition to looking fashionable.  In the kitchen can you see a stove, microwave and other items you expect especially in international rentals.  Use the photos to ask more questions to confirm the details in the property will be what you expect. Understand Parking & Transportation: If the rental listing does not specific exactly how far public transportation is from the rental, ask before you make the deal. Better yet, get an address for the rental, and you can let Google Maps do the investigation for you. You can actually have a look at the neighborhood and the building before you commit. Research More: Take no prisoners on this issue if you depend on the Internet. When you begin to negotiate with an owner or representative, ask about Internet strength and let them know that this is a potential deal breaker. If you expect a strong, consistent broad band connection which will allow you to use Skype and stream entertainment without a hassle, tell them so right up front! In several cases during our home free life, we have been forced to make major demands once we have landed and discovered that we didn't have a decent connection. Corporate housing has come a long way in the past four decades and continues to evolve into a popular lodging solution for travelers of all walks of life. Change tends to breed misconceptions, so it has never been more important for renters to stay apprised and knowledgeable about the corporate housing industry. And even though the corporate housing industry has and likely will continue to change, you can count on one thing staying the same: corporate housing always has and will continue to provide short-term furnished housing to individuals and business executives who need a place to call home, even if only for a short while.


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