Getting Ready for Company

Real estate agents emphasize the importance of outside appearance. A fresh coat of paint, windows that are repaired, and perhaps a small garden will make the property inviting anyone who is driving by.

A complete inspection of any vacant rental is a must. The former tenants may have done some damage that isn’t easily noticed. Prospective tenants, however, might be looking carefully for damage. A proper inspection will alert landlords in San Diego to needed repairs and renovations.

Photographs on websites are the first steps for those seeking new places. A property owner ought to invest the money to have a professional photographer take the pictures. Photographers will use lighting and camera angles to make an apartment look more impressive.

An apartment that is being shown to a prospective tenant is one where the old tenants are gone. It just makes sense to be sure that that apartment looks its best. It means having professional carpet cleaners come in to work on the rugs and making sure nothing is cluttering up space. Any effort is worth the price because signing a new tenant can result in thousands of dollars of annual rent payments. 

All these ideas make great sense, but there may still be a problem. Landlords might not have the time to do all the work required. It would be wonderful if we had a 25-hour day, but we don’t. A property owner with an extensive rental portfolio is going to need some help. Property management companies in San Diego know what it takes to get a place ready for inspection. Moreover, they work with construction contractors who can do repairs quickly and efficiently. Alta Vista Properties is a property management company in San Diego that will get an apartment ready with all bases covered.

Improvements may need to be done on a routine basis. We do not wait for the old tenant to leave an apartment. Instead, we will do inspections regularly, coordinating with the tenant when people check the premises. If we see a problem, we fix it immediately. Our staff is always looking out for the appearance of the properties. We make sure that the grounds look great and that the exterior of the apartment is appealing. We do not ask tenants to do the work, but we will use contractors with whom we have a relationship. Those professionals will see to it that an apartment is ready for review as soon as the old tenant leaves.

Apartments and rental houses are going to become vacant, and we see to it that the vacancies don’t happen all the time. We have a relationship with our tenants that encourages long-term commitments. Tenants will renew their leases with us because they know Alta Vista Properties will take care of problems immediately.