5 Things to Look for In a Cape Cod Home Concierge

February 7, 2012, 1:42 pm

Using these five tips to find the right home concierge for your Cape Cod property will bring you peace of mind and ensure that you can enjoy your summer getaways even more.

Building or buying a vacation home on Cape Cod is something most people just dream about.  And for those who actually get the opportunity to do it, it’s more of a dream come true.

Nevertheless, there are some realities that come with vacation home ownership.  What happens when there’s a storm?  Who’s making sure that it’s secure when you’re not there?  What about the landscaping or the cleaning or getting it ready for when you come for a visit?  What if you want to make improvements (but don’t want the headache of finding a contractor)?

The answer to all of those questions is a simple one:  a home concierge.

Working with an experienced, Cape Cod-based home concierge can help to relieve the many worries and stresses of property ownership.  More than a property management company, a home concierge handles everything from ensuring that the home is clean and ready for your arrival to researching and obtaining bids from qualified contractors for home improvements and repairs, then overseeing the project.

What should you look for in a Cape Cod home concierge?

  1. Attention to detail.  More than a property manager or builder, a home concierge will ensure that no detail is overlooked by working with only the best professionals in cleaning, landscaping, car and pool maintenance, home improvements and security.
  2. Able to provide multiple services.  Outside of property management responsibilities, the right home concierge will have the knowledge and resources you need for child care, event planning, travel coordination, interior design and personal services.
  3. Exceptional communication.  There is never a time when you should not be aware of what is happening at your property, so your home concierge should excel at communicating with you. If there is a storm, power outage or other issue, you should expect a call to you before you have to make one to them.
  4. Ease of billing.  You should never have to waste time pouring through a plethora of bills from Cape Cod service companies.  That’s why your home concierge should offer a single monthly billing option, where they review all bills for accuracy and forward one invoice to you for payment.
  5. Confidentiality.  Your business is, to put it simply, your business.  That’s why you should work with a home concierge committed to maintaining your privacy at all times.

Using these five tips to find the right home concierge for your Cape Cod property will bring you peace of mind and ensure that you can enjoy your summer getaways even more.

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