Is it better to show a rental occupied or unoccupied?

[Rolando DeLeon]

My current tenant's lease exp. on May 26, 2023, they are asking for an early release of May 1, 2023. I am wondering if I should begin showing the property ASAP while occupied, or if I should wait until they move out to begin showing the property. I don't feel the current tenants are using the space to its potential/set-up and currently, there is an elderly scent as well. My goal is to ask for top rental market value when I list the property. Thoughts, suggestions, or recommendations?

Also thoughts/exp. on ending leases early?

Thank you in advance.

[Shiela R.]

I don't take any listings that are tenant occupied. They always become a PITA. Have them move out. Most people (buyers/investors) can't visualize the highest and best use so if you don't feel they are using the space to its highest and best use, get them out before allowing showings. Sometimes it's worth paying them cash for keys to end the lease early. You can always put "owner occupied" in the MLS to avoid scams.