As you know, part of your job as a leasing agent is to try and impress future tenants. You have to convince them that the property is what they want and need. To do that, you have to show them the property’s features and the advantages of choosing it. Leasing agents do give them access to the property through scheduled viewings. Nobody wants to rent a house without seeing it first, am I right?

It’s easy to show a property to potential tenants, but did you know there are ways to make their experience better? Let me share tips for home-showing that you can easily do.

Welcoming the tenants

Make a good first impression upon their arrival. You must remember to greet the tenants politely and invite them to look around. It is also best to give them time to go around the property at their own pace. Offer to answer any questions they have, but avoid hovering around them. They might feel pressured or restricted if you keep following them. Give them enough space to take in the property.

Flexibility

Sometimes your schedule and the tenant’s schedule might not be the same. You have to consider that they also have jobs and are not available all the time. If they can’t make it to your preferred scheduled date and time, be flexible and try to come up with another date convenient for all of you.

Cleanliness

Remember that you are trying to impress the tenants. They would not want to see the property in a messy state. It does not have to be decorated, just clean. You can also keep the property free from any clutter because too many items inside will make it seem small. You can also prepare cookies to make the property smell even homier.

Lighting is essential

The best kind of light is the natural one. Try to open the windows and let the sunlight stream in. You can also turn on all the lights for added lighting. Dark and dimly-lit houses will not attract the tenants at all. Bright and open is the way to go.

Ideal temperature

During the house tour, the potential tenants should feel comfortable. If your viewing is during the winter months, you should make sure the temperature inside the property is warm. Likewise, during the summer, make sure the temperature is cold. The tenants may not bother to stay long enough to finish the house tour if they are uncomfortable.

Animals

Sometimes the property viewing takes place before the old tenant moves out. It is one way to ensure that the property will not remain vacant after the current tenant’s lease. If the existing renter has animals, ask them to put them in a cage or take them somewhere else for a while. The pets might distract the viewers, and they might not fully appreciate the property.

The facade

It is not enough to prepare the property inside but to prepare the outside too. The first thing the tenants will see is the property’s facade. You would want them eager to see more once they see how clean the outside looks. Make suggestions to the property owner, such as having the lawn mowed and putting plants. A beautiful facade will pique their interest more.

Asking their feedback

After the house tour, it is best to ask for the tenant’s feedback. Ask them what they liked and what they did not like about the property or how you conducted the walkthrough. If they are hesitant to give feedback, give them an option to write it down. It is also a better way because then you can keep their notes. You can draw ideas from their feedback to make sure the next house tour will be better.

The tenants will expect to find the property the same as the pictures posted online. So every time you post your property listings on Padleads, make sure to include beautiful photos of the property. Remember that you can also syndicate the listing to other websites, and thousands of potential tenants will see it. That and following these tips will ensure filled vacancy.