Do you feel it in the air? Yep, after a year-plus of people being cooped up inside (for the most-part and certainly compared to years prior) and perhaps not wanting to be too adventurous, well, all of that feels like it is quickly changing.
In addition to folks booking trips, starting to visit their favorite shops / restaurants / you name it once again, they will certainly want to venture outside that much more.
For property managers, this means two things:
1) Odds are that your tenant(s) have majorly taken advantage of a property’s outdoor space during the pandemic. Where they couldn’t venture out to their favorite spot for a year-plus, they perhaps created their own experience at-home and, likely, in whatever outdoor space was available.
This equates to a possibly higher usage of the lawn, outdoor lighting, deck, outdoor furniture – you name it! So, now is the time to check up on these items and whatever may color your outdoor landscape before they are used that much more this summer.
2) On the flip side, say your tenant hasn’t used an outdoor space all that much in the last year. Well, with the pandemic easing, temps primed for outdoor activities and people wanting to see their family / friends / neighbors and everyone in a mutually safe space, you can count on outdoor spaces being the place to be this summer.
So, yet again, you’ll want to ensure your property’s outdoor components – the pool, the grill and everything in between – are in working order for your tenant(s) to enjoy.
You’ve picked up on the vibe by now: Outdoor spaces should be on the top of your 2021 property management summer checklist. Of course, there is plenty to keep an eye on and maintain indoors, too.
But for the time being, enjoy soaking up the sun and creating a pleasant environment for your tenant(s) to do so, too.
To kick your property management efforts into high gear, give Arlington Realty Property Management a buzz today at 703-836-2525 or email mypropertymgr@gmail.com.
