Step 1: Front Yard and Curb Appeal - Just like selling a house you need to make a good first impression with renters and curb appeal is just as important when renting a house out. Most renters will look at the front yard and if they see weeds or over grown vegetation they will come to the conclusion that the home is not well cared for and that they will not be able to get things fixed when they need the landlord to come in and fix things. So make sure you are keeping the front of the house neat and tidy and remove any weeds that do show up.
Step 2: A Clean House is A Must - Renters want a home that is warm and inviting so make sure that your rental is cleaned from the last tenants, this means carpet, appliances and cupboards. Don't think that tenants arnt going to inspect every square inch of a potential rental because they do! And many are looking to make sure that the property is clean and well cared for, because they want to know they will be taken care of as the renters.
Step 3: Keep The Electricity On - As much as we hate extra bills this can be one of the most important ones. Most people work... After all don't we all want our renters to have jobs so they can make the rent payment... and most of them work during the day so some times the only time they are available to see a house is in the evening when the sun is starting to go down and it can be pretty dark. It is important to keep the electricity on so that those who see the home as the sun is setting can get a good feel for the home.
These are just three simple steps to take when marketing and getting your rental unit ready to show.
iDeal Realty & Management
9051 W Kelton Lane, Suite 10
Peoria, Arizona 85382
(623) 201-3544
