Houston Property Management | 5 Ways to Attract Prospective Tenants

5 Ways to Attract Prospective Tenants

1. Update your décor. If your home is older, it is essential that you make it appear current. Installing new stainless steel appliances may be out of your budget, but smaller fixtures are affordable and can change the atmosphere of the whole house. You may want to consider painting the walls lighter, brighter colors to make your home look cheery. It may be necessary to replace carpets, or decide to go au natural, and get new floors. Hardwood is often too expensive, but bamboo or engineered wood is also an affordable alternative option.
2. Looks do matter. Although your home doesn’t need to look lavish, a well-maintained property with neat landscaping, and cleanliness goes a long way. Making sure that your home is always in working order will preserve the appearance of your home. It is imperative you maintain your home; it’s your investment. Require that tenants leave a security deposit and make them complete an inventory before they move in, or out.
3. Maintenance is key. Always ensure that you are available to meet tenant requests in a timely manner. Often times, you may need to be on-call for tenant emergencies. Laws about landlord’s legal responsibilities vary from state to state, so learn about them. Educate yourself, so you can protect yourself from any unwarranted liabilities.
4. Fix small problems, before they become huge.  There are a few things you can do regularly to make sure your home is up to safety standards. Every couple of years, hire a safety inspector to make sure your home meets state codes. Things such as: replacing home alarm batteries, inspecting the grounds, the home’s structural foundation, fumigation, and checking smoke detectors should be done annually.
5. Consider hiring a property management company. Residential Leasing & Management Corporation has specialized in property management for the past thirty years. In addition to matching property owners to future renters, we also inspect and maintain your property, all at a very low cost to you. Our tenant service plan is unmatched throughout the Houston area. We are always easily accessible through phone, email, or Internet. Our tenant portal allows prospective tenants to search and apply for their dream home today! Current tenants will find that maintenance problems can be solved immediately by the click of a mouse. Our Houston property management teams are always accommodating of schedules, and will do their best to facilitate viewings of vacant rental properties.