How does that old adage go? "A little bit can go a long way."
In the real estate realm, it couldn't be more true. When selling a home, staging can make it incredibly more appealing. When buying, ensuring a fast and speedy purchase can, too.
But, what if you're renting?
Here are five simple upgrades to consider to attract the renter of your dreams:
1) Go digital.
Welcome to the 2020s (that still feels weird to read/say, right?). We have digital everything, spanning thermometers, Alexa, Google, Siri and all kinds of other digital toys. Do you need to go hog-wild on digitizing your home? Not necessarily. But, look at the features you have and which ones would totally benefit a refresh and you'll find that happy medium.
2) Let it flow. Once you've ensured your place has reliable, running water (duh, and obviously very important), take a look at your faucets and shower heads. Just as you may not be a fan of that uber-short shower head or slow-running, ugly faucet, your renter may not be either.
3) See the light. We've come a long way from the standard, one-setting, blaring light that you were once forced to have. In addition to sustainable, preliminary bulbs, are there any parts of your rental that could benefit from dimming lights, adjustable lights or more light in general?
4) Let it all out(let). Your outlets don't need to be dumb. They can be smart. Smart outlets range in functionality, with the most basic ones having a USB port and some allowing you to turn them on/off via wi-fi and/or a corresponding app. This technology can provide notable convenience and is kinda fun, too.
5) Paint!
A little paint and sweat equity can equate to magic. Sometimes you don't need anything new or fancy, but you simply need to work with what you have. A pop of color or a new coat of paint can make a world of difference for most rooms and your renter will totally appreciate it.
When you're ready to take your rental to the next level with world-class service and expertise, give the Arlington Realty Property Management team a shout at 703-836-2525 or mypropertymgr@gmail.com.
