The goal of most rental property owners is to find a great tenant quickly, and for the most amount of rent.
To do that, you have to make sure everyone knows that you have a property for rent. What’s the best way to do that? Technology has provided us with an easy way to advertise and market your home, and it’s important to use all the tools and resources that are available when you’re advertising your Barrie rental property.
ONLINE ADVERTISING FOR RENTAL PROPERTIES
Online advertising is crucial and will almost always deliver the best results. Nearly every potential tenant will begin their search for a new home on the internet. At Bayshore, we post all of our available listings on our website, which gets a lot of traffic. We have a rental portal where tenants looking for homes can see what we have available, scroll through pictures, and contact us for showings.
Hundreds of rental sites are also available online to tenants looking for properties, and we make sure to post listings on those as well. When we’re leasing your property, you can expect to see the home on Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, and dozens of other classified sites and rental pages. We are part of several rental board groups, where we’re able to share your listing and get attention from prospective tenants.
Make sure you’re aggressive with online advertising. Hanging flyers and signs might get you some attention, but most of the great tenants you’re trying to reach are looking online.
HIGH QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOS
Photos of your rental properties are absolutely critical. They have to be high-quality, professional grade photos. Don’t snap some quick shots with your phone. Take the time to ensure you have the right lighting and you get the best angles. You’ll want to include pictures of things like the kitchen, the bathrooms, and the bedrooms. If there’s outside space, include a photo of that, and always have a picture of the front of the property. You should also have photos of any special features that will get your unit some attention. Maybe there’s a renovated bathroom or new appliances in the kitchen. Take photos of the large shower or the high ceilings.
Most prospective tenants will look at pictures first. They’ll also watch videos. Do a walk-through video of your property so people can really get a feel for how it’s laid out.
OFFERING A RENT-READY RENTAL HOME
The most important thing you can do when advertising your rental property is to make certain it’s rent-ready. Tenants will want to imagine themselves settling in immediately, so don’t advertise a home that isn’t ready for occupancy. The property is best advertised when it’s vacant so that everything can be cleaned out. Pay attention to details. Homes show better when there are window coverings and some nice curb appeal. Create an inviting and welcoming atmosphere so tenants get excited about your property.
If the home still has a tenant in it, you can still do some advertising and even some showings, just make sure it’s clean and staged. New paint, clean carpets, and a nice smell will always make an impact on prospective renters.
When you need help advertising your rental property, contact us at Bayshore Property Management. We’d be happy to be your resource.
