At Thorne Realty Group, we strive to get your property rented to qualified tenants as quickly as possible. In order for us to do an effective job for you, we offer these tips to help you get your property ready for renting. We also offer you some advice on professional property management and self-management.
1. Curb Appeal:
Have your property look its best. Start on the outside and work your way in. How does the outside look? Does the yard look well maintained? Is there any peeling paint on the house? How does the roof look? Does the garage door look to be in good working order? These are some of the questions that you may want to address so that your house looks appealing to prospective renters. When you go inside of the property we look for fresh paint, clean carpet or floors, mini blinds or cleaned draperies, clean appliances, clean and working bathroom with no leaking faucets. The bottom line: Prospective tenants want to move into a clean, well maintained house. Investing in a good professional cleaning and keeping the property maintained will increase your odds at renting up your unit quickly.
Have a good idea about the rents on similar properties in your area. If you price your rental too high, you may wait for a qualified tenant. If you price below market, you may rent the property up quicker, but lose revenue. The bottom line: Consult a professional about the correct pricing on your rental and not short yourself or overprice yourself out of a renter.
3. Professional Management VS Self-Management:
Many property owners decide to manage their properties themselves, thinking that it will save them money. In the long run, professional property management can actually save you money. How? We offer a strict screening process for prospective tenants. This decreases the odds that they will not pay the rent, or damage your home. We contract with professionals to do any needed maintenance, and we do not mark-up our discounted prices. Instead, we pass these savings on to you. These savings include: advertising, handyman services, plumbing, carpet cleaning and replacement, roof repairs, replacement and inspections, and many more services. We manage properties for a living, so we have experienced staff that can deal with your problems in a professional and experienced manor, therefore freeing up your time for other persuits.
If you are interested in learning about our property management services, please contact us either by email or phone.
We look forward to providing you with excellent service.
The Staff of Thorne Realty Group