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Scheduling Rental Turnovers and Make-Readies for Landlords

The Deadline Is Fixed

A rental turnover has a hard date: the new tenant's move-in. Everything has to be done by then, often in a few days.

Get the List Early

Ask the landlord or manager for the move-out list as soon as they have it. Patch holes, touch-up paint, replace blinds, fix doors, change locks, test smoke detectors.

Schedule Backward From Move-In

Put the make-ready on the board early enough to finish with a day to spare. If parts like blinds or a new lock are needed, buy them before the visit.

Vacant Unit Access

Vacant units usually mean a lockbox. Keep the code in the address notes and update it when the manager changes it.

Photos for the Owner

Before and after photos on the job show the owner exactly what was done. For managers with many units, it's often the deciding factor in keeping your company.

Monthly Billing

Make-readies for a property manager can go on their monthly statement instead of one invoice per unit.

Keep Reading

Next in this series: Scheduling Seasonal Gutter Cleanings That Come Due on Their Own. Before that came The Holiday Rush: TV Mounts, Guest Rooms and Last-Minute Lists. For the full picture, go back to the handyman scheduling software overview.