You don’t have to be a real estate expert to understand that the key to successfully renting out an Arlington property is attracting and
retaining high-quality tenants. The goal of placing these residents is why it’s so important to market your property strategically and show it in its best light.
When prospective tenants come for showings, you want them to immediately imagine themselves moving into the home.
As
expert Arlington property managers, we have a lot of experience showing homes to tenants. These are some of the best tips we can share that will help you appeal to your ideal tenants.
Pay Attention to Curb Appeal
When tenants arrive at the property you’re showing, they need to be impressed. The first impression is how your rental home looks from the outside. You want a clean, litter-free yard that’s green and mowed. Bushes and trees should be trimmed and any flower beds should be free of weeds.
Whether you have a large yard, a simple courtyard, or not much outdoor space at all, the approach to your property will be important to the tenants who are seeing it. Make sure the front door is clear of any cobwebs or dust. The window blinds or curtains should be open, allowing light into the home. Exterior paint needs to be in good shape, and the entire aesthetic should be welcoming and inviting.
This will get you the right kind of attention.
Present a Clean and Functional Home
Potential residents are scheduling showings because they liked what they saw on your listing. You’ll want the property to reflect the pictures you took and the description you wrote. It’s important that everything is working. If a prospective tenant turns on a sink and there isn’t any water coming out, you won’t make a great impression. Take care of all maintenance issues and repair needs - no matter how minor - before you begin showing the home.
You also want the property to be obsessively clean. This may seem obvious, but it’s easy to overlook smaller cleaning tasks like dusting or vacuuming. Hire professionals who will be extremely detail-oriented, and make sure that the home looks as good as possible.
Let the Tenants Lead During Arlington Rental Property Showings
Taking these steps will help ensure that prospective tenants have a positive experience when viewing your Arlington rental property, which increases your chances of attracting
quality tenants who will stay longer and take better care of the place than those who had more negative experiences with showings. If you’d like some help putting together a marketing plan to kick off your leasing process, please contact us at Arlington Realty Property Management.
