steps to get your house ready for lease

Achieving the best outcome for your property is all about presentation, promotion and positioning. The effort you make to prepare your house for lease now will not only impress visitors at open-for-inspections, but also result in far more appealing photos – and these days it’s the images people see online that can drive potential tenants to your property. Follow these simple tips to present your home in its best light and you’re already a step ahead of the competition.

Make a great first impression

Stand well back from your house and take a good look – if the garden needs a tidy up, the trim needs repainting or the front gate has seen better days, now is the time to get those jobs done. Weeds and peeling paint are an instant turn-off. Aim for a home that looks well maintained and easy to care for.

Inclusions - what you leave behind

Have a think about any items that you could leave in the home to add value. Does the kitchen have space for a dishwasher, or does the laundry have a specific size for a washing machine that tenants could struggle to fill? You might be better off leaving these items, rather than expecting tenants to buy their own.

Make it sparkling clean

Have a think about any items that you could leave in the home to add value. Does the kitchen have space for a dishwasher, or does the laundry have a specific size for a washing machine that tenants could struggle to fill? You might be better off leaving these items, rather than expecting tenants to buy their own.

It’s all about the presentation

Make sure your property is looking great for photos. New paint, carpet and fittings can be an effective way to update a property, so can a new bathroom or kitchen. Adding in heating and/or cooling can add value and maximise return. Don’t forget the outsidemake sure to mow, sweep and prune the garden, take care of pests if necessary.

Better safe than sorry

LJ Hooker can arrange a professional stylist for you, but if you’re taking on this task yourself take inspiration from magazines and online resources such as Houzz or Pinterest to make your house look its best. Updating cushions and adding plants and vases of flowers can make a big difference.

You don’t get results by focusing on results. You get results by focusing on the actions that produce results.