If you want a high-quality tenant, you must present yourself as a high-quality landlord. Organization, professionality, and clear information go a long way in convincing tenants that your property is worth the asking price. Here’s how you can attract renters to your property.
Thorough Listing
Most prospective tenants will learn about your property through an online listing. To bring more people to your showings, ensure the posting is well-written and descriptive. Many potential tenants will ignore listings without much information, so be sure to include things like parking, pet-friendliness, and air conditioning availability.
Additionally, include lots of pictures of the property—you don’t want it to seem like you’re hiding anything in the listing.
Show the Property Individually
Open houses are a time-saving method to show the property to several potential tenants at once. Unfortunately, scheduling a single time for an open house could drastically reduce the number of interested tenants, as not everyone will be available at the time you set. Instead, screen tenants based on interest and show them around the property yourself.
Having a gauge on their interest lets you know that they’re serious about the property, while anyone can show up to an open house.
Know What You’re Looking For
Renting is a two-way street. Just as tenants shop around for a good place to live, it’s important to rent your space to tenants that you want to live there. Whenever a tenant asks a question, whether it’s about smoking or what pets are allowed, have an answer prepared.
Consider creating a handout for potential tenants with answers to frequently asked questions to protect you from accusations of discrimination—lay out your rules before you meet with anyone.
Now that you know how you can attract renters to your property, decide the tenants you want and begin this exciting process!
