Preparing a Property For Rental

We strive to provide quality rentals and keep our clients' properties well-maintained. Below are some items that we check whenever we turn over a property. Reach out to Brandon or Mark if any questions.

Cleaning

• House is clean (appliances, cupboards, drawers, blinds, dusting, carpet cleaning)
• Reasonable tenants won't feel the need to clean before moving in or unpacking
• No personal belongings from prior residents remain

Maintenance

• Yard is in well-kept condition
• Yard is weed-free with functioning sprinklers
• Smoke detector on each level and in each bedroom
• Carbon monoxide detector on each level
• Exterior locks are changed from prior resident (unless it was the owner), and are all matching keys
• Water softener is full of salt
• Air filter is no more than 3 months old
• Exterior doors include sufficient weather stripping
• Doorbell, if present, is functional
• Lightbulbs are all functioning with no mis-matched light colors (warm vs cool) in a given area
• Wall blemishes are patched, paint is in good condition
• Whole house water shut-off is functioning and easy to operate
• Local water shut-offs are functional and easy to operate (not stuck or leaking)
• Towel and Toilet Paper holders are secured to the wall
• Shower rods are in place
• Sinks, tubs, & showers have fresh caulking
• Drain systems are not clogged & can handle regular use
• House systems, appliances, and features are functional, nothing is out of commission