Date Posted: 2012-06-13 10:11:15
Site Posted: Myproperty.ph
If you own a rental, you know how nitpicky renters tend to be about the property’s appearance. They make note of the smallest things that need repairing, and you can’t really blame them, since they’ll be living there for quite a while.
The problem is that renovations cost money, which can be a sore spot for landlords. The good news is that there are a lot of ways that you can improve your property for rent without pulling a bank job. The idea is to stick with small changes that make the biggest impact.
1. The front door of a house, condo or apartment for rent makes a big impression to the renter; if it’s old and broken-down, what should they expect from the interior? If the door is old, replace it with a new one. A solid door that looks years old, on the other hand, can do with some paint or new varnish.
2. Light switch and outlet plates tend to become discolored over time because of use. You won’t get away with painting over them; you’ll just succeed in making them look cheap. Shell out a few pesos by replacing them instead, which would especially be a good idea if they are broken as well as discolored.
3. Many people consider the kitchen to be the heart of the home, being that the family congregates there for food and conversation. Take a look at what condition your kitchen cupboards are in: you don’t have to replace them if they’re still nice and sturdy (that would be expensive), but you’d be doing yourself a favor if you paint them.
4. Some overlooked but equally important aspects of a house are the door knobs and cabinet handles. If no amount of tightening will fix a loose lever, rust has rendered a knob impossible to turn, or if you’ve replaced a cabinet handle with a frame hook, get some new knobs and handles. Fast.
5. Apartments or condos for rent can look smaller or darker than they really are with the wrong curtains. Replace thick, old or bad-patterned drapes with new ones that are of a lighter shade to brighten up the place, or are a little translucent to let sunlight through.
If you want to find a tenant right away, think about the impression your rental is leaving on other people. Making your rental property look better doesn’t have to cost a lot of money; just focus on the things that matter, since they can set the tone throughout the whole property.
Jillian Cariola, Writer
(cover image by Bent Arvesen)
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