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Portsmouth, VA Property Management : Advertising To-Do List

KRS Holdings - Monday, February 29, 2016
  As any of the pros of Portsmouth, VA property management will tell you, advertising a vacant rental can be frustrating and time-consuming if you don't know how to craft a well-written, informative advertisement. To help you along on your way to finding the perfect tenant for your investment, here's a basic checklist of to-do's for crafting the best-possible for-rent ad.  
  1. Include the most important information right away.  Make sure that your ad immediately specifies what type of domicile you are offering (apartment, house, condo, loft, bungalow, or other). Include how many bedrooms and bathrooms the rental has, how much the rent is, and whether or not pets are allowed.
  2. Next, describe some of the more attractive features of your rental.  After you've covered the basics, it's time to make your rental seem as appealing as possible. Does your rental come with hardwood floors or a balcony? Make sure to mention any luxurious features your house or apartment has to attract quality tenants. If the place comes with labor-saving appliances such as a dishwasher or washer/dryer combo, do not neglect to mention them! If you have recently remodeled your rental, don't be shy-go ahead and boast about all the wonderful features prospective tenants would enjoy.
  3. Don't forget the outdoor and community amenities!  If your rental comes with perks, be sure to list them. Does your rental come with a yard, off-street parking, or on-site security? Rental-seekers are sure to want to know the extras. If the apartment comes with a gym or pool, definitely include that information. It's also a good idea to discuss the location of the rental-are there public transportation, convenient shops and restaurants, or a library nearby?
  4. Sum up with your contact information.  Don't forget to include a viable way of contacting you, and try to respond to applicants in a timely manner-it's in your best interest to be responsive to your future tenants, who may just end up being very long-term occupants of your investment!