Believe it or not, and ready or not, summer is here. With the warmer temps, people find themselves outdoors and solidifying their moving plans. You know the basics of preparing your rental property for showings. You know to check the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and the importance of spraying for pest maintenance this time of year. But, attracting new tenants to your Riverdale rental property means taking advantage of these specific summer prep tips to ensure your rental is attractive to renters this summer.
Address Any Winter Damage & Seasonal Maintenance
It is generally recommended to inspect and evaluate your rental property on a seasonal basis. As you embark on your summer prep plans, you’ll want to identify any areas of maintenance or repair as a result of winter conditions. Gutters, for example, will probably need to be cleaned and inspected for any ice damage from last winter. Check inside for any potential leaks caused by winter roof damage. Additionally, the experts suggest seasonal cleaning and maintenance of air conditioning units. As we head toward the hottest few months of the year, you’ll want to ensure your renters will stay cool with a working unit.
Preparing Your Property’s Best Summer Features
If your Riverdale rental property has summer-specific features, now’s the time to make sure those aspects of the property are in tip-top conditions. For example, open and prepare the pool if you have one, with special attention to safety. Make sure any pool-surrounding fencing is secure and compliant. Also, consider verifying the condition of a grill or grill area, again with safety in mind. Fire pits in patio areas should also be prepared and free of overhanging vegetation or limbs. Even if you don’t have a pool, giving the backyard, a ‘once-over’ is probably a good idea. Failing property fencing or dangerous low-hanging tree limbs can pose a potential safety hazard to summer, outdoor-loving renters.
Preparing Any Outdoor Areas
Summer in a new home also means spending quality time outdoors. Once you have evaluated your Riverdale rental property’s outdoor safety conditions, you can then consider sprucing up those common areas, making them more attractive to summer-loving renters. Summer prep means staining a deck, paving a backyard fire pit, or installing a sun-blocking awning. New tenants will be attracted to spaces they can enjoy immediately this summer. Adding in a few amenities or improving those summer favorite congregation spots, can help demonstrate that your Riverdale rental property is backyard ready for summer.
Dress Up the Curb Appeal Like HGTV
Now is a great time to landscape for summer. Curb appeal is ultimately the first impression your rental property makes to potential renters. Trim back overgrown bushes and plant colorful window boxes. Imagine the front of your property is going to be featured on HGTV. The porch light should work, the lawn areas should be manicured, and there shouldn’t be a weed in sight. Pressure wash the winter or spring residues from sidewalks or siding. Touch up with paint, any porch areas. Repair any failing latus or railings. Usually, dressing up your property’s curb appeal can be done by simply addressing the visible details. Potential renters will be attracted to the rental property that looks just as ready for summer as they are.
As you prepare your Riverdale rental property for summer renters, remember to keep it clean, simple, and inviting. You may decide that summer prep is a job you’d prefer to leave to the professionals. If you need help with ideas for attracting new tenants this summer, contact us! Our property management team can help ensure no detail is overlooked.
