It’s almost time to prepare your rental property for new tenants! Although not everyone can be “Landlord of the Year,” there are some services offered at Sooner Cleaning + Restoration that can get you pretty close! From making repairs to deep cleaning the property, this process can be overwhelming. Let us help you do all the prep work as the time for new tenants draws closer every day.
Why Prepping Procedures Are Important
There is an understanding (and, usually, a contractual agreement) that tenants will leave your place in the same condition as they found it. By ensuring your property is safe, healthy, and clean before move in, you can then hold the tenant to that same standard upon move out. Additionally, every repair or cleaning procedure you do in advance may help prevent a potential issue later.
And as we all know, tenants can range in how well they care for your property, but by providing a quality property from the start, you’ll naturally attract more responsible tenants, therefore increasing your revenue.
Step 1: Do a Walkthrough & Make All Repairs
Once a tenant moves out, write down a list of each and every repair you can find as you walk through the property. This includes everything from changing light bulbs to checking the functionality of all utilities, but one thing to pay special attention to (and here’s where we come in) is looking at your carpet for ripples, tears, and other damage.
Did you know you don’t necessarily have to replace your entire carpet to solve these issues? Sooner Cleaning + Restoration offers repair and carpet stretching services that can make your rental look brand new and save you tons of money over time by extending your carpet’s lifespan.
The other big thing to look for is water damage. You likely already know if you had a major flooding issue during your last tenant’s time, but there could be non-emergency damage that has been overlooked. Check all the pipes and plumbing for leaks, and remember, you may not always see the water drip with your own eyes. Look for evidence of a leak by checking under the sinks and around your plumbing for water stains or drips. If you find any issues, we can assist with water damage restoration to get your space back in order.
Step 2: Eliminate All Health Concerns & Clean the Property
This sounds like a no-brainer, but there are many things in a rental property that can be easy to overlook. For example, while dirty air ducts and dryer vents are not visible, it’s still important ot have them cleaned. Professionally-cleaned air ducts not only improve the air quality in a home, but also reduce costs for both heating and cooling. As for professionally cleaned dryer vents, reducing lint buildup will reduce the risk of dryer malfunction and fire danger. The last thing you want is your rental property going up in flames, so spending a little money on this preventative measure is essential. Sooner Cleaning + Restoration offers both air duct and dryer vent cleaning services to give you (and your tenants) peace of mind.
Another health concern is mold. No one wants to live in a home with mold as a roommate. Wouldn’t it be nice to assure your new tenant that there is no mold because you had the property professionally inspected? We can give you that confidence, and if we do happen to find mold in our inspection, we will help you remove the mold and its source so it doesn’t return.
Despite increased vaccine rollout, we are still living through a pandemic, and COVID is another major concern for everyone. Whether your last tenant had a confirmed case or not, we can provide coronavirus clean up services to sanitize the space and ensure it is COVID-free for your new tenants. That’s a big selling point!
Call Sooner Cleaning + Restoration at (405) 329-8999.
No matter what state your property is in, we can help you prepare it for new tenants. Plus, we understand your concerns better than most – our Sooner Cleaning + Restoration owners also own rental properties, so we’ve been through this a few times ourselves. It’s time for a new season and a fresh start, and we are happy to help you start yours.
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Sources: homeguides.sfgate.com & landlordguidance.com