How to Prepare Your Boca Raton Property for the Rental Market

We’re sharing a few tips today so you can be prepared for renting out your Boca Raton investment property.

Maybe you’re planning to rent out a home that you once lived in. Or, perhaps you’re preparing the property after your former tenant moved out. Whatever the situation, be sure the property is completely vacant. There shouldn’t be any personal belongings left behind. Don’t leave furniture thinking that your next tenants might want it. They probably don’t. 

Next, you have to make sure everything functions the way it should. Walk through the property and do a thorough inspection. Check every outlet and turn on every faucet. Look for leaks and drips. Flush all the toilets and run the appliances. Make sure the doors and windows lock and run the air conditioning and the heat. If there’s anything that needs to be fixed, make sure you do it before you list the property. Good tenants are not going to be interested in homes that still need work. 

First impressions are very important when you’re renting out a house, so make sure the place looks inviting and welcoming. There shouldn’t be any trash or debris in front of the house. Take a look at the driveway, walkway, and front door. Sweep away cobwebs and consider fresh paint if things look faded. The yard should be well-landscaped with the yard mowed, weeds pulled, and branches trimmed. 

A little bit of curb appeal inside the home isn’t a bad idea, either. Think about making some cosmetic upgrades and updates. Fresh paint, hard surface flooring, and even minor things like new drawer pulls in the kitchen of the bathroom can make a big difference to prospective tenants. 

A professional cleaning is critical. You should hire a professional crew that will be extremely attentive to detail. Look for cleaners who will dust the ceiling fans, pull out the refrigerator to sweep and clean behind it, and scrub the baseboards. Everything should be sparkling. Good tenants will have no interest moving into someone else’s mess.

If the property is market-ready, then it’s camera-ready, too. Take some great photos that can be used in your listing. You’ll want to include pictures of the kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms. A shot of the outside of the property is a good idea as well as any outdoor space. Make sure you maximize your lighting and get photos from the best angles.

These are just a few of the things you’ll need to do when preparing your property for the rental market. Next will come pricing and advertising. If you have any questions or need any help, please contact us at Florida Property Management Services.