Add Appeal To Your Rental Property Without Spending A Fortune

In today's economy, there are a lot of potential applicants to rent your property, however, you still want to attract the best clientele to your property, by having the better property to rent. This can help maintain a stable rent as well as weed out the trouble makers that may be lurking in the shadows. So after you do your due diligence and run your background checks and credit reports, turn your focus to your product. Add appeal to your New York property and make it attractive to the clientele that attract you.

Start with the outside a that is the first thing people see before they even look in your awesome abode. Fertilize lawns, plant flowers, spread mulch and add a fresh coat of paint where needed. Power wash decks, sidewalks and the garage floor. Use low pressure wash on vinyl siding.


When working on the inside, clean it until it’s spotless. Wash the carpets and walls and don’t forget the basement and garage. Make the windows shine. Add ceiling fans, throw rugs, new vinyl floors, a welcome mat and an attractive new front door. Replace the items that never get changed with new, such as:

• Door knobs,handles and hinges.
• Mailbox.
• Shower curtain. 
• Switch plates and outlet covers. 
• Cabinet hardware.
• Blinds
  
• Toilet seats.
• And light bulbs.

You would be surprised at how huge of a difference this will make. It will make an average looking rental one hundred percent more appealing to your prospective tenants. Another thing to remember is that insurance companies and NY insurance brokers also like to see the properties they are insuring are in excellent condition. These steps also let them know you care about your investment. You should also make sure your new tenants carry a renters insurance policy in New York. This may give you additional liability protection as well as avoid a dispute with your tenant in the future if ever a claim should arise.