Property Presentation Tips
First and foremost, it is very important to have the utilities on in the property so the property shows well and has a comfortable atmosphere for the potential tenant.
Below is a list of areas that are critical to the success of renting your home. Please review the items and consider correcting things that you feel need to be addressed.
- Lawns and Yard
Lawn needs to be mowed and edged, hedges trimmed, flowerbeds free of weeds, and all debris, including tree limbs, picked up. - Front of Property
Paint if needed, touch up trim, and clean steps, front door, and entryway. - Other Exterior
Check side and back doors, clean gutters and wash windows, repair rotten wood and damaged window screens. - Garage / Storage
Owners' personal possessions removed, including cleaning supplies, and areas cleaned. - Plumbing
Repair dripping faucets, leaky toilets, slow drains. Clean bathrooms. - Heating / Cooling
Clean exterior of units and change filters if needed. - Lights
Replace all burned out bulbs and faulty switches. - Halls and Stairs
Remove all clutter to give a wide appearance. - Hardware
Oil hinges, tighten door knobs and faucets. - General Condition
Dust, wash, paint, steam clean or replace carpet, fix defects as required. Throughout the home, consider a feeling of spaciousness. Store unneeded items to "enlarge room size."
These items are most critical:
- Kitchens
Stove, refrigerator, sink, and dishwasher should be clean. All working spaces, pantry, and cabinets clean. - Bathrooms
Neat, spotless, and fresh. Repair tile and putty around tub and tiles as needed. - Closets
Untidy or over-crowded closets suggest inadequate storage space. Clean and remove items from closet.
