If the owner of a rental property decides to put it up for sale, the tenant will potentially need to prepare for a number of open homes.
While there’s no mistaking that open homes can be disruptive to day-to-day life, in most situations you will be given plenty of notice and your Property Manager will work with you to make the process as easy and as stress-free as possible. Here are some tips that will help you cope with open for inspections:
Mark inspections on the calendar
Discuss possible dates up-front with your Property Manager or the Sales Agent. Regular times can make it easier than by appointment, and making a note in your calendar should remind you ahead of time. Let every member of your household know that the inspection is coming up so that nobody is caught off guard and can vacate the property if they choose to. Ask your Property Manager how much notice is required for inspections and how often they can be carried out.
Do a major clean
Daily life can be messy, but with the sale of your rental property, the pressure can mount easily to have it pristine for open homes. By doing a major clean up at the start, you can save yourself much
angst in the long-run. Remember, the better the property looks, the faster it will sell, which means the quicker you can try to get back to normality. To help you keep the property clean, it’s a good idea to de-clutter as well. This helps the property’s marketing campaign and leaves you with fewer things to tidy up before each inspection.
Chat to your Property Manager
If you have any issues or concerns about your rental property being put up for sale, discuss these with your Property Manager. They will do their best to keep any disruptions to a minimum. Overall it’s best to have the property clean and ready for inspections to help the sale go as quickly and smoothly as possible, which is the best result for everyone. It will also show you as a desirable tenant and help you to continue your lease.