Vacancy costs money — but a bad tenant costs far more 😬

Goal:
✅ Fill quickly with a qualified tenant, not the first person who shows up.

Step 1: Price it to attract quality 💰

Pricing too low often attracts:

✅ Unstable applicants
✅ High-maintenance situations
✅ Higher turnover

Price fairly based on market comps — don’t race to the bottom.

Step 2: Photos that attract better applicants 📸

Minimum photo set:

✅ Exterior (daylight)
✅ Kitchen
✅ Living room
✅ Bedrooms
✅ Bathrooms
✅ Laundry (if included)
✅ Parking/storage (if included)

Clean staging + good lighting improves applicant quality.

Step 3: Listing copy that filters 📝

Include:

✅ Rent + what’s included
✅ Deposit
✅ Pet policy
✅ Smoking policy
✅ Occupancy limits
✅ Required info to apply
✅ Move-in date

Clarity reduces time-wasters

Step 4: Showings that save time 👀

Flow:

✅ Pre-screen questions first
✅ Show only to qualified applicants
✅ Confirm the day before
✅ Use a consistent checklist

Step 5: Screening basics (high level) 🧠

Watch for:

✅ Inconsistent story
✅ Poor communication
✅ Refusing simple steps
✅ Rushing you to skip the process

Better tenants respect structure.

Quick checklist ✅

✅ Strong photos
✅ Clear rules in the listing
✅ Simple pre-screen questions
✅ Consistent showing process
✅ Document everything

Why LeaseDeck helps 🧠

LeaseDeck helps keep tenant documents and rental records organized from day one — so once you fill the vacancy, everything stays clean and traceable.

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