A few things happen every spring (or don’t happen as they should and then are discovered when the first tenant arrives!) that can cause big issues if not properly addressed. Please make sure that your rental house has a thorough spring cleaning by a professional cleaning service (this means windows, rugs, upholstery, the grill, etc). Do an inventory of bed linens, pillows and towels and make sure that all are in good repair. Make sure to have the outside water, including your outdoor shower, turned on by a qualified person. If you have a gas grill that is not running off of your tank, it is a good idea to have more than one propane canister available. Tenants always seem to run out on a Sunday night and it is less expensive than paying your caretaker to deal with it. Set up your services and schedule with your cleaner, trash removal company and landscaper. If you have irrigation, make sure it is on. Have your caretaker check the air conditioning and conditions of your screens. One of the most frequent questions that we get from tenants is, “what is the Wi-Fi password?” It helps if you have a house book, left in an obvious place, with any relevant or helpful information about your home, including the Wi-Fi password in a prominent spot.
It is a very good idea for you to come and stay in your house late spring or early summer, before any tenants arrive, and try to view it as a tenant will. Please let us know if you need any recommendations for service providers. We have great contacts and know who is the most qualified and responsive.