Getting a Rental Ready to Show

A renter decides a lot in the first thirty seconds. A weekend of small jobs pays for itself.

Fix the small stuff

• Replace burned-out bulbs, dead smoke alarm batteries and furnace filters.
• Tighten loose handles and repair dripping faucets.
• Touch up scuffed paint.

Clean what renters look at

Kitchen, bathrooms, windows and the front entry. Sweep the walk and trim whatever hides the door.

Have the paperwork ready

Have your application, lease and move-in costs ready. Use the same application and the same standards for everyone who applies. That keeps things fair, and it keeps your records clean.