The move-in and move-out process can be a predicament for both property owners and renters alike. For renters, the predicament deals with moving their personal items and settling into their new home. For landlords, however, the move-in and move-out process involve a long list of interior and exterior elements that must be checked, as well as maintenance and repair tasks that must be completed, all in a short amount of time. More than taking a swift view around, completing a move-in and a move-out checklist can be an incredibly involved process – if it’s being done appropriately.
When inquiring a Bannock County rental home after move-out, it’s important to perform a detailed evaluation of each interior and exterior element, as well as document any issues with the condition. This means that each aspect of each room of the home must be reviewed and a detailed checklist executed. Walls, doors, trim and baseboards, windows, screens, carpet/flooring, and so on must be gone over carefully and information on needed maintenance and repairs collected.
Other interior elements that need to be checked and documented include window coverings, light fixtures, vents, and fans. Of course, it’s important not to forget to check fireplaces, smoke detectors, appliances, cabinets, countertops, faucets, showers, plumbing, closets, and so on. Room by room, all the list of the interior elements must be reviewed, and information compiled so that if repairs are needed, decisions can be made soon.
As you work your way through the move-in/move-out process, it’s also crucial not to disregard a rental home’s exterior elements. The roof, gutters, siding, and garage door should all be checked, and their condition recorded. Sprinkler systems, landscaping, fences and gates, swimming pools, decks, patios, and all other exterior features must also be attentively examined in order to get a complete picture of where to focus your preparations for the next renter.
It’s never a favorable idea to take chances with the move-in/move-out process. But it can be tempting to rush through it in order to procure a new lease signed on your Bannock County rental home. Just take into account that doing so may end up doing real harm in the long run. By reviewing each interior and exterior feature carefully, you can notably avoid the chances of missing important maintenance and improve items and make your new tenant’s prior experience in the home a good one.
If spending the time and energy on moving tenants in and out feels like a burden, consider what Real Property Management Pocatello has to offer. Our team of professionals will overlook the entire process for you, gathering detailed information about every element of your properties and integrate any important maintenance and repairs. You’ll have a new tenant and a conserved property in no time. Please contact us online or by phone at 208-234-1000 for more information.
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