The better condition a home is in, the better quality tenant it will attract. The following are recommended steps to prepare your property:
The carpets must be freshly cleaned and all debris and personal belongings removed from the house.
It is not always necessary to paint, however it is important to provide tenants with clean well cared for housing. If walls are damaged, they should be repaired. If paint is worn or marred it should be refreshed with a new coat. If carpets are worn out, they should be replaced.
Neutral window coverings such as blinds should be left, but not curtains that match a particular bedspread or couch. Tenants moving into a rental property do expect some sort of window coverings to be provided for privacy and safety.
The tenants are requested to maintain the yard in the condition it is provided to them. Therefore, the yard should be freshly mowed, weeded, trimmed and the leaves and debris removed. It is commonly recommended that the owner retain a landscaper or lawn service in order to control the external appearance and upkeep of the property.
Your Property Manager will be happy to discuss any necessary repairs or maintenance concerns with you. They are knowledgeable about cost effective ways to provide the best care for a property. They know what tenants desire and how best to meet those concerns.