Turnover checklist must haves

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Turnover checklist must haves

Tiamo WrightPro Member
Investor · Denver · Member since 2020 · 11 posts · 5 votes

We have had a great tenant in place for the last two years and I want to prepare for their turnover. I know that every property is going to be different based on size and wear and tear but wanted to see if anyone had any checklist that they follow to turn over a property to the next tenant as soon as possible. So far thinking things like:

- replacing air filters

- testing and replacing batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms

- carpet and floor cleaning and/or replacement 

- assessing for leaks and all working sinks, showers, toilets

- wall repairs and painting 

- appliances are in working order

- deep clean

- change locks and battery 

-replace all lightbulbs inside and out

- minor repairs

- landscaping 

Anything I am missing? And given normal wear and tear now much time do you give yourself from the tenant moving out to the new tenant moving in?


Thanks in advance 

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Corey ConklinPro Member
Investor · Member since 2021 · 129 posts · 209 votes
3y

You have started a great list and it covers most of the work needed to get a property rent ready.

I have always figured 2 man hours per year for turnover labor on a standard 2-3 bedroom home. So in your case it would be 4 man hours of labor on an average house. Anything above this would be charged to the tenant. 

You will need to use your judgement on the time it takes to get a property ready. If it's a light turnover you can get it knocked out in a day depending if you are doing it yourself or you are outsourcing different trades (handyman, cleaners, landscapers, etc.) But you may also consider if you want to do any repairs above and beyond the normal wear and tear. Maybe you want to update different parts of the house. Make sure to take all of it into consideration.

It's also smart to come up with a process when you do your turnover work to stay efficient. I always do a room by room walk through and come up with a scope of work. Within the scope of work I determine if it was tenant damage, normal wear and tear, or something I want to upgrade on the house. Once that is figured I get the materials and tools necessary to get the work done or you can hire the right people to get the work done. Document anything that you will charge to the tenant with photo documentation.

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  • Peter MckernanBusiness Member
    Residential Real Estate Agent · Irvine, CA · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    3y
    Quote from @Tiamo Wright:

    We have had a great tenant in place for the last two years and I want to prepare for their turnover. I know that every property is going to be different based on size and wear and tear but wanted to see if anyone had any checklist that they follow to turn over a property to the next tenant as soon as possible. So far thinking things like:

    - replacing air filters

    - testing and replacing batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms

    - carpet and floor cleaning and/or replacement 

    - assessing for leaks and all working sinks, showers, toilets

    - wall repairs and painting 

    - appliances are in working order

    - deep clean

    - change locks and battery 

    -replace all lightbulbs inside and out

    - minor repairs

    - landscaping 

    Anything I am missing? And given normal wear and tear now much time do you give yourself from the tenant moving out to the new tenant moving in?


    Thanks in advance 


     I would add check all sinks, plumbing etc. There are many times you go to have the tenant vacate and some small leak comes up under a cabinet which could be huge if it is missed. This is a quick fast check! 

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  • Corey ConklinPro Member
    Investor · Member since 2021 · 129 posts · 209 votes
    3y

    You have started a great list and it covers most of the work needed to get a property rent ready.

    I have always figured 2 man hours per year for turnover labor on a standard 2-3 bedroom home. So in your case it would be 4 man hours of labor on an average house. Anything above this would be charged to the tenant. 

    You will need to use your judgement on the time it takes to get a property ready. If it's a light turnover you can get it knocked out in a day depending if you are doing it yourself or you are outsourcing different trades (handyman, cleaners, landscapers, etc.) But you may also consider if you want to do any repairs above and beyond the normal wear and tear. Maybe you want to update different parts of the house. Make sure to take all of it into consideration.

    It's also smart to come up with a process when you do your turnover work to stay efficient. I always do a room by room walk through and come up with a scope of work. Within the scope of work I determine if it was tenant damage, normal wear and tear, or something I want to upgrade on the house. Once that is figured I get the materials and tools necessary to get the work done or you can hire the right people to get the work done. Document anything that you will charge to the tenant with photo documentation.

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  • Emily Husted
    Member since 2025 · 1 post · 0 votes
    11mo

    -take good pictures if you don't already have some

    -Do a walkthrough EARLY, as soon as your outgoing tenants give notice, so you can get on vendor schedule for repairs/maintenance/upgrades

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