What should I expect of a property mngt company? When to fire??

[Katherine T.]

Hey  BP, 

I have a property under property management.  Its been 3 months going 4 months on the market  and where as I understand the market may be slow this time of the year I am not sure if enough is being done by my company to market it besides it being on postlets. I am alittle concerned because its not getting enough traffic, no feedback from the visits, price has been reduced to in an attempt to raise interest.  What should I expect of my property mgt company? Also is this the new wave ... sending potential clients out to the property with a passcode to the securty lock and letting them tour the property on their own? This one was new to me ... any other companies doing this? Also I popped in at the property over the weekend and found afew items _(trashy) not supposed to be in the property especially during showings. None of these were there when I handed the home over to be marketed.  Disturbing!  How do I know when it is time to find another company? Or am I getting hasty? Any one know of good property management companies in the Birmingham areas?  Any input / assistance will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks