Preparing Your Home for Rent
Mow lawn
Trim shrubs and take out any dead plants
Edge gardens and walkways
Weed and mulch
Moss treatment on lawn and roof if needed
Sweep walkways and driveway, remove branches, litter
Remove mildew or moss from exterior walls or walks
Take oil stains off your driveway with cleanser or kitty litter
Clean and repair patio and deck area
Make sure all doors and screen doors function property
Check roof for any loose or missing shingles
Hose off exterior wood and trim, replace damaged bricks or wood
Clean and remove rust from any window air conditioning units
Paint the front door and mailbox
Shine brass hardware on front door, outside lighting fixtures, etc
Make sure doorbell is in good working order
General Interior Tips
Fix all nail holes in walls and touch up paint and/or add a fresh coat of interior paint in light, neutral colors
Replace any interior doorknobs that need a key lock/unlock
Make sure all deadbolts have a turn knob on the inside and do not need a key to unlock from inside
Make sure all bedrooms, bathrooms and living rooms have either functioning blinds or curtains (blinds preferred)
Leave any extra paint used in the house with the house for future touch ups
Professionally clean carpeting with pet enzyme if needed, replace if necessary
Clean and wax hardwood floors, refinish if necessary
Clean and wash kitchen and bathroom floors
Wash all windows, vacuum shades or clean blinds, wash window sills and window tacks
Clean the fireplace
Repair problems such as loose door knobs, cracked molding, leaking taps and toilets, squeaky doors, closets or screen doors which are off their tracks
Wipe down all baseboards
Clean all light fixtures inside and out and make sure all light bulbs work
Change out filters in heating system, water purifiers,
Kitchen
Make sure appliances are spotless inside and out (try baking soda for cleaning Formica stains)
Replace burner pans on the stove
Make sure all appliances are in perfect working order
Clean often forgotten spots on top of refrigerator or under sink
Wax or sponge floor to brilliant shine, clean baseboards
Clean inside cabinets and outside of cabinets. Spruce up with Murphy’s OilSoap
Bathrooms
Remove all rust and mildew
Make sure tile, fixtures, shower doors, etc. are immaculate and shining
Make sure all fixtures are in good repair
Replace loose caulking or grout
Make sure vanity bulbs match and are working
Garage
Sweep and mop out and make sure ALL personal belonging are removed from the property.
Unfinished Basement/Crawlspace/Storage
Sweep and mop out