Preparing Your Property for Rent

First Impression Count

Leasing your property is an exciting and busy time. Love Rentals has a wealth of experience in leasing properties, so we know what tenants look for. We know they start forming an opinion even before they walk through your door at the very first inspection.

To attract the best possible tenant for your home, you must ensure the features that make your property unique are highlighted and the distractions are kept to a minimum. Tenants look for negatives to give them bargaining power. It’s no secret that quality, well-maintained homes attract quality tenants.

This should not be a costly exercise. It’s the little things that count. Your Love Rentals agent is there to provide you with advice and recommend small, inexpensive changes. We have prepared a printable checklist below to assist you in attracting quality tenants and achieving the best possible price in today’s market.

Inside

Paint and touch up interior walls if required
Make necessary repairs/replacements, eg shower curtains, leaking taps, peeling paint
Clean carpets and polish floors professionally to remove stains and odours
Clean curtains, blinds and shutters
Organise and tidy up garage
De-clutter rooms
Clean bathrooms thoroughly and remove mould and water stains
Polish or dust furniture

Outside

Mow lawns including nature strip
Rake leaves, sweep paths
Weed garden
Prune trees and shrubs
Clear guttering and drains, and paint if necessary
Remove toys and yard clutter
Remove bins
Wash windows and flyscreens
Remove cobwebs
Wash exterior of house and touch up paint
Clean doorways
Clean or replace front door mat
Clean swimming pool if you have one

Inspection Days

CLEAN – make sure the house is spotless
Eliminate clutter – kitchen bench tops and bathroom vanities should be clear and clean
Open curtains – create a feeling of space and light
Open windows to ensure there are no bad odours
Make your place smell inviting. Burn essential oils, bake bread or brew coffee
Vacuum and mop floors
Make all the beds and replace bathroom towels
Put on air conditioning if hot outside or heating if it’s cold
Create the mood – soft background music will help create a sense of ease
Remove any animals or pets from the property

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Preparing Your Property for Rent

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