Everybody knows that the move-in and the move-out process is a real pain for property owners and renters too. For renters, the hurdle is mainly on mobilizing their belongings and packing them to their new house. For landlords, however, the move-in and the move-out process involves 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. Instead of merely taking a quick look, furnishing a move-in and a move-out checklist can be an efficient process – if it’s being done correctly.
When checking a West Point rental home as soon as a move-out has been completed, it’s essential to perform a detailed evaluation of each interior and exterior element, as well as document any issues with the condition. This means that every detail of each room of the home have to be probed and a detailed checklist accomplished. 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. Without a doubt, it’s important not to forget to check fireplaces, smoke detectors, appliances, cabinets, countertops, faucets, showers, plumbing, closets, and so on. Scanning each room, the entire list of interior elements must be inspected, and specifics collected to facilitate if there is a need to make some repairs then decisions to do so will be done as soon as possible.
While you work the entire move-in/move-out process, it’s also crucial to remember 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 have also to be checked thoroughly to get a complete depiction of where to direct your concentrations for the next renter.
No matter the circumstance, it is not the right decision to be in a hurry with the move-in/move-out process. Nevertheless, it can be tempting to rush through it in order to get a new lease signed on your West Point rental home. Don’t forget that by doing so could land you in more harm as you go along. When you pause and check each interior and exterior feature carefully, you can greatly lessen the odds of missing important maintenance and repair items and make your new tenant’s initial experience in the home a memorable one.
If spending the time and energy on moving tenants in and out feels like a burden, consider what Real Property Management Northern Utah has to offer. Our team of professionals will take care of the complete process for you, gathering detailed information about every element of your properties and synchronize any required maintenance and repairs. You’ll have a new tenant and a well-maintained property in no time. Please contact us online or by phone at 801-546-1770 for more information.
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