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Changing Your Property Management Company: Everything You Need To Know

Picture of Ben Day Ben Day May 14, 2026 10:36:28 AM

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Whether you own short-term rental (STR) units or luxury hotels, you need to be able to trust whoever is managing your assets.

After all, your property management company (PMC) has a big impact on how much money is hitting your bank account. If you start doubting their abilities, it’s time to think about changing property management companies, fast.

In this article, we’ll explain how to spot bad service and change your property management company without too much hassle. Let’s look at:

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4 reasons to change property management companies

Trusting a property management company to run your short-term rental business is a clever but risky move. You'll spend less time on your property, but giving that level of responsibility to an inadequate team can directly affect your revenue.

Your property management company should:

  • Collect timely payments
  • Pay bills before due dates
  • Be responsive to guests
  • Update your listings on OTAs constantly
  • Manage your pricing strategy
  • Get your units booked with minimal gaps in the calendar

If you’re not satisfied that they’re doing all that to a high standard, you might need to think about changing PMCs. Here’s how you know it’s time to make the switch:

  1. You don’t trust them anymore. A property management company is in charge of your five to six-figure business, so you need to make sure you’re handing it over to someone you trust.
  2. You’re not getting personalized attention. Most companies take better care of the client that brings them the most revenue. If you have three units but your PMC usually manages 100 keys per owner, then they’ll probably spend less time growing your business. Finding an alternative that prioritizes your needs is vital.
  3. You’re not comfortable with their services. If your PMC doesn't collect payments, pay you on time, perform usual inspections, answer guest inquiries, or let you know when something needs to be fixed, then they’re not doing the job you pay them for.
  4. You found a better alternative. If you discover another company that can reduce costs and increases your profits, you should at least interview them to find out more.

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Reasons to change property management compnaies

As soon as you start doubting your property management company, you should start looking for alternatives.

How to change property management companies

Changing property management companies doesn’t need to be an arduous task. Here’s how to do it without any drama:

  1. Review your contract. Before you give notice, review the contract termination clauses to ensure you’re not violating any binding agreements. You may have to pay a fee for getting out of the contract, plus some states have regulations to be aware of. For example, you can’t have two property management companies at the same time in California.
  2. Notify the current property manager. You should have a meeting after giving them written notice. During that meeting, make sure you ask for important documents and keys to be returned, and for your PMC to cooperate with the new company in the transition.
  3. Contact the new company. Set up a meeting to define next steps, make sure you review the contract properly, and ask for verbal agreements to be included. Don’t be shy to ask as many questions as you need.
  4. Get the two companies in touch. Both companies need to interact in a timely manner to ensure a clean transition.
  5. Notify your team. If you have unit managers, cleaners, or maintenance staff that are in direct contact with your property management company, let them know about the change in advance to accelerate the onboarding process.

How to spot a good property management company

To spot good property management services you should do your research, ask around, read reviews, and list your needs to find a match between them and a company that meets them

A good property management company should:

  1. Build good relationships with guests. A good PMC will always prioritize and respond to guests in a reasonable time frame and make sure payments are collected on time to guarantee positive cash flow.
  2. Make sure the property is consistently booked. It’s in your PMC's best interest to have your stay booked. As a rental property owner, you can ask for vacancy rates from other clients to validate this.
  3. Anticipate problems before they happen. The best property managers will perform timely inspections, listen to guests' complaints, and anticipate solutions before issues escalate.
  4. Seek advice while changing companies. Your next PMC should have a sound understanding of legal agreements and can address your questions about the legalities of changing PMCs.
  5. Ensure safety. These companies should want to protect your property. A good PMC will encourage property owners to request security deposits, get or provide guest tenant screening services, and offer advice on short-term rental insurance.

Questions to ask your next property management company

You should interview possible property management companies before making the change. Some useful questions to ask are:

  • What’s their monthly fee?
  • Are there any hidden or upfront management fees?
  • Are unit visits charged separately?
  • What do they do to guarantee the property is constantly booked?
  • What happens if the property isn’t booked for a certain period of time? How do payments work then?
  • Where do they promote the listings? How are they planning to get more views on it?
  • What do they do to optimize costs and increase profit?
  • What are the management contract conditions? Is it an exclusive long-term contract?
  • Do they offer monthly updates? How do they keep you updated on their performance? Do they share financial reports?

How Jetstream can help you change property management companies

Traditionally, property managers go all-hands-in to keep operations running smoothly, while putting out fires, and keeping track of new technology to enhance the guest experience. It’s a huge undertaking and you’ll run into big issues if it’s not done well.

But Jetstream can be your next property manager’s biggest ally. Jetstream uses software integrations to take care of your STR units or offer hotel and resort management services without being physically present at your property. Here are some ways Jetstream can support you in evaluating the available options when changing property management companies.

Equip your existing team with Jetstream

If you have a realtor, a unit manager, or a good cleaning company doing your  “boots-in-the-ground” work, then Jetstream will do the rest.

Here’s what Jetstream can do for you:

  • Create content to improve and optimize your listings
  • Market your listings on different OTAs, and keep them constantly updated with dynamic pricing and a professional content strategy
  • Reduce operational costs to increase your revenue
  • Offer 24/7 multilingual guest communication to promote great guest experiences
  • Perform guest screening to protect your property

Do it yourself with Jetstream by your side

If you’re planning to start doing property management yourself, Jetstream can help by doing all the on-going, administrative tasks so you can manage your assets without any hassle.

Managing your assets shouldn’t feel like a second job, especially if they’re investment properties. With Jetstream, you can rely on our team to manage all operations. You’ll only be bothered if there are any actions that require you to be on the ground at the property.

Use Jetstream as a guarantee stamp

You can be certain that if your new property management company uses Jetstream, their processes will be streamlined and less expensive. Plus, your guests will never be ignored.

Jetstream won’t take just anyone as a client. Finding realtors or property management companies that use Jetstream is like getting a guarantee stamp.

Venn diagram showing Jetstream's benefits when changing property management companies

Jetstream can become your biggest ally when it comes to property management. You’ll have access to top-notch property management without any struggles.


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When to change property management companies

Working with a property management company should make your life easier and give you extra income—without the extra work. If your property management company is causing you trouble that needs your constant intervention, then it might be time to change to a different one

When you go on the hunt for a new property management company, remember to check through the termination clauses in your current contract and do your research to find an alternative that suits your needs.

And if you want someone to take care of your assets without any hassle, look out for Jetstream. It’s a win-win solution for realtor property management, property owners, and property managers**,** bringing a dedicated team of experts and a high-quality tech stack to simplify your operations, without the cost of hiring. What’s not to like?


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Frequently asked questions about changing your property management company

Can I become the property manager of my vacation rental?

Yes, you can manage your short-term rental. You can do it by yourself, or by partnering up with a service like Jetstream that will do everything from creating the content for your listings, managing them, creating a pricing strategy, managing guest communications, bookings, and coordinating with cleaners. You’ll only need to focus on reading alerts on time and working on solving physical issues.

How are listing prices decided by the new property management company?

Depending on the type of management agreement you have with the new property management company, they can update listings with a pricing strategy that you should approve beforehand. Then, they can change prices as needed to push bookings within those agreed terms.

Who should be notified when a property management company is changing?

The people that need to be notified when you decide to change property management companies depend on the people that work for you, i.e. cleaners, maintenance staff, and unit managers. In case you have tenants or guests that booked outside of an OTA and paid the property management company directly, they should also be notified.

How many days notice is needed to change property managers?

It depends on the management contract that you have with your current property management company. Usually, they ask for a notice period of 30 days.