Are you looking for ways to help increase the chances of attracting qualified tenants to your rental? Increasing your property’s curb appeal is an excellent idea!
It’s important to attract tenants to your rental because having a vacant unit will end up costing you more in the long run. What’s more, vacant rentals can be subject to additional risks. To limit these potential issues, you want to ensure that your property is drawing in prospects.
When marketing your rental it’s normal to focus on the inside. After all, you want to ensure that the space is habitable, functional, and comfortable for tenants. But it’s important that you don’t overlook your property’s exterior in the process.
Your rental curb appeal is the first thing that a tenant is going to see they come to a showing. You want to be able to make a great first impression. Excellent curb appeal only makes prospects more excited to come inside and explore the space.
In the article, you’ll learn some tips and tricks to help improve your rental property’s curb appeal!
Make Use of Bright Colors
Color is a great and underrated way of boosting curb appeal. What’s more, it’s a less expensive alternative especially if you have several projects that you want to undertake. Add splashes of color will brighten the space and add make it more visually engaging.
You can implement color into the property’s exterior in several ways. Consider adding:
- Bright flowers to planters out front
- Painting the mailbox
- Painting the front door a bold shade
- Painting the house number plate
Depending on your budget there are many options available to property owners looking to enhance their curb appeal through the use of color.
Add Additional Greenery
If you want your property to stand out, adding additional greenery and flowers can help. Trees, shrubbery, and flowers can make the space feel cozy and welcoming. It can also provide shade and added privacy depending on the type of plant and landscaping design you choose. An important thing to note when adding greenery however is that you don’t want it to be too high-maintenance for the renter. If prospective tenants feel like their yard will require a lot of upkeep they might be less willing to rent.
Add More Lighting
Having additional outdoor lighting helps to keep the home looking bright and welcoming at night. It also helps with safety and security. Consider adding lighting by the front door, garage, and along pathways. There are many different exterior lighting options available to you depending on your budget. For instance, solar-powered lights along a pathway could be a low-cost and lost maintenance way of lighting part of the yard.
Maintain the Yard
Prospective tenants don’t want to see a yard with overgrown grass and trees. The yard should be clutter-free. This means if there are leaves or dead plants they should be removed. Old or dirty lawn furniture should be cleaned and if necessary replaced. You should also make sure to mow the lawn and weed any flower beds. If you have trees or shrubs that are looking overgrown, reach out to the landscaping company to properly maintain them.
Paint the Exterior
The exterior of your property will be subject to a lot more wear and tear due to range and seasonal changes. As such, it could be good to consider repainting the exterior. If you’re noticing that the color had faded or that existing paint is chipping then that could be a sign to refresh the exterior walls.
When looking to paint the outside of the property, it’s best to work with a professional. They’ll be able to recommend the best kind of weather-resistant paint to use and can carry out the job on your behalf.
Don’t Forget the Front Door
The front door of the home could be an excellent focal point. This is where people will gather before entering the home. You, therefore, want it to be welcoming and in great condition. Consider updating the hardware and giving it a fresh coat of paint.
If you have more money in your budget, you may also want to consider replacing the door with one that is more durable. This will not only help with the aesthetic appeal of the home, but it will also provide additional security.
Have a Cleaning Schedule in Place
Just like your rental property’s interior, you need to clean the outside. Weather conditions can make the outside of the home look dirty and unwelcoming. Here are some outdoor cleanings that should be carried out:
- Clean the windows from the outside as well as the inside
- Power-wash the walls, driveway, and walkways leading to the home
- Remove any webs, leaves, twigs, or other debris from walkways, front steps, and porches
- Wide down outdoor furniture
Carrying out these tasks will allow your home’s exterior to shine and make prospects more excited to see what the inside looks like.
Bottom Line
There are many options available to property owners to boost curb appeal. It’s important to look at your budget and find changes that fit it. You ultimately want to ensure that prospective tenants are excited enough to want to step inside and learn more about the property.
If you need help managing your rental properties, consider reaching out to the experts at Young Management. We have a team of qualified property managers ready to tend to your tenant and property’s needs. Contact us today to learn more about property management services!