Rent Ready Standards

Congratulations on successfully taking the first step of renting your property out!

The goal is to rent your property out with minimal vacancy periods, while maximizing your potential income. In order to do that, we need to ensure that your property looks its best and is in it’s best condition.

The following information are what we consider to be the minimum standards to ensuring your property is “rent ready”.

Clean & Freshly Painted

• Professional Cleaning: The property shall undergo a professional cleaning to achieve a "Hotel Room Clean" standard, ensuring all surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.

• Carpet Cleaning: Carpets need to be professionally cleaned, ensuring they are free from visible stains, rips, and odors.

• Painting: All painted surfaces will be freshly painted with a neutral color, free from mismatched paint or visible touch-up areas.

• Personal Property Removal: All personal property and belongings is to be completely removed from the property, including the interior, exterior, garage, and any storage buildings.

• Garage and Exterior: The garage floor will be swept, and the lawn will be cut and trimmed to enhance curb appeal.

Safety

• Carbon Monoxide Detectors: A minimum of one carbon monoxide detector will be installed on each level of the home.

• Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors will be installed in each bedroom and on each level of the home.

• Detector Batteries: Batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors will be replaced with fresh batteries prior to tenant occupancy.

• Lighting: All light bulbs will be in working order, with matching bulbs used throughout the property.

• Windows and Doors: All windows and doors must open and close as intended, and all door and window locks must function properly.

Appliances/Systems

• Appliance Functionality: All appliances that will remain in the property must be in proper working condition without any known issues. This includes, but is not limited to, the stove/range, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, and refrigerator.

• HVAC System: The HVAC system (heating and cooling) must function properly without any issues. It is strongly recommended that the HVAC system be serviced and inspected prior to tenant occupancy to ensure optimal performance.

• Thermostats: Thermostats must be in good working order.

• Fireplaces: Wood-burning fireplaces must be free of debris and have a fireplace screen or heat-proof glass doors installed.

• Plumbing: Toilets and sinks must be in working condition with no leaks.

• Bathroom Caulking: Bathroom caulking must be fresh and free from any mildew or staining.

This list may not cover each and every make-ready required item, but should serve as a starting point. No property will be marketed for rent until the unit is made rent-ready with any necessary repairs completed.

Remember – if an appliance is in the property when in a tenant moves in, YOU, as the landlord, are financially responsible for its maintenance and upkeep throughout the tenancy! If the appliance break or needs repairs, that means it must be repaired or replaced.

Expert Property Management Group, LLC is committed to providing high-quality onboarding services to ensure your property is rent-ready. Adhering to these standards helps attract quality tenants, maximize rental income, and protect your investment. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns at 919-275-0488.