Even with rent prices heating up across the nation, attracting quality tenants to your property can still be just as difficult as ever. Luckily, along with these 5 tips to get your property rented faster, there are a few simple things you can do to make your rental property stand out among the rest. Here’s how can make your home or apartment appealing to quality renters.
1. Show Off What You Have
Quit focusing on what you don’t have, and highlight the amenities and features your apartment does have. Even if your unit is a little older or not as newly-built as some of the competition in your neighborhood, you can still attract quality renters.
If you have something neighboring residents don’t — think a parking garage in San Francisco or an elevator in NYC — make sure those are prominent featured on your listing. When showing a prospective tenant your rental property, don’t mention what your competition does (or doesn’t) have. Instead, hone in on what your property offers and speak to its strengths. Make sure tenants know — either through advertising your rental property or when touring renters — what makes your property unique, even if it’s something simple like hardwood flooring or exposed brick walls.
2. Quality Pictures Make All the Difference
In the digital age we live in, crisp, clear pictures are becoming the norm. The difference between blurry, low quality photos and those taken by a professional or with a high quality camera is becoming night and day. Renters, especially younger ones, rely on pictures to determine if a property is even worth checking out, let alone renting. Consider staging your property and give potential tenants an idea of what it could look like once they live in it.
Use our helpful guide on how to take good property photos and show off your rental in its best light. The better the photos are, the more your property will stand out in the rental market.
3. Sweat the Small Stuff
Contrary to the popular expression, when it comes to your rental property, you’ll want to make sure all the little things are taken care of and fixed. That old kitchen drawer that doesn’t open smoothly? Get the track fixed. Does the living room need a new paint job? Hire a painter or do it yourself.
You’ll likely make your first impression online, so make sure any scuffs on the walls, broken railings, and dirty kitchen counters are all fixed and cleaned ahead of time. That way, when you post your listing online, your quality pictures will be the first thing prospective tenants see. If the property is looking in tip top shape, the pictures will reflect that. Small things make a big difference, especially when it comes to the place someone will call home.
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