It is almost Spring! Trees are blooming, grass is greening, and weather should be warming up after a long and dreary winter. The warm weather has been sorely missed and no one is sorry to see the cold leave.
It’s at this time of the year when tenants are beginning to make preparations to relocate and vacancies are more frequent. However, Empire doesn’t look at this time of the year with dread. It is as an opportunity to make improvements. Improvements that will place your rental higher on the demand list on the market.
Appearence
When preparing your rental for tenants, it is crucial to view it as a prospective tenant would. It’s essential to have the rental professionally cleaned before showing it to potential applicants. An important touch that is easily overlooked is turning on all of the lights throughout the home before every viewing! A well-lighted, bright, and cheery house is much more appealing to applicants who are looking to make it their new home.
Lawn Maintenance
Maintaining the lawn is one of the most crucial jobs as a landlord. It’s the task that must be watched carefully. If you look away too long, the grass will be overgrown, turning your paradise into the Amazon jungle in a matter of weeks. Especially after a long and wet winter, the front walkways and porch most likely are in need of a pressure washing.
The First Impression
First impression is everything! Photos are what is seen before the property is viewed. Having high-quality photographs and a detailed inscription of the rental can go a long way! The listing is what people see before the property. However, if the listing is bland with low-quality images and few words, very little interest will be sparked from the audience. Show the best angles of your rental! It’s highlights before it’s faults.
Happy Landlording!