Searching for a new corporate housing partner can be an intimidating process. There are so many options, and you don’t want to choose the wrong one. When it comes time to decide who you’ll trust to handle your corporate housing, here are four red flags you’ll want to watch out for.
Difficult or Unresponsive Staff
A staff that is difficult to communicate with during the search or booking process is probably one of the most obvious red flags. If they can’t be bothered to respond to your emails or phone calls at the beginning of the process, there is very little hope that they would be responsive if an issue arose during your employee’s stay. A corporate housing company should be a partner to you and work to make your job easier, not more difficult. If you start having trouble interacting with a company representative immediately, you should probably find a new corporate housing partner. You should always expect outstanding communication, but especially at the onset; this is when a company should be trying to impress you and convince you to work with them. If someone isn’t actively trying to win your business, then why would you award it to them?
Significantly Less Expensive Than Comparable Apartments
At first, this may seem counterintuitive; who can pass up a great deal? But as the saying goes, ‘If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.’ Look beyond the attractively low price tag and consider why someone would be offering an apartment at a price much lower than comparable apartments in the area. More likely than not, there is a problem that the landlord or company is not telling you about, and they may be trying to offload the unit as quickly as possible.
Lack Of Ability To Accommodate You
If your corporate housing partner is unable to provide housing in the places that you need, you should find a company that can. You want to find someone that can grow with your company; this means a company that can provide housing options in cities across the country, not just in your area.
Unwilling or Unable to Provide References
One of the biggest indicators of how a company will perform is how they have done in the past. Before deciding on a corporate housing partner, you’ll want to read reviews or testimonials from companies that have worked with them in the past. Many companies have a section on their website dedicated to testimonials; if these are not readily available on their website, you should ask a representative. If they cannot give you any reviews, references, or documents of recommendation, this is cause for concern and you should ask yourself why they do not have any happy customers willing to share their experience.
By avoiding companies with any of these red flags, you can feel confident that your corporate housing partner will make your job easier while also ensuring your employees have a satisfactory stay.