Rental Owner Suggestions

If you own a rental property at the shore, it’s helpful to make at least one personal inspection during the summer season.

The change over cleaning services work hard every Saturday, but they can only do so much.  And many items are not in their job description.

For instance, the stones in the yard.  Are they all over the sidewalk and curb?  Do you need a touch up spray for weeds?  Same with the deck- a cleaning service will not typically check the deck for sand or dirt.  Is the deck umbrella still in one piece (it’s been a windy summer!).  How about the grill?  Is there a grill brush nearby to encourage tenants to scrub it down after use?

Inside- check ceiling fans for accumulated dust; and with the recent heat, the air conditioning return vents are likely in need of a good cleaning.

By August, the homes can be a bit “tired”- a disappointment to the prime time tenants when they arrive.  The extra effort by owners to keep their property in top condition pays off.  Plus, happy tenants = happy rental agents 🙂