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– General cleaning
– Carpet cleaning
– Repairs of items that were not broken when the tenant moved in
– Unpaid utilities that were supposed to be maintained by the tenant but were not
– Landscaping repairs
– Painting
– And more
The important thing is that the home is “clutter free” and extremely clean. Prospective tenants are most attracted to clean homes when they are walking through them. They need to be able to see your home as a place “they” could call home.
Paint your home in neutral colors. If not white, then any beige or light cream color would work. We recommend strongly that you avoid green, blues, or other more custom colors; especially dark colors.
Fix anything that is broken: If we turn over a clean, operational and maintained home to a tenant, it is much easier to hold them accountable for returning it back that way.
Install landscaping: If your property is dirt and barren in the backyard, we highly recommend that you “at least” pour some rock down to make the yard more appealing. Additionally, having a patio back there adds a great amount of value to your home and will get it rented faster. Homes can still rent without anything in the backyard, but it will hurt the rent you can get and the speed in which you could get it.
Have appliances available: The vast majority of potential tenants do not have their own refrigerator, washer/dryer, stove, or dishwasher. These items are covered under the security deposit if damaged and the tenants will have to maintain them if you leave them in the home.
Applicants who have been evicted in the past are automatically disqualified. Evictions typically show up on credit reports
All applicants MUST submit a Greater Las Vegas Board of Realtors rental application. We conduct our own credit check in all circumstances.
If a tenant cannot qualify under our normal qualification procedures, additional security deposits (up to triple the normal amount) may be requested to qualify a tenant.
How long is a typical lease period?
Lease periods are typically one year or longer. Additionally, we prefer not to end leases between November 1 and January 31, except in special circumstances or when absolutely necessary. This is because of the difficulty of filling vacancies during the holiday season.
What if I want to sell my property later on?
Selling your house is always possible, with or without a tenant in it. It’s important to remember that the lease agreement you have with your tenant supercedes anything else. This means that unless you wait for a lease to end, you’d have to sell your home to an investor. When you do this, you “sell” the lease right along with the home. There are plenty of investors looking for homes that they will end up renting out anyway. Otherwise, you can sell your home once any given lease period ends by giving the tenant a 30 day notice to vacate. Contact our office if you need assistance with listing and selling your home.
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