The Start of Your Property Management Summer Checklist

Saturday, June 20 marked the first day of summer. Here in Northern Virginia, our summers are typically comprised of outdoor activities aplenty, sweaty and humid days (okay, really, really humid days) and, for families, having the kiddos at home a bit more.

In addition to all that the summertime brings, the new season provides a wonderful opportunity for landlords and property managers to check in on their tenants and some of their properties’ most vital components.

Amid your days in the sun and summer road trips, here are five items to check off your summer property management checklist:

1) Have your HVAC system serviced. Absolutely no one wants to deal with air conditioning issues, particularly in the middle of a Northern Virginia summer. To mitigate issues that may pop up later in the season, have your unit checked and serviced at the start of the season. So, now, if you haven’t already.

2) Check window and door sealings. Just as you don’t want precious heat seeping out of your home in the winter, you won’t want A/C seeping out of your property in the summer. Ensure your doors and windows fully close to maximize your A/C system’s efficiency. And, your tenants will thank you, too.

3) Don’t kick your curb appeal to the curb. Amid summer showers and hot temps, landscaping can go wild in the summer. In addition to a beginning-of-the season trim/cut/landscape, ensure you have your summer landscaping services scheduled in advance.

4) Replace the little things. If it’s been a minute since you’ve changed your A/C filter or smoke alarm batteries, now is the time.

5) Optimize summer amenities. Homes or condo buildings may have any of the following: Patios, pools, outdoor jacuzzis, sport courts and common areas. Whether it’s a pleasant day or lovely night, your tenants will want to take advantage of them. Get them ready for the summer ahead!