Chances are that potential Tenants will drive by at least once when making the decision to rent or not. It is a fact that increasing your home’s curb appeal will decrease the amount of time it takes to lease your home.

Appearance

It is very important that your home be easy for potential tenants to find, so make sure the house numbers are easy to see from the street. Have an object person approach your door to see things you might not have noticed. Does the door need painting, does the doorbell work, are railings secure and sturdy looking? These initial impressions can help any interested renter make their decision.

Siding, Roofing, and Gutters

A major concern for most renters is the condition of the roof. No one wants to rent a house that might need a new roof and waiting for that first rain to find that the roof leaks and the damage caused to their furniture, clothing, etc. Additionally, the paint or siding on your home should be in good shape and not peeling or chipping. Loose gutters, missing roof shingles and chipped paint will leave potential tenants wondering how well the house has been cared for, and will their needs be taken care of while renting this home.

Yard and Landscaping

Potted plants and a few decorative items will add some character to your home’s exterior, and help make your home pleasing to visitors. Well-tended flowerbeds and neatly pruned landscaping will also a positive impression.

Grass that is burned, overgrown or embedded with weeds will not be appealing to most renters. A professional lawn service can help remedy unhealthy grass or can lay new sod for an instantly perfect lawn.