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First impressions are huge, which is why you want to make sure that your prospect’s first impression of your property is a positive one. If the property’s exterior and grounds don’t look nice, your prospect won’t even bother to see the interior — where you’ve just installed new appliances and the latest in high-quality wood laminate flooring and solid-surface countertops. Similarly, a prospective tenant’s positive first impression of your property’s exterior soon disappears if its interior isn’t just as sharp and well maintained.

Ideally, your vacating tenant will be cooperative, and after giving proper legal notice to enter, they will allow you access to the rental unit so you can determine what items need to be cleaned, repaired, replaced, or even upgraded. If the tenant doesn’t let you in voluntarily, review the rental unit maintenance records to find out the age and condition of the flooring and appliances so you’ll have some idea of the type of work that may be necessary.

After you do get access, as you walk through the unit, take lots of notes and pictures showing the current condition and what needs attention to get it ready to rent again. If this task isn’t your strong suit, invite your favorite contractor or interior design expert to join you. Your pictures and notes are the foundation for a detailed plan that can help you attract several qualified prospects who want to lease the unit at the market rental rate you’re seeking. The next sections help you put that plan into place.