Things to consider before renting home
Number of people are considering renting out their extra portions or vacant spaces. It is not to make most out of the unused property but also serve as a source for passive income. Since, population is radically migrating towards urban area. Thus, there is ultimate need of shelters for them. However, due to sky touching market prices of Real Estate people cannot buy their own homes. Thus, in this regard, renting home becomes lucrative business.
A significant majority of Pakistani population especially in the cosmopolitan cities like Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad opt rented homes. Despite of huge demand, still people seen complaining about unreasonable customers’ offers regarding rent. In order to make handsome amount through rent, you need to consider few things before renting home.
Today, we have shortlisted important aspects that you must take notice of.
Get your house in good shape
With an eye to get reasonable rental amount, you have to evaluate the home’s condition. Remember nobody likes old and out of shape houses. In particular houses, the chances to get suitable tenants and rent is quite low. On the other hand, if you get some the offer would be too low to even consider.
Thus, you need to work on the overall look of house. For this you can have a look on Which Amenities Can Increase Your Home’s Value? . These things fill definitely brings life and color to your vintage home. Moreover, make sure following things are working up to the mark
- Lights and Bulbs
- Switches
- Locks
- Taps
- Cupboards’ locks
- Mirror and washroom accessories
- and Glass on windows
- Paint condition
Consult the Pro- The Real Estate Consultant
When you are satisfied with your home’s outlook, now is the time to present it for evaluation. For that get in touch with reputable and credible real estate consultant. He would pay a visit to your space. Later on, he will evaluate the ideal rent for the house. This will evaluated as per current market situation.
Read: Tenants Checklist before leaving rental property
Use Online Property Portals
Traditional property brokers are out of market now. People opt for online property portals. In online portals, you don’t have to pay hefty commission to customary property brokers.
In this digital era, tenants as well as landlords occupy cyber space. Register your property on an online property portal. However, do not forget to frame good angle of your homes in a picture.
Get a pro for legal documentation
Legal contract and documentation comes next after finding appropriate tenants. Instead of becoming a jack for this, you should hire a legal expert. Rental agreement is one difficult things that involves certain complexities. He will help you in collecting all the legal documents. Overlooking these legal agreements can cause you great deal.
Utility Bills Record
Utility Bills play important part. Before handing over the house keys, keep check that till what date the utility bills are cleared. Usually, the bills are calculated on far previous dates. Thus, its better to discuss these things with tenants beforehand.
These are some important point you should keenly focus before any final decision.
